Toast to the coming year by Rev Newell Hillis
The Brooklyn preacher praises a year of air travel medicine and peace noting monarchies toppled in Portugal and democracy rising in Turkey Persia and China He urges Wales to remember memory work hope and aspiration Pneumonia season begins and lasts four months urging prevention avoid heavy meals cold remedies fresh air and medical care by May to avoid doctor calls
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
United Press
Portugal
Turkey
Persia
China
England
House of Lords
New Jersey Plot Seeks Discreet Marriage Label Law
A scheme from New Jersey, backed by a women’s club, aims to require labeling all married men to keep them discreet away from wives. The piece mocks the idea and wonders about morality and forgetfulness. Also notes post office buildings may include secret passages for inspectors to spy on postmasters and workers.
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New Jersey
Samuel
Return from the roam: vacation ends and travelers return
A lyrical piece reflects on people leaving the mountains sea forest and plains for vacation and returning home. It contrasts stuffy heat and mosquitoes with comforts of home and hints at envy of stay at home life.
Four Million for North Platte Valley Irrigation Project
Four million dollars are appropriated to finish the government irrigation works in the North Platte Valley across Wyoming and western Nebraska. Construction will begin early next spring as part of ongoing water projects. San Francisco records several earthquake shocks this week with lighter tremors felt along the coast. Two aviators, Mois Anat and Arch Hoxsey, have died during public demonstrations of flight in New Orleans and Los Angeles respectively, marking tragic ends to their high risk endeavors.
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North Platte Valley
Wyoming
Nebraska
San Francisco
Moisanat
New Orleans
Arch Hoxsey
Los Angeles
Treacherous Winds Claim Aeroplane Victims
Fragmentary report notes a fatal spiral glide error killing Johnstone and brings the number of zeroplane victims to thirty. The piece questions future sacrifices and the pursuit of perilous fame.
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Johnstone
Aldus
Frugal Talk Sparks Debate on Spending
A quirky exchange reveals a fear of spending large sums at once. The speaker cites a hypothetical $500 on ice cream as excessive and ill advised, highlighting caution about big purchases.
Naughty Boy and Bathing Cult Clash Revealed
A fragment shows a tense exchange where Naughty Boy declares intent to force himself, while a brother retorts that arrival timed with a bathing cult worsened the situation. The dialogue hints at a troubled, sensational personal confrontation.
Potter Notes and Local Happenings in Brief
Miss Peterson returns home. Phillip Nelson rides to Sidney. blizzard hits Potter as forecast. Several residents travel to Denver and Lincoln. Ed Thornburg hosts New Year’s Eve party. Rice shower debate stirs public press. Dr Loomis chosen as physician. calls for more clubs and civic groups appear.
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Phillip Nelson
Sidney
Verby
James Graham
Fite
Potter
Ed Thornburg
Robert Gunderson
Governor Grants Pardons In Nebraska
Governor Shallenberger pardons Haddix from the state penitentiary after four years. Haddix, convicted in Custer County for second degree murder in a farm killing near Mason City, was sentenced to twelve years. The governor also pardons James Robinson of McPherson County who killed a ranch foreman after serving nine years and more.
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Lincoln
Haddix
State Penitentiary
Shallenberger
District Court
Custer County
Butler
Mason City
James Robinson
McPherson County
Robinson
Markets Endure Rain Hit India as Wheat Prices Ease
Weather dampens hopes of bull market in wheat with price declines seen in futures. Wheat May at 98.4 cents, July 94.4. corn May 48.4, July 49.54. oats steady to down. Hog prices mixed with small advances. pork and lard variances noted. Chicago cash: No 2 hard wheat 96-97 cents, No 2 corn 41.2-41.4 cents, No 2 oats 31.''
