Annual Machinery Show set for April in Sidney
The third annual power machinery show will run April 16 to 18 at the county fair grounds with all implement and machinery dealers participating. The event, drawing thousands previously, will feature broader dealer participation and new committees handling finance, exhibits, space, advertising, and housing arrangements for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair
Whch
Sidney
Implement
J. L. Hand
Alfred Bundy
Charles R. Hunt
Henry Paviat
D. R. Campbell
John Deere Plow Company
James L. Hand
Midwest Tractor and Combine Company
Thomas O'Connell
Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company
Mr. O'Connell
Mr. Hand
L .T. Poole
John Deere Distributing Plant
R. W. Zimmerle
Robert Whitmore
Clifford Moore
Charles Blair
Marius Christensen
A. S. Hardy
E. L. Uptegrove
Uptegrove
Imple
Jesse Krueger Guilty On Bootleg Charge In District Court
Jesse Krueger, a Cheyenne county farmer, was found guilty of bootlegging by a district court jury after a night of deliberation. A $100 fine and 60 days in jail are expected to be imposed by Judge J. L. Tewell. This was Krueger’s first offense and the case was appealed from county court after a prior verdict. The liquor sale occurred exactly one year ago this week. Krueger pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Krueger
Cheyenne
J. L. Tewell
Krueger
Expert Tells County Agents Farm Prices Will Stay Low
Ralph Cole of the agricultural college extension service told county agents at Bridgeport the long term trend for prices is downward with the next year likely offering partial recovery but lower overall price levels. He cited declining land values since 1921, high taxes, and potential tax reform to ease the burden. He projected larger corn acreage with normal yields and low prices next fall, a favorable corn hog ratio for producers, rising beef demand amid growing cattle numbers, possible wheat price support only if a major world crop failure occurs, and anticipated pullet shortages if poultry farming declines continue, while dairy output will keep market load.
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Ralph Cole
Agricultural College Extension Service
Wiley
Cole
Bridgeport
Mrs J W Harpers Buried Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs J W Harper 78 a pioneer resident of Sidney Neb who passed away last Sunday morning Nancy Jane Mauldin born Highland Miss January 29 1853 died March 8 1931 aged 78 years one month ten days She and her husband homesteaded in the area for 13 years before moving to Sidney The family suffered Union sympathizers fled from early Civil War conflict in Mississippi and Illinois where they settled next at Assumption Illinois She married John W Harper December 23 1873
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J. W Harper
Sidney
Methodist Church
Nebraska
Nancy Jane Mauldin
Highland
Miss
Union
Wynka
Corinth
Illinois
Assumption
John W. Harper
Beware Friday the 13th and its superstitions
The article warns superstitiously about Friday the 13th, noting it is the second jinx day within a month and a day of certain mis haps. It states that despite the omen, few major tragedies have occurred on the day and offers caution against unnecessary risks.
Nebraska among top irrigating states in nation
Nebraska ranks high in national irrigation, with 525,600 acres under irrigation in 1930. The state shows steady growth since 1920, expanding irrigation enterprises from 470 to 716 and pump irrigation spreading in the lower Platte valley, Buffalo County, and the Pathfinder dam area boosting beet production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Union
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Texas
Arizons
Census Bureau
Lower Platte Valley
Buffalo County
Upper Platte Valley
County Leads in Donations Amid Drought Food Drive
Empty cupboards and feed bins among southern farmers faced drought. Nebraska contributed 94 carloads of food and livestock feed over two months, about one fifth of the total. William M. Baxter of the American Red Cross announced the Nebraska tally, detailing county by county gifts led by Scotts Bluff with 13 and other counties sending 2 to 5 carloads each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Nebraska
William M. Baxter
American Red Cross
St. Louis
Brouth Sticken
Baxter
Scotts Bluff
Cheyenne
Custer
Box Butte
Devel
Furnas
Lincoln
Polk
Adams
Buffalo
Dawes
Douglas
Dundy
Fillmore
Franklin
Hamilton
Keith
Lancaster
Red Willow
Saline
Sarpy
Sheridan
Wayne
York
Antelope
Brown
Butler
Cass
Chase
Colfax
Dodge
Frontier
Gage
Gosper
Jef
Lady Evangelist Fern Willis Bruce Returns For Series Meetings
Fern Willis Bruce, a lady evangelist, returns for a new series of tabernacle meetings on Linden Street. One year after her initial campaign, her efforts and a loyal followers’ drive led to the construction of Each of His Word tabernacle. The first meeting opens tonight following her earlier success in the Tobin Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Willis Bruce
Miss Bruce
Linden Street
Tobin Opera House
Tabernacle
Popular Young Lady Dies Funeral Today
Mrs. Jennie Kolar 21 of Dodge Nebraska formerly Jennie Zalesky died suddenly Tuesday night. Body shipped to Sidney for funeral services at 1 30 from the Christian church with Rev J H Bicknell in charge. Daughter of Emil and Mrs Zalesky prominent Sunol farmers born and reared Cheyenne county. Survived by parents and many siblings. Interment in Bohemian cemetery south of Sunol. Gehrig Stone funeral service in charge.
