Meet Next Year Comes to Gering
Gering will host the state potato convention next year thanks to Carl Buehler’s efforts and the help of County Agent Cheldon Warner M B E Adams and other county delegates who attended the Chadron meeting. Scotts Bluff county nearly won best county exhibit, with Box Butte first and Scotts Bluff second. national potato experts called the county’s showing the best yet, especially the Triumph variety. Elected for the year were James Phelps Belmont president Jake Vedrett Kimball vice president H Q Werner Lincoln secretary treasurer Directors William Newman Alliance Press Wilson Glen Gus Forsling Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
Carl Buehler
Cheldon
D. Warner
M. BE. Adams
Chadron
Scotts Bluff
Box Butte
Kimball
Dawes
Cheyenne
James Phelps
Belmont
Jake Vedrett
H. QO. Werner
Lincoln
William Newman
Alliance
Press Wilson
Glen
Gus Forsling
Two Highwaymen Rob Robbed Farmer Near Torrington Wyoming
The farmer Mr. Fred Deirk was robbed at the Burlington depot while awaiting the Denver train about 1:45 a. m. He surrendered about $600 in travelers checks a railroad ticket keys and silver to two men he knew briefly. Officers pursued but the robbers vanished leaving no clues. Budgets for multiple reclamation projects show increases and new allocations for Shoshone Riverton and Saratoga fish hatchery. In Torrington a local court sentenced bandit M. F. Anderson to one year in the state reformatory. another suspect Ralph Russell plead not guilty and awaits trial. Teayard sugar factory ended its campaign midmonth hindered by poor beet yields due to weather and hail but some farmers still profited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Deirk
Torrington
Wyoming
Burlington
Denver
Dierk
Bridgeport
M. F. Anderson
Lincoln Hotel
Barron
State Reformatory
Ralph Russell
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Nebraska lawmakers reshuffle assign Shumon on key committees
Nebraska representatives recast posts in the lower house placing Shumon on irrigation expenditures public buildings and invalid pensions and war claims committees. Other Nebraska members Morchenad Congos Sears Howard McLaughlin and Shallenberger receive related committee roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumons
Simmons
Nebraska
Morchenad
Congos
Sears—Claims
Department of Justice
Howard
McLaughlin
Shallenberger
Bible Reading Hints and Scriptural Choices
Reading prompts link life situations to specific Bible verses. Skepticism to John 6 40 and 7 17. If careless with self will James 3. For sin weary Luke 18 35 and 18 9 14 and John 9. Prosperity first Corinthians 10 12 18. Happy conclusion Psalm 121 and Matthew 6 33. Loneliness Psalm 23 27 Luke 15. Trade in poor Psalm 37 John 15. Discouragement Psalm 126 John 14. If out of sorts Hebrews 12. If losing faith in men first Corinthians 13.
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Matt
Dom
Blue
Luke
John
Thanks to neighbors and Knights of Columbus in our bereavement
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and the Knights of Columbus for their kindness after the death of our husband and father Mrs C A Mobatt and children express appreciation for support during our loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbia
C. A. Mobatt
Live Stock Prices At South Omaha Steady for Sheep and Lambs
Union Stock Yards South Omaha reports a steady market for sheep and lambs with about 10 15c higher cattle trade at year end. Best woolled lambs reached 12.85, while hogs opened strong with most selling near 0.65 to 6.90. Readable market data includes cattle ranges from good to choice beeves up to 10.00 and various feeder, stocker, and calf prices across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Feeder business light last week in Nebraska
About 142 loads and 4,701 head of stockers and feeders were sent to the country from Omaha last week, well below the 426 loads and 14,490 head the prior week and the 146 loads and 5,145 head the final week in December a year earlier. Only 196 head of feeder sheep and lambs moved out, compared with 8,448 head prior and 2,388 head in the same week last year, all to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Vast Earth Water Reserves Could Submerge Land
An estimate states earth's crust contains about 565 trillion cubic yards of water. If spread over the planet, this could blanket the surface in a uniform depth between 8,000 and 35,000 feet, illustrating the immense scale of subterranean moisture.
Lodgepole Notes Report Socials and Visits in Denver and Cheyenne
Lodgepole items list visits and returns from Denver and Cheyenne including Charles Hein and wife, Fred Lehmkuhl and wife, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. J W Case aiding six candidates in Lodgepole, Bertha Ellington visiting Gurley, Cris Brown family from Casper, Roy Schroll and family, Jay Henning returning home from Christmas in Cheyenne, Gladys Wolf visiting Lincoln. Local events include Salvation Army drive led by W T Tate on north and south sides, south side quota reached at 30 dollars, Wm Goettsche visiting relatives in Papillion, W T Tate’s 69th birthday party at the Legion Hall with forty guests, out of town guests Dr and Mrs H L Mantor of Sidney, Happy Harvesters roller skating party in Big Springs chaperoned by F H Wolf, and Paul Swanson of Chappell.
