This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
16
March 15 senior topics must be approved. March 16 chapel talk by Rev Kaub. March 17 wearing of the green. March 19 Sidney debates Bayard there.
Sidney entered the fourth annual tri state tournament at Chadron State Normal School on February 25 to 27. Sidney, led by Williams and Kepler, pushed Lead of South Dakota to a 13 to 12 final in a nip and tuck final with two late field goals and two foul shots. Chadron Prep defeated Chadron High and Lead in tight contests, with Kelly and Ed Smith starring for Chadron High. Williams earned All Tournament honors as Sidney’s consistent performer amid a strong showing by the squad.
A summary of standout players in the tournament includes Williams earning a miniature silver basketball for stellar play. Ed Smith Chadron High Chardron Prep guards, with Kelly of Chadron Prep and Book of Chadron Prep. Lusk Wyoming won the class B cro.
The district No 8 commercial contest will be held in Bridgeport on March 26. Sidney high school plans to send a delegation and students compete in typewriting shorthand spelling and penmanship with Ada Gerard Frances Greer Lillie Elston Lillian Hostetler Dorothy Garey among entrants under Miss Schlichting district secretary overseeing the typewriting portion.
A hopeful young boy, after his father’s funeral costs exhausted their funds, volunteers to wash a baker’s dirty windows. The kind baker assigns him the task, promising three dimes if he does a good job, hoping to attract more customers by a clean storefront.
A boy earns money by cleaning a bakery window and organizing displays. The baker rewards him with treats and invites future Saturday work, marking Bok’s entry on the ladder to fame and wealth while highlighting generosity and public-minded charity.
The Monday assembly featured Captain Walt and speakers Williams Weldon Thomas Lowe and Griswold who praised the team and noted the all western guard Williams. Hollis Kepler compared scores with Alliance, praising the team. Mr Horn was praised for support as mumps case subsides. Rev Kahse urged Bible study in school. Storkin asked for study versus singing and the student body chose study due exams. Thursday and Friday chape l programs were omitted due to painful reminders.
Friday brings cards that may show red marks yet offer twelve weeks to improve. Mr Storkan notes an exceptionally good start and students, aware of their standing, vow to avoid lost credits and stay motivated rather than discouraged.
Miss Helen Waggoner gave two humorous readings to seventh and eighth graders in the high school assembly on Wednesday afternoon. The selections amused the students and kept them laughing throughout. Continued on page 8.
Sweet clover has moved from despised to popular, covering over 245000 acres in Nebraska. As a soil builder it yields strong pasture and emergency hay, with two years of pasturing equaling four years of alfalfa. It boosts stock per acre and yields first year hay near alfalfa. For spring seeding 12 to 15 pounds of scarified seed per acre is recommended.
Nebraska buyers are urged to choose certified seed potatoes from northern or western states. The fields are inspected by state agriculture officers, the agricultural college, or the state potato growers organization, with bin inspections after harvest. Official tags carry variety name, agency, grower details, and certification rules. Beware imitated tags and ensure Nebraska Certified Potato Growers Cooperative at Alliance handles official certification. Minnesota also uses state seals.
Nebraska farmers warned that most imported alfalfa seed from Argentina, Italy, Spain, and France fails to endure harsh winters. Peruvian alfalfa from the southwest United States also winter kills here. Lincoln tests show home grown or northern seed survives severe Nebraska winters. The spring seed list from the Nebraska Crop Growers association offers such seed, with county extension agents and Lincoln Agricultural College providing free access to requesting parties. The list also mentions sweet clover, red clover, corn, certified oats, and other seeds for sale, with Nebraska 21 oats noted as a certified white, high yielding variety now grown statewide.
The guide advises running an incubator for two to three days to regulate temperature and test the thermostat. Place the thermometer where eggs will be, monitor a drop after loading, and expect heat rise as embryos grow. Operators may set lower temps in the first weeks, following manufacturer directions for best results.
Phylis Corbett writes from aboard the Cunard Scythia off Cadiz recalling a rough Atlantic crossing from New York. She describes a monster wave flooding decks, fear aboard but no seasickness, and a dramatic Madeira excursion with cable cars, sledges, and vivid coastal views. She notes Cadiz as dirty yet lively and ends with impressions of the seaport visit.
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau gathered in Sidney for its postponed February meeting. Otto Perso spoke on bureau use, while J F Cunningham reviewed recent meetings and the extension agent gave the year 1925 report. Focused on wheat smut prevention, the weighmaster cited 42.6 percent smutty wheat in Omaha shipments. 1926 officers elected included Perso president and Cunningham secretary treasurer. Overall, a modest turnout but strong interest and useful discussions.
The $5,000,000 Northwestern Bell preferred stock offering to employees sold 20,001 subscriptions for 50,000 shares, averaging under 3 shares each. Manager P C Cunningham said shares are allotted in proportion to applications, with 1 share for 1, 2 shares for 2, 3 shares for 4 and 5, 4 shares for 6 to 8, and 5 shares for 9 to 10. notices and payments to follow by mail.
The narrator notes strict dress norms in Spain and recalls reactions as locals stare at their legs in public. They describe visiting Murillo’s church relics and a cathedral with cabinets of saints’ skeletons, while priests at church doors collect alms. A train ride to Seville precedes a voyage to Gibraltar.
A high grade piano is offered for rapid sale near Sidney Nebraska. Cash or terms accepted, serious buyers should contact A. Hospe Co. Scottsbluff Nebraska to arrange purchase.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.