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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
7
Washington reports the first session of the 68th Congress closed at 7 pm Saturday, praised for constructive accomplishments and faulted for failures. Members view success or failure by political stance, while the public will decide in November with elections for the House, Senate seats, and the presidency.
President Coolidge will enact the adjusted compensation law immediately despite Congress not providing funds. He may issue an executive order to create a deficit to cover administration costs, estimated at about 4.8 million dollars, while the Senate delayed the 132 million dollar bonus fund. Executive heads seek a quick path without a direct presidential order.
The United States department of agriculture has simplified egg grading to two standards, announced by federal statistician A. E. Anderson. Grade No. 1 requires an average 24 ounces per dozen with 22 ounces minimum for any egg, clean shell, shallow air cell, visible mobile yolk, firm white, and slightly visible germ. Grade No. 2 allows 22 ounces average per dozen with 18 ounces minimum, shell may be dirty but sound, air cell deep and mobile, visible and mobile yolk, weak watery white, and clearly visible germ.
In Munich 30,000 Bavarian World War I veterans gathered during Poincare’s Paris funeral rites to denounce Germany’s enemies and pledge to free Germany from the perceived chains of Versailles. The mass gathering underscored nationalist sentiment amid postwar tensions.
The prohibition party adopted its platform and nominated a national ticket here after delegates withdrew. Nominees were H. F. Faris of Clinton Missouri for president and Miss Marie Co. Brehm of Long Beach California for vice president.
Berlin police plan an early relaxation of dancing restrictions once national defense pressures decline. The move follows wartime measures during the Ruhr battle, with “Dance days” allowed and further easing anticipated as bars reopen.
By order of Honorable Walter W Hoagland Referee in Bankruptcy in the Estate of BE J Marcotte bankrupt I will on June 28 1924 at 10 AM at the E J Marcotte Jewelry Store Sidney Nebraska sell to the highest bidder for cash the entire stock and furniture and fixtures belonging to the bankrupt estate. Dated June 4 1924 Co R Galding Trustee.
In the County Court of Chex Exne County Nebraska on June 12 1924 the estate of Pauline K Rieth deceased is under final settlement. The administrator has filed a final report and petition for settlement and distribution of the residue of the estate. The hearing is set for July 5 1924 at 11 oclock A M in the County Court room at Sidney Nebraska. c P Chambers County Judge.
An order of sale directs sale of the NW quarter of section 31, township 16, range 49 west, Cheyenne County Nebraska, to satisfy a judgment of $3,114.01 plus 7 percent interest from March 21, 1924, against multiple defendants including Lincoln G Simon and Scottsbluff National Bank. the sale is to proceed to the highest bidder.
In Cheyenne County District Court Nebraska Gurley Lumber Company files suit to recover on a promissory note dated June 18 1923 for 379 05 with 10 percent interest and seeks judgment for 179 95 plus interest after May 20 1924. An attachment order issued in the action names the defendants Fred W Lundberg Felix E Lundberg and Carl D Lundberg as non residents.
The case notes a levy on one case steam engine No. 313 and one case separator size 32 for satisfying the plaintiff's claim and costs. The defendant is required to answer the petition on or before July 11, 1924. Gurley Lumber Company, by Radcliffe Hodgkin & Hyde, its attorneys.
By order of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the sheriff will sell at public auction the parcels Lot 1 2 3 4 in Section 20 Township 12 North Range 51 West of the 6th P M Cheyenne County Nebraska at the east front door of the County Courthouse Sidney on July 21 1924 at 11:00 AM to satisfy the judgment with costs Cranny Moore Kepler Kratz Sidney Nebr. 59-5
University of Nebraska agricultural guidance urges farmers to stop infertile egg loss by confining or selling all male birds after June 15. Experiments show 60 degrees F as a fertility limit, making temperature control difficult before sale. Rotating males away from egg hens can cut market egg losses and improve prices.
District Court actions allege mortgage foreclosure on land in Sections 26 and 35, Township 15 North Range 47 West, Cheyenne County. Plaintiff National American Fire Insurance Co. seeks sale of the West Half and Northwest Quarter to satisfy a $3,500 note with 10 percent interest from July 1, 1921, date of filing May 29, 1924. defendants named include C. T. Hecht and multiple spouses and heirs. A miscellaneous financial statement and jewelry repair ad appear at the end.
Officers Ledbetter Bonham Hutchison Walker Schroeder Pierce March announce a Sid Tuesday monthly meeting at Odd Fellow Hall with listed command staff and roles. Public notice targets members and requires attendance.
AAS A. K. Greenlee serves as president with BE Uptegrove as vice president and M. W. Dimery as treasurer J W Johnson holds the secretary post The board includes E L Hyde Paul L Martin B W Bonham Wm Winders W R Weeden and Marius Christensen as directors.
Burlington Route timetable details train numbers 302 304 301 308 with departure times and a note that train 302 terminates at Bridgeport as Alliance only.
The notice lists J. A. Bentley M. W. Dimery R. P. Kepler A. J. Jorgenson Paul L. Martin J. L. McIntosh R. S. Oberfelder A. E. Phelps and Dr. R. E. Roche among those named in the local obituaries segment. The item reflects a formal notice style typical of the era and preserves each individual’s inclusion.
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