Western Nebraska Gets A Drenching Improves All Crops
A heavy weekend storm drenched western Nebraska and the Panhandle, saturating sub soil and boosting crop prospects. Across Sidney and surrounding valleys, 3 to 4 inches fell, with 3.10 inches in Sidney over about thirty hours. Roads flooded, some washed out, but overall the rain was beneficial and drought concerns eased.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Wheat
Plains
Lodge Pole
Cheyenne
Kimball
Sidney
J. Pluvius
Table
Sterling
Peetz
Wortham Carnival brings mini Coney Island to Sidney
The Wortham Shows Carnival company opens a week of amusement starting June 2 in Sidney with a well arranged midway of rides and exhibits. Captain Joseph Chilberg directs an Alaskan display featuring authentic native artifacts and vivid storytelling, drawing in youths and visitors with its northern curiosities and engaging presentation.
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Sidney
Wortham Shows Carnival Company
Wortham Shows
Coney Island
Joseph Chilberg
Nome
Jong
Far North
Hoover and Curtis secure Republican ticket in 1928 nomination
The Republican National Convention nominated Herbert Hoover of California for president after a decisive ballot count led by Hoover with 837 votes to Lowden's 74 and Coolidge's 17. Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas was chosen as Hoover's running mate to form the 1928 ticket.
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Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
California
Hoover
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Coolidge
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hooves Curtis
Bunker Hill Defeats Fast Kimball Team In Rain Shortened Game
The Bunker Hill baseball team edged Kimball 4 to 3 Sunday in a five inning Tri state league contest played on the Bunkerites grounds. Rain halted play after the sixth inning with Bales and Boreher pitching for Bunker Hill and Martine and Long for Kimball.
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Bunker Hill
Kimball
Bunkerites
Bales
Boreher
Martine
Long
Mrs Nora Hunt Critically Ill At Son's Home
Mrs Nora C Hunt mother of 8S P Hunt linotype operator at The Telegraph is critically ill at her son's home. Doctors say pneumonia and complications have worsened her condition in recent days. Her friends in the city hope for a rapid recovery.
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Nora Hunt
Nora C. Hunt
P. Hunt
Telegraph
Sidney Firemen Hold Annual Banquet at M E Church
Sidney volunteer fire company and families attend the annual banquet at the Methodist Episcopal church last Friday evening with nearly 100 members, wives, and city officials present. Banquet at six featured speeches by Rev L H Kaub Mayor Herman Schroeder and others on community improvement and fire safety. The event fostered fellowship with remarks from firemen and officials praising the department and its members.
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Sidney “Volunteer Fire Company
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. H. Kaub
Methodist Church
Herman Schroeder
E. D. Hutchison
F. A. Barger
W. W. Schulz
I. E. Grabill
Sidney Fire Department
Sidney Officials Attend League Meet at Sterling
A Sidney delegation joined the Colorado state municipal league gathering in Sterling last Friday. Mayor Herman Schroeder and councilmen I. E. Grabill Roy Thomas W. W. Schulz and C. D. Hutchison attended with others M. W. Osborn E. L. Uptegrove Frank Tobin and J. E. Poquette manager of the municipal light plant. Poquette spoke on municipal plant operation during the session.
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Sidney
Colorado State Municipal League
Sterling
Atmar Stores Hold Big Pre Inventory Sale
The Atmar chain announces a semi annual pre inventory sale across its towns and cities. The Sydney unit reports a large shopping crowd on opening day and ongoing interest this week. The sale runs through Saturday night.
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ATMAR
Sidney
Martin
Sidney Sawyer Explores Nebraska County Court Work
The Telegraph interviews Attorney Golden P. Kratz on Nebraska county courts. He outlines probate of estates as the court's core duty, determines heirs and title validity for real property, and explains adoptions and guardianships as key functions affecting child welfare and vulnerable adults.
