Community notes from Dalton area gatherings and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eckert hosted Sunday dinner with guests from Redington and Dalton. Numerous residents visited friends and family across Dalton including trips to Bridgeport, Dalton church attendance, and preparations for farming projects. Several locaux are noted visiting relatives, attending events, and arranging out-of-town travel, with Lola Eckert recovering well after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Eckert
Craig
Redington
Frank White
Clara
Ruth Eckert
Jim McNulty
Id Walsh
Dalton
Jacob Mayer
Marie
Elmer Mayer
Jacob Eckert
Collie Kreader
John
Lester Nolten
Ed Sanders
A. J. Davison
Lloyd Eckert
John Eckert
Ed Walsh
Katherine
H. R. Fuller
Busacker
Will McMullen
Hugh Kelly
Frank Weigands
Chas. Hendrickson
Kreader
Sam Eckert
George Juell
Leslie Sanders
Elmer Jacobson
Rumleys
Jake Eckert
Gil Nelson
Bovee
Pat Keenan
Dean
Henry Randall
Will Cheney
Lester Nerton
M. M. Davison
R. E. Godling
al Morrow
Mabel Tverson
Wahoo
Walter Cheney
Schutt
R. H. Goding
Neaman
Ruth
Allen
Sidney
Dan Metz
Mr. Woten
Potter
Sie Eckert
George Shinker
Loren Dugger
Bridgeport
Grandpa
Grandma Eckert
Mr. Hornaday
John Eckerts
Grandma
Grandpa Eckert
Norv Eckert
BRONSON NAREES REPORTS RAIN AND CROP PROGRESS
The area sees continued rain with crops improving and corn growing quickly after warm weather. A breakdown delays on Tuesday involve Pultz family and A P Siebenaler who were assisted by Ray Wellner. Potter edges Pleasant View 7 to 0 in a local ball game. Walter from near Gurley secures a Ford in a land breaking deal with Owen on Pomeroy ranch. John Walsh’s Buick suffers a broken rear axle en route to Benish Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Pultz
A. P. Siebenaler
Ray Wellner
Potter
Pleasant View
Mr. Walter
Gurley
Pomeroy Ranch
Mr. Owen
John Walsh
Benish Hall
Sidney Draw News Highlights Local Happenings
Sidney residents report Perkins and Clarence Chambers seeking quality horses with an eastern buyer, J O Waltz buys a new Ford, Mrs. Hugh Hammond returns from funeral duties in eastern Nebraska, Minnie Shultz of Louisville visits, and summer plans spark picnics at Springdale ranch and Gold Fish Ranch. W E Chambers recovers from illness, Belle Stafford visits kin, grain looks strong, a big Farmers Union meeting is planned at C A Hammond’s, and a dance occurs at Lodge Pole Opera House on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Perkins
Sidney Draw
Clarence Chambers
J. O. Waltz
Hugh Hammond
Nebraska
Minnie Shultz
Louisville
Springdale Ranch
Gold Fish Ranch
W. E. Chambers
Belle Stafford
Sidney
Farmers Union
C. A. Hammond
Lodgepole Opera House
Lion hunter in Nyassaland backs claims with deed
An American Boy piece recounts a trading agent in Nyassaland who battled a man-eating lion. He stored native watchmen in his house, fired at noises, damaged a government boat, and later shot the district officer’s mule while a nameless sportsman praised him in a letter, boosting his local fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nynassaland
Hans
Allenges
W. Robert Foran
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha Market Report
Receipts of cattle to about 4,300 head with a generally firm to higher trend. Good to choice yearlings 8.80 to 9.35, beef cattle up to 9.35, veal calves steady. cows and heifers in fair demand. Hogs about 12,500, shipping grades 5 to 10 cents lower, hogs sold 7.20 to 7.35. sheep and lambs 11,500 with lambs down 15 to 25 cents. best lambs at 10.10, previous day 10.35, ewes up to 5.45, wooly. Overall market steady to lower with varied demand across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Pessimist Defined by a Father Son Exchange
A father explains pessimism to his son Little Willie Suay with a pun of a question and answer. The joke notes that a pessimist is someone who gets more joy from spoiling others’ pleasure. The line is attributed to the Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Suay
Chicago News
Control of Soil Blowing in Wheat Fields of Western Kansas
Warning to wheat farmers in western Kansas explains soil blowing can be controlled with preventive measures. C C Cunningham notes lifting furrows at intervals against the wind reduces drift, protecting edge rows and saving fields. Straw spread and disk listers help stabilize soil and lessen future damage during growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
C. C. Cunningham
Live Colt Available For 1915 Season Near Sidney Nebraska
N W Olson proprietor in Sidney Nebraska offers a live colt for season 1915 at one mile and a half west of Sidney. Terms are 12 50. If ownership changes or colt is removed from the county a service fee becomes due. Precautions taken but not responsible for accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
Sidney
Acci
Ss. P. Jones
Nebraska
Imported Belgian Draft Stallion at North Side Sale Barn
Seven year old dark bay draft stallion weighing over 2000 pounds with heavy bone and proportionate body. Described as the best horse shipped into the region. Terms for sale at North Side Sale Barn with $12.50 insurance. Owner not liable for accidents. Pundingsland Investment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Sale
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ICKES
Chas
Esmex
Henry Mayers
Lester Stecker
Omaha
Joe Stecker
Dodge
Charlie Cutler
Chicago
Rourke’s Park
Stecher
Lester Stecher
Leafdale
J.M . Kreader
J. E. Davison
Mabel Iverson
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Narees
Mooi
Lion Killer
DR. Austin
Flint
Thaw
American Preas Associations
Kansas State Agricultural College
Myron
N. W. Olson
Neb
Pundingsland Investment CO
Loridan
A. R. LE Sueur
Sidney, Nebrask
OFD
American Bank
United States Depository
Spi
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