Griswold Opens Cheyenne County Campaign in Sidney
Dwight Griswold, Republican governor candidate, headlines Sidney political events with a 7:30 p.m. public address on the Jackson Street lot. A Griswold for Governor club forms in Sidney with Earl Winter as chairman and Lawrence A. Schwartz as secretary as the campaign gains traction before August primaries.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Dwight Griswold
Gordon
Jackson Street
Tenth Avenue
Griswold
State House
Benefit payments planned for wheat allotment 13
Wheat allotment contract payments for 1934 will total 29 cents per bushel, split into 20 cents in October as the first installment and 9 cents later in 1935 after compliance checks. Two checks will arrive before Christmas for 1933 and 1934 payments, with further installments in 1935. County estimates project about 620,000 dollars in Nebraska for 1934 payments. Cheyenne County committees plan the July 19-20 elections to elect local wheat association leaders and set next year’s organization.
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Wallace
Nebraska
Cheyenne County Wheat Production Control Association
The
Wheat Association
Hot Dry Weather Dominates State Despite Sparse Rains
Weather bureau reports hot conditions across most of the state with temperatures above 100 degrees in the south and 90 to 100 in the north. A high wind on the 5th caused damage in the southern half while rainfall remained light and uneven. The northwest enjoyed moderate showers and even heavy rains in a few locales.
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Weather Bureau
Air Mail Stamps Cut to Six Cents Nationwide
Under the post office department directive, post masters may exchange eight cent air mail stamps for the new six cent stamps and accept eight cent stamped envelopes in return. Since July 1 the air mail rate has been a flat six cents per ounce, replacing the former eight cents for the first ounce and 13 cents for each additional ounce.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Haskell to Lead Sidney Lions at International Convention
Sidney Lions prepare for the international convention starting July 17 as Vincent C. Haskell of Omaha, a well known Lion, is set to become president. His longstanding ties to the Sidney club and prior role as first vice president position him to lead through the rotation system.
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Sidney Lions
Vincent C
Stub) Haskell
Omaha
Haskell
Sidney Club
Friday the 13th To Haunt Public Today
Friday the 13th is described as a day of bad luck when evil spirits are active and misfortune may strike. The piece advises avoiding financial bets and stock investments on this date and to wait for tomorrow for safer decisions.
Transient and Local Relief Problems Alarm Sidney Officials
Transient and local relief problems are alarmingly escalating for Sidney relief officials and residents. With hundreds on Cheyenne County’s relief list, the board of commissioners faces funding shortages and likely tax levy hikes to match government funds. Residents wonder where it ends as officials warn the issue may be permanent, while taxpayers demand accountability for transient relief cases and transportation costs.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners
Hure
New Deal Approved In Nationwide Poll
Final returns from the Literary Digest poll show that three of five people approve Roosevelt acts and policies. Vermont registered disapproval. The poll notes net losses in 20 states since 1932 and net gains in 28 states with larger losses in the South and farming areas and gains in New England eastern industrial states and the Pacific coast.
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Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Vermont
Mr. Roosevelt
New England
Pacific Coast
Nebraska Bridge to IRS Shows Big Fiscal Increase
Nebraska payments to the Internal Revenue Bureau rose near 6.5 million for the year ending July 1. 1933 payments totaled 3,063,482.63 while 1934 payments reached 10,302,977.70 driven by 4,533,610.42 agricultural adjustment taxes plus income tax receipts of 2,631,259.76 and miscellaneous revenues of 3,138,107.70.
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Nebraska
Internal Revenue Bureau
Gurley Kimball headline feature in baseball this week
In the wheat belt league race Gurley visits Kimball in the day’s top game as Kimball seeks to extend a nine game win streak. The Cardinals face a tough test and may influence the first place standings, while Sidney eyes a path to the Seals’ lead with an open date and forfeit victory.
