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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
6
A Omaha woman was taken to a local hospital after a trailer from a circus car crashed into her vehicle. Preliminary examination suggested internal injuries and the full extent was not yet determined. The circus driver accepted full blame and assured the Gordons that management would cover all damages.
Tom Mix runs a clean motorized circus with 475 workers under a big top. He shares a happy marriage and values his 27 year old wonder horse Tony and Tony junior, plus two year old troupe including Sarah the elephant, while cherishing the people who crowd his shows and support his growing enterprise.
A crowded schedule outlines a full day of parades concerts and contests across city streets venues and parks. Events include band performances by Kimball Fort Warren and Sidney outfits, water games, races, boxing exhibitions, parachute jump, and a late night dance curated by Anderson Shrader shows.
Norman Folkerts aged 16 drowned Monday after heavy spring rains created deep water a short distance from the bank six miles southeast of the Lutheran church. The body was moved to Craig Funeral Home in Lodge Pole. funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm, Rev. A C Huth in Weyerts cemetery. He is survived by parents four siblings and relatives in Sidney.
Potter, a young lad, is heating to face Sidney as fans expect a team that could trim Sidney’s championship hopes. Potter impressed in Bill Subry’s Bearcats win over Ogallala, but pace without Subry remains uncertain. Home field and crowd boost Bearcats in a key season showdown. Oshkosh visits Ogallala in the other league game with Big Springs and Chappell open.
Weather notes say crops require heat to mature and hail has damaged some farms though losses were limited by narrow strips. County should have fodder ready for fall if an early frost threatens corn before maturity. Hot days in July and August are needed to push spring crops to ripen.
Circus day in Sidney brought a throng of over 5000 to the big top for Tom Mix in a three ring show. The air hummed with ballyhoo and excitement as youngsters chattered about the carnival spectacle and saw dust scented the blocks around the grounds.
Crowds from miles around gathered to see Tom Mix and his circus in Sidney. Sahara the 10 000 pound elephant and aerial acts drew delight and laughter from children and adults alike. The caravan, motorized by trucks and buses, moved on to North Platte after the performance. Tom Mix travels in an elaborate bus while most staff use cars and trucks.
The article explains loan conditions for farm purchases under land bank programs. Buyers must have no other debts and at least 25 percent equity, meaning a farmer buying an $8000 farm must invest $2000 of own funds. This replaces the older requirement of $4000 equity for the same $8000 purchase.
A diesel powered car inspected in Sidney noted fuel cost details. Officials explained the vehicle consumes nine cents per gallon and a 30 gallon tank should provide about 1200 miles after refueling in Cheyenne.
Five applications enter Sidney for liquor licenses but opening all five stores may be unprofitable and some applicants threaten withdrawal. Snyder and Vath plan to reopen at the former Garrett’s drug store site rather than Fox theatre. CC A Bradley, Charles Sokol, William Caillier, and McKinley J McIntosh acquire locations. No effort for a liquor by the drink election. likely no vote until next spring’s municipal election. Don Irwin and National Broadcasting Co orchestra perform July 4 at Mitchell Legion ballroom. Grass rugs sale at Hardy Furniture Store.
The death by drowning of Norman Folkerts near Lodge Pole leads county authorities to urge residents to recall the pulmotor device. Sidney fire department members have first aid training and are proficient with the machine, and a timely phone call to Sidney could save lives in future tragedies.
The liquor commission grapples with issues including messenger deliveries, whether a messenger can be a minor, and on premise sales rules. Assistant Attorney General Milton Murphy must rule soon on messenger liquor deliveries as well as the dispensing procedure for Sacramental wine remains undecided.
An Associated Press survey shows Nebraskans avoiding new tax measures pay about 2 cents per person daily for state government. The national average per capita daily state tax is 4.27 cents.
A local column reports on Route One with statistics from state tax studies and car gas tax estimates. It notes Nebraska's population and wealth per capita, compares regional figures, and cites Colorado and New Hampshire daily per capita taxes. The article then lists social visits and gatherings involving Mrs. Millard Queen and local residents.
The report notes that Rhode Island has the lowest rate at 2.8 cents while other states reach 16.4 cents in the comparison. It emphasizes the wide variance in per capita deductions across regions and calls attention to potential policy implications.
On Thursday night the town held a picnic at Lodge Pole drawing most residents. Mr and Mrs Logan Withers and sons and Mrs Kenneth Earnart were among Sidney shoppers Saturday.
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