Impressions of Union Pacific's High Speed Aluminum Train
A U P passenger train described with aluminum alloy construction weighing one third the steel weight and same strength. The car moves with a 600 horsepower distillate engine powering a generator for up to 110 mph. Dual braking, hinged cars for smooth ride, special seats for 116, and canary yellow exterior with blue interiors. A test run reached 109 mph. officials say higher speeds possible. North Platte reception drew C R Gray, William Jeffers, N A Williams and Union Pacific officers amid bands and thousands of spectators.
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North Platte
Chamber of Commerce
C. R. Gray
William Jeffers
N. A. Williams
Union Pacific
State Fair Believed Assured During 1934
Nebraska's state fair is deemed assured for 1934 after a conference between fair officials and a Lincoln chamber of commerce committee. The chamber pledged aid to promote the exposition and cover potential deficits, with bondholders likely to grant a bid if needed. W. B. Banning of Unicon praised the committee for aiding advertising and deficit support.
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Nebraska
Reed
Fair
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Banning
Unicon
Fair Board of Managers
Lincoln Chamber Committee
Billiard Expert Will Perform On Monday
George Spears, veteran billiards instructor, appears Monday March 12 in exhibitions and demonstrations of pocket and carom billiards. Engaged by the national billiard association of America for its national better billiards program, he tours to promote billiards. Also on the bill are Welker Cochran, Kinney Matsuyama, William Mosconi, Ruth McGinnis, Pasquale Natalio, and Charles Seaback. Spears performs at Limodynes pool halls at 7 30 p m.
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George Spears
National Billiard Association of America
Spears
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Kinney Matsuyama
Japan
William Mosconi
Philadelphia
Ruth McGinnis
Honesdale
Pasquale Natalie
Chicago
Charles Seaback
Astoria
N. Y
Limodynes
CMTC Likely To Be Offered This Year
Major General Frank R. McCoy announces Citizens Military Training Camps planned for 4600 recruits in the seventh corps area covering Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Arkansas. Camps run various dates in July and August across Fort Crook Des Moines Leavenworth Snelling Camp Pike Lincoln Riley and Jefferson Barracks.
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Fort Snelling
Camp Pike
Fort Lincoln
Fort Riley
Jefferson Barracas
Longest States California Leads Length Among States
California tops states at 770 miles in length with Texas close behind at 760 miles. For sale wall paper at low prices from Cheyenne County Lumber Co.
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California
Texas
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
Campfire Week Observed Locally by Sidney Groups
All Sidney campfire groups will observe national campfire week starting Sunday with 11 o'clock services at Trinity Lutheran church. The morning service will be specially prepared for the occasion. The Azonta group led by guardian Miss Betty Sain will dine at Jeanette Larson's home Tuesday with a hobbies theme. Zepha Lockwood will oversee handcraft decorations and hobby horse favors. Junior and senior high convocations will be held during the week.
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Sidney
Trinity Lutheran Church
Auzanta
Betty Sain Guardian
Jeanette Larson
Zepha Lockwood
Criminal Cases Hold Attention Of Court
The court heard two men charged in a theft and butcher case with officers noting divergent stories suggesting both participated. The defense tied Tobler’s Tuesday hearing to an attack on Stevens, while Tobler claimed he did not know the call was not Stevens’ until after the crime. District Judge J. L. Tewell is expected to sentence them this week.
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Tobler
Stevens
J. L. Tewell
Five Hundred Corn Hog Contracts Signed
Cheyenne county expects about 800 signed contracts. The early tally is not complete but viewed as creditable and signals large benefits for participants.
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Cheyenne County
Program for Womans Club Meeting Formed
The program for the Womans Club meeting includes reports from the treasurer auditors resolutions committee and election board Talks by Mrs Slaker James Hastings and Mrs M Milford Bridgeport and announcement of the short story contest winner by Mrs H C Pierce Hay Springs The convention is expected to draw about 300 women to Sidney for two days Local clubs and organizations will assist with arrangements and accommodations The Telegraph will print the complete program in advance of the convention.
