June rainfall shatters Nebraska records in panhandle region
Reports from Cheyenne County and the western Nebraska wheat belt say June rainfall set new records. About eight inches fell in Sidney area, with 1.20 inches in a single Friday outbreak. Week total around 3.5 inches, floods briefly blocked roads, but crop prospects improved as drought fears eased and hail damage proved lighter than feared.
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Nebraska
Great Panhandle Wheat Belt
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Kimball
Panhandle
Cheyenne
New Officers Installed in Frank Welch Lodge No 75
At a largely attended meeting of Frank Welch lodge No. 75 A F A M in the Masonic hall last Friday night June 2 officers chosen for the ensuing term were installed by Deputy State Custodian Harry L Mantor and Deputy Grand Marshall Kenneth Agnew. Officers include Master Roy Greenlee Senior Warden R H Rogers Junior Warden M E Pettibone Treasurer George E Taylor Secretary Leslie Neubauer Senior Deacon Raymond Rogers Junior Deacon N W Ladegard Chaplain J J Crawford Marshall Kenneth S Agnew Senior Steward Golden P Kratz Junior Steward A J Jorgenson Organist Raymond Maley Tyler H Schroeder. A Past Master's apron was presented to W K Hodgkin after the installation. Frank Welch lodge organized 49 years ago and will celebrate a golden anniversary next year.
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Frank Welch Lodge No. 75
Masonic Hall
Harry L. Mantor
Kenneth Agnew
Roy Greenlee
R. H H. Rogers
M. E. Pettibone
George E. Taylor
Leslie Neubauer
Raymond Rogers
N. W. Ladegard
J. J. Crawford
Marshall
Kenneths. Agnew
Golden P. Kratz
A. J. Jorgenson
Raymond Maley
Tyler
H. Schroeder
W. K. Hodgkin
F. A. Barger
Frank Welchlodge
Nebraska
Sidney Couple Wed in Sterling on June 24
On Sunday June 24 Paul J. Greenwood and Miss Cleora Laird, both of Sidney, were married in Sterling by Rev. Harley B. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church there. The couple, popular in Sidney social circles, will reside here and friends extend congratulations.
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Paul J. Greenwood
Cleora Laird
Sidney
Sterling
Harley B. Smith
Baptist Church
Greenwood
Youser
Cozad Man Fined for Being Intoxicated
D. E. Patterson claiming Cosad as home was arrested Saturday night on intoxication charges. He pled guilty before Judge Wimner Kahl and received a $25 fine plus costs.
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D. E. Patterson
Cosad
Sheriff's Office
Wimner Kahl
Patterson
Union Pacific Issues Paper For Passenger Entertainment
Union Pacific releases a four page illustrated travel paper for west bound riders on the Overland Mail. Printed copies reach travelers at Omaha Green River and Yermo detailing Fort Sidney history fossils and local prosperity while aiming to educate and amuse passengers on the Chicago to Los Angeles journey.
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Sidney
Union Pacific
Coast Limited
Overland Mail
Chicago
Los Angeles
Omaha
Sidney Sidney
Nebr
Fort
Black Hills
Green River
Wyo
Yermo
Calif
W.S. Basinger
Agricultural college experts plan extensive trip in farm territory
Omaha advices describe a large group of Nebraska farmers spared to join an agricultural field trip sponsored by the College of Agriculture from July 16 to 28. Bankers and insurance men will also attend as the itinerary covers soil erosion pasture conditions irrigation and crop rotation studies from Lincoln to Alliance, with visits to wheat tables, beets, potatoes, alfalfa and alfalfa irrigation issues, concluding with alkali land questions.
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Omaha
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Kearney
Platte Valley
North Platte
Sidney
Perkins and Devel County
Scottsbluff
Gurley-Dalton
Kimball County
Pumpkin Creek
Scottsbluff Mountain
North Platte Valley
Four Boys Arrested Over Near Beer Theft In County
Four youths from Garden and Keith counties were arrested on warrants for stealing near beer from a Lodge Pole soft drink parlor. Judge Kahl fined one $50, two $25, and the fourth $10, with court costs added.
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Lodge Pole
Garden County
Keith County
Sheriff's Office
Kahl
Former Sidney Priest Honored at Grand Island
Rev. T. D. Sullivan of Wood River celebrated his silver jubilee at Grand Island on June 28. About 300 attended the banquet, including 40 visiting priests, with more than 1500 in cash presented to Father Sullivan. Sullivan once served as pastor of the Sidney Catholic church about twenty years ago.
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T. D. Sullivan
Wood River
Grand Island
Father Sullivan
Sidney
Your Flag and My Flag
A compact, period voice quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, asserting that all men are created equal with inalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It argues governments derive power from the governed and may be altered for essential safety and happiness, warning prudence against change for minor causes.
Smith calls for Volstead act changes after nomination
Democratic nominee Governor Alfred E. Smith urged fundamental changes to national prohibition less than 15 hours after his nomination. He promised to present his views to the public and reiterated support for altering the eighteenth amendment while pledging enforcement of the law in the interim.
