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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
14
Mrs P Ro Simpson and Chas Simpson joined Id Rogers for a Sterling trip while Albert Jelinek shopped in Sidney. A hail storm damaged crops and gardens as Summer school closed in Sidney with ten pupils. Numerous locals visited relatives in Nebraska and California, with community events like concerts, picnics, Masons, and a Dalton chautauqua closing weekend.
A promotional note offers free instruction with all brass instruments bought at Larson's Music Store. The deal emphasizes beginner to intermediate lessons and music shop support for new buyers, typical of local retailer promotions.
A August month long training camp at Ft. Des Moines for men aged 17 to 24 aims to foster citizenship and patriotism through military drill small arms practice and tactics. Transportation uniforms meals and medical care are provided by the government. J W Johnson in Sidney handles application blanks.
Carl Christeson aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs Ole Christeson residing about two miles northeast of Mitchell was struck and instantly killed by lightning last Monday evening around six while driving a cow with another boy. They sought shelter when warned by ditch workers but a blinding flash left him and his horse dead on the ground. the companion and workers nearby were uninjured.
Miss Fern Barlow and Ferman J. Grant were secretly wed last Thursday at Julesburg by a Methodist minister. The couple traveled with Atessa Ballard and Hugh Grant of Chappell. Barlow, a Lodgepole native, taught in Whitney Nebraska last year and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Barlow. Grant resides south of Chappell and is described as a hustling young man.
P D Stilley, the oil expert in Gering, is securing oil and gas leases east of Gering along the river’s south bank. He plans to test for oil within six months if he secures sufficient acreage. Landowners have largely signed on, with others ready to join.
Property notice announces immediate vacancy for Oberfelder’s room. Advertises goods sold at cost or less with emphasis on quick purchase and bargain pricing. No specific dates or locations provided.
Cattle Vrov New Mexico transported by Natus & Son of Las Vegas shipped one car load to Ridgeport and unloaded last Friday. The following day they were driven to the Lyse pasture owned by Lewis Thompson and his son Thurlow for summer grazing. The firm also pastured cattle near Bonner and on the Paulette ranch near Lakeside, reflecting a widespread summer grazing move in the state.
Ideal growing weather in Cheyenne county last week with warm days abundant sunshine and light rains on Wednesday and Tuesday. Crops look excellent with growth and ripening proceeding as desired and farmers expected to begin cutting grain in two to three weeks. Winter wheat is safe and maturing. continued warmth and sun will soon ripen it.
Mrs Zollers of the USA says she has secured Billy Maines Overseas Revue Somewhere in France for mid July. She guarantees talent and community support for a 25 person show. Also notes optical work by W H Wiker and partnership with E J Marcotte, Sidney's jeweler, plus Oberfelder's closing sale.
A promotional piece extols a two-route daylight sightseeing rail trip across the West. It promises vast scenery and wealth, from mountains to rivers, inviting Burlington patrons to join a multi thousand mile journey across a dozen states. The author urges readers to learn more and consider this prospect for summer travel.
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