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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
11
The Sidney Telegraph lists subscription rates with one year and ten months options and postage paid. The notice notes post office entry at Sidney Nebraska as second class matter and mentions advertising representation by the American Press Association.
The Telegraph notes a drought affecting the baby business on the Sidney and Black Hills stage line. Red Willow fuel costs reach 10 per load while wood is hauled from Fort Robinson and Tine Ridge agency. Fossil-hunting scientists near Sidney, rewards offered for Indian skulls, and local business updates follow.
The Telegraph reports a blaze wiped out the Pease Tanuhber yards with an estimated $2,000 loss. Re v. Lee Fe Fleck becomes Lutheran pastor replacing Rev Fisher. Robert Shuman resigns county judge post to focus on Metropolitan hotel business. Joe Kingham resigns as assistant postmaster as heavi rains hit the area. State bank concerns rise after cashier’s suicide and a £35,000 shortage. Sidney lodge officers installed including J G Carter, W T Adams, S Toloyd Burger, Adam Ickes, J Neunbauer, and delegates to the grand lodge.
The Telegraph notes a creamery operator planned for Sidney. The Nebraska, Wyoming and Western railroad right of way between North Platte and Sidney has been purchased. Father Mnenich moved to Atchison. Rev J Z Flool of Dale to replace him. Sidney roundhouse to be enforced. Infant son of C V Chambers died. Frontier days round trip to Cheyenne tickets cost 2.50.
The Telegraph notes the incorporation of the village of Dalton, marriages of Miss Lilian Oberfelder to Joseph Wasserman in Denver, and Florence Lowena Fuller to Heath H Fuller at St George Ranch. It lists public officials candidates including sheriff, county clerk, treasurer, judge, coroner and commissioners with several named individuals.
Hardy Motor Co. in Sidney Nebraska urges buyers to compare Chevrolet models before committing to a new car. The local dealer promotes its range and offers guidance to customers in choosing the right vehicle.
A reader reports a new car purchase at Hlarcy Motor Co in Sid Mey Nebraska with unspecified model details. Local dealership notes indicate inventory and pricing information may be available on request.
Mr and Mrs Blaine Grabill visit with Mrs Grabills parents at Stromsburg. Joseph Williams brother of Mrs J E Grabill and family from Charles City visited at the Grabill home. Herman Sorges young son near the Lutheran church in Gurley province sprained an arm last Saturday. Clarence Olson accepts a merit position in Lincoln with Security Mutual Insurance Company. He is now in the capitol. Dr H E L Mantor took Mrs L A Scrib er from ten miles southwest of Sidney to Omaha for treatment last Sunday. Mrs O D Slayter and children with her parents Mr and Mrs C G Abbott of Crawford vacation in the Black Hills country. Funeral services held for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Metherland of Gurley burial in Sidney cemetery.
A sixroom frame bungalow rises on East Fourth Street by H I Christensen as Sidney plans more homes. Tourists head to Cheyenne for Frontier Days with many local attendees. Two horses in the north divide succumb to a local nose fly. Union Pacific rip track output reaches forty cars daily and yard workers rise from about 15–18 to near 40, with Sunday shifts halted. A planned mortgage holders meeting for Farmers Union was postponed by lack of quorum while a reorganization and reopening of the grain elevator and related facilities are anticipated amid a wheat price drop.
In south Dawson precinct a two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Ewert, was seriously bitten on the face by his uncle's dog last Sunday. The dog snapped at flies as it mauled the child. Emersons from Afton Iowa tour Yellowstone, calling on Lights in Sidney and visiting Mrs Knox at the ranch. Phelps and wife, Cheyenne County Lumber manager and Sidney Chamber of Commerce president, travel to Philadelphia for six weeks or two months medical leave. R B Howell of Denver runs the local lumber yard in Phelps absence until August first, then a new temporary manager takes over.
A Saturday July 28 1923 ice cream social will be held on Court House Lawn hosted by the Keystone class. The event will feature sherbert and cake for attendees.
Breys and girls band will give a concert at the U S A Theatre on August 3 at 8 p m. One price for admission to both concert and picture on Friday evening.
The note directs engaging in a trade with Burgess and Son and banking the resulting financial difference.
O. and Forsling, longtime Kimball county sheriff for fourteen years, took oath as Chief Deputy of the State Law Enforcement force in Lincoln on Monday and began duties. Forsling’s experience as sheriff is noted as a valuable asset, with Mrs. Forsling planning to stay in Kimball until September when they move to their new home.
Kearney welcomes Oregon visitor Guy Parker who has leased the Courtright place near Watson Boulevard. He will install equipment for a modern tourist park on nine acres noted for shade trees and ample auto parking. Remodels include a large residence with guest rooms and a top floor open to all. Ground facilities will feature car wash, showers, cooking, auto repair, oil and gas, groceries and more.
Dick and Sam Hofner, Stanton County boys, narrowly escaped death chasing a rabbit on the Lincoln highway when their car plunged down an embankment into a muddy ditch. They sustained severe bruises but survived the incident.
The article explains how farm goods translate to pay for eight hour work in New York City and outlines compensation rules under a new federal cattle tuberculosis law. It notes costs in eggs corn butter and meat for tradesmen and the 5 percent deduction against herd indemnity for cattle testing. Some Iowa counties favor swift action to use the law’s provisions.
Hastings Legion posts report $1900 net from July 4 entertainment. A $1000 surplus will fund a building drive and pay Graves and Shiloh memorial obligations. Plans push for the September 17 18 19 state convention in Hastings with aims to attract General J Pershing and General Gouraud of France.
Riforts to secure an independent sugar factory for the North Platte valley are renewed with Torrington as the site. Lions club leads a regional drive asking nearby communities to pledge beet acreage to support the refinery. Boosters argue a new plant would push Great Western Sugar to raise beet prices, citing 1922 independent firms paying up to 8.50 a ton.
Warning readers: outstanding Telegraph subscriptions must be paid today to avoid service interruption. Delinquents will have subscriptions stopped on August 1.
Last winter several thousand acres of sugar beets were planted in the Goshen Hole country for marketing to Nebraska and Wyoming factories. Torrington boosters hope to secure their own mill by next year.
The text outlines a performance listing for Peg Q O' My Heart on Monday and Tuesday, notes a Chevrolet coupe valued at 828 dollars, and mentions Sidney Oberfelder's room is rented with a prompt to vacate soon. It advertises goods at cost and bargains.
Hoot Gibson performs in the western film Single Handed at the U S A on Saturday. The program highlights Gibson's daring stunts and classic showdown scenes for local audiences.
A combined boys and girls band will present a concert at the S S A Theatre on August 3 at 8 p.m. The program runs before the feature film.
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