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Resolutions Committee
Election Board
Slaker James
Hastings
M. Milford
Bridgeport
H. C. Pierce
Hay Springs
Sidney
Womars Club
Telegraph
Meeting set to raise county fair standards in March
The chamber of commerce plans a March meeting to boost county fair quality in western Nebraska. Officials aim to foster cooperation among communities and raise entertainment value for all county residents. Gurley publisher W. L. Elswick pledges Gurley cooperation to ensure a successful event.
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Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
W. L. Elswick
Gurley
The
Political Caucus Dates Map City Race Stakes
Political pot simmers as caucus nears with positions for mayor city clerk and treasurer to be chosen. Ward caucuses begin at 7 30 p m and the general meeting follows at 8 p m with bids for time strict in all sessions.
South Lodge Pole Community Moves and Visits
Mr and Mrs John Jenik Jr and family left Monday for Denver to visit his parents. H H Meyer and son Carl spent the weekend at Carl Thomas home near Dalton. JoeOliverius visited E H Meyer home Friday. Many neighbors attended the community sale at Lodge Pole Saturday. Mrs Otto Christensen visited Fraass home at Lodge Pole Thursday. Jr and Mrs H P Fraass and family moved last Monday to a new home near Fremont. E H Meyer and son J D Meyer visited W F Thomas home Sunday. John Jenik Sr called on H B Kerk Sunday. Dr Mable Lott chiropractor operates at Gift Shop Sidney phone 199. Telegraph Wantads Get Results Try Them.
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John Jenik, Jr
Denver
H. H. Meyer
Carl
Carl Thomas
Dalton
Joe C. Oliverius
E. H. Meyer
Lode Pole
Otto Christensen
Fraass
Lodge Pole
Mrs Bush Elected Head of Woman Club Meeting
Mrs Bush was elected head of the Woman’s Club. Arrangements for the afternoon included Mrs Leroy Larson, Mrs J H Berland, Mrs W F Wehmiller, Mrs R E Welch, Mrs James Mc Daniel and Mrs Jack Poole. Refreshments were served with tea poured by Mrs J W Johnson and Mrs A E Wright. Hostesses were Mrs W F Graham, Mrs W H Jordan and Mrs P P Cheff.
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Mrs. Bush
Woman
Leroy Larson
J. H. Berland
W. F. Wehmiller
R. E. Welch
James McDaniel
Jack Poole
J. W. Johnson
A. E. Wright
W. F. Graham
W. H. Jordan
P. P. Cheff
Assessors Propose Revisions to State Lands and Tax Rates
Assessors discuss revaluation of state lands and changes in intangible tax law. Stock shares taxed at 10 mills, money at 5 mills, other tangible property at regular rate. A new form lists adults 21 to 50 for old age pension, but listing method not specified. Nebraska taxes show downward trend with 1927 peak at 66 million and 1933 total 42 million. spending and revenue reforms cited as reducing property tax burden. The state reports no bonded debt and a balanced budget with positive current funds.
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Smith
Nebraska
Wich
Local social notes from Weyerts News WY
Mrs Rane and Mr and Mrs John Volkman visit R P Volkman home as Arthur Thompson is seriously ill Otto Holtman of Lodge Pole visits Otto Rahe home Monday Walter Flicker and George Buss call on Morris Jessen home Abbe Bruns home Tuesday morning Orval and Elda Hume Lavern Queen and Gordon Cunningham visit Otto Rahe Sunday evening William Sears and children Earl and Rose shop in Sidney Sears Buss and Rahe visit Lew Chichester near Dalton Monday R P Volkman Bruns and families and others shop Lodge Pole attend community sale Saturday Residents attend coyote and rabbit hunt Sunday Pete Buss family visit Lyle Kintz Irvin Reiger dinner at Walter Flicker Saturday R P Volkman and Otto Rahe haul horses to Lodge Pole before sale M Queen Henry Florke and George Donniman visit Pete Buss Wednesday evening.
