Union Pacific Crop Special Here Aug 20
The Union Pacific Better Crops special travels Nebraska starting August 9 with stops in Sidney on August 20 from 3 to 6 p.m., Chappell 5 to 11 a.m., Lodge Pole 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Potter overnight at 6:45 p.m. It includes three exhibit cars and a demonstration car with University of Nebraska experts. Each town hosts a program before visitors tour the train, featuring wheat seed treatment and crop methods to boost yields.
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Union Pacific Better Crops
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Sidney
A. J. Jorgenson
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Potter
University of Nebraska
Omaha
Nebrska
Johnston Seeks Cheyenne County Superintendent Post
Miss Dorcas D. Johnston of Sidney announces candidacy for Cheyenne County superintendent. Backed by educators and citizens, she pledges to maintain and raise the county schools' standard. Johnston is a Peru Nebraska State Teachers College graduate with a life certificate and teaching experience in Morrill and Cheyenne counties.
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Miss Johnston
Méies “Johnston
Nebraska State Teachers’ College
Peru
Morrill
Cheyenne
Ahe
North Platte Seeks Buffalo Bill Memorial Site
North Platte boosters push for a permanent Buffalo Bill memorial arguing the city hosts his first western headquarters and where his famous circus began after civilizing the region.
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North Platte
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
North _TMatte
Buffalo’ Bill
Aed
Rainfall Boosts Western Nebraska Crops Despite Storms
Heavy rains soaked Lodge Pole valley and western Nebraska, reviving crops as wheat stands show promising yields. Wheat, corn, oats and other crops benefitted. hail and high winds damaged mountain-edge areas reported from Cheyenne Fort Collins and Denver. Crop conditions improve daily in Cheyenne and surrounding counties with forecasts of a record harvest driven by extensive acreage and above-average production.
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Cheyenne
Fort Collins
Denver
Lodge Pole Teacher Seeks County Superintendent Nomination
Miss Mary Stephens, a long time Cheyenne County teacher now at Lodge Pole, formally announces her candidacy for county superintendent. With eight years teaching across the county and two at Lodge Pole as principal, she cites honesty, efficiency and service as her platform. She holds an A B from the University of Nebraska and a university life certificate and plans an active county canvass.
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Mary Stephens
Cheyenne County
Miss Stephens
Todge Pole
Th University of Nebraska
Equalization Board Cancels and Reduces Sidney Assessments
Cheyenne county board of equalization adjourned Thursday with Bert Allington in charge. Improvement assessment of 800 on Sidney lot 7 block 40 was canceled as already listed on Hart Par Company schedules. Lot 8 block 49 Sidney was cut to 100. Northeast quarter 2-12-48 valuation lowered to 1700.
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Board of Equalization of
Cheyenne County
Bert Allington
Sidney
Hart-Parr Company
Summer Fallowing Increasing in County
J F Hanson of Fremont and J F Snider of Pendleton toured Sidney and county farms to inspect Oregon summer fallow machines at work. Most units are 16 foot swath machines excelling. the 24 foot model blades seem too long for Cheyenne soil.
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J. F. Hanson
Fremont
Sidney
Oregon
J. F. Snider
Pendelton
Ore
Cheyenne County
Paul Vath Heads to California for Two-Week Trip
Paul Vath departed Tuesday night for California and will be away for two weeks.
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Paul Vath
California
Gasoline Fire at South Side Loading Station
George Porter, a junior member of Porter brothers, was burned on arms and face when a gasoline filling can ignited in the pumphouse while loading a tank truck. Fire department responded. Porter and Floyd Jacobson moved the truck to safety. fire extinguished by Porter and father. No major damage beyond injuries to Porter.
