Irrigation Meetings Attract Large Crowds
The Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Association held its first annual meeting with farmers from Big Springs and Kimball gathering for talks and papers. Secretary R A Blake organized the event, with Mr Flake coordinating speakers. A Friday banquet at Vienna restaurant hosted sixty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Kimball
R. A. Blake
Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Association
Flake
Chamber of Commerce
Ideal Theatre
Court House
Unruh
Vienna
W. S Rodman
Kimball County
J. G. Beeler
North Platte
Pioneer Irrigation District
Os Fields
Colorado
Neumann
Sidney Military Band
Convention Hall
Isaiah Wheeler
Union Pacific Railway
Irrigation convention forms new officers and program
Gus Wellner led the session that named August Neuman temporary chairman, then permanent, with A G Neuman and R A Blake as chairman and secretary for the year. Officers elected include 1st VP Chas High, 2nd VP F Lehmkuhl, Treasurer H J T Doran. committees on resolutions, executive, and legislation were appointed with members from Kimball, Lodgepole, Sidney, and Cheyenne counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wellner
August Neuman
A. G Neumann
R. A. Blake
V. P. Chas
High
Potter
V. P F. Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
H. JT. Doran
W. S. Rodman
Kimball
HH. Libby
Pau
Borgquist
Sidney
Geo. Unruh
Peter
Soderquist
Chappell
J. S. Walker
S. Davies
Kimball County
Borg
Nebraska
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Kimpail County Farm
Lodgepole Creek
W. W. Hoagland
North Platte
B. B. Murray
Kansas City
HI. C. Diesem
U. S
Association
A. G. Neumann
Sidney Military Band
A. B. Price
Price
Slaney
C. A. Wallace
IE. C. Murray
W. W. Chowins
Herman Brauer
Robt. Emanuelson
Nels Troelstrup
Rodman
Cheyenne County Sets 1915 Budget and Appointments
The Cheyenne County Commissioners fixed sheriffs’ salary at 100 dollars monthly with 25 for jailer fees, set other official pay, and estimated 1915 expenses at 40 300 dollars. Health board members named Dr. Hedlund, Dr. Scott, and Sheriff McDaniel. banks designated as county depositories. deputy sheriffs approved. bids for courthouse janitor work to be sought by Feb 2. Publishing rights granted to Lodgepole Express for 300 dollars, Telegraph offered 500. emphasis on cost over service.
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Board of Commissioners
County Board of Health
Hedlund
Dalton
Scott
Lodgepole
McDaniel
Barlow and Rihn
Troelstrup
Telegraph
Senator Bushee Promotes County Unit System Equity Bill
Senator Bushee chairs the minority in Lincoln and supports a county unit system. The bill would distribute school taxes evenly to prevent over rich districts from enjoying railroad taxes and to avoid poor districts due to railroad absence. The measure appears favorable to western counties and reflects trust and honor for constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushee
Senate
Lincoln
Mrs J J McIntosh Hosts 500 Party With Grace Radcliff
Mrs J J McIntosh and her daughter Grace entertained Thursday afternoon at six tables for 500. The event was a great success in every detail. Mrs Hart won first prize and Miss Radcliff took second. Mrs William McIntosh of Split Rock Wyoming hosted an out of town guest.
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J. J. McIntosh
Miss Grace
Hart
Miss Radcliff
William McIntosh
Split Rock
Wyoming
August Burke Visits Sidney From Dalton
August Burke of Dalton visited Sidney on Monday, drawing attention from local residents and adding to the week’s social notes.
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August Burke
Dalton
Sidney
Bates Seeks State Printing Plant Initiative
Cheyenne County representative W L Bates introduces a bill to establish a state printing plant outside the penitentiary with free labor and a $60,000 plus appropriation. The plant would handle all state printing, dropping plans to print for counties. Bates studied Kansas state printing and aims for broad state office use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star
W. L. Bates
Cheyenne County
Morehead
Bates
Topeka
State of
Kansas
University, Agricultural College
Normal Schools
Impersonator of Billy Sunday argues with Telegraph over ads
The imitator under Rev. May at the Methodist church spoke from the pulpit after The Telegraph charged for printing ad cuts. The revivalist objected to paid newspaper notices while the editor offered free church announcements. Postmaster Fred Nelson and wife visited the city Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
May
Methodist Church
Gentleman
Fred Nelson
Potter
Lodgepole Irrigation Association Resolutions 1915
Resolutions adopted at Sidney Nebraska January 7 8 9 1915 urge federal and state action on pump irrigation for Lodgepole Valley. They seek a detailed federal study of groundwater and pump systems, support for Nebraska rights against interstate water claims, state engineer independence, seepage management laws, and funding for exploratory wells, plus a state migration agent and thanks to local civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Irrigation Association
Sidney
Nebraska
Federal Reclamation Service
Forts
Platte River
Lodgepole
Lodge Pole
Kimball
Cheyenne
Devcl
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Bef
Mushee
Bates
Lincoln
Norris and Hitchcock
Kinkaid
Washington
State of
Colorado
Wyoming
S<inkaid
Norris
Reclamation Service
Fathfinder
Howard
Sidney Plans New John Deere Transfer Building
Sidney business improvements include a new 66 by 132 foot reinforced concrete one story building north of the Fundingsland barn to house the John Deere Transfer company. The project aims for permanence with later potential for an additional story. Mr Fadingsland will erect the building and remodel the existing barn, operating as sole manager of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
John Deere Transfer House
Fundingsland
Fadingsland
McIntosh Honeymoon Visit to Split Rock Wyoming
Mr and Mrs William McIntosh from Split Rock Wyoming arrive Thursday morning for a brief visit with relatives as part of their honeymoon trip. William McIntosh is a nephew of J J McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McIntosh
Split Rock
Wyoming
McIntoshes
J. J. McIntosh
Potter Man William Gustafson Visits City Friday
William Gustafson of Potter was in the city Friday, greeting local residents and stopping by shops during his brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gustafson
Potter
That Printer of Udell's at the Opera House
A virile up to date life story presented by Sanford Dodge and company at the opera house on Monday January 18. The dramatic portrayal promises inspiration entertainment and a wholesome life message for audiences.
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Udell
Opera House
Sanford Dodge
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Lodgepele Irrigation Association
Livons & Son
Kimball Irrigation District
Hornaday’s Department Store
OODS
Big Holiday
G. W. Hoknaday
Board of Regents
The
State University
Board of County Commissioners
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Labar
Ro A Blake
Blake
Oberfelder & Company
the Fashion Leaders
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