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Rane
John Volkman
R. P. Volkman
Arthur Thompson
Otto Holtman
Lodge Pole
Otto Rahe
Walter Flicker
George Buss
Morris Jessen
Walter Rufenacht
Bobby
Abbe Bruns
Orval
Elda Hume
Lavern Queen
Gordon Cunningham
William Sears
Earl
Rose
Sidney
Wiliam ‘Sears
Lew Chichester
Dalton
Freda
Floyd
Ben Jurgens
Melvin
Alvin
Harry Thompson
Herman Bruns
Irvin Reiger
John F. Folkerts
Pete Buss
Lyle Kintz
R. P
Fairview Club Sees New Members At Meeting
The F.N. club met at Mrs. Joe Brachtenbach's home with Mrs. Ed Brachtenbach assisting. A lunch was served, two new members joined, and Doris Read presented a short playlet. Helen Laaker stayed with her parents, Doris Reed hosted a birthday supper for Mrs. Leon Lafler, and a wedding of Clara Fisch er to Elmer Muller was held at the Fischers' home with about 100 guests. Rev H E Pralle officiated. Ray Knapp and family visited on Sunday.
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Toe F.N
Joe Brachtenbach
Ed Brachtenach
Doris Read
iMiss Helen Laaker
Doris Reed
Leon Lafler
George Fischer
Clara
Elmer Muller
Otto’ Muller
H. E. Pralle
Trinity’ Lutheran Church
Ray Knapp
Tree Planting Push Highlights Nebraska News
Reports of social gatherings in Pot ter and surrounding area lead to notes on early tree planting efforts across eastern Nebraska. The piece credits several locals for pioneering stock distribution and extols windbreaks and woodlots as vital soil and climate resilience. The Nebraska American Legion backs Arbor Day tree planting with a goal of one tree per stump, aided by extension, nurserymen, and forest service agencies.
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Nebraska
C.'8
Harrison
York
Peter Youngers
Geneva
George Marshall
Arlington
Carl Sonderegger
Béatrice
Extension Service
Nebraska Nurserymens Association
The
Forest Service
Nebraska American Legion
New Rental Ruling Allows Cash Rent Under Corn-Hog Plan
Washington announces a limited policy to permit renting contracted acres for cash rent under the corn-hog program. Approval by the county allotment committee is required to ensure fair cash rates, and landlords must hold all land under corn-hog or join a contract as producer or landlord on at least one farm. Large landholders seek to shift contracted acres to cash rent while keeping overall participation intact.
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Washington
County Corn-Hog Allotment Committee
Nebraska Tree Planting History and Community Centers
Nebraska launched a tree planting program to shelter homes from harsh winds and to replace scarce native timber. Early settlers from eastern states faced treeless plains and slow progress, with individual efforts giving way to plantations that became focal points for community discussions on forestry and land development.
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Nebraska
If You Smoke Too Much Watch Your Stomach
Quick relief from indigestion and upset stomach due to excessive smoking and drinking promoted by Dr. Emils Ad a Tablets at Western Drug Co with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. Emil
Western Drug Co
Hats On Sale At One Ninety Eight This Saturday
Small sales room forces stock clearance at non profit prices. New goods arrive weekly and feature hat styles, materials and colors. One day only Saturday priced at 1.98.
Toads’ Ancient Journey Reported by Archaeologist
An archaeologist notes a remarkable fragment about toads living 1.909 years and a cycle of toad life. The report cites a theater in Greece as part of the observed mythic timeline, suggesting long historical beliefs about amphibians.
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Greecs
Congress Granted Franking Privilege To Members
A historical note states that on February 20, 1702 the Congress extended the franking privilege to its members, allowing mail free of postage to be sent by legislators.
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Congress
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South Lodge Pole
Mable’ Lott
Fairview
L. A. Lafler
Boyd French
Potter
Trvin Fischer
George Badziong
Cleveland
Katherine
Esther Laaker
Young Peoples Society
George Badzionz
Erich Paul
Arnold
Hazel Brauer
Paul
Bernice Narje
Kenneth and
Dowald Jelinek
Lillian Badziong
Henry
Helen
Mildred Laaker
Henry Laaker
Raroh Lafler
Ever Nebraska
Dawson County
Adams County
With Irene Bentley
Geo. E. Stone
Frontier Marshal
Frank McHugh
Josephine
Betty Boop
Jimmy Gleason
Gy Lison
Majestic Radio
Elite Hat Shop
Iseto
Rhee
Sun
Ruth Etting
Dorothy Lee
Charley Chase
Fox News
J.C. Pemmey Co. Inc
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