Granite Marker For Old Oregon Trail Is Proposed For This City
Sidney businessmen plan a drive to sponsor an Oregon trail memorial in Sidney as part of a regional effort by the Oregon Trail Memorial association led by H C Dollinger of Scottsbluff. A granite base with a bronze plaque and a 50 cent coin fundraising scheme aim to raise under 85 dollars for erection and dedication ceremonies may follow in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Sidney
H. C. Dollinger
Scottsbluff Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Scottsbluff
Minatare
Bayard
Bridgeport
Julesburg
DeMar
Dollinger
Bluffs
Thomas Green
Harry Wisner
Western Nebraska Executive Committee
Wheat Market Weakens Amid Rust Reports and Policy Talk
Market closed 1 4 to 7 8 lower as rust rumors spurred cautious selling though some firmness emerged at the close. Trade centers saw little activity amid hedging pressure and weather concerns. Washington indicated plans to abandon stabilizing features of the agricultural act and limit future wheat purchases to emergencies. Hot winds damaged corn in Kansas, Iowa, and nearby states, with widespread moisture shortages threatening yields and daily losses mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoular-Bishop
Northwest
Washington
Farm Board
Kansas
Towa
Smith Center
Kan
Newton
Iowa
Arron Reports Sid ney Building and Loan in Fine Condition
J. J. Arron of the Omaha Building and Loan inspector toured the Sid ney Building and Loan association last Saturday. He found the books in excellent order and the institution appearing to be financially healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Arron
Building and Loan Inspector
Omaha
Sidney Building and Loan Association
Potter Dalton Game Sunday to Headline County League
Dalton and Potter clash on the Dalton diamond Sunday in a feature county league bout that is expected to draw the largest crowd of the year. Dalton ace Jobman fanned 21 Potter batters in 11 innings last week, while Closman again likely starts for Potter as both clubs show marked improvement and fight for a decisive win.
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Potter-Dalton
Dalton
Potter
Jobman
Closman
Lorenzo
Star
Cheyenne County 4-H Enrollments Surpass County Goal
Cheyenne County 4-H enrollment in Nebraska clubs totaled 14 663 by June 25, nearing the state record and 163 above the year’s goal. Statewide, 70 percent growth in two years marks a national record, with final tallies due July 14 after recheck of active members. Lancaster leads counties with 949 members. county goal was 900.
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Nebraska
Steinwinder
L. I. Frisbie
Agricultural College Extension Service
Lancaster
Custer, Fuill
Compete For Trip To Big Gathering In 4-H
Nebraska invites one boy and one girl to attend a national 4-H leadership school in Springfield Massachusetts from September 7 to 20. Delegates may come from Cheyenne County with County Agent Willey handling forms. Horace A Moses funds all travel for the two weeks of training with officials from Connecticut and Massachusetts overseeing the program. Competitors must have substantial 4-H experience and leadership within Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Springfield
Mass
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Willey
Massachusetts
Horace A. Moses
Canada
Extension Services
Connecticut
Mercury Passes 101 Degrees In July Heat Wave
Sidney endured intense heat as the temperature topped 101 degrees at 3 p.m. on Wednesday with a near 100 degree high. Clouds in the west offered late relief but no rain arrived and counties report unusually high water use amid this record heat spell and moderate moisture.
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Sidney
Huge Plymouth Contest Announced by Local Dealer
The M. W. Osborn Motor Company announces a nationwide Plymouth prize campaign. Sponsored by Plymouth Motor Car Company, the first prize is $1000 per year for life. Details and entry blanks are available from Osborn Motor Company as part of a large advertising push to introduce new Plymouth models.
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M. W. Osborn Motor Company
Plymouth
Plymouth Motor Car Company
Osborn
Osborn Motor Company
Pioneer recalls savage acts of old trail days
A Sidney history page emerges from a Sunday Omaha World Herald article by Andrew Carpenter of Rock Springs Wyoming. Carpenter states he worked near Sidney and recounts Oregon trail routes along the Platte from North Platte to Julesburg past Pole Creek and Pumpkin Creek near Court House Rock.
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Sidney
Omaha World Herald
Andrew Carpenter
Rock Springs
Wyo
Carpenter
Platte River
North Platte
Old Julesburg
Pole Creek
Pumpkin Creek
Court House Rock
Sam Daniel Loses In State Tourney First Round
Sam Daniel of the Sidney country club qualified for the championship flight in the Nebraska state golf tourney in Omaha but was eliminated 4 and 3 by J. W. Hughes of Omaha. Daniel shot 978 in qualifying to enter with 163 and had earlier reached Omaha after Evergreen, Colo., where he lost in the finals. Johnny Goodman, defending champ, was medalist and won in the first round. Rodney Bliss also fell in a major upset.
