Busy two weeks spent at Lincoln in Nebraska farming meetings
County Agent H G Gould reports a two week flurry of farm meetings in Lincoln with over thirty organizations holding annual events. Extension conference discussions centered on current farming problems, while the Week of Organized Agriculture featured keynote talks by M I Corey and H J Walters on farm finance and marketing. The gathering drew more than a thousand farmers and urged modern business methods, home farming, and stronger Farm Bureau advocacy with calls for a state Farm Loan Bank if federal options fade.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
State Farm
M. I. Corey
Omaha
United States
United States Supreme Court
Federal Land Bank
Corey
Washington
Congress
Federal Farm Loan Banks
H. J. Walters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas City Star
Walters
American Farm Bureau Federation
Gustafson
Nebraska Farmers Union
National Farm Bureau Committee
Crop Improvers’ Association
Committee of Seventeen
Henry C. Wallace
Wallaces Farmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Harding
Farm Bureau
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
Henry Ford
Do you want a good home in the best town on earth
Sidney Lumber Co advertises housing, urging readers to see them. Hink's Boot Shop promotes shoes and hosiery.
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Sidney Lumber CO
American Legion Elects Officers At Court House Meeting
A Wednesday court house meeting elected officers for the local American Legion post for 1921. Morley Pearson was named Commander with I L Pindell Vice, Frank Schroeder Financier, Roy Greenlee Adjutant, and Charlie Marsh Sergeant at Arms. The group planned dues drive, athletic teams, a rifle range with government help, and monthly meetings, with next session set for February 9 at 8 pm.
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Court House
American Legion
Paul Martin
Morley Pearson
I. L. Pindell
Frank Schroeder
Roy Greenlee
Charlie Marsh
Reems
American Bank
Burial of Leo Atwater Honors First Nebraska KIA at Minden
Leo Atwater who volunteered in 1917 was killed August 23, 1918 and buried last Saturday in Minden Nebraska with 11000 mourners present Governor McKelvie led the tribute and W O Campbell officiated and identified the graveside rites. He was born February 13 1897 and died in action as the first Kearney county boy to serve and the first Nebraska boy to die in the line of duty. The body returned for final interment in the family plot.
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Leo St. Atwater
Minden
Nebraska
W. O. Campbell
Leo Atwater
Kearney County
McKelvie
Omaha
Sidney Gun Club Scores To Lead In Telegraphic Shoot
In the Uncle Dad News and Times event Sidney club shot Fort Lupton Colorado last Sunday. Sidney finished with a score of 226 while Fort Lupton had 219. Sidney lead by seven points. The five highest individual scores were recorded.
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News and Times
Sidney Club
Fort Lupton
Colorado
Sidney
Death of Pioneer Mrs Pat Rowlan of Bridgeport
Pioneer Mrs Pat Rowlan dies in California on New Years day. Funeral held in Alliance last Saturday. Survived by two sons and two daughters, three brothers John Hagerty of Bridgeport and Charles and Mike Hagerty of Broadwater, three sisters Miss Mayme Hagerty of Bridgeport Miss Kathryn Hagerty and Mrs Jack Riordan of Alliance. Lived near Bridgeport thirty years. Klinks Boot Shop for Shoes and
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Pat Rowlan
Bridgeport
California
Alliance
John Hagerty
Charles
Mike Hagerty
Broadwater
Mayme Hagerty
Kathryn Hagerty
Jack Riordan
Morrill County Farm Agent War Sparks Local Debate
Bridgeport Nebraska editors weigh in amid Morrill County politics as 101 farmers petition to abolish the county farm agent office. The Bridgeport News Blade editorial laments and condemns the move while endorsing farm education and representation but urges farmers to reject county agents if undesired.
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Bridgeport
Nebraska
State University
Morrill County
Uss Thit
Bridgeport News-Blade
County Farm Bureau
Federated Farm Bureaus
County Agricultural Agent
Home Demonstration Agent
Platte River
Postponed Meeting of Farmers Union Local 445
The Farmers Union Local No 445 north of Sidney has postponed its meeting to Friday January 21. A good program with special speakers is planned and there will be no feed.