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India
Chicago
Chicago cattle hogs and sheep receipts report
Chicago market summary shows cattle receipts 7000 steady with values for beeves 47.6 71, western steers 4300 610 strookers and feeders 3753 585 cows and heifers 260 635 calves 700 92 percent. Hogs receipts 23000 slow light 785 820 heavy 785 8.00 pigs 760 820 bulk 510 8.20. Sheep receipts 2000 steady natives 265 450 westerns 275 450 yearlings 474 590 lambs 475 660.
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Chicago
Dan
Cattle and Hog Receipts Fall at South Omaha Stockyards
South Omaha cattle receipts reach 5200 with 10 cents lower prices for beef steers around 3.15 to 3.30 per hundredweight, cows and heifers near 3.30, stockers and feeders around 41.50, bulls 38 to 45, and calves about 42.5. Hogs receipts total 4500 down 15 cents with heavies around 77 to 78.5, medium weights near 79.5, lights up to 80.5, and sheep receipts at 8600 with ewes 32.5 to 40, wethers 40 to 42, lambs about 50 to 50.5.
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South Omaha
Trio Defies Death After St Josephs Wounding
At St Josephs hospital Omaha three men linger after a fatal quarrel over $4 debt. Herbert Hinlbert survives two weeks with a crushed skull and may live with a metal plate. Herman Smith and Ralph Martin both suffer critical injuries and doctors fear for their lives.
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Omaha
Jan
St Joseph’s Hospital
Herbert Hinlbert
Herman Smith
Ralph Martin
Smith
Martin
St Joseph's Hospital
Aged farmer Otto Wettorff collapses near bank
Otto Wettorff, 74, one of the county’s oldest farmers, collapsed from what doctors suspect as a second stroke minutes before entering the City National bank with his wife. He was carried into Wolf jewelry store but died on the sidewalk before aid could be given.
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Omaha
Otto Wettorff
City National Bank
Seymour and Darleigh in a Silent Love Triangle
In a candid exchange, Seymour muses on Darleigh's lingering affection for his ex wife who no longer speaks to him. Ashley suggests the silence itself draws him, highlighting the unresolved tension in their relationships.
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Seymour
Darleigh
Ashley
Enthusiastic Acceptance for Fishing Trip
A man invites another on a fishing trip next week. The reply agrees with a condition. The condition is to go somewhere with no fishing chances. The exchange reads as a humorous or ironic exchange about expectations versus reality.
Miss Peach Ley Becomes Nurse Married to Wealthy Patient
A brief quip notes Miss Peach Ley trained as a nurse and her marriage to her wealthiest patient, illustrating a notable life event as reported in the local page.
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Ter
Miss Peachley
Homer
Appointment of Administrator for Anton Larsen Estate
County Court of Cheyenne Nebraska sets hearing on Emma Larsen petition to appoint Lars Jorgenson administrator of Anton Larsen estate. Hearing scheduled January 4 19__, notice to interested parties via The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. County Judge Henry E Garren attests true copy of order.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Oueyenne
Anton Larsen
Emma Larsen
Esmue
Lars Jorgenson
Sidney Telegraph
Spa
Henry E. Garren
Blizzard Hits Gordon Nob with Heavy Stock Loss
A fierce blizzard with a below zero government thermometer and north wind battered the Gordon Nob area. The storm is described as one of the worst in years, with stock losses estimated to be heavy.
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Gordon
Nob
Nebraska Pioneers to Meet in Lincoln Session
The Nebraska State Historical Society will hold its 34th annual meeting in Lincoln beginning January 9 for three days, jointly with the Nebraska Territorial Pioneers Association.
