Legion Banquet Honors State Officer and Drives Membership
About thirty American Legion members attended a banquet in Sidney at the Union Pacific hotel honoring Emil Bales state vice commander of Hershey. Bales urged ex service men to join the drive and to support the western part of the state in Legion work. Other guests included Mrs. Sandhaus of Sterling and F A Davis of Hershey Times. Post Commander Wilhelmy presided. Les Hyde gave a welcome. F E Davis praised Hershey post membership.
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American Legion
Emil Bales
Nershey
Union Pacific
Bales
Sidney
Legion
Sandhaus
Sterling
Hershey Times
Wilhelmy
Les Hyde
F. E. Davis
Hershey
Sidney Post
Chadron
Nebraska
Sterling Post
Nick
Sidney “Post
B. W. Bonham
Sheriff McDaniel Stops Sneak Theft at Public Affairs
Sheriff McDaniel aided by his keen tracking caught a thief red handed Wednesday with stolen overcoat cap and ladies gloves taken earlier at the Catholic temple. The thief received a twenty five dollar fine he cannot pay and will work off in jail. He also makes double restitution for the loss.
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McDaniel
Mac
Burned on Farm After Gasoline Fire at Lessman Farm
A report describes Charles Lessman severely burned Wednesday when a tractor being thawed outdoors ignited gasoline. The incident occurred on his farm west of Huntemian. Authorities note serious facial and neck burns from the flash. In other news, Leonard Grocery advertises a January clearance sale running the first week of January, January 209 inclusive, inviting city housewives to inspect the affordable groceries.
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Charles Lessman
Huntemian
Lessman
Leonard Grocery
KE. J. Leonard
Wweek
Janamary
Elty
Kepler to Attend Oklahoma County Attorneys Meeting
Mr Kepler will speak at a state convention for county attorneys. He is a longtime member of the legislative committee, joining County Attorneys Madson Lance ter and Beal of Douglas counties in Oklahoma.
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Kepler
When I Was Twenty One Adrift on Fair Electric Launch
R P Kep ler, at twenty one, earned a bachelor’s degree and briefly taught. He then joined the Chicago World’s Fair as navigator on the largest electric launch, carrying 33 passengers and crew, earning 47 cents an hour plus tips, later entering stock trading and law practice.
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R. P. Kepler
Kep
Iowa University
Chicago
Kepler
University of Town
Forty four marriages in Cheyenne county in 1925
County court records show 44 marriage licenses issued in Cheyenne county during the past year. June led with eight marriages, September seven, May six, and July had none. Compared with 32 in 1924, the figure is higher but still modest, noting 1924 was a leap year.
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Cheyenne County
Central Meat Market Christmas Gift Distribution
The Central Meat Market drew a crowded scene before Christmas as the firm handed out its annual gifts of large juicy steaks to customers and friends. Gifts were given away at eleven thirty amid a festive, bustling shop.
Donations At Christmas Bring Aid To Sidney Families
The Kings Daughters organized extensive charity in Sidney with many individuals and groups contributing. They distributed food and treats to six rural families and eight city families, aided the aged and sick, and outfitted seventy-five boys and twenty girls with clothing and footwear. The drive extended beyond Christmas, with ongoing support to needy families throughout the year.
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Sidney
Kings
Witten
Klages
Soe
Cheyenne County Shortage Briefly Noted
Local report mentions Ena Mar and Mrs James Nelson in a terse financial or civic update. References to Senate opportunities and Cheyenne county appear, with unclear details about attendance or dates.
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Ena Mar
Lesearan
Cheyenne
Year 1926 Promises Prosperity for Cheyenne County Farmers
A cheery forecast from Cheyenne County advocates a prosperous 1926 for farmers based on higher grain prices and robust production in wheat corn and livestock. It cites historical gains, rising elevator prices, strong banking reserves in Sidney, and ongoing agricultural growth since 1904 with expanded cultivated acreage and improved land values.
