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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1924
Page
16
Kimball County gains publicity through a New Year slogan adopted by the Kimball Lions directorate. The Tri-State Farmer endorses it and rumors of regional sugar sacks bearing factory names aim to boost Scotts Bluff Gering Bayard and Mitchell presence.
The Kimball Observer reports a night school to begin January 2 in Bayard. Courses requested include leaning practical electricity dress making millinery shorthand and typing Spanish German auto mechanics child welfare citizenship. No students under 16 admitted. Kimball County sees its first corn surplus with shelled corn shipped to Ogden Utah by Farmers Union elevator and a Kimball Mill and Elevator car set for shipment soon.
The A B Gustin farm residence four and one half miles southeast of town was destroyed by fire last Friday noon. Likely caused by a defective flue, the family lost all furniture and personal property except bedding a trunk of clothing a phonograph and minor articles. Insurance of 500 is reported. Mr and Mrs Gustin and family moved to a house west of the track in Gurley and plans to rebuild on the farm soon.
Wednesday evening near Paxton Miss Montgomery a schoolteacher was riding home when her horse bolted blinded by truck headlights. The animal was killed instantly and she suffered a chin cut and a back injury.
Bridgeport attorney Bern Coulter filed last week to seek a representative slot on the Republican ticket. He intends to run in the upcoming party slate with support from local GOP members and aligned supporters across the county.
A farmer lauds a newly improved road calling it straight smooth and hard while noting motorists now fund main roads through taxes. He recalls muddy methods of years past when hauling loads were tougher and believes road taxes are cheaper than before. He adds some remain unaware of the improvement.
Mrs Ed Dolan died at 6 15 PM Wednesday from a pistol wound received earlier in the day in her home. She was alone in the house while preparing Christmas baking. her husband and Paul Ray were in the corral. The wound occurred while she was cleaning and repairing the revolver, which she knew to be out of order. Dr Marshall could not save her. Pine Bluffs.
Patrick McCoy an eight and a half year old resident of Mitchell died after falling from a train en route from California to Mitchell at Castle Rock Utah. His two sons Toe and William journeyed from Mitchell to California and back. In crowded coach, the father sat apart from the two boys whose ticket was given to the conductor at Green River Utah. The conductor later reported the father missing and a search confirmed he had been killed by the fall. The body was brought to Mitchell for funeral services.
The Oshkosh and Nebraska State banks at Oshkosh consolidated and opened as the Nebraska State Bank on January 2, 1924. Key staff changes include Mr Lisco and Mr Olson severing ties, while cashier J T Shields and his brother Jim will stay on with the new institution alongside the existing Nebraska State bank officers. The move, praised by the Chappell Register as strengthening local banking with reduced overhead and better service, follows similar consolidations in Lodge Pole.
Reports from the Gairy investigation trip and farm bureau records detail dairy heifers returned to the valley from Wisconsin. Lester Kaasch reports a heifer freshening and producing five to six gallons daily, while Elmer Seger notes a Missouri herd purchase also yielding about six gallons daily and improving toward a fine animal.
Reports in the Gazette say two major oil firms have representatives in the Peetz area with geologists. Leases cover thousands of acres in the Kenesaw valley with one eighth royalty and a plan to start within twelve miles of a center in nine months. A Sidney banker reportedly secured 2500 acres on the same terms. Peetz may enter the oil business.
A Sunday night fire at the Great Western Sugar Gering factory devastated the dried beet pulp warehouse. About 38,000 to 40,000 bags of pulp, totaling roughly $50,000, were burned plus a $25,000 warehouse structure. Fire crews from Gering Scottsbluff fought extreme cold and limited water pressure, aided by a sprinkler system and intercity departments.
Lions club luncheon pushes a plan to fund purchases of two and three year old bred heifers for Kimball area dairy farmers. A committee will study financing and terms, aiming to let farmers pay from cream checks as they receive them and provide proper care.
Kimball Farmer endorses a plan to expand dairy capacity by using butter fat profits, highlighting abundant feed and skilled farmers. He predicts the scheme will succeed and improve the country with more high quality milk cows.
Heinze Pickle Company manager Stanley Seymour says cuke acreage in the Scotts Bluff territory will rise at least 50 percent in 1924 from 1923 levels. The valley from Morrill to Bayard produced strong records last year with good profits, as Scottsbluff leads the district that also covers southern and northern Colorado with headquarters at Greeley. The Scottsbluff territory had the district’s best acreage last year, a record Seymour notes proudly.
Rumors spread last week that the First National Bank of Gering failed and was closed by the national bank examiner. Officials announced the doors did not open Wednesday morning due to a voluntary suspension to reorganize the business, a temporary measure they deem necessary.
Officers closed the First National Bank doors to protect depositors amid rumors of failure as bad paper mounted. Reorganization aims to reopen within three weeks with added capital and a cleaner slate, plus settling questionable paper. Gering Courier notes vote of confidence from local business leaders in restoring stable operations. Fred Fussell, Big Spring southpaw, released by the Chicago Cubs to Wichita Falls in Texas League.
Rushville judge W N Westover filed with the Secretary of State on Wednesday as a candidate for re election to the 10th judicial district.
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