Wyoming farmer sees panhandle as barley center
Edward Leadentop, a prominent Sheridan area farmer born in Bavaria, visits Sidney and Cheyenne county to assess soil conditions for barley that could expand from dryland and irrigated fields. He predicts barley may rival wheat, serving as a key stock feed worth about one dollar per bushel, with potential to grow in the panhandle and diversify farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leadentop
Sheridan
Wyo
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Seadentop
Bavaria
Germany
Panhandle
Peculiar Disease Kills Hundreds of Western Nebraska Horses
A new illness called walking sickness has killed hundreds of horses in western Nebraska over four years. Vets, after exhaustive study, found ragwort or squaw weed the cause. Symptoms include rapid loss of flesh and energy as horses falter and die standing. Specimens were sent to Lincoln for lab analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Agricultural Laboratories
Lincoln
Gering forms golf club on Oregon Trail site
Gering residents organized the Gering Golf Club at a Friday meeting with about 60 proposed members. F A Birchell was elected president, A J Caven vice president, and George Goldfain secretary treasurer. A nine hole course is under construction near Dome Rock with work progressing for an early season launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering Golf Club
Oregon Trail
F. A. Birchell
A. J. Caven
George Goldfain
Dome Rock
River Recedes After Flood Threat in North Platte Region
Reports from the river country say the North Platte flood danger has passed as water levels retreat. Land was submerged and several buildings suffered minor damage during the peak of the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Plate River
Sheridan County Farmer Loses Peculiar Suit
Walter Kent, Sheridan County farmer, sued the state for damages to his field caused by wild ducks. The state supreme court last week upheld the lower court’s decision denying his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kent
Sheridan County
State Supreme Court
Robert Lowe Undergoes Nose Operation
Robert Lowe son of L G Lowe underwent a nose operation in the Cheyenne hospital Friday morning. He is reported recovering rapidly and is expected home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowe
L. G. Lowe
Cheyenne Hospital
Firemen Banquet Set For Friday Night Program Planned
The annual firemen banquet sponsored by the local department will be held Friday night in the Methodist church basement. Wives of present and deceased members are to be honored guests. A program of entertainments and speeches includes Mayor Herman Schroeder, Herbert Barge, R. P Kep ler, Rev Hal Schenck, and P C Romig. A Boy Scouts flag drill is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Herman Schroeder
Herbert Barge
R. P Kepler
Hal Schenck
P. C Romig
Nebraska State Volunteer Fire Department Association
Romig
Box
Guy Tipton Displays Art at Institute Exhibit
Guy Tipton son of Mrs S H Tipton of this city was honored last week as he exhibited work at the Chicago Art Institute display where he attends school Tipton has long been recognized for free hand drawing and has spent two years in the Chicago school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Tipton
S. H. Tipton
Chicago Art Institute
Tipton
Chicago
Robbins Sues Parachute Firm for 92000 Damages
Walter L. Robbins, a World War veteran and air pilot, files a Los Angeles suit against Russell Parachute Co for 52000 in damages and 2000 for medical costs after a last summer jump where his chute failed to open properly from 3000 feet. He claims the parachute opened only three feet instead of 24 and that a salesman guaranteed quick opening. Robbins, injured at Farmers Union picnic, spent a year under doctor care and still walks with a cane. He has declined further jumps due to disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Walter L. Robbins
Sidney
Robbins
Russell Parachute Company
Russell Concern
Farmers Union
Texas
Odd Fellows Hear Bicknell On Fraternal Value At Church
Odd Fellows of three Sidney branches gathered for a Sunday service where Rev. J H Bicknell spoke on the value of fraternal organizations. Members attended in full regalia as he praised the ideals and honored members lost to death. His talk stressed fraternal groups aid humanity and brotherly love rather than spiritual purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Sidney
J. H. Bicknell
Rev. Bicknell
Sicknell
Will M Maupin Heading to Bridgeport for Family Reunion
Will M Maupin a pioneer in journalism and familiar Nebraska figure was in Sidney en route to Bridgeport to meet a daughter. He is gathering relatives for a Hastings reunion where he now works in a newspaper. Maupin, native of western Nebraska, has long praised the region and wrote a Bee column roaming his memory book with Western yarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Maupin
Nebraska
Sidney
Bridgeport
Western
Boeing trimotored planes promise faster transcontinental air service
