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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
7
Washington reports preliminary figures show federal aid road construction will cost about 255 million this year, up from 23 million last year, with the season under way. The gain reflects a completed federal-aid system in 83 states and improved conditions after rail and coal strikes.
Miss Gladys Sutter traveled to Sidney on Saturday to stay with her sister Mrs. John Hansen for a few days. Ed Tickerson shopped in Crook on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Louisianna Gudson and Joe and George McCall planned a visit to Sidney for Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Shepherd visited friends in the neighborhood Saturday night.
Notice dated June 20 1925 from Sheriff OW McDaniel of Cheyenne County Nebraska states real estate to be sold at public auction at the front door of the Court House in Sidney for cash to the highest bidder. Auction remains open one hour.
Wasson, Clerk of the District Court, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, orders sale of the Western Drug Company stock and fixtures at 116 Central Avenue Sidney to satisfy a judgment for 2517.09 plus 10 percent interest from April 2, 1928 and $50 costs. Auction set for Sunday, July 1928 at 10 a.m. in the Western Drug Company building. Sheriff J W MecDaniel issues notice.
The Telegraph notes the verticenterest on an investment of 6000 at 6 8 per cent yields 1200. Total paving cost of pages is 25 60. Savings on fuel and car replacement reach 4474. Paving would yield a yearly dividend of 154 percent per dollar and the pavement would be replaced every 25 years.
A formal notice dated June 20 1923 from Stichard Westberg sets a requirement to answer a petition on or before July 380th. The filing identifies the plaintiff and formal court action details.
Sunday gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lauderback and others with R. G. Simpson, Perry Hecker visit from Boulder, and many neighbors. A heavy rain and hail affected the area while Farmers Union attendees returned home in mud. Cold damp weather slows growing but aids drying in the aftermath of recent rains.
Spring Canyon residents visit Crook on Monday and Wednesday for shopping and social calls. Crops look promising after rain with sod breaking and wheat planting planned. The Platte river runs high for years while communities attend picnics and school events and neighbors work on sod and hay.
The article analyzes economics of gravel versus paved roads for Nebraska. It compares traffic, soil, and future needs, then cites fuel savings, vehicle wear, and replacement costs. Gravel shows high dividends, paving offers strong long term savings, with calculations on fuel, wear, and maintenance. It notes daily traffic, gasoline prices, and per mile costs to assess economical surface choice.
North Divide residents share travels between Cheyenne and Sidney, noting crops backward in Belt County and grazing suitability. The piece tallies visits by Hughes, Frame, Goodwin, Spiker, and others, reports on a death in the Frame family, a new Buick, a fifth birthday, alfalfa cutting, Farmers Union picnic attendance, and growing crops with hopeful weather.
By order of sale issued by Isola B Wasson Clerk of the District Court the west half of section 26 township 16 north range 50 west of the sixth principal meridian Cheyenne County Nebraska is to be sold at public auction at the court house in Sidney on July 24 1923 at 10 a m for cash. Sale remains open one hour. Dated June 19 1925 J W McDaniel Sheriff of 39-5
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Walter Thompson deceased under Charles P Thompson administrator will sell real estate at public auction on July 7 1923 at 1 pm at the Sidney courthouse. The property is the southwest quarter of section 18 township 12 north range 50 west and sale remains open one hour.
Execution issued by Isola B. directs action under court authority. Proceedings detail the lien or seizure mechanism and specify the debtor or property involved as indicated in the readable portion of the notice. Further particulars are unavailable in the fragment.
The listing highlights notable Omaha Chamber of Commerce members including I. E. Grabill A. K. Greenlee Co. W. West Wm. Winders Howard Kennedy and A. J. Jorgenson based on a local business directory entry.
Country Club officers listed include President F. A. Barger, Vice President J. T. McIntosh, and Secretary-Treasurer E. Br. Krats. Directors named are J. L. McIntosh, B. L. Hyde, P. L. Martin, R. E. Roché, R. H. Rogers, J. A. Bentley, M. W. Dimery, A. E. Phelps, and R. P. Kepler.
A piece of hardened root steel in a horseshoe snava can be magnetized to lift about ten pounds per square inch. As the cross section increases, its length must grow proportionately to maintain this strength per unit area.
Railway timetable notes departures for Burlington Route trains 301 302 303 304 with times and limited stops. No. 302 and No. 303 show specific departure windows while No. 302 also stops only at Bridgeport and Alliance, reflecting a partial schedule excerpt.
A brief quotation notes that a man only grasps his humanity after making a public fool of himself as stated in the Boston Evening Transcript.
An order of sale issued by Clerk Isola B Wasson directs execution against J O Beatty et al to sell the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township Seven, as described in the court judgment in favor of The Rush Creek Land and Live Stock Company.
Richard Westberg filed in Cheyenne County District Court on June 20, 1923 a petition seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on the SE quarter of Section 14, Township 15 North, Range 51 West, recorded March 1 1918 in Book 31 Page 133. Defendants include William E Duncan and Retta Dun can.
At a county court in Cheyenne County on June 15 1923 Judge P. Chambers set July 9 1923 at 10:00 AM for hearing Vaclav A. Klein petitioning for final settlement and heir ship in the estate of Amela Klein. Notice to interested parties to appear and show cause via three weekly Telegraph publications prior to hearing.
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