Life of William Ritchie Ties to Early Nebraska School
A biographical sketch highlights William Ritchie, a Legion leader praised for hard work and mobilizing members. His key achievement was aiding unemployment relief, helping Nebraskan and non Nebraskan men find work during 1921 22. He spread comradeship, humanized the organization, and inspired future leadership. He preferred to be called Bill among Nebraska veterans.
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Page Legion
Ritchie
Nebraska
Legion
Bill
One Percent of Cheyenne County Students at Nebraska Uni
Continued from page 1, listing graduates from the same high school in 1930 and current freshmen and sophomores in Nebraska University colleges. Names include Bauer Helen Ewing Fuelscher Francis Rogers and Francis A. Rogers with affiliations to Farm House Pershing rifles Cornhusker Countryman staff Delta Sigma Lambda Sigma Phi Epsilon and the business administration majoring in accounting.
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Page 1
Farm House
Pershing Rifles
Ag. Club
Cornhusker Countryman
Lodge Pole
George Bauer
Helen Ewing
Kenneth Fuelscher
Bauer
College of Business Administration
Miss Ewing
College of Arts and Sciences
Sterling, Colo
Fuelscher
Denver East High School
Delta Sigma Lambda
Potter
Francis A. Rogers
Potter High School
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Nebraska Sheep Feeding Figures Compared To Prior Years
Nebraska reports increased feeding of sheep from last year but remains below 1930 levels. The page lists state figures with several states showing varying totals, including Wisconsin 130,000 and 113,009 and Colorado 1,560,000 and 1,550,009, among others.
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Nebraska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
Mont
Wyoming
Colorado
Idano
Banking Department Brief in Answer to Torgeson Charges
Banking Department files a formal brief in response to charges against Torgeson. The document argues that appointing receivers is a purely judicial function and that state law is unconstitutional if it mandates appointment by the trade and commerce department secretary.
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Banking Department
Torgeson
Trade and Commerce Department
Town Team Tourney Set for Alliance in March
A four state independent basketball tournament drawing over 200 players from towns across western Nebraska eastern Wyoming western South Dakota and northern Colorado will unfold in Alliance March 17 18 and 19. Organizer Harry Ukelele moved the event to Alliance after relocating there and already received an entry from Osage Wyoming’s Updike brothers with Pine Ridge Indians also expected.
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Alliance
Harry Ukelele
Chadron
Ukebele
Ukelele
Osage
Wyo
Updike Brothers
Pine Ridge Indians
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Colorado
Black Hills Delegation Pushes Denver Trade Links
The chamber of commerce and a Black Hills delegation urged Denver to boost closer trade and a new highway from Deadwood to Denver. They cited rail and motor routes, oil roads, and a growing Black Hills economy with sugar, livestock, and mining strength, aiming to channel wealth to Denver while expanding regional industry and tourism.
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Black Hills
Bonfils
Denver
L. E Highley
Hot Springs
Black Hill
Deadwood
Burlington Railroad
Sterling
Sidney
Alliance
Chadron
Bert E. Bell
Associated Commercial Clubs
Bell
Homestake
F. O. Butler
Chicago
John Robinson
Burbank
South Dakota
Colorado
Spearfish
Mount Harney
Son of well known athletic official killed on Tuesday
The accident occurred about 2 36 as a man dragged by rope murdered a child. The child, oldest of two sons of Mr and Mrs Lemon, was the former head coach of Sterling High School and well known in Sidney.
Ice Hockey Game Slated For Sidney On Sunday
Ice hockey fans in Sidney anticipate a game Sunday January 24 as local history notes Sidney’s strong hockey standing. The piece highlights rising interest due to the upcoming Lake Placid Olympics and the adoption of professional rules by colleges this year, aimed to align with Olympic play.
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Sidney High School
Buck Davis
van Valkenberg
A. S. Hardy
Sidney
Lake Placid
WORN HOG AND POULTRY DAYS OPEN WEDNESDAY
Extension meetings begin in Worth Bend and Sidney with county agents and college experts. D L Cross leads the Sidney session assisted by L D Wiley while J L Thomas coordinates routing of extension specialists. Talks cover corn yield data, poultry management, hog sanitation, pig clubs, and calf creep feeding with local entertainment and corn and poultry shows planned. Attendance averaged 75 men across 49 meetings last year.
