Miss Frances Hart Wins Telegraph Auto Prize
The Sidney Telegraph closes its six weeks subscription building campaign with Frances Hart as first prize Ford Touring Car winner. Florence Parks Kenneth Jones and Daisy Brady receive second third and fourth prizes Edison phonograph Diamond Ring Wrist Watch in a final count by six disinterested judges. The paper praises fairness and notes increased circulation and advertiser benefits from the campaign.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sunol Welcomes New Baby and District Meeting Minutes
Sunol welcomed a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buttne as residents report road conditions near Sunol and Lodgepole remain difficult. A special school meeting on January 12 elected Bert Allington Director Floyd Jowell Moderator and John Demers Treasurer for the new Consolidated District No. 12.
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Joe Buttne
Eveyone
Bert Allington
Floyd Jowell
John Demers
Sunol
Lodgepole
W. B. Jewett
C. W. Smith
Art Dodrik
Roy Walker
Sidney
Billy Allington
Local and Personal Notes From Pleasant Valley Area
T. W. Simpson attended the farm bureau meeting in the city. Herman Schlueter returned home from the Army hospital in Cheyenne but must report frequently. Ezra Chambers came in from Sidney Draw ranch. W. W. Chowins accompanied him home after two weeks away. Mrs. E. L. Uptegrove and two children returned from Lincoln after a month with relatives. Mayor Uptegrove was detained briefly by illness but expects to be home soon. L. F. Scarboro closed a successful automobile contest here Saturday night and left for Denver then Fort Collins to run another contest. he was well liked and made many friends in Sidney.
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Ezra Chambers
Sidney Draw
W. W. Chowins
E. L. Uptegrove
Lincoln
Mayor Uptegrove
L. F. Scarboro
Denver
Fort Collins
Sidney
Boggs Family Moves to Nebraska For Dairy Growth
W H Boggs and family left on Wednesday to settle near Hershey Nebraska after selling their Sidney property for a good price. They bought land to expand the dairy business for their several sons. Sidney post office receipts for the past year neared 13000, signaling local growth as it approached second class status. During the war salary changes were not being made to affect workers advancing to higher classes. Herman Ehmke arrived Saturday from New York, returning to the area.
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W. H. Boggs
Hershey
Nebraska
Sidney
Homecoming News From Our Soldier Friends
In the United States Army, a group of soldiers, including Raymond Clinton and another unnamed companion, return home amid family illnesses and concerns. Raymond, discharged due to lingering effects of scarlet fever, appears well to friends. Julean Eikner resumes study in Boulder after holidays with her parents and pursues music and art talents. Sam Weir travels from Slater, Missouri, awaiting trains and uncertain travel resumption. Mrs Weir and baby may arrive late as travel remains unsettled. The Weirs recall a freezing Missouri trip two weeks ago.
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Raymond Clinton
Raymond
Julean Eikner
Boulder
Dr. Eikner
Sam Weir
Slater
Missouri
Slumber Party At Schroeder House Delights Ten Guests
Miss Elizabeth Schroeder hosted a slumber party last Thursday night with ten guests. Despite twenty eight below zero, all attended and enjoyed a hearty breakfast after ninety minutes of sleep. The hostess remained a reluctant watcher while the girls rose energized by coffee.
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Elizabeth Schroeder
Mrs. Schroeder
Lutherans Support Army and Navy Welfare Work
The Lutheran community of Nebraska, previously accused of disloyalty, has shown loyalty by joining the Red Cross, buying liberty bonds, and supporting Y M C A for enlisted and drafted soldiers. They contribute financially to the Lutheran Church Board for Army and Navy welfare, supplying chaplains and camp missionaries. A partial list from Trinity Lutheran in Sidney Records donations from members to aid morale and welfare for soldiers.
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Council of Defense
Paul’ Matuschka
C. F. Brommer
Missouri Synod
American Red Cross Society
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
Sidney
Herman Brauer
Wm. Nienhauser
Carl Mahr
Henry Kraegel
Richard Brauer
Henry Schlueter
Fred Reker
Henry Laaker
Fred Wittig
G. Narjes
Cece Ester Ees
H. P. Thomas
O. W. Juengel
Cheyenne County Lands For Sale and Exchange
Lands near Cheyenne County offer 160 acres cultivated with 160 more can be farmed, fenced pasture, strong improvements including house and barn. Possession March 1 1918. Priced at 25 per acre if sold by January 20 easy terms. Also four miles from Sidney a 250 acre farm with first class soil and pasture, ideal for a small ranch.
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Sidney
International Harvester Tractor School Heads to Sidney
An opportunity for tractor owners as International Harvester plans free tractor schools across the country. The Sidney session at the Ideal Theatre January 25 and 26 opens at 8 AM with practical instruction, demonstrations, and a comprehensive handout. Attendees should bring the operator.
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International Harvester Company
International Harvester Company of America
Sidney Transfer and Implement House
Ideal Theatre
Sidney
Nebraska
Mrs Frandsen Faces Triple Sorrow From Denver
Mrs O E Frandsen of Denver and formerly of Sidney endures a trio of losses. Her son H P Loft volunteered for service early in the war, a favorite brother died suddenly in Denver, and her mother passed away last Monday evening in Denver. Friends in Sidney express deep sympathy.
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O. E. Frandsen
Denver
Sidney
H. P. Loft
Livoni plans three-family remodel with ten rooms total
Cc F Livoni remodels the old laundry to create space for three families and ten rooms. He owns six lots west of the laundry with a small house finished and another being built 22 by 26. A full block south of the laundry is owned with spring building plans.
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Cc. F. Livoni
Measles confinement and a village slide pride
Vida and Erwin Perso are confined to the house with measles while children brave bad weather enjoy a new slide earned through a circus entertainment. The Farmers Union meets Friday with a promising program. Mr. Lewis visited Sunday despite poor roads. the community hopes for a packed house next Sunday. Paul Draper began his schoolwork Monday as Homer Wiker was called to Columbus Wednesday due to his father-in-law’s illness.
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Mr. Lewis
Paul Draper
Homer Wiker
Columbus
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Frances Hart
Florence Parks
Florence Parks ,Winne
Kenneth Jones
Edison Phonograph
Ee Ee
Diamond Ring
Daisy Brady
Tee
D. Ennoldsen
W. B. Swatzlander
Robt. A. Barlow, Co
F. Brown
M. R. Kelly
C. L. Mann
Telegraph
Scarbero
Everbody
Scarboro
S. Ogden St
Colo
Sidney State Bank
D. F. Enevoldsen
W. E. Swatzlander
Robt. A. Barlow
Gentral Meat
Peter Peetz
Nebr
T. W. Simpson
Pleasant Valley
Farm Bureau
Herman Schlueter
Army
Cheyenne
Herman Ehmke
New York
United States Army
S.A. Schmitt Implement Co
Toward
Lutheran Church Board
Army and Navy
Frank Hand
Court House
E. S. Sherrerd
Marsh Jewelry
Cheyenne County Lands
C. W. Hornaday
Post Office
Vida
Erwin Perso
Farmers’ Union
W. A. Zwink
Osborne Building
Just
Crofut and
Knapp
You One
Ogeeyd
Nes
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