Maeroons Down Dalton In One-Sided Tilt 217-15
In a lopsided basketball tilt Maeroons defeated Dalton 217 to 15. The meeting referenced alliance prospects tonight as Maeroons overwhelmed Dalton with a dominant offensive showing. The article notes wheat and corn production rising with acreage, barley growth, and county potato planting reaching over a thousand acres yielding 73 834 bushels in 1929, while hay fell and oats rose modestly.
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Maeroons
Dalton
Alliance
Carload of food donations gathered for drought area
Community drive collects food for drought relief with cars at Sidney and Lodge Pole. Residents urged to deliver donations themselves or via neighborhood organized efforts, using a central pickup point or community center.
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Sidney
Lodge Pole
Domestic Wheat Markets Show Weaker Trend for Week Ended January 74
Domestic markets posted a softer week as shipments totaled 5.652 million bushels of mostly Canadian wheat. Final estimates put Canada’s crop at 396 million bushels with open exports and carryover around 256 million, while Australia’s crop reached 205 million. Wheat prices held within narrow ranges amid increased offerings and weak milling demand, with receipts at winter markets totaling 2880 cars. Protein levels averaged 11.83 percent in lab tests, with No. 1 hard winter milling around 69 to 44 cents and No. 2 hard winter near 68 to 69 cents.
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Kansas and Missouri
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Holds Large Annual Meet
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau gathered for a packed annual meeting at Lincoln and Chadron with about 600 attendees, 600 seating capacity reached, and a noon dinner by Methodist ladies praised. Francis Flood, famed explorer, spoke at the Fox Theatre about South America, offering vivid inland views. The program drew strong enthusiasm, with accommodations for more attendees unavailable.
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Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Chadron
Burke
Farm Federation
Lincoln
Francis Fiood
Fox Theatre
Flood
South America
Perso
Census Shows Cheyenne County Farms and Prices
The census notes Cheyenne County has over 1100 farms with land prices around 64.52 per acre in 1920. Most farms run 260 to 499 acres, with 500 to 999 acre farms next. Fewer horses, mules, and cattle on feed than in 1990, milk cows up, hogs up over 7000 head, and poultry increased by about 30,000 fowls.
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Cheyenne County
Prairie fire swamps historic Scotts Bluff in dramatic blaze
A massive prairie fire swept Scotts Bluff Tuesday, roaring across the bluff face in a zigzag flame pattern. The sight drew awe from onlookers as crews battled the blaze in windy conditions.
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Scotts Bluff
Thas
Two Hundred Auxiliary Members Attend Session Here
Mayor Herman Schroeder gave the welcome address in the morning. The session heard instructive talks by Commander Marcus Poteet and Mrs. Grimmett. Local talent provided music for the entertainment program. The noon luncheon drew 124 ladies and the evening banquet at the country club drew 164 attendees. Visitors called the meeting one of the finest in the district.
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Herman Schroeder
Marcus Poteet
World Mission Meeting Set for February 4 at Methodist Church
An opening statement by Rev Benson Baker marks the World Mission Meeting scheduled for February 4 at the Methodist Church at 7:30. The event is titled The Unfinished Task and features Rev. George P. Howard in the program.
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Methodist Church
Benson Baker
George P. Howard
Insurance Loans Boosted by Poteet Weds in Sidney
Sidney hosts a large American Legion district convention with attendance from multiple counties. Speakers include Commander Poteet and State President W. R. Cochran. Delegates elect county commanders and approve resolutions on veteran benefits and tax exemptions.
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Sidney
10Th Avenue
City
H. E. Bauman
Fred Finke
Poteet
Legion
W. R. Cochran
Erich H. Klemka
Mitchell
Scotts Bluff
W. R. Eller
Dix
Kimball County
A. R. Sandboerg
Morrill County
Sidney Cheyenne
Ross Casey
Oshkosh
Garden County
Ted Leslie
Chappell
Deuel County
Russell Melick
Alliance
Box Butte County
Banner County
Geringpost
Bridgeport
American Legion
Department of Nebraska
Sidney Post No. 17
Congress of the United States
Maple Grove Social and Stock Show News
Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson visited Nels Johnsons and Gene Davis home last Monday for supper. Harold Spiker returned Wednesday from Denver stock show with reports. C O Hade and sons attended Denver stock show Wednesday and Thursday returning Friday morning. Mrs W T Sharman and son Vern visited Ed Miles family while Mr Sharman and Mr Miles attended district No 2 agricultural school led by Prof Neilson. Carl Jurgens visited Fred Jurgens home Wednesday afternoon. John Junker spent several days with Frank Christen last week.
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Ed Miles
W. T. Sharman
Frank Workman
Joe Dilley’s
Emil Nightengale
Edna
Pine Bluffs
Milford Gaston
John Workman
Daykin
Mr. Seymour
Mr. Workman
R. W. Johnson
Lloyd
Newt Witters
Ralph and
Lee
Christensen
W. T. Sharpman’s
Louis Barton
Mr. Barton
Chappell
F. A. Johnson
Joe Dilley
Harold Spiker
Childen
Taylor Hospital
Maxine Cooley
Maxine
Andrew Nelson
Nels Johnson
R. W. Johnson and Sons
Gene Davis
Denver
C. O. Hade and Sons
Charles
Dallas
Vern
Potatoes Shipped. Corn Shelling for Local Farmers
G. J. Kavanaugh reports steady activity shipping certified potatoes this week with a loan dispatched and two carloads remaining to be sent. Earl Nightengale shells corn for C. O. Hade and Mrs. Ed Miles. Mrs. Ed Miles and daughter Alice Mae visited Nels Johnson Monday afternoon.
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G. J. Kavanaugh
Earl Nightengale
C. O. Hade
Myr
Ed Miles
Alice Mae
Nels Johnson
County Schools Enter Spelling Bee At Omaha This Spring
Sidney and Cheyenne county schools join the Ne braska spelling bee conducted by the Omaha World Herald. County winners advance to the state meet in Omaha and the state champion goes to Washington for the national spell-down, with Nebraska spellers expected to pursue the title.
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Omaha
Sidney
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Omaha World Herald
Washington
Iowa
Bake sale by junior class this Saturday at Greenlees
The junior class hosts a bake sale on Saturday January 31 at Greenlees starting at 1 PM. Proceeds support class activities and student projects.
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Greenlees
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Ladine
Irons
Walker
Wolf
Atkins
Adams
Price
Griswold
Goodale
Dalton— Brennan
Martin
Anderson
Lessig
Mintken
Munshaw
Berry
Miller
Drouth
American Legion Organization
Sterling Drum and Bugle Corps
Department
Sterling Post
Archie Jones
H. B. Olson
C. A. Collins
L. Earl North
Paul Martin
Tire Service
M. W. Osborn Motor Co
Maple Grove
White & Wycoff
Bassett’s Pharmacy
Ella E. Beck
Beauty Shop
Marcel
Betty’s Beauty Shop
Telegraph
Krumm’s.Market
Cudahy
H. A. Krumm, Prop
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