Has Our Charity Been In Vain?
London despatch reports the British steamer General Turner struck a mine and sank while carrying grain and cattle from the Danube to Rotterdam. The piece questions charity to Austria and the Balkans, accuses profiteers of diverting aid, and urges payment of foreign debts to fund a soldiers' bonus without burdening Americans. It cites Senator Norris proposing to collect interest on wartime loans to fund the bonus.
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London
General Turner
Danube
Rotterdam
Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Jugo-Slavia
Balkan States
United States
Holland
America
Europe
Great Britain
France
Poland
George W. Norris
Secretary of Treasury
Norris
Flour mill prospect eyed for Sidney gold
In Sidney, the county seat and wheat hub of the region, a missing flour mill is blamed for wasted potential. The piece argues a modern mill would serve three thousand local consumers and supply vast western Nebraska and northern Colorado, cutting freight costs and attracting wholesale firms already present in Sidney.
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Sidney
United States
Nebraska
Colorado
Cast
Omaha
The Pueblo disaster and social mores satire
A column mocks disasters like the Pueblo dam failure and comments on conscience urging caution. It quips about corsets harming health and gender norms, notes a breach of promise suit after forty two years, and jokes about swimming pool taboos and catchers' shields.
County Agent Notes Reports 285 Men Placed To Date
County Agent Scott has placed 285 men so far with all but five in three dollar board positions. The five are specialty men demanded by employers. All applicants have been given jobs. A poultry demonstration today at 2 PM at Mrs EB N Southard Route A Dalton invites breeders. Demonstrations claim profit from boarder hens, reducing non layers and saving feed and food by selling off non layers.
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Scott
EB. N. Southard
Route A
Dalton
Community organizer Gaines visits city with county agent
N. W. Gaines, noted community organizer of agriculture, spent Wednesday evening with County Agent Scott as they traveled north. The busy season prevented a public meeting, though Gaines has visited before and plans to return.
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N. W. Gaines
Scott
Jones to Visit to Promote Boys and Girls Club Work
F E. W. Jones, assistant leader of the Boys' and Girls' Club Work, will be here soon. County Agent Scott is eager to push this program as a major project for the coming year.
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E. W. Jones
Scott
Armistice Day plans and Legion activities in Sidney
Sidney Post of the American Legion plans a big Armistice Day celebration. A delegation attended the military funeral of Hilmer Edward Jepperson in Chappell, with his body laid to rest near his old home. A Kreuger’s picnic saw 35 couples dance to Van Gorder's Five on a waxed pavilion floor, with lemonade, cake, and ice cream served.
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Sidney Post
Chappell
Hilmer Edward Jepperson
Legionaires
Kreuger
County Highway Notes Progress Across County Roads
County Highway Commissioner J W Billiter reports grading finished from Gur ley east to Weyerts church and south toward old Colton. Many county areas show good work this season while the State Federal project from the Sidney line north appears slow, the toughest section of the project.
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J. W. Billiter
Gurley
Weyerts Church
Old Colton
Sidney Line
Grief Believed to Cause Death of Nebraska Farmer's Wife
Grief over the death of her six year old daughter Vernice is believed to have caused the death of Mrs. Fred Wiest, wife of a Shel ton Nebraska farmer. The funeral for Vernice was held at 10:00 a.m. and the mother died at 1 p.m. the same day. The family includes a husband and two other daughters aged eight and three.
