One Thing at a Time in Irrigation and Sugar Beets
An editor explains three months devoted to irrigation and sugar beet coverage after years of mercantile focus. The write up notes a temporary neglect of trade duties, a new public interest in irrigation, and curiosity about a wife’s spring shopping impact on prices. The piece ends with a humorous hope that the wife’s buying may spur a dry goods revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bates
W. S. Wobbsey
Lodge Pole
Belmont
Mr. Nelson
Meredith Place
Pumpkin Creek
Newkirk
Bell and Probasky
Lorren North
Irrigation Age
Chicago
Nebraska
A. Fort
van Dyke
F.C. Finkle
C. E
California
Kansas
C. D. Perry
Sunflower State
Kalfr Corn
E. M. Skeats
Age
Denver
G. E. Girling
Harrison
Cleveland
Civil Service
Washington
Congress
Spring Wash Goods Embroideries and Laces in Sidney
A Sidney shop advertises wash goods embroideries and laces for spring at prices that were never known in Sidney before, inviting shoppers to compare value and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Selz Schwab Shoes Still Lead Margin Strategy
Company notes Selz Schwab Shoes remain key front line product with tight margins. They report minimal dead stock and enough cash runway to sustain small-margin sales.
Thriving Cheyenne County Farms Plan Irrigation Efforts
Belmont Hitl reports on Cheyenne County farmers preparing for irrigation with pumps and canal work. Notes include farm moves, school term end, river freezing and local social events as communities push for irrigation and rural development.
Weather and social notes from the berg
Weather shifts and social chatter fill the week with a squall of snow, banter at the M W A hall, and visits among locals. D R Holbrook, Cary Bowlin, Barney Bowlin, Bruce Wilcox, and others feature in friendly happenings and family departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mackie
D. R. Holbrook
Bayard
Berg
M. W. A. Hall
Cary Bowlin
Barney
Mr. Scott
Charley Willard
Bruce Wilcox
A Gold Mine in Cattle Cheyenne County Idea
A. Britiou argues in an Institute talk that Cheyenne County’s free range makes cattle profitable. He asserts cattle survive hard winter, require little feed, and that owning 15 to 20 cows can yield wealth, with potential to reach 100 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Britiou
E. McLernon
Farmer's Institute
Illinois
Iowa
Atock
The Cold as a Deadly Hazard Warning
A warning on cold dangers urges prompt treatment and notes many illnesses begin with a minor cold. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and lists 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by W. F. Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. F. Bassett
Fort Sidney Cession Bill Moves in House
Telegram from Jo Oberfelder notes continued action on the Fort Sidney cession to the state. The Fort Sidney Bill, linked to Mr. Mickelsohn, was favorably reported to the House with a promise to keep pushing the measure. O. M. Kem confirms commitment to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Oberfelder
Fort Sidney
Mickelsohn
O. M. Kem
County Commissioners Meet in Executive Session This Week
Sidney Nebraska records show the County Board met March 9 to approve minutes and audit claims. A survey to define the Cheyenne Devel county line was authorized and final settlements with P C Dick for index compiling were itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offics Board
Sidney
Nebr
R. E. Margeson
Cheyenne County
Sidney, Nebr
J. W. Harper
Board of County Commissioners
W. C. Bullock
P. C. Dick
Neby
John Tishne
Wm. A. Dugger
L. R. Barlow
Cheyenne
Devel
Colorado Line
Devel County
Lodge Pole
March Fashions Feature Blouse-Waists With Distinct Collars
The column notes large blouse-wais ts in shops this March with fancy striped ginghams lawns and percales offering white linen collars and cuffs for laundering ease. Sleeves are bishop style with various cuffs, yokes and gathered fullness, front fullness gathered to the neck, and fronts in plain lace frills or inserted centers. Natural colored batiste waists and sprigged embroidered fronts are highlighted.
Local News In Brief From Sidney and Vicinity
A weekly roundup of social notes and arrivals features Dr. Webster Kimball. Sheriff McGinnis and others visit the city. St. Patrick’s Day arrives next Tuesday. people travel to Cripple Creek and attend social events. Winter winds down and town chatter covers health, travel, and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Webster
Kimball
Joe Sharmer
Sheriff McGinnis
Otis Snavely
Belmont
Ed North
la Peer
H. V. Redington
Emma McEvoy
North Platte
F. H. Strout
W. C. Bullock
Chappell
Ed Harrington
Frank DeCastro
A. E. Monett
Sidney
Jas. McMullan
Cripple Creek
Sim Laing
Cheyenne County
St. Patrick’s Day
Adam Schimka
Bureau of Intelligence
Harry Hynes
Salt Lake
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
E. V. S. Pomeroy
New York
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Mercantile Business
Selz-Schwab Shoes
Belmont Hitl
EH. G. Beebe
Mr. O'Neal
Bert Bates
Rufe Oliver
Chimney Rock
Doven
L. B. Cary
Grippe
Arthur North
Hedberg
Morton Smith
Bassett
Baby
J. Johnson
Alma
Carl Wagoner
Geo. Haxby
Silverthorn
Alliance
Alma Johnson
Ed Smith
Hearts
Bank Beerline
Papillion
George
Mike
Mary Dunn
Omaha
Buss
Rube Lempson
Paustur
Wagoner
Redington
Cincinnati Gazette
Devel Counties
P. C
Road Fund
W. W. Wood
Greenwood
Demorest’s
March Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Diplomatic Corps
Lake Country
England
Frank Calkins
Judge Wright
A. B. Cummins
Adams
Kenesaw Mountain
F. B. Tracy
Midland
Ihs
Chicago Times-Herald
Brigham
Midland Press
Review of Reviews
South Africa
Rance
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
J. W. Russell
Cecil Rhodes
Africa
W.T. Stead
L. C. Kinney
Kimball County
City
Mar Radcliff
R. P. Scott
Ohio
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