Sidney Nebr Water Supply Receives Top Certification
Sidney's municipal water system earned the highest possible rating after a purity test by the Nebraska Department of Health. In a letter to City Manager Virgil Knowles, officials praised the water works operation and noted U.S. Public Health Service certification for interstate carrier use. The report details four wells of varying depths and depths of drawdown, with all features deemed satisfactory, and describes storage tanks totaling 600,000 gallons safeguarded from contamination.
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Sidney
Nebraka Department of Health
Virgil Knowles
Department
Division of Sanitation
U. S. ‘Public Health Service
Water Department
Nebr
Fone Eterny
Walsh Award Grants Beatrice Lussier Cottage Access
The filing grants Beatrice M. Lussier exclusive use of the family cottage in Woonsocket R I until her divorce counter suit is heard, with the husband allowed to return to the residence once per week to bathe. Telegraph Want Ads note the service remains in demand.
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Charles A. Walsh
Beatrice M. Lussier
Woonsocket, R. L
Park Users Urged To Be Considerate
With the busy season in full swing, Chief of Police Sol Willis calls park users and motorists to be considerate. He notes a 10 mph speed limit through American Legion Park and urges drivers to observe it for safety. Park management also asks picnickers to use trash receptacles and avoid littering the grounds.
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Sol Willis
American Legion Park
Counterfeits Plague Early Calcutta Coin Mint
History records that the first coins struck in Calcutta were counterfeit versions of Molghul coins already in circulation. The heat and fumes from charcoal fires were intense and inspectors kept distance, forcing workers to take home samples of their product.
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Calcutta
A Small Drop of Ink On The Telegraph
A curious classified item notes how a small advertisement in a telegraph era paper yielded significant income. It reflects the clever use of limited space to attract attention and boost revenue, highlighting the value placed on timely notices in a changing media landscape.
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Telegraph
Stone Chimp Strength and Life Expectancy in Captivity
A captive chimpanzee exhibits great strength comparable to several men. In captivity it rarely survives beyond about 15 years, reflecting limits on longevity for imprisoned apes.
Sidney Reports Power Plant Progress Update
The City of Sidney celebrates significant progress in developing its municipal power plant. Officials announce milestones reached in construction and planning, highlighting improved infrastructure and potential future service benefits for residents and businesses.
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H. E. Pierson
J. Fred Thompson
Armor Boise
Carl W. Christ
John W. Cramer
City Water Supply
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Municipal Utilities
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Sipae
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Municipal Electric Department
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