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Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Joseph Robinson
Albany
N. Y
Houston
De Molays Conclave in Scottsbluff Highlight of Nebraska Order
More than 200 delegates from about 30 towns attended the sixth annual De Molays conclave in Scottsbluff. The three day convention featured business sessions and numerous entertainments, with Sidney delegates praising the host city. J Hollis Kepler of Sidney presided as state master councilor and Rev F J McCaffree gave the welcome with Clifford Lester of Alliance replying for the order. Other prominent Masons and De Molays spoke during the event.
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Nebraska Order of de Molays
Scottsbluff
Sidney
de Molays
J. Hollis Kepler
F. J. McCaffree
Clifford Lester
Alliance
Tinley L. Combs
Omaha
Mem
Large Wyoming ranch sale eyed across Albany Platte Goshen counties
The Torrington Telegram reports a potential record sale in southeastern Wyoming. Col. Paul Raborg seeks to acquire 315000 acres and about 100000 head of livestock from the Swan company, with a September 1 option expiry and funds to be raised in California.
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Wyoming
Albany, Platte and Goshen
Loomis
Torrington Telegram
Paul Raborg
Diamond Ranch
Swan Company
Swan Land & Livestock Company
Col
Raborg
California
Swan
Diamond
Laramie Plains
Albany County
Platte
Goshen
Lower price level set on livestock market for common grade
Market review notes grass supplies boost lower cattle grades while fed cattle stay strong. Heavy steers fluctuate with supply shifts in Nebraska and Iowa. yearlings hold premium. Feeders and stockers soften as pastures improve, with receipts expected to taper next month and prices potentially slipping until new demand appears.
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Gilbert Gusler
Nebraska
Iowa
Gusler
Chicago
Land raid seizes marijuana farm in Morill County
Officials report a Bayard Morill County raid uncovered a growing marijuana patch and about 100 cans ready for market. Three Mexican men including Salvator Garcia were arrested, a liquor still and mash found nearby. Police warn of rising illicit hemp traffic entering western Nebraska towns and its growing use among locals.
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Nebraska
Bayard
Morill
Salvator Garcia
Garcia
Morrill
Mexico
Sale of Omaha Bee-News to Hearst Interests
Announcement on Monday disclosed the sale of the Omaha Bee-News to the Hearst newspaper syndicate. The price is not stated, and the Hearst group is expected to take charge August 1 with changes contemplated in staff personnel.
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Omaha Bee-News
Hearst News Interests
Omaha
Hearst Newspaper Syndicate
Hearst
Former Sidney Resident Dies in California
Mrs. J. F. Sanders, formerly a resident of this county for several years, died at her Long Beach home on Saturday evening. Cause of death is unknown. Remains are being shipped to Sidney for funeral services. She is the mother of Mrs. George Moore of this city.
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J. F. Sanders
Long Beach
Calif
Sidney
Sanders
George Moore
Grain dealers of Nebraska organize at Lincoln meeting
Grain dealers from Nebraska wheat counties form a state cooperative to protect interests and lift farm prices. Over 100 dealers are said to join, aiming to reduce country elevator hazards and secure better prices for farm products. T B King was elected president with officers Rolland Ireland E L Brown and others named for terms. C P Sturdevant chaired proceedings. articles of organization adopted by the assembly.
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Nebraska
Grain Men
Colorado Elevator Owners
New Grain Dealers Association
Lincoln
T. B. King
Central City
Rolland Ireland
E. L. Brown
Chester
Ross McGowan
Gordon
Victor Wilson
Holdrege
J. P. Larsen
Laurel
Cobe
S. Venner
Havelock
Bert Larson
Kimball
A. L. Burroughs
Rockford
C. P. Sturdevant
Omaha
Sturdevant
Arizona Farmer Visits Great Wheat District
W. J. Colvin a Phoenix farmer and hog raiser traveled to Sidney with Robert B. Oberfelder visiting dry farms in this and Morrill counties. He praised local barley noting it rivals irrigated barley from Arizona and California and should be fed locally. He endorses barley for beef cattle and its rising use in malt syrup for baking and soups.
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W. J. Colvin
Phoenix
Arizona
Sidney
Robert 8. Oberfelder
Morrill County
Mr. Colvin
California
Colvin
Most of Business Houses to Be Closed Wednesday
A Sidney survey shows the Fourth of July will be observed widely with stores closing at six Tuesday evening and remaining closed all day Wednesday. Merchants urge early shopping for provisions as weather promises a fine day for picnics and outdoor events.
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Sidney
Yellow Stop Signs Signal Obedience Citywide Nebraska
Yellow stop signs along Illinois street and Tenth avenue enforce a state law. Traffic officers warned Sunday night at many intersections to educate motorists to stop before entering a street when a yellow sign is visible. Officers urged compliance to avoid penalties.
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Illinois Street
Tenth Avenue
Sidney
Nebraska
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Stock Growers National Bank
Chugwater
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