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Telegraph
Golden P. Kratz
Nebraska
Mr. Kratz
Krats
Real Estate Experts Tour County Lays Groundwork for Purchases
Orville R. Lamb of Lincoln led southeastern Nebraska men on an inspection tour of the wheat region in this city, praising soil, crop prospects, and topography. The buyers expect to purchase farm land here for permanent location. In the party were Ernest Kriesel W T Schoen C J Schoen Harm Meyer and R A Eurath of Gladstone.
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Orville R. Lamb
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Ernest Kriesel
W. T. Schoen
C. J. Schoen
Harm Meyer
R. A. Eurath
Gladstone
Half Holiday Declared at County Court House
Officials of Cheyenne county have declared a half holiday on Wednesday to allow officials and employees to attend the farmers union picnic at Krueger's Lake Wednesday afternoon.
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County Court House
Cheyenne County
Farmers’ Union
Krueger
Telephone company reveals new Sidney rates effective July 1
Northwestern Bell announces overhaul of Sidney system costing about 76000 dollars including a brick building. Common battery service replaces magneto gear with higher costs and new rates: business individual 4.50, business two party 3.75, residential individual 2.50, residential two party 2.00, residential four party 1.75, rural 2.00, service station 6.60 annually. Discounts: 25 cents for early payment. 1 dollar off service station if paid within two months of the 12 month term.
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Sidney
Percy C. Cunningham
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Cunningham
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Republican platform embraces farm relief and prohibition drive
The Republican national convention in Kansas City adopted a broad platform based on Coolidge era farm relief, tariff protection, and strong prohibition enforcement. It condemned corruption in both parties, pledged no deficit, and promised measures to boost farm marketing, diversify agriculture through government loans, and raise agricultural parity with other industries. The 9000 word document highlights eight key planks including prohibition and honesty in government.
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Kansas City
America
Infant Weymouth Child Dies in City Hospital
John Orrin Weymouth infant son of Mr and Mrs O J Weymouth died Saturday June 16 at a local hospital. Born June 12 the child was laid to rest in Sidney cemetery after funeral services by Rev H C Welker of the Presbyterian church. Prof and Mrs Weymouth receive many expressions of sympathy.
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John Orrin Weymouth
O. J. Weymouth
H. C. Welker
Presbyterian Church
Howard
Sidney
Wyoming Couple Married Here Sunday Afternoon
On June 15 a marriage license was issued to Clyde Arthur Zike of Federal and Jessie Elizabeth Land of Pine Bluffs by County Judge Kahl. They were married Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. C. Welker of the Presbyterian church. The newlyweds planned to visit the groom’s brother Dr. W. C. Zike in Federal before returning home.
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Clyde Arthur Zike
Federal
Wyo
Jessie Elizabeth Land
Pine Bluffs
Kahl
H. C. Welker
Presbyterian Church
Zike
W. C. Zike
Cheyenne County Fair board plans big event
The Cheyenne County Fair executive committee prepares for a September four day harvest festival. They anticipate record attendance from Cheyenne and neighboring areas with visitors from Colorado and Wyoming. Publicity will feature banners, bumper cards, and advertising across the county, while improvements at the fairgrounds aim to handle crowds and improve enjoyment.
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Cheyenne County Fair Board
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
J. M. Nelson
Fair Board
Colorado
Wyoming
Potter
Gurley
Dalton
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Cheyenne County Fair
C. D. Hutchison
Hutchison
Fourth of July Celebration at Krueger's Lake
Western Nebraska fans a briskly moving Independence Day celebration at Krueger's lake six miles east of Sidney. The program promises old fashioned fun with novelty races boating daytime fireworks and a grand night display. Bunker Hill meets Center at 11:00 a.m. and Sidney battles North Sidney at 2:30 p.m. Fred Seimers band and a Speedy pavilion dance orchestra will provide music.
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Kruegere’s Lake
Sidney
Nebraska
Krueger’s Lake
Bunker Hill
Center
Sidney Town
North Sidney
Fred Seimers
Speedy
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American Legion
Republican Standard/Searers
Curtis
Fast Kimball
M. E. Church
Sidney Sawyer
Golden Kratz, Esq
Southeastern
Telephone Company
Sidney Exchange
Weymouth
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