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Fred Wiest
Shelton
Nebraska
Vernice
Local and Personal News Mentionings
Martin Cape of Dalton visited the city Thursday. S Jackson of Lorenzo worked in Sidney Wednesday. Gippert of Lodgepole spent Monday in the city. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Garrett on July 27. Morris Reddy of Potter was in Sidney Tuesday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Zammurek on July 27. Dr. G. Hart of Gurley visited Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Graham of Lodgepole visited Sidney Tuesday. G Bauer of Weyerts was in the county seat Saturday. Charlie Gathman and family of Gurley area were in town Wednesday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Atkins on July 26. Isaac Olson of north of Sunol ran county seat errands Saturday. Mrs. F. H. Cragle and Mrs. Harrison of Lorenzo shopped in the city Tuesday. Mr. Hamilton of the Lorenzo bank conducted county-seat business Thursday. Lloyd Garrision of Omaha visited the city to meet his new daughter. The Dix drug store reported a $300 robbery Wednesday night to local police. A J Jorgenson and Leo Osborn went to Kimball Thursday. Joseph Oberfelder returned Wednesday evening from trips to the eastern part of the state.
Sheriff S Hunderstone Travels on Official Business
Sheriff S Hunderstone of Sedgwick county Colorado was up from Julesburg on official business Wednesday.
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S Hunderstone
Sedgwick County
Colorado
Julesburg
Miss Jennie Bartholomews Visit To Cameron Missouri
Miss Jennie Bartholomew arrived home Monday from a visit to Cameron Missouri where she enjoyed a most delightful summer.
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Jennie Bartholomew
Cameron
Missouri
Thief Breaks Into Pharmacy For Razors
A Tuesday night break in at Kdassetts Pharmacy reports a rear window entry. The only items disturbed were safety razors. Police urge residents to report any suspicious man with a smooth face for a reward.
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Kdassetts Pharmacy
Ice box looted as Trognitz family returns home
The Charles Trognitz family found their ice box emptied after a drive, with a watermelon, butter, eggs, cold meat, and other items taken. The family’s Sunday night meal was thinner than usual and residents speculate the nearby railroad fringe, lightly used, may be the source of the stolen goods.
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Charles Trognitz
Bangert Family Visits Cheyenne for Frontier Day
Henry Bangert hosted his brother Fred Bangert from Minois. The families, joined by Mrs. Fay Emerick and Miss Ethel Bangert, spent several days in Cheyenne enjoying the Frontier Day program, a novelty for the eastern visitors.
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Henry Bangert
Fred Bangert
Minois
Cheyenne
Fay Emerick
Ethel Bangert
Health Chief Concern Mr and Mrs Levoni Return From Denver
Mr and Mrs Carl Levoni return from a two week stay in Denver where Mrs Levoni received medical attention she feels benefited from. Mrs Levoni found her father Nicholas Maler well despite the summer heat, a matter of concern to his family.
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Carl Levoni
Denver
Fishermen Otto Hink and Guy Dedrick Return From Wyoming
Otto Hink and Guy Dedrick arrived back Wednesday after a Wyoming fishing trip. They describe heavy rainfall and a cloud burst that overwhelmed rivers and roads, unprecedented on prior journeys, though they still enjoyed good fishing during the trip.
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Otto Hink
Guy Dedrick
Wyoming
Foolish Boy Loses Life Under Freight
A young traveler returning from California lost his life near Chappell last Friday when he attempted to alight from a moving freight train. He had warned by parents against train hopping yet chose adventure, having earlier ridden from Lodge Pole to save fare.
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California
Chappell
Lodgepole
Mrs Goldie Wells Visits Texington Friend on Westward Trip
Mrs. Goldie Wells of Texington spent Friday Saturday and Sunday with her friend Mrs. Zimmerer during a westward journey.
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Goldie Wells
Texington
Mrs Ross Farrison Hosts Kin Visit from Glenwood
Mrs Ross Farrison welcomed her brother Everett Hubbell and cousin Edgar Hubbell from Glenwood Iowa on Thursday for a brief visit.
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Ross Farrison
Everett Hubbell
Edgar Hubbell
Glenwood, Iown
Social visit lights up Chappell Tuesday evening
The Slawsons, Miss Mauud Ganson of Kearney, Mrs. Knox and Miss Blanche Childers share a pleasant evening in Chappell on Tuesday, enjoying conversation and companionship.
