Local Briefs Sketch Weather Crops and Trade
News briefs recount a Tuesday incident with a suspect near Dix, a county sheriff and deputy handling a scuffle. Lodge Pole reports a busy Saturday trade day with many bargains. Wheat prices and yields are discussed with reports of yields from 38 to 50 bushels per acre and tests around 6.0. Rainfall totals across the region reach .68 inches over two days, aiding corn and gardens. A small tornado in Sidney damaged properties, and a wind-driven injury to Mrs Dedrick is noted. The wheat harvest continues as fields tassel and market grain moves.
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John Marek
Lodge Pole Express
Garden County News
Dalton
Gurley
Sidney
R. F. Dedrick
Reckless Driving After Car Collision Near Ogallala
Tourist Dan Crear arrested in Ogallala for reckless driving after colliding with Judge Shears and Attorney Palmer’s car two miles east of town. The impact bent a fender and marred the vehicle as Crear, Geeconan, and others fled the scene before police arrived. Crear was jailed in Chappell after dismissal of further procedure.
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Dan Crear
Ogallala
Chappell
Shears
Palmer
Omaha
Mr. Palmer
Colorado
Crcar
Geeconan
Crear
Shearrs
Chappell Register
Sioux Indians View Bridgeport During Cheyenne Frontier Days
More than 300 Sioux wards from Pine Ridge rode into Bridgeport last Saturday en route to Cheyenne for Frontier Days. The party, under the reservation superintendent, toured the valley by Burlington car, exchanged tales of old times for modern commerce, and entertained locals with a short wind instrument program.
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Bridgeport
Fara Meeker
Burlington
Pine Ridge Reservation
South Dakota
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Red Cloud
Sitting Bull
Wounded Knee
Bridgeport Herald
Don’t Overlook Transmission And Differential Care
The power driving an automobile comes from the transmission and differential to the rear wheels. Without proper lubrication, drag increases wear. Local National Refining staff warn low grade oil harms components. En-arco gear compound helps cushion gear teeth and reduce noise and wear.
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National Refining Company
The
National
Thieves rob Julesburg lumber office at night
The Walrath and Sherwood Lumber company in Julesburg was burglarized Wednesday night, with $13 in cash taken from an unlocked vault after entry through a rear window. No suspects named, but hoboes in town are suspected. Local police also report thefts of spare tires from cars on the streets.
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Walrath and Sherwood Lumber Company
Julesburg
Hay Stack Burns Near Barton Farm in Severe Storm
Lightning struck a large alfalfa hay stack four miles west of town on the J. E. Barton farm during a Sunday storm, starting a blaze that burned for about half an hour before the Chappell fire department arrived to little effect. The stack, mostly destroyed, was Barton’s bulk hay supply. Nearby wheat on the J. B. Headley property two miles southeast also ignited but was extinguished with no major damage.
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J. E. Barton
Chappell
J. B. Headley Place
Barton Farm
Chappell Register
Oregon Trail day celebration in Gering draws big crowd
Thousands enjoyed a city celebration in Gering with a mile long parade, concessions, bands, and free attractions. Yoder defeated top Gering and Scottsbluff teams, while pioneer exhibits highlighted local history. Ed Stemler named oldest pioneer, arriving in 1872, as locals and visitors shared memories of frontier days.
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Gering
Yoder
Scottsblufé
Ed Stemler
4Bayard Transcript
Eye Injury In Boy During Baseball Play Near Home
Master Robert Bartlett eldest son of Mr and Mrs C L Bartlett suffered a painful cut above his left eye Monday while playing baseball with neighbors near his home in the west part of town. A fly ball led to a collision with his younger brother Billy, causing a long gash on Billys head as well. Robert needed three stitches at Dr Colmans office but is not hindered from play and is doing nicely.
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Robert Bartlett
C. L. Bartlett
Robert
Billy
Good Rain Brings Measured Relief to County Crops
A local storm brought a brisk, heavy downpour Saturday night followed by a Sunday afternoon deluge. Another gentle, soaking rain Monday morning aided the county's corn crop, though the northern and western areas saw heavier rain. The changing weather cools heat and offers crops a chance to recover before any renewed hot spell.