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Worth Bend
Sidney
D. L. Cross
L. D. Wiley
Gross
J. L. Thomas
Redditt
Claybaugh
Derrick
Jamie
Red Devils Roll Past Kimball for Sixth Win
The Sidney Red Devils secured their sixth win of the season by defeating the previously undefeated Kimball Observers 46 to 25 on Tuesday. Simerson Thomas and Lane led Sidney, while Christensen starred for Kimball.
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Sidney Red Devils
Kimball Observers
Simerson
Thomas
Lane
Iocal
Christensen
Kimball High School
Sidney
Red Devils
Weldon Thomas
Mitchell
Dodds
Roth
Schlugpp
Adams
East Center Community Notes From Mrs J O Lobb
Local residents share visits dinners and greetings with families across East Center. Amos Jsbe and others haul hogs, while clubs meet for practice and study. School classes begin geography studies and the hot lunch club tackles problem two.
Woman’s Home Success Tied to Intelligence and Management
Miss Leena Davis of the agricultural college told 14 extension club leaders at Sidney that a homemaker’s success stems largely from intelligence and the ability to manage skills applied in running the household. She cited personality, outside and inside characteristics, and the need for wholesome personal contacts and varied hobbies.
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Miss Leena Davis
The
Agricultural College
Sidney
Miss Davis
Jae
Davis
Study of George Washington Emphasized in Schools
Pupil attendance noted as punctual in the intermediate room. Howard Reimers Lois Birdwell and Maxine Reiners are named pupils. George Washington work books will be used in life study. Schools are urged to give special attention to this study during the year.
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Howard Reimers
Lois Birdwell
Brownson Social News Indirectly Reports Farm Union and Visits
Mrs Emma Williams and son Charles left Monday for Omaha for the Farmers Union convention and to visit relatives. Jimmie Anderson was ill part of the week. Frank Anthony and Thelma visited Will Turner. Rhoda Boehnke of Potter stayed with Rita Miller. Arthur and Joe McMillen went to Denver for the stock show. Several social visits occurred among local residents including gatherings at the Turner home and Potter connections.
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Amos Jsbe
Harry Scott
Herman Fastenau
John Neibyhrime
Loretta Tank
W. F. Waite
Delno Mauer
Earl Leger
Ben Cruise
Joe Reiners
Swanson
Sexton Ahlm
Gurley
Charles Jobe
Grand Island
Irvin Campbell
Ed Hinkle
Ted Kalloff
Leo Messnir
Christofferson
Joe Ladine
Louie Reimers
Scribner
Emma Williams
Charles
Omaha
Farmes Union
Jimmie Anderson
Frank Anthony
Thelma
Will Turner
Rhoda Boehnke
Potter
Rita Miller
Arthur
Joe McMillen
Denver
Gilbert Gossin
Farmers Union
Harold Lyngholm
Raymond Anthony
Life's Anxieties Amid Unhappy Days by Bruyere
A fragmentary reflection on human anxiety and burden. The text ponders whether life’s unhappiness or happiness yields the same outcome: persistent fear and apprehension define our existence, suggesting anxiety is the constant burden we bear.
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Bruyere
Gasoline Vapor and Liquid Properties Discussed
A brief note explains that liquid gasoline itself does not burn, only its vapors above the surface ignite. It states that the easier the liquid evaporates, the better the fuel behaves for combustion and engine use.
Jockey Sings to Horse to Improve Race Start
An American jockey habitually sings to his horse during practice and race prep. The horse often wins by several lengths as it strains to escape the noise, a quirk noted by the London Humorist.
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Ding
London
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Uni
ST. Pats
Trim Goodview
St. Patrick’s
Pt Stanley
Manasil
N. Leebe
Filbin
Killham
C Meick
C R. Levbe
Mene
H. Loebe
G Blaha
Goodview
Kxastens
Bond
King
Ea Lindley
Wee Weigers
Kinney
Campbell
Stevens
Chamber OF Commerce
Teidoming Kinball
Roy
Greenlees’, Inc
Telegraph
East Center
Helen
Brownson
Mable Foster
John Miller
Merle and
Katherine
Marvin Anthony
Henry Schmidt
W. F. Peters
John Frerichs
Arnold Stockamp
Louis van Pelt
Oscar Hatcher
Will Neick
Art Froemming
Jess Hatcher
Penney’s Service
É J. C
Penney’s
Husking Mittens
Thesa
Oxfords
Penney
Penco Red
Barniot
C.P
Fenim
J.C. Penney Co
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