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Jennie Kolar
Dodge
Nebr
Jennie Zalesky
Sidney
Christian Church
J. H. Bicknell
Kolar
Emil Zalesky
South Sunol
Cheyenne County
Sunol
Gehrig-Stone
Triplet Calves Born at Everett Mohatt Farm
Triplet Shorthorn calves born last Friday at the Everett Mohatt farm in west Sidney Draw are all heifers and reportedly doing well. Despite smaller frames they appear normal in health and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Mohatt Farm
West Sidney Draw
Estimated paving costs per 66 foot lot in Sidney short list
City engineer estimates a maximum paving cost per 66 foot lot of $600, or $9.00 per front foot, with concrete at $509.50 per lot and $7.72 per foot. Asphalt options run $562.94 per lot or $8.53 per front foot. Sheet asphalt and warrentite pitulithic show higher costs. the page notes continuation on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Warrentte Pitulithic
Tony Page
Council Candidates In All 3 Wards Named In Caucus
Nominations for councilmen and school board members were effected at ward and general caucuses last night with little difficulty. Retiring council members were renominated. Ward one sees George Moore seeking re election against Dr. R E Roche. Ward two incumbent F A Bush opposed by A J Jorgenson. Ward three saw George Thompson and A S Hardy renamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
R. EB. Roche
F. A. Bush
A. J. Jorgenson
American National Bank
George Thompson
A. S. Hardy
Gas Line To Serve North Platte Valley Soon
North Central Gas company announces construction of a 378 mile pipeline from Muskrat field into northwestern Nebraska serving 18 towns in Wyoming and Nebraska. Estimated cost 6 million dollars. Peak output about 55 million cubic feet daily with both industrial and domestic use. Nebraska towns include Bridgeport Henry Lyman Morrill Mitchell Scottsbluff Gering Minatare and Bayard.
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Muskrat Field
Nebraska
North Central Gas Company
North Platte Valley
Wyoming
Muskrat
Casper
Wyo
Bridgeport
Henry
Lyman
Morrill
Mitchell
Scottsbluff
Gering
Minatare
Bayard
Free Combine School To Be Held March 20
A free school of instruction on combines will be sponsored next Friday March 20 by Alfferbach brothers local Gleaner Baldwin distributors at their office building north of the Union Pacific depot. Announcement of the school appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfferbach Brothers
Gleaner Baldwin Distributors
Union Pacific
Lodgepole Valley History Traced In Magazine Article
A Synchroscope article by E R Woolley traces Lodgepole valley towns Sidney Dalton Gurley Bushnell Sunol in Cheyenne and Kimball counties. It chronicles irrigation from Lodgepole Creek begun at Fort Sidney 1870, rail links, fertile soils, crops of wheat corn potatoes and cattle raising as key local industries.