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Slawsons
Mauud Ganson
Kearney
Mrs. Knox
Blanche Childers
Chappell
Dugan and Thompkins Visit Sidney on Sightseeing Tour
J. R. Dugan and Charlie Dugan with Karl Thompkins and Charlie Thompkins from Clarinda Iowa arrived in Sidney on Thursday as part of a western sightseeing tour. They pleased their old friends with a cordial visit, while Miss Della Kirkham and Mrs. George Ammon were their neighbors in the same town.
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J. R. Dugan
Charlie Dugan
Karl Thompkins
Charlie Thompkins
Clarinda
Iowa
Sidney
Della Kirkham
George Ammon
Ome
K I S Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Swatzlander Grove
The K I s held a cheerful picnic on Wednesday drawing many nature lovers to Swatzlander's Grove for an enjoyable outdoor gathering.
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Swatzlander’s Grove
Mr and Mrs Whitelock Return From Western Cities Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Whitelock have returned from a long tour through western cities reaching the coast. They arrived Monday.
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Frank Whitelock
Birth Of A Son To Mr And Mrs Flintjer Denver
A ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs M A Flintjer in Denver on Sunday July 24. Mrs Flintjer is Eva Miles and all concerned are delighted by the birth.
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M. A. Flintjer
Denver
Gurley Couple Visits Sidney for Business and Social
Mr and Mrs Gus Jeudes and their child ren of Gurley traveled to Sidney on Thursday for business and to visit acquaintances. Mr Jeudes is described as a Gurley merchant.
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Gus Jeudes
Gurley
Sidney
Mr. Jeudes
Finch Couple Arrives to Set Permanent City Residence
Mr and Mrs A W Finch arrive in the city to establish a permanent home. Mr Finch is a representative of Persson and Finch Company grain buyers with an office in the Oberfelder building.
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A. W. Finch
City
Mr. Finch
The
Persson and Finch Company of Grain Buyers
Oberfelder Building
Bauer Family Guests From Lincoln Here For Visit
Mr and Mrs Raymond Bauer and their son of Lincoln are visiting the home of her parents W P Miles and wife for a time. They plan to go to Denver next week to visit sister Mrs M A Flintjer.
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Raymond Bauer
Lincoln
W P. Miles
Denver
M. A. Flintjer
Will Devine Returns Home From Nebraska Trip
Will Devine of Longmont Colorado left Friday for his home after a week with his brother Don Devin and his niece Esther Devine and a brief visit to Chadron His remarks show he is greatly impressed with the city and country he visited.
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Will Devine
Longmont
Colorado
Don Devin
Esther Devine
Chadron
Water Falls West Tourists Report Deep Waters and Drowning
Reported cloudbursts in Wyoming left many spots of deep water. A car overturned near Medicine Row and a woman and a child drowned. Reverend A. B. Corbett witnessed a cloud burst at Kimball turning the town into a lake. Hail fell in the valley with no reported damage. Sidney had brief rain and heavy falls toward Big Springs. The divide remained dry for a short stretch.
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Medicine Row
Wyoming
Corbett
Kimball
Sidney
Big Springs
A Trip Before Work in Scottsbluff Return
A. J. Grimminger and wife enjoyed a brief visit in Scottsbluff with his wife traveling the territory for the benefit of the trip. After a long illness she has recovered and is back at her desk in the Osborn and Jorgenson office, good news to many friends.
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A. J. Grimminger
Scottsbluff
Osborn & Jorgenson
Lightning’s Bold Warning Sparks Fright on Poles and Posts
A local column laments recent thunderstorm activity. It notes lightning striking poles and posts along highways, causing split kindling and damage, while urging readers to stay cautious and considerate of the storm’s power.
Blaine Grabill Returns From Nebraska Visit
Blaine Grabill returns from a trip to Stromsburg Nebraska appearing healthy and happy. Local columns note the outing and advise readers to watch these columns for further updates.