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Goliaths
Kimball
Gurley
Longhorns
Sidney
Cardinals
Seals
Finis Written To State Guaranty Law
The Nebraska banking department dispenses 115934 to fully pay Royal State bank depositors with 7 percent interest under a court order. It also allocates 18074 to First State bank of Bazile Mills and some of 110224 claims against Farmers State bank of Rosalie. The final settlement fund replaces the guaranty fund after constitutional challenges and Supreme Court rulings through 1932.
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Finis
Nebraska
State Banking Department
Royal State Bank
First State Bank of
Farmers State Bank of
Rosalie
Guaranty Fund
Shallenberger
United States Supreme Court
Hubbell Bank
Softball Leaders Tied In Class A as Firemen Eye Three-Way Tie
Liberty Bell beat Wander Inn 6 1 and Cressey’s won 21 11 with home runs highlighting the games. Shoat Witters of Cressey’s hit three two-base blows in four at bats. In Class B Gurley forfeit edged Rotary Club and Dalton topped Lutherans. Tonight Potter vs Bert's Place and St Patrick vs Bottlers set the schedule.
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Liberty Bell
Cressey
Lodge Pole
Wander Inn
Hepner
Shoat Witters
Gurley
Rotary Club
Dalton
Lutherans
Lions Club
American Legion
Potter
Bert's
Place
St. Patrick
Bottlers
Hepner’s
Cressey’s
Rotarians
Lodge ‘Pole Firemen
Lions
Sidney
Nebraska Crop Prospects Improve Despite Drought
July reports indicate corn prospects fair but small grains and hay show large reductions. Beans potatoes and sugar beets look good. corn planted 8.55 million acres, down from 10.43 million last year. Drought counties show deterioration and surface moisture is scarce.
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Drouth
More Candidates Than Hoppers in Cheyenne County
An average citizen notes a liberal inflow of political candidates during the season. Farmers report collecting campaign cards as August 14 approaches, with politicians touring Cheyenne County roads and farms seeking voter support. The tone shows local humor about grasshoppers and candidates, with candidates often crossing paths and sharing lighthearted banter.
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Sto
Cheyenne
Big Crop Forecast By Grain Man In Cheyenne County
A longtime Cheyenne county grain operator tells Telegraph readers he expects at least twice the 1933 wheat yield, reaching about two million bushels. He notes harvest-wide 20 to 30 bushels per acre in fields, Kimball county prospects, and wheat testing around 60 pounds with 14 or 15 percent protein, calling the quality exceptional. Continued on page 8, c1.
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Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Plete
Kimball County
Judge Seeks Punishment For Dalton Man Pat Connelly
County Judge R A Barlow faces a tough decision after convicting Pat Connelly of Dalton for possession of whisky and liquor. The prisoner cannot pay a fine and is in poor health, leaving the judge seeking a humane yet effective penalty. If convicted again on similar charges he could face a district court hearing and potential penitentiary time.
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R. A. Barlow
Pat Connelly
Dalton
Connelly
Barlow
Flock of Sparrows Chase Cat Through Alley
Witnessed yesterday morning by Hester Null in Greenlees, a large black cat fleeing a sparrow nest was chased by about 100 angry birds down the alley. The unusual scene drew attention as the birds pursued the cat in a coordinated display.
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Hester Null
Greenlees
Hottest Day of 1934 Recorded in Sidney and Cheyenne
Thursday marked the peak heat for 1934 in Sidney and Cheyenne County with a government reading of 104 degrees. The prior record was 99 degrees on July 2. Officials note extreme heat plus heavy water use for lawns and gardens strained the city supply.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
City Water Department
Harvest Season Brief in County Amid Mixed Yields
Farmers report a short 1934 harvest with lower than expected yields. Across the county many fields fail to return seed, average bushel per acre trends are down, acreage planted is slightly less than last year, and only a few small tracts reach forty bushels. Some wheat in rain scarce areas yields as low as two bushels per acre. One farmer stopped combining due to cost.