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Sam Daniel
Sidney Country Club
Omaha
J.W. Hughes
Daniel
Evergreen
Colo
Johnny Goodman
Rodney Bliss
Water Shortage Grows Critical on Platte River
State Engineer Cochran warns irrigation water shortage on the Platte is the worst in 35 years except 1910 when less land was irrigated. Since 1920 irrigated acreage rose 55 percent to about 700 000 acres. Higher water demand from water intensive crops like sugar beets increases strain. Cochran notes planned federal reservoir leases will aid lower Platte irrigators with storage rights and contracts, while upper Platte Valley around Scotts Bluff holds long standing storage.
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Cochran
Platte River
Lower Platte
Scottsbluff
Upper Platte Valley
Attempt to Bring Carnera to Bluff Boxing Card
promoter Terry Carpenter says he is negotiating to bring Primo Carnera to Scotts Bluff for a fight to be announced later. Talks with Omaha promoters have Carnera slated for July 17 in Omaha. Rodrick manager Dave Spahn was approached about a possible match, but no commitment was made.
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Terry Carpenter
Primo Carnera
Scottsbluff
Carpenter
Omaha
Carnera
Bearcat Wright
Nebraska
Dave Spahn
Geo. Rodrick
Rodrick
Man Mountain
Marijuana Patch Taken In Raid Near Crook Farm
Logan county officers raided a farm northeast of Crook and destroyed a marijuana patch. Owner Ollie Wilson claimed ignorance of the crop, believed planted by Santos Artez. Mexican worker Jacinto Medellin was arrested for liquor possession and marijuana findings. Medellin faces charges while the other man warned to stay away.
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Logan County
Crook
Colorado
Colo
Ollie Wilson
Santos Artez
Jacinto Medellin
Fred Beiber
Medellin
North Platte Valley
Bayard
Playground Gains Favor With Sidney Kiddies
The Sidney Lions Club sponsored supervised playground under Mr and Mrs Harold Huntzinger grows in popularity with over 40 children on Monday and 100 by Wednesday. Activities include baseball golf and swimming while girls join a parallel program. Transportation to Legion Park to be arranged after complaints about distance. Six week program ends a week before school starts and may become a permanent summer feature.
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Sidney Lions Club
Harold Huntzinger
Huntzinger
North Side
Lions Club
Legion Park
Sidney
Gas Franchise Before City Council
The city council will consider granting a natural gas franchise to Keystone Pipe and Supply Company. City Attorney R P Kepler has reviewed the firm's record and will present a report at the meeting. If approved, Sydney will receive gas service by fall 1931, with the franchise only authorizing line construction into the city and not binding local fuel consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Pipe, and Supply Company
R. P. Kepler
Sidney
Walter Savidge Troupe Coming to Sidney
Walter Savidge company, billed as a combined theatrical and carnival show, will perform in Sidney for one week starting July 28. Claimed as one of the largest appearances here, the act will unfold in a 1600-seat canvas theatre. A portable stage surpasses many large theatre auditoriums, with new midway sideshows including Dr. J Rice's educational exhibit of rare animals and Booth's palace of Mlusions.
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Walter Savidge
Sidney
Dr. J .Rice
Booth
Mlusions
Harvest survey shows harvest under way in the county
A Lincoln Sidney reunion at Miss Dorothy Abbott's home highlighted county news. Cheyenne county's harvest is progressing with many farmers likely to store wheat and rely on the farm board loan plan. The survey suggests most county wheat may be kept off the market this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lincoln
Dorothy Abbott
Orin J. Weymouth
Clara McNish
Ethel Fitzsimons
Minnie Schlicting
Edith Wunderlich
Ruth Osier
Louise Mantor
Cheyenne
Farm Board
Telegraph News
W. LeRoy Larson
Willey
Wheat in Nebraska Exceeds State Averages Despite Dryness
Bankers report more than half of Nebraska's wheat harvested with yields of all small grains above average. Corn lags behind last year at 85 percent condition due to late start and heat. North central corn is best at 89 percent, southeastern counties around 80 percent. Wheat yield expected at 18.6 bushels, southeastern districts near 20. Western counties slightly above 17. Harvest progress similar to last year with about 60 percent statewide by July 15.
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Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
North Central
East Central
Fox Theatre seeks couple to wed on stage for show
Manager Raymond Davis of the Fox theatre seeks a young Sidney couple to marry on stage as a novelty entertainment. The couple would receive outfits and practical supplies to begin married life, with Davis promising full staging and rewards if they participate.
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Fox Theatre
Raymond Davis
Picture House
Davis
Sidney
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Bunker Hill
Gurley
Lodgepole
Mr. Willey
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