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George Porter
Porter Brothers
Young Porter
Porter
Burlington
Floyd Jacobson
Jacobson
Sidney Fire Department
Popular Young Couple Married at Julesburg
Norman Wilkes of Sidney wed Miss Flyina Block of Gothenburg in Julesburg Colorado on Thursday June 24. Rev John Eldridge officiated at the M E church. After a wedding breakfast at the home of the bridegroom’s parents the couple left for Denver on their honeymoon. They plan to reside in Sidney after returning. Wilkes is a Union Pacific railroad employee.
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Norman Wilkes
Sidney
Flyina Block
Gothenburg
Julesburg
Colo
M. E
John Eldridge
Zroom
S. J. Wilnes
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Wilnes
Union Pacific Railroad
Brick cheese factory established at Bayard Nebraska
The first brick cheese factory in Nebraska began operations at Bayard last week. Local businessmen and Bayard firms donated nearly 2,000 to the project, with farmers buying stock. Land owners and milk producers only may purchase shares, linking Bayard with North Platte valley’s cheese makers as the fifth Nebraskan factory, backed by an Omaha wholesale guarantee. Other plants lie at Fairfield, near Scottsbluff and Minatare, Gering, Morrill, and Henry.
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Nebraska
Bayard
North Platte Valley
Omaha
Fairview
Scottebluff
Minatare
Gefing
Morrill
Henry
Birth and visits as Torrington family aids Mantors
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henze. Kenneth Robinson traveled to Denver Wednesday morning for eye treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Coppom of Torrington, Wyoming, visited this week at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harry S. Mantor. Mrs. Coppom is Mrs. Mantor’s sister.
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Frank Henze
Reuben Coppom
Torrington, Wyo
Harry S. Mantor
Independence Week Observance Opens in Cheyenne County
The American Independence Week program opened Monday at the Cheyenne County courthouse grounds with bells at 11 11 and music by the juvenile choir. Attorney J L McIntosh gave the principal address on patriotism and love of country, urging the audience to uphold American independence.
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Cheyenne County Court
Frank Barger
M. W. Dimery
J.L. McIntosh
Americans
America
McIntosh
Mrs. Floy Karras Dies After Surgery in Fort Morgan
Mrs. Floy Estelle Karras, wife of William Karras, Fort Morgan restaurant owner, died at Fort Morgan hospital after an appendectomy. Native of Lead, S D, age 30. Survived by husband and three young children. Funeral plans not disclosed. She belonged to M E church Estern Star Neighbors of Woodcraft and Yeomen.
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Floy Estelle Karras
William Karras
Fort Morgan
Blair
M. FE. Church
Estern Star
Woodcraft
Yeomen
Sidney Ball Team Defeats Oshkosh in Hotly Contested Tilt
Sidney's ball team beat Oshkosh 7 to 2 on the Oshkosh diamond last Sunday. Sherrod and Johnson sparked the home victory while Thennan and Butch powered Oshkosh. Spectators said two runs were miscredited due to a ground rule call and a disputed home run, Oshkosh visits Sidney at Kruezer's Lake next Sunday.
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Hamilton
Oshkosh
Sherrod
Johnson
Thennan
Butch
Specators
Kruezer’s Lake
Sidney
$15 Hog Price Reappears After Six-Year Gap at KC
The $15 hog price returned at the Kansas City stockyards after six years away, last seen in October 1920. Historical highs include $23.40 in July 1991 and $17.90 in 1920. Analysts note recent highs around $14.50, with ongoing expectations of a $15 level amid supply and cold storage pork trends.
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Kansas City
United States Department of Agrculture
Chasing Paper Balloons Becomes Local Pastime
The American Legion publicity committee pursues Fourth of July balloons sent from Krueger's lake, awarding tickets as prizes. Kenneth Bassett oversees the publicity effort while residents chase the colorful gas bags nightly. George Vorter and Marjorie Wright nabbed a balloon north of town, winning admission tickets, then tracked another balloon east and secured it after a five mile chase.