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Cheyenne’ County
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Cheyenne
Shippel
Air Bane
eBay
Weill
Erstate
Ewatch
Leffort
Basketball Practice Resumes at High School in January Schedule
The high school resumes basketball practice with coach Horn refining a 14-man squad for the upcoming season. Veterans Wait, Wittame, and four new players compete for guard and center spots as the team plans several away games and a January schedule, while a county teachers' meeting is postponed due to bad roads.
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High
Horn
Thomas
Lawe
Witters
Tyro
Kepler
Seat Williams
Funning
Lastron
Mitchell
Clark
G. Poole
Griswold
Davis
G. “Thomas
the Betance
Gurley
Lorenzo
Seaton
Pole
Kimball
Bridgeport
Bayant
Lodge
Amateur boxing class led by Fred Parks targets state meet
Local attorney Fred Parks trains a growing amateur boxing class in Sidney Nebraska. About a dozen youths are enrolled with plans to reach twenty five, training three times weekly to compete in Omaha state meet and potentially progress to Kansas City and Boston for national trials. Parks cites prior University of Wyoming coaching success and his war service as credentials.
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Fred Parks
Nebraska
Omaha
Kansas City
Boston
Sidney
Parks
University of Wyoming
Sidney merchants thank public for past year
A Sidney Telegraph note praises the city’s merchants for their patronage and loyalty, wishing readers a happy and prosperous New Year. The item reflects a community-focused message with merchants expressing sincere thanks to friends and patrons.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Sidney Sould
Snl
Father with his mother at ten Tay eee f seven
A fragmentary note mentions a person with his mother at a street address or street-like phrase ten Tay eee f seven. Details are unclear due to OCR damage. The readable bits indicate a familial moment tied to a specific street reference.
Weather and license plate notes from a snowy year
A fragment notes 1924 and 1926 issues. It mentions detectives afinder, a bale of 1926, and farmers staying away from the city due to snow and cold. A few new license plates appear on streets but overall activity is down compared to prior years.
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Thennes
Archie Kirkpatrick and Thelma Davis Married in Sidney
Thelma Marie Davis daughter of C E Davis and Archie R Kirkpatrick son of Mr and Mrs P D Kirkpatrick both of Sidney were united in matrimony by Rev Kain Christmas afternoon at 2 o clock in the bride s home. The ceremony was simple with only immediate family and intimate friends present. The couple left that afternoon for a honeymoon on the Burlington train, destination unknown, and plan to make Sidney their home upon return. The Telegraph joins friends in wishing them prosperity and happiness.
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Marie Davis
C. E. Davis
Archie .R. Kirkpatrick
P. D. Kirkpatrick
Sidney
Kain
Burlington
PC ‘Kirkpatrick
C. EB. Davis
Nel- He and Lawrence
Mea Howand” Swain
Mire
Harold Fils
Harry’ Philson
Dong
Ular
Congregation Holds Service At Methodist Church
Rev Kaubave led a morning service at the Methodist church, opening with a Christos gift in a gesture described as a meres of ativer Holla. Parishioners gathered for the ceremony and shared in the tribute.
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Tee
Methodist ‘Church
Kaubave
Ativer
Womans Club Work To Start In January
County extension through Miss Florence Atwood will offer monthly foods and health sessions starting January. Organized groups must send two delegates to Sidney and Gurley meetings on January 20 21. nine groups per site needed. Enrollments welcome from groups not active last year.
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Florence Atwood
Lincoln
Miss Atwood
Sidney and Gurley
Seed Testing Service Opens for Farmers and Weed Men
The State Agriculture secretary announces a free seed testing service by the laboratory at the State Capitol Waiecoin. Farmers may submit up to twelve seed samples monthly without charge while greater numbers incur a fee. Samples should come from different parts of the same lot and weigh about two ounces to represent germination.
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Hyeitan
Amd
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James
Nelson
Jain
Coolidge
Ginkonee
Jawud
Unitee
Ene
ARCHIE. KIRKPATRICK_AND _ THELMA’ DAVIS MARRIED
Womans Club
van Ee
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