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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
11
A countywide call urges strong advertising to attract settlers and boost Cheyenne County. It argues that open windows and visible displays drive business, using local stores as examples, and promotes a 30 thousand dollar county bond vote on April 8 to fund fair buildings as show windows for the county’s agricultural prosperity.
Prairie dogs are hungry, so poisoned grain is best to kill them. Striehnin alkaloid is fast acting. oats are used where available. Scatter on hard ground away from holes or in grass, not in loose soil. Cheyenne county has large infested areas. clearing prevents new colonies. Poisoning is cheap compared to pasture and crop damage. Don’t delay poisoning them. Get them.
The county agent would be glad to talk the matter over with you and show you how to get them.
Four new candidates enter the race in Cheyenne County and surrounding districts. C W Johnson of Potter seeks the State Senate district 31 Republican nomination, a ranch owner and businessman. C P Chambers seeks re election as County Judge with long public service. Guy E Clark, seven year county resident and former Sidney police court judge, runs for County Judge. Rev Elmer Kahl also seeks County Judge with county clerk office experience. Charles D Green runs for State Senator on the Progressive ticket, noting lifelong western Nebraska residence and Lodge Pole North Platte valley connections.
The Lady Maccabees recent installation names Commander Mrs Nolan Past Commander Mrs Zimmer Collector Miss Edna Granneman Lieutenant Commander Mrs Griffith Recorder Mr Barlow Finance Keeper Mrs Barlow Chaplain Mrs Hart Lady at Arms Mrs Riggs Sergeant Mrs Clinton Sentinel Mrs Dolan Picket Mrs Jones.
G F E Woods of Sidney reported his Ford touring car missing last Saturday night after parking near the post office for shopping. Sheriff McDaniel and deputies searched towns and districts overnight and Sunday. County Clerk Otten found the car in a ditch near Bronson Sunday evening. no damage or items stolen. Police attribute the theft to joyriders amid Sidney's low car theft rate.
Mrs B W Bonham hosted a one o clock luncheon at her home last Friday. A delicious three course meal preceded an afternoon of bridge with five tables in use. High score went to Mrs Keedick and Mrs Lowe took second prize as pink and white roses and a coordinated color scheme decorated the house.
Prof Smith, director of the Sidney high school opera, announced two cast changes for The Mikado to be produced March 28 at the U S A theatre. Stanley Taker will portray Dish Tish and Catherine Brown will play Titti Sing.
Joseph A. Shupe formerly of Longmont Colorado moves with his wife and baby to Sidney as new residents. Shupe is an experienced furniture salesman at Weeden furniture store and his wife is a registered nurse.
Kimball politician George A. Ernest says a petition has been filed to place his name on the Progressive ticket and he expects to file on the Democratic ticket for re election as State Representative.
Miss Jessie Pippin of Ft Collins is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs F A Barger.
Mrs. C. R. Phillippi and her daughter from Superior arrived last Friday for an extended visit with Mrs. Elmer Grabill. Mrs. Grabill hosted a Kensington Tuesday afternoon in honor of her mother, with a delightful five o'clock luncheon served.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Couch on Saturday March 1. Mrs. Agnes Aldrich of Kearney visited Sidney this week to tend lunch affairs and catch up with friends. Carl Phillips and Leland Shriver drove from North Bend last week. Mr. Phillips will visit his aunt Mrs. James Walker for a month.
Herman Brauer has remained at home for two weeks due to a serious illness, with family and local friends monitoring his condition and offering support.
Rev Kahse conducted funeral services in Bridgeport last week for Miss Larson, a high school teacher. The service reflected community respect for the educator.
Word reaches here that Dale Braham son of the former superintendent Braham now at North Plute was taken to Omaha a few days ago suffering an acute appendicitis. It is reported his appendix ruptured while en route but no further word on his condition has been learned.
Chan Wung pleaded guilty before County Judge On Pp Chambers to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, which he paid. Fan Fai faced a charge but was discharged. Sheriff McDaniel made the arrests. A quantity of opium was also seized and federal charges may follow.
The Second division of the Methodist Kensington plans a bread cookie and doughnut sale at Olson's meat market every Saturday at 2 p.m. for the next several weeks.
The March term opens next Monday March 10 with Judge J L Tewell on the bench. The December term began December 3 and was held open to the current term. Both terms were jury terms with Judge G C Hillan presiding in December while Judge Tewell tried several cases as the term stayed open. There are 167 cases listed for March vs 217 in December. Jurors report Tuesday at 11 o'clock. only a few cases will require jury trials.
Guidance on housing dairy cows in cold weather to maximize milk production. Avoid open lots with wind and cold. provide shelter and comfortable surroundings so feed efficiency remains high and cows stay warm during winter months.
A short advertisement in The Telegraph touts that an ad will reliably yield results. It urges readers to try the approach, claiming effectiveness and prompting engagement with the paper's advertising section.
P C Cunningham of Lincoln succeeded FE I Boydston as manager of the Sidney telephone exchange. Cunningham began last Saturday. Boydston and family will move to Ogallala where he becomes manager of that branch. Temporary manager T R Adams returns to Grand Island. Cunningham, a University of Nebraska graduate, was raised in Lincoln and has five years in the telephone business.
The Presbyterian Mens Brotherhood debated the immigration question on Wednesday night with Franklin Hornaday and E. J. Marcotte on the affirmative and Kenneth Mahr and M. A. Shipman on the negative. The affirmative won the decision. Hornaday and Mahr are members of the high school debating team for a future discussion on farmer aid at the bi monthly meeting.
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