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Blaine Grabill
Stromsburg
Nebraska
Fire inspector audits Sidney buildings for code compliance
State Fire Inspector F. F. Dowling spent Tuesday in Sidney assessing local structures. Some buildings received O K s while others were ordered to make corrections, yet Dowling overall says Sidney adheres well to state requirements.
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F. F. Dowling
Notable Citizens Attend Cheyenne Celebration Week
The article notes families including Kepler Haworth Dr Peetibone Hodg king Radcliff and Hyde among attendees at Cheyenne celebrations as others report car incidents from vehicles traveling too fast to detect.
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Cheyenne
Kepler
Haworth
Dr. Peetibone
Hodgking Radcliff
Hyde
Mrs Perrier of Denver Visits Daughter in Town
Mrs A B Perrier of Denver is the guest of her daughter Mrs J W Walker and husband during a brief visit. The item notes hospitality and family ties in a local social column.
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A. 8. Perrier
Denver
J. W. Walker
Governor Small Resists Arrest in Illinois Embezzlement Case
Gov Len Small vows to resist arrest over a 500000 embezzlement indictment and says he will not waive the constitutional immunity. He could call out militia and martial law if needed, while awaiting further action and a secret Chicago conference with advisers.
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Len Stall
Sangamon County
Small
Chicago
Len Small
City Hall
Tod
Frank
Dickson
Sterling
185 True Bills in One Case in Douglas County Bank Indictments
In Tuscola Illinois on July 26 a Douglas county grand jury returned 185 indictments against Arcola State bank officers after a recent failure. The report cites a $546 short age in the bank accounts. Cashier John S Quirk is named in 17 forgery indictments. Michael T Quirk, his father and bank president, faces 45. Four indictments name John M Ernst, a grain elevator owner.
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John and
Michael Quirk
Illinois Bank
Tuscola, Ill
Douglas County Grand Jury
Arcola State Bank
John S. Quirk
Michael T. Quirk
John M. Ernst
Harding In The Mountains
President Harding departed Washington at noon to spend the night at a mountain camp in Sharpsburg Maryland. He will be hosted by Harvey A Firestone of Akron with Henry Ford and Thomas A Edison in attendance.
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Washington
Harding
Sharpsburg
Harvey A. Firestone
Akron
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Flood of immigrants exceeds 1918 quota in New York
Five nations Spain Greece Turkey Palestine and Poland surpass the monthly immigrant limit of 8 per cent of their 1918 American population. Despite the cap overflow is admitted on personal bonds, not turned back.
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New York
United States
Spain
Greece
Turkey
Palestine
Poland
Railroads to waive demands for compensation
Washington reports that railroads have agreed to waive compensation claims for alleged inefficiency during federal operation. The move aims to speed a settlement and likely pay carriers 400 to 500 million dollars in cash. President Harding will urge Congress to approve a plan using the War Finance Corporation to fund railroad debt incurred during federal control.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Railroad Administration
Davis
Maternity Bill Favored by Senate Passed 68 to 7
The senate approved the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill to reduce maternal and infant mortality. It would create a federal children’s bureau, require state matching of a 1.49 million dollar initial appropriation, and advance toward enactment after house hearings.
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Washington
Senate
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Congress
Harding
Borah
Idaho
Brousaard
Louisiana
King
Utah
Moses
New Hampshire
Reed
Missouri
Warren
Wyoming
Watson
Georgia
Federal
Children's Bureau
Booze Cargo Seized In New Haven Waterfront Raid
Thirty heavily armed policemen raided the New Haven waterfront and seized a shipload of alcohol including gin Scotch whisky and champagne. Eighteen men were arrested among them several prominent local business men. The vessel involved was the auxiliary sloop Jenny T. Chief.
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New Haven
Conn
Jennie JT
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Leo Osborn
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Joseph W. Fifer
Illnois
James M. Graham
George G. Gillespie
Brundage
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Sharpsburg, Md
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Clifford W. Smith
United States Shipping Board
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