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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
1
The Cheyenne county wheat harvest begins with many farmers using binders to shocks while waiting for full ripening for combines. Up to 25 percent of the summer crop may be taken early, as standout fields show 3 to 60 bushels per acre, with some estimates higher where summer fallowing was used. peak harvest expected next week, weather permitting.
Sidney attracts a large influx of strangers seeking jobs, land sales, and tours amid harvest optimism. Hotels and lodging houses are over crowded, with private rooms fully rented and car parties unable to find rooms, prompting continued travel to nearby towns in search of beds.
Mr Marion Simms state field secretary of Christian Endeavor Nebraska will visit Sidney on Wednesday July 27 and conduct a rally at the Presbyterian church The afternoon session at 2 30 is for officers and committees of the organizations all are invited The 8 pm service is for the general public Mr Simms will deliver the address Members of Christian Endeavor societies are urged to attend
Buick dealers from Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota gather in Lincoln for a week of meetings at the Nebraska Buick Automobile Company showroom to discuss and display the 1928 models A public Saturday show will feature a New York City radio program with showroom amplifiers broadcasting to Lincoln and Omaha Buick day will spotlight the new cars and dealers plan local displays upon return Joseph Wahler of Sidney Nebraska attends as a western representative and will bring models to local showrooms after the meetings end
E P Peck of the Omaha Grain Exchange announces a Wheat Smut Special tour along Burlington routes in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas August 15 to 29. The seven car exhibit trains will showcase seed treatment methods, with experts from the Nebraska Agricultural College and Burlington’s agricultural department accompanying the trip to demonstrate practical results for wheat growers.
Rev. Anton Link and James I. O Neil plan an extended western trip starting in Portland for the Knights of Columbus supreme convention August 1 to 4. They will visit Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver on the return route with an estimated home arrival around August 12 for Rev. Link while Mr. O Neil may extend his stay.
Herman Schroeder Jr traveled to St. Joseph Missouri last Friday visiting his daughter Mrs Williamson. Mrs Schroeder and their young son Harold had been staying there for some time. They all returned to Sidney on Thursday morning.
In front of about 80 000 at Yankee Stadium New York City Jack Dempsey knocked out Jack Sharkey in the seventh round after a fierce exchange. Dempsey's left drove Sharkey to the canvas in forty five seconds of the seventh as Tunney watched courtside and dignitaries applauded the bout. The victory advances Dempsey in the elimination tourney to challenge for the world title again, amid tense exchanges and high drama from two prime fighters.
The 1927 Nebraska tax levy will be the largest in state history, yielding about 12 million dollars for government operations public works and the deficit. The rate exceeds 4 mills with a 1 mill special levy to cover treasury shortages. The board of equalization must levy enough to restore a cash balance and redeem warrants under two new laws.
Formal protests by seven Nebraska steam railroads were heard by the state board of equalization. Carriers urged large reductions from last week’s valuations, contending their property is overtaxed compared with real estate and personal property. The Burlington argued its valuation of 119,615,007 is higher than market value and should be cut substantially. Continued on Page Seven.
Imported export demand and slow southwest movement pushed wheat prices higher on July 12. Prices finished irregular with some declines, while corn advanced and oats showed modest gains amid forecasts of poor harvests in Canada and Europe and expectations of resumed British buying.
Merchants sponsored Chevrolet contest closes Saturday July 23 at 9 30 pm. Votes must be in by 9 pm at Thayer's drug store contest HQ. Thousands of ballots pour in daily as contestants push totals. Winners announced next week at U S A theatre during the evening program on Wednesday July 27.
Mr and Mrs J R Mason of Wheatland Wyoming visit Sidney at the home of Mr and Mrs M A Shipman for a few days. Mason is president of Wheatland Chamber of Commerce and has been tied to Wheatland irrigation development. He recently sold a large Wheatland creamery to focus on real estate and other business. Mrs Mason is Mrs Shipman sister and well known to Sidney’s older residents.
Mrs. Margaret Worden has returned home after a pleasant vacation with relatives in New York state and other eastern points. Since her return she has been ill but is reported improving nicely at this time.
The state farm outlook by Harold Hedges notes a large wheat crop harvest underway, near normal corn production expected in six weeks, strong hay and pasture, and higher farm price indices from May to June. It cites government forecasts, foreign competition, and seasonal trends for hogs and grain fed cattle in the coming 30 to 60 days.
A car carrying Mrs. H. G. Hagen of Fargo and her mother Mrs. M. Bannerman of Minneapolis plunged from a steep hillside within a mile of the state game lodge where President Calvin Coolidge and his party were summering. Coolidge directed rescuers after passing the scene. Mrs. Hagen died instantly, Mrs. Bannerman died later at the Fort Meade camp. Mr. Hagen and two sons witnessed the tragedy.
The Howard funeral chapel interior is being upgraded with a steel ceiling a full cement basement new paint and draperies. Work is by the Order of Odd Fellows owners of the building and is expected to finish around August 15.
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