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Farmers Union Local No. 445
Sidney
Not Quite Make It Monday Jail Delivery Foiled
A schoolgirl spotted suspicious activity near a jail window and alerted officers who quickly intervened to thwart a planned jail delivery. The incident prompted a swift response as authorities investigated the would be breach.
Inside release by acid attack at county jail
Sheriff McDaniel found damage in a jail cell after an apparent inside job. Inside bars were eaten away with acid, glass cracked, and a screen torn from hinges. The restrained men were those charged with a Potter holdup awaiting district court trial, now confined in a cell inaccessible by window. It appears the work was done from inside and the acid may have been smuggled.
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McDaniel
Potter
Three Killed by Train On Formosa Track Near Pine Bluff
Three people died when Union Pacific flyer No 20 struck them while walking on the railroad near Formosa in Pine Bluff county last Sunday afternoon. Leslie Waugh aged 24 Merle Waugh age 12 and an unidentified man were crushed and killed instantly as they stepped across to another track. A nine year old Waugh boy escaped dazed and could not explain the tragedy. The train halted at Pine Bluff and a alarm was raised.
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Formosa
Pine Bluff
Leslie Waugh
Merle Waugh
Waugh
Fine to Travel for Spring Buying in Oklahoma City and New York
Yeon Fine of The Fashion Shop leaves Tuesday for Oklahoma City to visit relatives and his wife and son before proceeding to New York City for spring buying. Mrs. Fine stays with her mother until health improves. He will tour major fashion emporiums and be away about thirty days.
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Yeon Fine
Oklahoma City
New York City
Sidney Truck and Tractor names Bassett secretary treasurer
D. J. Bassett has bought out Roy J. Christopher's interest in the Sidney Truck and Tractor Company and has been elected secretary treasurer of the firm. The move centers on securing the company’s financial leadership and future direction.
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D. J. Bassett
Roy J. Christopher
Sidney Truck and Tractor Company
Shepherd to leave for Scottsbluff position upgrade
A. G. Shepherd will depart Sunday to Scottsbluff to take a job with the Harris market at a higher salary and emoluments. Mrs. Shepherd will stay behind briefly to release their apartment in the Hardy Block, after years in the area, leaving many friends to miss them.
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A. G. Shepherd
Scottsbluff
Harris Market
Harry Williams Tour Drives Cattle to Ogden for Swift Packing
Harry Williams the ball player passed through Sidney Thursday with a train load of cattle en route to Ogden. He is now employed by Swift Packing Co. and Hink's Boot Shop for Shoes.
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Harry Williams
Sidney
Ogden
The
Swift Packing Co
Bugbear Recedes Relief Advances in Local Business Mood
State of business brightens after January as many firms report solid cash sales and limited debtors. A large house notes January gains over 1920 weeks, cash basis operations, farm district reliance, and growing confidence amid readjustment fears. Citizens urged to curb extravagant spending and save for a cash balance.
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Cheyenne County
Great Ice Harvest On The Stuht Brothers
The Stuht brothers harvest a splendid season of ice from their lakes. The ice is firm and clear, twelve to fourteen inches thick. They have filled their own large ice houses, stored 2600 tons in the Potter ice house, and are packing large quantities for nearby towns while employing many men in the work.
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Stuht
Potter
Dentist M. E Rettinone Opens Local Practice
Dr. M. E Rettinone announces a new dental practice with office hours in the evening and a listed phone number for patient inquiries.
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M. E.rettinone
Mein Tesh Bleck
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Hink
Sidney, Nebr
Gidney Lumber Co
Flanders Fields
Gun Club
Stansbury
Bentley
Wiikelock
Sidney Gun Club
Captain Hardy
Denver
George Carter
Carter
Nebraska Sportsman Association
Klink’s
Scrappy
Wilson Brothers
Oberfelder & CO
the Leading Clothiers
Sidney, Nebraska
Smart Center
the American Bank
NEBR
Cash and Light
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