Sidney Seals eye Denver Post tournament bid
Sidney May send its baseball team to the Denver Post meet as fans debate the cost and potential advertising value. Manager Bud Robineau says a capable squad could be assembled for about 500 dollars with a fast catcher and second baseman lined up, plus a pitcher from Gabby Street and another hurler from Sioux City willing to travel on expenses plus a cut of winnings.
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Sidney
Denver Post
Bud Robineau
Sidney Seals
Denver
Gabby Street
Coast League Missions
Robineau
Sioux City
Seals
Seal
State Board Authorizes Bonds Purchase For Education Funds
The state boards of educational lands and funds authorize Treasurer George E. Hall to buy 600000 dollars in U S government bonds and 71500 dollars in Nebraska subdivison bonds for investment of permanent school funds. He will also purchase 6500 dollars in Elgin school district, 50000 dollars in Orleans school district, and 15000 dollars in Lawrence water bonds yielding 4 percent and 434 percent respectively. Hall reports 750000 dollars available, aided by Mississippi 200000 dollars and Alliance district paying bonds 214000 dollars. The board accepts federal land bank corporation bonds in payment for state lands under sale contracts as they are government guaranteed and selling above par.
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State Boards of Educational Lands and Funds
George E. Hall
United States
Nebraska
U. S
Hall
Elgin
Orleans
Lawrence Water
Mississippi
City of Alliance District
Federal Land Bank Corporation
Ahepa Chooses Alliance for 1935 Convention
Alliance was selected as the 1935 convention city for the Order of Ahepa after a western district vote following Casper Wyoming. Pueblo Colorado competed. The three day district meeting occurs each year at the end of June and attracts about 800 members from American cities with Roosevelt as an honorary member.
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Alliance
Order of Ahepa
American-Hellenic Educational Association
Casper
Wyo
Pueblo
Colo
Roosevelt
Wheat Looms as Shortest Since 41 Years in 1934 Report
July 1 crop outlook from the Department of Agriculture estimated U S wheat production at 483 662 million bushels and corn at 2 113 billion. The drought intensified interest in the report noting a fall from 1933 corn output of 2 330 billion and a 1927 31 average of 2 516 billion while wheat fell to 527 413 million last year and the 1927 31 average was 886 million.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Heaton Appointed Conciliator In County
Federal Judge Donahoe announced 25 attorneys named as debt conciliators under the Frasier-Lemke bill. They must meet bankruptcy referee qualifications and will be paid $25 per docketed case by the federal government. North Platte division appointees include J.M. Shreve Arthur county Arthur P. J. Heaton Cheyenne county Sidney C. R. Golding Devel county Chappell T. F. Nolan Keith county Ogallala Urban Simon Lincoln county North Platte.
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Donahoe
North Platte Division
J.M. Shreve
Arthur County
Arthur
P. J. Heaton
Cheyenne County
Sidney
C. R. Golding
Devel County
Chappell
T. F
Corn Quota Reached Work Now On Hogs
Cheyenne County Corn Hog Control association has justified contracts to the corn quota and is within about six percent of the hog quota, Chairman Tom Allington said. They hope to finish by end of next week, with some contracts sent in early to allow a few Cheyenne county farmers to receive early benefit payments.
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Cheyenne County
Bargain Matinee At Fox Planned Today
Harold Jones Fox theatre manager plans a bargain matinee this afternoon for Shirley Temple in Baby Take a Bow. The film, popular in Alliance this week, drew many calls requesting an extra show and the management agreed to hold it over if possible.
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Shirley Temple
Fox Theatre
Harold Jones
Alliance
Roy Greenlee Returns From Two Month Europe Tour
Roy E. Greenlee arrived in New York on Tuesday after a two month tour of Europe. He visited many scenic and historic sites and is expected to return home in a few days. He plans to share observations on European conditions when he arrives.
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Roy E. Greenlee
New York
Europe
Mr. Greenlee
Old Country
Honfle
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Peetz
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Heaton
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Roy Greenlee
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