The article notes upcoming cross country air competition among Transcontinental Air Transport Universal Airlines and United Aircraft and Transportation, with Boeing pioneering night flights Salt Lake City to Oakland in six weeks using 634 mile routes to 12 000 feet. Twelve 18 passenger trimotored ships will operate San Francisco to Chicago with night and day service, reducing travel to about 20 hours. Large reclining chairs replace sleeping berths for reading or resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Airlines
United Aircraft and Transportion Corporation
Boeing
United Aircraft
Salt Lake City
Oakland
West
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
West Coast
Sidney approves tractor purchase for street maintenance
Sidney city council authorized buying a Caterpillar 30 tractor from Sidney Tractor & Machinery for street maintenance after debate. A curbing removal proposal on south 10th avenue failed in a vote. Leslie Neubauer was approved a 25 dollar salary for city books as ordinances 216 and 237 were read and passed without dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Tractor & Machinery Company
Sidney City
Winders
South 10Th Avenue
Maple and
Newton Streets
Grabill
Porter Oil Company
Robert Porter
Porter Concern
Porter
Newton Street
Leslie Neubauer
Stanley Wolfe
Bulld
Local oil man flies to Denver on business
M. H. Robineau, a local oil man and student pilot, flew to the Colorado capitol Saturday morning to handle business affairs. He piloted most of the trip and landed at Denver airport. He plans to buy a plane once he gains more experience and returned home by train Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Robineau
Denver
Colorado Capitol
Telegraph of value to advertisers at county fair
Advertisers in Sidney are urged to use next Tuesday's Telegraph to reach fair visitors. The paper promises high circulation in the trade area and offers space on a first-come, first-served basis to place bargain offers and sales messages for maximum exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Telegraph
Fifty‑five Neb youths vie for Edison honor in Lincoln
Fifty five Nebraska youths aspiring to Edison fame travel to Lincoln on Friday June 21 to select one state representative for national Edison honors at West Orange. Of the entrants forty eight meet all contest rules, eight more may qualify midweek. The winner will be introduced to Governor Weaver as examinations occur in the House chamber. Names include Velmer McGinnis Ord Harold Amas Lincoln Emil Tollefsen Kearney and others from Lincoln Omaha Winside Beatrice Hastings Crete Newman Grove Chappell and Exeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Thomas A. Edison
America
Lincoln
West Orange
Taylor
Capitol
Governor Weaver
House of Representatives
Velmer McGinnis
Ord
Harold Amas
Incoln
Emil Tollefsen
Kearney
William C. Crooks
Donald Sarbach
Walter L. Gehrke
Winside
George A. Miller
Garland Holeman
Ansley
Ernest A. Clark
Omaha
Louis Tarsikes
Duane Allington
Blue Springs
Beatrice High
Donald Swanson
Hastings
Joseph T Tayden
George West
Walford D. Marrs
Paul McMillen
Crete
Hubert Harden
Verdon
Arthurwoods
Exeter
James R. Flynn
Bernard E. Vinardi
Creighton High
Alonzo J. Olson
Newman Grove
John H. Pace
Chappella
Annual Farmer's Union Picnic Near Sidney
The Cheyenne County farmers hold the annual Farm ers Union picnic at the county fair grounds west of Sidney next Wednesday June 19. The committee promises a large gathering with ample entertainment and a weather friendly day. Governor Arthur J Weaver will speak, sharing practical value and common farm interests with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Farmers Union
County Fair Grounds
Sidney
Arthur J. Weaver
Nebraska
Chappell Farmers Picnic Set for Saturday June 15
The annual farmer picnic at Chappell will be held next Saturday June 15 at the fairgrounds. A big program features foot races horse races a horse polo game and a baseball contest with a balloon ascension at night to close the event. The committee invites all residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Speedier Train Service Inaugurated Yesterday
Speedier train service to the west coast was started on the Union Pacific system yesterday when No 1 crack extra fare passenger train made its initial trip from Omaha to Sidney in eight hours with four stops in the state. Better mail and newspaper service from Omaha to Sidney results as Omaha papers now arrive at eight o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Union Pacific
Omaha
Sidney
Two Men Sentenced to 30 Days Each for Petty Larceny
Elbert L Allen and Raymond Compton residents of the Atlantic seaboard received 30 day sentences from County Judge Golden P Kratz after pleading guilty to petty thefts in the county. Compton listed Delaware as his residence and Allen said Massachusetts as his home. The thefts began at Lodge Pole with gasoline valued at $5 from Harley Simpkins filling station, then at Colton four lunch baskets belonging to John Mongours Mike Quiroga Jose Navario and Crum Jimanez were stolen amid a brief disturbance linked to the Mexican revolution theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert L. Allen
Raymond Compton
Atlantic Seaboard
Golden P Kratz
Compton
Delaware
Allen
Massachusetts
Lodge Pole
Harley Simpkins
Colton
John Mongours
Mike Quiroga
Jose Navario
Crum Jimanez