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Lodgepole Valley
Western Public Service Company
Synchroscope
E. R. Woolley
Sidney
Gurley
Potter
Dalton
Lodgepole
Bushnell
Sunol
Cheyenne County
Kimball County
Wyoming Line
Peaceful Lodgepole Valley
Union Pacific
Burlington
Denver
Alliance
Nebraska
Old Fort
Sidney Barracks
Sundl
Fischer Knutzman 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed
A Illinois marriage between John P. Fischer and Mary Margaret Knutzman united in 1637 is celebrated as their golden wedding anniversary. They marked 50 years Tuesday March 10 on their Sidney area farm with seven children, 24 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and over a hundred guests. Rev. F. C. Mills officiated a renewed ceremony at 11 o'clock with a grandson and granddaughter as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John P. Fischer
Mary Margaret Knutzman
F. C. Mills
Methodist Church
Belle of Barcelona Opera At Sidney High
Sidney high school students will present The Belle of Barcelona a three act musical comedy by Charles Ross Chaney next Friday evening March 20 directed by Julius W Cochran with a talented cast and an experienced student staff.
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Barcelona
Charles Ross Chaney
Sidney High School
Julius W. Cochran
Cochran
Free Entertainment Day At Cheyenne County Lumber Yard
The Cheyenne County Lumber company plans a full day of free entertainment next Thursday, March 19, at the yard. Manager Glen B. Wocokey says the events appeal to both men and women with contests, demonstrations, and free lunch. Special awards will honor guessing prowess and experts will offer advice on the yard’s products. All activities are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
Glen B. Wocokey
Grain Stocks Higher This Year Across Most Grains
Stocks of all grain crops in the country rise from last year and the five year average, except corn which is notably lower. After snowfall the wheat outlook is promising and corn stocks are about 45 percent of last year’s level, with shipments totaling 68,352,000 bushels. The five year averages and wet weather affected husking and selling in western Nebraska.
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Division of Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
Pioneer Visits Sidney Kin And Early Settler
Old timers recall L. G. Harper of Rawlins Wyoming a pioneer who visited Sidney this week to attend the funeral of Mrs J W Harper. Harper a cousin of J W Harper came to Sidney 45 years ago on a homestead west of the city, later moving to Wyoming.
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L. G. Harper
Rawlins
Wyo
Harper
Sidney
J. W. Harper
Government resumes bids for post office site in $80,000 federal building plan
The Treasury Department calls for proposals to purchase or donate a corner site of about 27 000 square feet for a new federal building, with bids due by 9 am April 9, 1931. The process allows for condemnation if necessary and outlines 15 bidding requirements. The Postmaster in Sidney distributes pamphlets with details.
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Treasury Department
THE
Telegraph
United States
I. L. Pindell
Sidney
Supervising Architect
Washington, D. C
Blustering March Wind Harshly Tests Prairie Grain
March winds sweep across the prairies on March 12, bringing bluster and uncertain weather. Forecasters predict more snow despite old timers doubting moisture, while farmers fear potential damage to crops as the season shows its volatile signs.
St Patrick Day Play by St Patrick's Academy Juniors
The St Patrick's Academy junior class presents At the End of the Rainbow next Tuesday at eight. A college story built around a football game blends romance, theft, and comic touches as Douglas Brown courts Phillys Lane while Louise Ross schemes to steal inheritance, ending with love and resolutions at the rainbow. The cast includes Douglas Brown, Phillys Lane, Marion Dayton, and Captain Ted Whitney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Academy
Douglas Brown
Phillys Lane
Louise Ross
Brown
Douglas
Preston
Louise
Mask Hall
Marion
Marvin Failbin
Robert Preston
Harold Patrowsky
Dick Preston
Max Manasil
Stanley Palmer
Hawkins
Michael Wellner
Ted Whitney
Frederick Meick
Jack Austin
Clarence Deaver
Marion Dayton
Mary Portrey
Phyliss Lane
Gretchen Barlow
Nellie Preston
Mildred Francis
Miss Grayson
Cecelia Brachtenbach
Kathleen Knox
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Jesse Krueger
J. W. Harpers
Lady Evangelist
Harold Woolley
Power Co
John Fischer
Academy
Stanley
Molly
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