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Nebraska Pioneers
Lincoln
Nebraska State Hstorical Society
Nebraska ‘Territorial Pioneers’ Association
Hearing on Probate of Arabella Couch Will in Cheyenne County
County Court in Sidney Nebraska orders hearing on Wilain Couch petition to prove and probate the will of Arabella Couch deceased. The administration may be given to Willian C. Couch as executor. Hearing set for January 23, 191, at the county court in Sidney with notice by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
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Wheyeone County
Nebraska
Neraska Central Building and Loan Association
Platacut
Charles M Sheeley
Rosle i Sheeley
Gullaher
UN Lawa
Rosle Bo Sheeley
Gallagher
HHO
Nebraska Central Building and Lowy Association
Pistries Court
Cheyenne County
Rose Ro Sheeley
Sud
Sald Petithan
Charles M. Sheeley
Rosie
Sheeley
al Nebraska Ufnthal Building and Loan Assultation
James L. McInrosa
Wol Mines
Ied
Alleeneys
Nebmasica
William A Grosvenor
Florence Frazey
Frorence Prazey
Said
John A Bentley
George W. Hoffman
John A. Bentley
George Hoffman
Elkhart County
Indiana
Sveven
Lydia Holffman
Minnie Nash
Lulu McCliran
Rosa Thompson
Elkhart
Sidney
S. B. Geurry
International Narvester Compny of America
Dalton
State OF
Ata
Henry & Gapen
Jude
Wilain
Arihatin Couch
Willan C. Couch
Sidney Telegraph
District Court
Oheyenne
Lela Marqus
Rosgamh Marquis
Benjamin Marquis
Chidren Fannie Marquis
Fern Marquis
Lela Marquis
William Neslund
Hugh E. Werd
Lt Case Threshing Machine Company
Dufault
Mreshing Machine Company & Worse
Land Notice for Edmond Root at Sidney Nebraska
Department of the Interior notices that Edmond Root of Sidney Nebraska died and intends to make five year proof to establish title to the land described in H E No. 513 with serial 0276 located in sections township and range on the sixth principal meridian. the proceeding will occur before the county judge at Slaney Nebraska on January 2 with witnesses Peter Lingwall John Lingwall Clarence S Chambers John Walsh and J B E Evans listed as register.
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U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Charles A Bancroft
Wiggins
Nebraska
Seig
Keister
James R Birdwell
Higeins
Frank X
the. D. PF. Bennett
Dalvon
Jerome &. Tulston
Higgins
Department of the Interior
Edmond Root
Sidney
Jin
Slaney
Peter Lingwall
John Lingwall
Clarence
Chambers Sidney
John Walsh
Potter
J BE. Evans
U. 8
Bobb Todd
Shala Nebraska
Suiney
Henry Dean
Bridgeport
Lloyd Younkin
Leo Non
August Nneidemeier Simla
Register
Department of the
Jetortor
Lana
Clatuiatt Ames
Khitis Dyke
John Borges
Samuel Jones
Weyerts
Willkie Wood
Sidney Neb
Witt Jo. Evans
U. S
North Plate
Sotien
John Wilam Wallick
Dalton Nebraska
Ortti
Jos. Oberfelder S
Martin Cape
Emil Andreen
Fred Drescher
Relomuth
Alld Dalton
JE. Evans
Northlutte
Nely
Sith P.m
Keister and Reeiver
North Vlultas
Frank X. Ribo
Fo Bennett
Walton
Jerome J. Halston
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Miss Peterson
Joe Nelson
Nelson
J. A. Woten
Mr. Woten
Anna Smith
Freda Anderson
Denver
Ft. Collins Cole
Lee Stoddard
Seattle
Mrs. Branscom
Ravenna
Mr. Branscom
Mrs. Goold
Thornburg
Grand Island
Istas
H. E. Hiesley
Ton
North Liberty
Iowa
Potter Realty Co
National Bank
Haddix and Robinson
TRREE
Death’s Brink
Otto Wettorf
Omaha Street
Adea
Rder
Fieth Booth
Cheyenne Betette
Kevin
Lenky E Garren
Cheyenne Country
Henry E. Gare
Wesny EB
Gary
Fernias No
Eckil No
Netter
Publicatox
UTICE
JE. Evang
OL. Metxrosn
Anp
W. P. Mites
Cheyeonne County
Hugh Ward
Wil Ian Neslund
Towit
Case Threshing Mchtine Company
Wiliam Nesluna Farm
Range
Case Threshing Machine Company
Wassey G. C. Wark
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