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Chappell
Chappell Register
Early Plowing Pays for Winter Wheat
Experiment station results and farmer experience agree early plowing for winter wheat pays. A 3 to 4 week difference in plowing can decide good stands through winter, while moisture limits may delay cutting. Shocks should be removed promptly to begin plowing, depth matters less than timing, and early plowing conserves moisture and reduces weed growth.
Forger Sentenced to Three Years in Reform School
Charles Peckham tried to cash a $500 check at American State Bank using the name Sam Johnson about a month earlier. Judge J I Tewell sentenced him to one to three years in the state reformatory at Lincoln. He will be held in the county jail until space is available at Lincoln.
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Charles Peckham
American State Bank
Sam Johnson
J. I. Tewell
Bounty on Jack Rabbits Brings In 476 Ears in 15 Days
The county commissioners reward 5 cents for each jack rabbit ear. In fifteen days 476 pairs of ears were turned in. The county clerk counts and destroys the ears and may require utilities such as gas masks if the season continues. State law provides 2 dollars for coyotes wolves and mountain lions.
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Board of County Commissioners
Western
Nebraska Observer
Omaha to Be City of Pull Mans During Convention
The American Legion plans the largest Pullman sleeping car gathering for its fall convention in Omaha. About 800 cars will be used as sleeping and living quarters close to downtown, housing 25 people each with 2,500 free automobiles and full services. Russell C. Creviston praised arrangements as ahead of any prior convention.
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American Legion
Pullman Company
Legion
Omaha
SOO Pullman
Legionnaires
Pullman City
Les
Iach
Legion Special Post Office
Legionnairs
Russell C. Creviston
National Adjutant
Smut Causes Fire in Wheat Separator Near Dalley
Four stacks of headed wheat on a half section south of Dalley burned Wednesday when a Rumely 3600 separator used in threshing caught fire. Spontaneous combustion from smut caused the blaze, about noon, destroying the machine and 509 to 700 bushels of wheat. Remainder saved. A separate fire of shocked wheat occurred on Temple ton ranch northwest of Hax tun with unknown cause.
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Dalley
Templeton Ranch
Haxtun
Yeetz Gazette
Hand Cranking Injury Reported Near Bridgeport
W. H. Harbaugh living near Bridgeport was injured while hand cranking a car when the engine backfired tearing flesh at the base of the thumb. He received stitches at Dr. Johnson's office and is expected to recover soon.
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W. H. Harbaugh
Bridgeport
1925 Peet grain crop threshing begins near town
The first separator to thresh for 1925 Peet grain on the Joe Fehringer place, 3 1/4 miles NW of town, started on Wednesday forenoon. Ira Willeford drove the operation. Early oats yielded 64 4 bushels to the acre with excellent quality. Twenty acres produced 1280 bushels in total.
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Ira Willeford
Joe Fehringer
Aim
Sauna
Miles Maryott Named State's Naturalist
Nebraska’s Ord Journal lauds Miles Maryott of Oshkosh as a devoted naturalist and collector of Nebraska birds and Indian relics. Born in Nebraska 62 years ago, he cares for his aging mother while building a renowned collection, skilled hunter and taxidermist, an artist who painted western scenes. The piece urges state purchase of his collection for display in the new Lincoln capitol, preserving it for future generations.
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Nebraska
Niehardt
Lieurance
Fontenelle
Omaha
Miles Margott
Oshkosh
Nebr
Mr. Maryott
Mr. Margett
Prairies
University of God's Big
Ashkosh
Maryott
Capitol
Lincoln
United States
Margott
Bridge Contract Approved for North Sterling Ditch Crossing
Colorado highway commissioner approves contract for A. R. Mackey of Sterling to construct a new bridge over the North Sterling ditch on the Peetz state highway. The project plans include straightening the approach and completing the structure as specified.
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Colorado Highway Commissioner
A. R. Mackey
Sterling
Sterling Ditch
Peetz State Highway
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Dix
Adams
Ed Swanson
Kimball
Potter
Lodge Pole
Forger
Pullmans
Miles Maryott
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