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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1927
Page
1
Blizzard drenches western Nebraska with heavy snow and gale blowing all day Friday. Roads drifted and trains delayed as people dig out. telegraph lines disrupted locally while surrounding regions report widespread, nonfatal disruption. Cattle remain safe though some stock exposed with few losses.
Redington district report says the Joe Trinnier ranch of nearly two thousand acres on Pumpkin Creek, Redington district, was sold to a St Paul land concern. The buyers plan to colonize surrounding lands with eastern Nebraska farmers and improve the property as part of a liberal real estate movement.
Potarre Curt Freriche, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Freriche of Sunol, was a patient at Taylor Hospital after an operation for peritonitis last week. He was seriously ill at admission, but has since improved and is getting along nicely.
County Agent J. E. Morrison of Sterling and C. B. Holz of Padroni drove to Potter Nebraska Monday and bought seven purebred young steers from C. W. Johnson Sons Hereford herd for Padroni area Calf club members. Prices reflected high quality. Logan county farm boys show rising interest with about forty in the 1927 Calf club, similar numbers in Pig club, and ten in Dairy Calf club. Delbert Hawkins leads Pig club in Peei community, with inquiries spreading among boys and fathers.
Reports from agricultural surveys along Burlington rail line show a surge of farming interest. J B Lamson of Chicago notes ten tenants per farm offered in many areas, with more men seeking farms than available. Many former farmers, drawn by postwar wage declines, inquire about listings to meet rising demand.
In western Nebraska counties, Chinese pheasants are being brought in through Walton leagues and state fish and game cooperation. Birds are trapped locally, moved to suitable areas, and farmers are encouraged to promote their propagation. Observations show the birds are beautiful and harmless to crops.
Charles and Billy Avery of Oshkosh started a fire in the Oshkosh News office while experimenting with celluloid keys of the linotype machine. They lit matches on the keyboard to test if the keys would burn under flame, hoping to render the edition unusable. the incident occurred when the boys visited their father who worked there.
County Agent Willey reviews historical names for the spring wheat now labeled Java with higher protein content but poor milling quality. Tests by Omaha Mills and Nebraska Consolidated mills show the sample wheat unsuitable for hard wheat mills or bakery use without altering bread formulas. The piece notes bakery flour can adapt, but mills seek wheat meeting standard milling criteria. (Continued on Page Eight)
Miss Anna Cameron of the University of Nebraska extension reports that two Nebraska counties lack practicing physicians and another has a woman physician. She notes five counties lack railroads. The extension division plans to identify local needs to improve social conditions and outline programs to meet them.
Johnstown Flood picturisation opens a two day engagement at the U S A theatre Wednesday. The dramatic story, set after the 1880 dam burst, portrays the disaster and its impact on 90 000 homes as William Fox maps the catastrophe with vivid water imagery and historic recall.
Official notice shows three ward meetings at 7:00 PM for nominating councilmen and general business. First ward at Tobin opera house, second ward at north side school house, third ward at east side school house basement. At 8:00 PM same date a general caucus meets for school district and city official nominations to be voted April 3.
Heavy Nebraska snow created numerous drifts along western highways. D C Cook of Delton lost an Overland sedan stalled in a drift east of Dalton. He abandoned the car and got a farmer with a team to help. Returning, the car was burning, likely from an overheated motor during attempted extraction. Insurance covered the vehicle.
Dewey Dirks a Dalton young man and Miss Irma Morrow of the Dalton district were married at Julesburg Colorado Tuesday of last week. They departed for a honeymoon through Oklahoma and Texas and plan to reside in Dalton. Irma is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Morrow prominent farmers. Dewey belongs to a leading Dalton family.
The high school declamatory contest, moved from Friday night due to drifting snow, will be held tonight at 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium. Speakers across dramatic, humorous, and oratorical sections compete to represent Sidney in the sub district contest.
The Telegraph prints a new serial by Frank H. Spearman titled Selwood of Sleepy Cat. Began last Tuesday, attracting an eager army of subscribers who await Friday’s installment. The tale portrays early Western railroad days with vivid, photographic detail and aims to become a topic of community conversation.
The March report from the State and Federal division of Agricultural Statistics indicates oats and corn on farms are far below 1925 levels. Only about 14 percent of the wheat crop remains on hand, with oats at 14,179,000 bushels and corn weighing heavily against last year’s totals. most of the 1926 crop is set to be shipped, reflecting a continued market shift.
An alluring panorama of spring clothing and footwear premieres in Greenlees' department store windows. The retailer, long known for dependable merchandise, advances this season to meet wide fashion demands from extreme to conservative. Decorators are praised for the attractive window displays.
Potter fights through three games to reach the Class C state basketball final in Lincoln. The previous week Genoa Indians defeated Potter 19 to 8 in the championship game. Potter played without forward Christensen, limiting their offense as the team faced heavy pressure from Genoa.
Dissatisfied Nebraska Wheat Growers in the panhandle move to dissolve the organization over alleged improper handling of over head costs and contracts. Members fear steep overhead and a 25 cent per bushel penalty. debate centers on planned orderly marketing versus flooding the market. Continued coverage notes meetings in Devel and Kimball counties as factions clash over maintaining the pool.
Indications point to a busy year for Sidney with several permanent buildings planned by local people. A steady stream of new and ongoing construction continues monthly, including the Taylor hospital, a home for J. C. Ackles, the eeeniine apartments, and the Carle project, signaling a significant building year for the city.
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