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Charles Hein
Denver
Fred Lehmkuhl
Kimball
Knox
J. W. Case
Chappell
Bertha Ellington
Gurley
Cris Brown
Casper
Wyoming
Brown
A. G. Carleton
Roy
Ray Schroll
Jay Henning
Cheyenne
F. D. Barlow
Gladys Wolf
Lincoln
Cc. D. Moorhead
Moorhead
Overton
Julesburg
Salvation Army
W. T. Tate
Carda
Legion Hall
Tate
H. L. Mantor
Sidney
Happy Harvesters
Big Springs
Local Social News and Holidays Following New Year
Potter visited the Pruitt home this week while Mr and Mrs Louis Herman and daughter Charlotte returned to Greeley Colorado after a pleasant vacation at the R L MacAdam home. Miss Josephine Stanton Edna Lovall holidaying in Omaha and Miss Mabel MacCabe visiting the N S Miller home. Lela James of Springfield Minnesota visiting sister Mrs C L Lawson while Mrs John Christensen of South Divide is very sick. The annual rabbit hunt was held New Year’s day with A B Brady and R A Babcock captains. Babcock side won by 335 points and will host a banquet at Brady hunters’ club. School opened Monday after a week’s vacation. New Year’s Day a holiday. Junior Larson hosted a Christmas party last Wednesday for friends. R A Babcock a business caller in Sidney. N S Miller spent days in Denver on business.
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Laura Lavington
Shelton
Pruitt
Louis Herman
Charlotte
Greeley
Colorado
R. L. MacAdam
Josephine Stanton
Edna Lovall
Omaha
Mabel MacCabe
N S Miller
Lela James
Springfield
Minn
R. A. Babcock
Sidney
N. S. Miller
Denver
Jerome seeks piano tuning and repair work
Graduate piano tuner Frank C. Jerome offers tuning and repair services. People seeking this work should leave word at Larsen Music or Burgess Music stores for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Jerome
Larsen Music Store
Burgess Music Store
Christmas social notes from White Cove and Crook area
The record lists gatherings and visits across White Cove Valley and Crook during Christmas week. Carl Meyerholz and family joined Jesse Moon for holiday events in Crook. others attended Christmas programs in Red Lion and local gatherings. Several families shared meals, visits, and chores, with snow and extreme cold reported.
Christmas Dinners Shared Across Local Homes
Center Mr and Mrs Henry Netherland and babe along with the Ferrier and Woikum families joined Christmas dinner at the Netherland home. Other gatherings included at the Otho Campbell and Richard Schultz residences with multiple households present. Several calls and visits occurred midweek at the Scott, Seimers, and Bancroft homes with additional dinners at Amos Jobe, Lou Johnston, F. J. Hart, and Reinera households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Netherland
Babe
H. E. Ferrier
Charlie Ferrier
George Woikum
J. M. Netherland
Wm. Bowman
Clifford Webster
Otho Campbell
John Groshans
J. E. Genevn
Richard Schultz
L. S. Bancroft
Ray Waterman
Mrs
Albert Kinton
F. J. Hart Home
North Platte Social Roundup Includes Visits and Gatherings
Ray Waterman and Helen return to North Platte on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hf BE Netherland and baby stay with John Groshans from Wednesday to Saturday. Viola Brown visits friends in Sidney for a few days. Center Ladies Aid meets with Mrs N H Tank all day January 9.
Simpler Form of Income Tax Return Issued
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces a revision of Form 1040-A for individual income tax returns used by over four million filers. The simplified form, for earners with net income under 5000 dollars, will be on a single sheet instead of six pages, aiming to reduce confusion for wage earners.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Tax filing window opens for 1923 incomes in 1924
The notice states that all individuals filing income tax returns for 1923 will receive Form 1040 for net incomes of 5000 dollars. Forms will be mailed and copies distributed, beginning January 1, 1924, the first day of the filing period for incomes earned in 1923. The filing period extends from January 1, 1924, until midnight March 15, 1924.
Pheasants Added to Upper Valley Stock in Scattered Releases
Thirty Chinese pheasants were added to those already installed in the upper valley last week. Grant L. Shumway, state secretary of agriculture secured them for the Scottsbluff vicinity. Some were released in Banker county near irrigation wells and some in Wrights grove. The rest are to be released near Scottsbluff. It is expected they will soon reduce the grasshopper menace and it is doubtful there will ever be an open season on them for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant L. Shumway
Scottsbluff
Banker County
Wrights Grove
First National Bank of Morrill Purchases Old Farmers-Merchants Bank Building
The First National Bank of Morrill has acquired the former Farmers-Merchants Bank building in Morrill. The purchase will support the bank’s expanding operations and provide additional rental space.
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First National Bank of
Morrill
Farmers- Merchants Bank
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H. L. Lucke
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Dessa Schroll
Boneta Wolf
Margaret Emanuelson
Claudie Smith
Virginia Carter
Elmer Bhberspacher
John Ike
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Mary
Grace Bennett
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Pappillion
Potter
The
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White Cove Valley
Carl Meyerholz
Jesse Moon
Crook
Carl Bivens
Red Lion
Loudy
Oren Loudy
Kline
John McDonnell
Ellis Frakes
White Cove
Raymond Pope
Merino
Harold Jobe
John McDonnell and Son
McDonnell
Be-No
Arthur McKelvey
Pat’s
Sidney, Nebraska
del Monte
Sunkist
del Montes
Wooldridge
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