Dancers at Krueger's Lake Hear Joe Bauer Orchestra
A Sunday crowd enjoyed a dance at Krueger's Lake with the Joe Bauer Orchestra. The group will return next Sunday for another engagement, according to manager Chet Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
Fourth of July Celebration May Be Staged Here
Sidney faces decision on holding a Fourth of July event with horse races July 3 and 4. Brown and Lowe to report today on promotion, while business men are urged to subscribe and back the observance on a profit sharing basis. A baseball game and athletic events are planned as additional attractions if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Brown and
Lowe
Brown
Brown and Lowe
Fair Grounds
Pneumonia Sidelights On Greenlee At Home
Roy Greenlee manager in Greenless' Inc. men’s department has been at home with a slight pneumonia attack for several days and is reported to be improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Greenlee
Greenless’, Inc
Three Injured In Auto Smash Up North Of Sidney
Three Cheyenne county residents were injured Sunday night when their car swerved from the highway, struck a bridge railing, and overturned into a ditch. Elizabeth Glanz suffered a badly lacerated right wrist, Bertha Glanz had chest cuts, and Fred Snelly endured a bruised and cut left arm. All were treated by Dr. J R Taylor and released from Taylor hospital the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Elizabeth Glanz
Bertha Glanz
Fred Snelly
Cheyenne County
J. R. Taylor
Taylor Hospital
Dalton Co-op Society Dinner Returns After Years
The Dalton Co operative society plans an evening dinner at Dalton with all members and families invited. Attendees must bring their own meals. Executive committee members include J H Foster Herman Armuth and C A Baker with a list of assistants and several accompanying ladies named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Co-operative Society
Dalton
J. H. Foster
Herman Armuth
C. A. Baker
J. Davison
E. R. Blome
Dennis Walsh
B. L. Carter
W. L. Chichester
Hugh Foy
Sidney Juniors in Division One of State Legion
Lincoln announces division centers and classifications for the American Legion junior baseball tournament in Nebraska. Chester P. Burt leads the process with J. J. Isaacson in Omaha and Bert Anderson in Lincoln, with medals for division and state winners. The schedule runs county eliminations June 27–29, division tournaments July 12–13, state tournament July 25–27 in Omaha, then regional at Denver. Division one comprises Scottsbluff with Chadron, Gordon, Rushville, Kimball, Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Nebraska
Lincoln
Chester P. Burt
Aurora
American Legion Junior Baseball Committee
J. J. Isaacson
Omaha
Bert Anderson
Omaha World- Herald
Denver
Scottsbluff
Chadron
Gordon
Rushville
Kimball
Sidney
Cambridge
Arapahoe
Bartley
Maywood
Holdrege
Ragan
Gothenburg
Farnam
Hershey
Corad
North Platte
Hamp~ton
Marquette
Phillips
Stockham
Giltner
Grand Island
Kearney
Ord
Broken
President of Walton League Speaks Before Members
Frank J. Brady, president of the Nebraska division of the Izaak Walton League, spoke to a large Waltonian gathering in Sidney last night. Brought to Sidney by Attorney R. P. Kepler, Brady shared outdoor lore and amusing yarns from a life in pursuit of game. His talk was described as exceedingly interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Brady
Nebraska
Izaak Walton League
Sidney
Brady
R. P. Kepler
Walton
Charley Irwin Sings At Friend Steve Ballinger’s Funeral
Charley Irwin, famed horseman with 18 rivals at Ak-Sar-Ben, sang at the Johnston & Salanitro chapel in Omaha for Steve Ballinger 65, a longshot sportsman who followed one horse from Tia Juana. Irwin paid the funeral costs and notified Ballinger’s sister in California and brother in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Irwin
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Johnston & Salanitro
Steve Ballinger
Tia Juana
Steve
Irwin
Ballinger
California
Montana
Barker Cleaners Advertise Complete Establishment
The Telegraph notes Barker Cleaners announces a complete cleaning service for hats and neckties. The establishment is described as one of the most complete cleaning units in the region, drawing business from a wide territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker Cleaners
The
Telegraph
Barker Establishment
Bridgeport News Blade Keeps Name After Consolidation
Bridgeport newspapers Bridgeport News Blade and Bridgeport Herald announced last week a consolidation plan. The merged operation proceeds with the Bridgeport News Blade continuing the existing title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Newspapers
Daltons in Denver for Grace Dalton’s nursing graduation
Mr and Mrs P J Dalton returned Thursday night from Denver where they visited their daughter Grace who graduated from St Josephs hospital as a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dalton
Denver
Grace
St. Joseph’s Hospital
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Weaver
Krueger's Lake
Dalton Co-Op Society
State Legion
American Legion Baseball
Walton League
Bridgeport News Blade
Bridgeport Herald
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