Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day observations at Arlington National Cemetery highlight its landmarks, flags, and flowers across marble markers. President Coolidge attended with cabinet members and diplomats present, while themes of sectionalism and mutual misunderstanding between East and West are reflected in the speech and reflections.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Coolidge
Otomac
Capitol
Washington Monument
Library of Congress
Maine
Ft. McPherson
General Lee
Potomac
Washington
Lee
Flanders
Hughes
Labor Davis
New
Navy
Wilbur
Davis
Bob
California
Gasoline tax backed by Sidney chamber with caveats
The Sidney chamber of commerce approved a two cent per gallon gasoline tax for Nebraska with two conditions: a reduction in automobile license costs and exemption for agricultural usage. The move followed Frank Beels’s talk on highway funding and tax aims, and the chamber voted to join the Nebraska Good Roads association.
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Nebraska
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Frank S Beels
Nebraska Good Boards Association
Beels
Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Public Works
Hodgkin
Cheyenne
L. T. Poole
Black Hills
Chamber
A. E. Phelps
B. J. Uptegrove
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Misunderstandings in government ease with travel and mixing
A conservative speaker argues that common prosperity hinges on factory employment and that voters prefer consistent leadership. He cites the need for more travel and greater east west south interaction to reduce governmental misunderstandings and troubles.
Cars of farm products rise in Cheyenne county Sidney lead
Railroad records show Sidney shipped 177 more carloads of farm products from June 1923 to June 1924 than the prior year, with 97 cars on Union Pacific and 80 on Burlington. Wheat fallen, corn and hog shipments up, eggs rising, crops improving after rainfall, and Cheyenne county touted for diversified farming and rising land values.
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Sidney
Union Pacific
Burlington
Cheyenne County
M. A. Shipman
W. J. Shoemaker
Nebraska
Dalton
Gurley
Lodge Pole
Sunol
Potter
Sigs
Burlington’s
Commission
Northwest
Vancouver
Seattle
Portland
Sterling
Japan
Shanghai
San Francisco
Big Farmers Union Picnic Set for June 11 at Krueger's Lake
The Cheyenne County Farmers Union prepares the annual picnic at Krueger's lake six miles east of Sidney on June 11. The day begins at 10 with bands and a children’s speaking contest, followed by a basket dinner, speeches by prominent state figures, races, a baseball game, and a dance finale. Admission is 25 cents. supper is extra. Glen Bales urges all to attend for a day of sport, music, and fellowship.
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Gheyenne County Farmers Union
Krueger
Bunker Hill Farmers Union
Dr. Light
George Burke
Gurley
Herbert Foster
Dalton
Adam McMullen
Beatrice
Nebraska
J. C. Osborn
Farmers Union
H. L. Click
Hemingford
James Lawrence
State Extension Department
Farmers Union Commission
Denver
Bryan
Osborn
Charlie Osborn
Sidney
Potts
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Glen Bales
War Memorial of Cheyenne County Dedicated in Sidney
Memorial day observances in Sidney honored veterans despite continuous rain. A two part program moved indoors at U S A theatre and cemetery services featured Commander Ledbetter, Rev Kahse, taps, and a wreath at the Unknown Soldier. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was read, and Hon J I McIntosh delivered a well praised service. The Cheyenne County War Memorial dedication followed with Dr Light's band, a catered dinner, and a rain relief indoor ceremony at the theatre.
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Sidney
War Memorial
Atmcerica
Ledbetter
Sidney Post
American Legion
Charles‘ Marsh
Kahse
Sidney Juvenile Band
Light
Daniel
Barker
Hodgkin
Haworth
Roy Chambers
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. W. Johnson
Freda Hammer
J. I. McIntosh
August Granneman
Charles Hower
A. B. Johnson
Grand Army of the Republic
McIntosh
Cheyenne County War Memorial
Legionnaires
Sidney and Lodge Pole
Cheyenne County
Zollars
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Memorial Day IN National Cemetery
Athletic Park
Radcliffe
Bankers Meeting
Bridgeport
Burington
Shipman
United States
Congress
Krueger’s
WAR Memorial OF County
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