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American Legion Publicity Committee
Krueger's Lake
Babloons
Kenneth “Basnett
Department of Publicity
George Vorter
Marjorie Wright
Gertrude M Nelson Seeks Cheyenne County Superintendent Post
Mrs Gertrude M Nelson announces her candidacy for county superintendent of public instruction. A long time county resident from the west end with eighteen years of teaching experience and many local friends, she asks voters to consider her for the office.
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Gertrude M. Nelson
The
Telegraph
Nelson Hoes
Cheyenne County
Kensington Eastern Star Meeting at Mrs Pettibone Home
The Kensington Eastern Star group gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Pettibone's home with worthy matron presiding. A delicious lunch was served.
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Eastern Star
Kensington
Tobin Family Travels to Thermopolis for Rheumatism Treatment
Mr and Mrs F B Tobin, Gordon, and Mr and Mrs Harold Tobin left for Thermopolis Wyoming to stay several weeks. Frank Tobin will receive rheumatism treatment at the springs during the visit. They are traveling by car.
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F. B. Tobin
Gordon
Harold Tobin
Thermopolis
Wyo
Frank Tobin
Celebration set for Krueger's lake Fourth of July festival
The American Legion Sidney Post No 17 sponsors a two day Fourth of July celebration at Krueger's lake. Commander Wilhelmy and assistants have prepared an extensive program with numerous new attractions. Festivities run from early morning to late night offering family oriented entertainment with wide appeal.
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Wiilhelmy
Krueger’s Lake
Sidney Post No
The
American Legion
Boxing Bouts Set for American Legion Celebration
Nick Wilhelmy, general chairman, announces a series of fast boxing bouts in a regulation ring at Krueger's Lake on Monday July 18 at 4 PM. Admission is free as part of the American Legion celebration.
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Krueger's Lake
American Legion
Rememer
Nick Wilhelmy
U S A Theatre Billing For Week Unusually Good
U S A theatre announces a strong Fourth of July week lineup. Friday features When the Door Opened with Prince Royal the dog, plus a comedy. Saturday shows The Midnight Flyer by Cullen Landis Troon and a mirthful comedy. Sunday presents The Coming of Amos with Rod La Rocque Jetta Gondal Noah Beery and North of the Law with Fox news. Monday offers a 4:40 to 11:40 pm continuous show of Steel Preferred with Vera Reynolds and Ben Turpin plus news and Van Bibber comedy. Tuesday is last for Steel Preferred with news, Wednesday The Barrier based on Rex Beach with Norman Kerry Lionel Barrymore and Henry B. Wathall.
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Silverson
James Oliver Curwood
Prince Royal
Rod LaRocque
Amos
Jetta Gondalami
Noah Beery
Fox News
Hughes-Dunber
Steel
Vera Reynolds
William Hoyd
Hobart Boneworth
Charley Murray
Ben Turpin
van Bibber
Stork Brings Fine Girl to Mr. and Mrs. Radcliffe
Attorney C. B. Radcliffe welcomed a baby girl Thursday June 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Swatzlander in Golden Colorado. The Radcliffes now have two daughters and celebrate with humor about growing families.
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Stork
Mrs. Radciffe
Attorney C
Radcliffe
J.C. Swatzlander
Golden
Colo
Radcliffes
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Lodge Pole Valley
Sidney Schools
Dorcas D. Johnston
Cody Memorial
A. T. Balcom
Territory
Swift & Co
Swift Company
Balcom
Frost
Equalization Board
South Side
Kenneth Rbnseott
Court House
WM. Karras
FT. Morgan Hospital
Sidney Ball
Masonic Lodge
Frank Welch Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Harry Mantor
Agnew
Marshall
EK. W. Ledbetter
W. K. Hodgkin
Roy Greenlee
George Taylor
Leslie Neufmaer
R. H. Rogers
M. EF. Pettlebone
Charles Daughtery
Jess Goodale
Samuel Light
Tyler
Stanley Wolfe
Marius Christensen
Sidney Post
Krueger’s
Rex Beach
Norman Kerry
Lionel Barrymore
Henry B. Wathal
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