Dust storms sweep across western plains winds rise
Sidney Kansas endured hours of dust as winds at 42 miles per hour darkened streets and halted air and rail traffic. Rural schools closed and travel slowed as dust blanketed the region from Wyoming to Missouri. fatalities tied to dust disturbance reported in Kansas, including two infants and a toddler, as grain markets reacted with price gains.
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Sidney
No Man’s Land
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Stock
Rte Ee Vpea
Yoséph Bernard Meier
Hays
Kan
Shirley Ann Frazier
Graham County
Bernita Towns
Palco
Oklahoma
Missouri
Chicago
Sheriff Warns Nebraska Licenses Not Cheap For Out of State Buyers
Logan county Colorado residents who cross into Nebraska to buy auto licenses will find the licenses not valid under Colorado law. Sheriff Ray Powell of Sterling says those operating vehicles without proper Nebraska licenses will be treated as if unlicensed. The warning targets those seeking cheaper licenses by evading state rules. The Colorado treasurer’s office confirms that Colorado residents must buy licenses in Colorado, with some allowance for new movers. The story also notes the AAA lifted spring wheat planting restrictions, enabling farmers who agreed to a 10 percent reduction to plant full acreage now, offset by larger cuts next year. The Agriculture Department cautions this won’t affect current farm payments and points to expected larger crops in 1935.
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Logan County
Colo
Nebraska
Ray Powell
Sterling
Colorado
AAA
Wallace
Carl Feldman
Cheyenne County Wheat Production Control Association
Telegrapp
Feldman
Washington
Lincoln
Agriculture Department
Flying Lawmakers Report To Nebraska Legislature
Speaker O Gara and Senator C D Green told the Nebraska House they attended the Interstate Assembly as American Legislator Association delegates. They warned of losing state rights and urged prompt action on taxing real estate for taxes. Green spoke on crop blowout conditions and resolutions were presented, including a permanent assembly plans draft.
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O'Gara
C. D. Green
House
Washington
Interstate Assembly Asmerican Legislator Association
Nebraska
Green
Assembly
Permanent Assembly
Man Fined After Family Quarrel Charge
Harry H. Anderson, a farmer, was fined one dollar and costs in county court Tuesday for assault and battery filed by James A. Mitchell. Anderson pleaded guilty. The charge arose from a Sunday family quarrel with Mitchell saying he was struck and his face showed injuries. Anderson admitted slapping but claimed it was with an open hand.
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Harry H. Anderson
James A. Mitchell
Anderson
Mitchell
Declamatory Contest Set for Tonight in Bridgeport High
Sidney will be represented at the sixth district declamatory festival tonight in the high school auditorium at Bridgeport. Entries come from Scottsbluff Potter Kimball Sidney Bayard Minstare and Bridgeport. Winners in each class earn the right to compete in the state finals next month.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Green Fighting for Fifty Member Unicameral House
Senate debates unicameral plan to fix 50 members and district apportionment. Crowley of Omaha says governor will be asked to introduce two skeleton bills, one to set the 1937 legislative count and another for county redistricting. Green contends the 50 member bill lacks broad title for redistricting. suggests alternative introducer.
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House
Senate
Crowley
Omaha
Cochran
Green
Sidney Senator Reads Delinquent State Bonds List
Senator Green of Sidney cited nearly 300000 in delinquent bonds owned by cities villages school districts and counties bought for state school funds. He detailed 177362.24 in matured unpaid bonds and 121742.39 in delinquent interest coupons totaling 299104.39 and warned future legislatures must replenish the permanent school fund from the general fund.
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Green
Sidney
Senate
Seed Loan Delays Bother Nebraska Farmers in Relief Effort
Congress delays in passing the relief bill disrupts federal seed stocks program. About 300 carloads of grain, mainly oats with some wheat and barley, remain in elevators as farmers lack funds. Two hundred carloads are slated for shipment soon, says P H Stewart, seed stocks committee representative.
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Congress
Nebraska
Federal
P. H. Stewart
Surprise Night At Fox Theatre Tonight
Surprise night is inaugurated at the Fox theatre with valuable articles to be given away from the stage. The event is made possible through cooperation of Greenlees, W D Powell Hardware and Furniture, Porter Oil, Star Market, Columbine Tractor and Implement, Cheyenne County Timber, Gamble Stores and Snyder Clothing.
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Fox Theatre
Greenlees
W. D. Powell Hardware and Furniture Company
the Porter Oil Company
Star Market
Columbine Tractor and Implement Company
Cheyeone County Timber Company
Gamble Stores
Snyder Clothing Company
Sign Up Urged As Eight Days Remain In Cornhog Program
State Statistician A. E. Anderson urges farmers to submit corn hog contract applications within eight days. Despite poor soil moisture, the program’s liberal features, crop insurance and price support are highlighted. Last year brought over 30 million dollars to Nebraska farmers and this year offers even greater benefits including retired acreage payments and per bushel subsidies.
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farfMfers
A. E. Anderson
Board of Review
Nebraska
Cochran Proposes Local Option Liquor Bill in Nebraska
Governor Cochran outlines a plan for liquor legislation in Nebraska urging local option. He favors immediate package sales where repeal passed, glass sales in Omaha, and state authority to permit package sales by petition, with a five member commission and state stores deemed unsatisfactory. He warns taxes must stay low to curb bootleggers and supports local option in any bill.
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Nebraska House
Cochran
Ohio
Omaha
Callan state police bill passes senate with new wheel tax
The Nebraska state senate approved Bill 8 F 77 by 21 to 6, sending it to the house for scrutiny of state expenses. Van Kirk of Lincoln backs the measure while Senator Green of Sidney opposes, calling it a death warrant for overtaxed citizens. The bill imposes a 50 cent annual motor vehicle tax, estimated to raise over 200 thousand dollars yearly, plus anticipated appropriations to fund up to 150 state police.
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State Senate
Callan State Police Department
van Kirk
Lincoln
Green
Sidney
Callan
Senate
Seven CCC Openings In Cheyenne County
FERA Director Harry Elmore announced Tuesday that tentative selections and allotments for CCC work will be set April 1 under a bill before Congress. Nebraska allotments include 948 juniors with 332 on relief. New rules allow reselection of eligible juniors and discharged local experienced men, plus honorably discharged enrollees with at least five months in service. Cheyenne County quota is seven men to be chosen by the local committee.
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Congress
FERA
Harry Elmore
Nebraska
CCC
Cheyenne County
Change in Sidney Postmaster Foreseen by Officials
A letter from Congressman Coffee quoting First Assistant Postmaster General Howes warns Sidney’s postmaster W LeRoy Larsen may be replaced. The note cites irregularities in finances and office checks, and calls for a suitable acting postmaster under 66 who has resided in Sidney’s delivery area for a year.
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W. W. Howes
Sidney
W. LeRoy Larson
C. S. Radcliffe
Democratic Central Committee
Harry B. Coffee
Howes
Sidney Post Office
Dust Storm Journal From Sidney Housewife
A farm wife in a dust battered area writes of a recent windstorm. She describes choking fog inside a closed house, dust seeping through walls, and grimy faces as she battles to clean while planning methods to remove the persistent grime. She notes the north cloud gathering and resolves to keep sweeping until floors are clear.
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Sidney
Wwe
Short Course On Farm Machinery Opens For Young Farmers
A six week course in the vocational agriculture department starts this week with young farmers studying operation and management of farm machines and motors. Sessions run Monday through Wednesday evenings from seven to nine at the Vo Ag building. The program covers internal combustion engine principles, lubrication, cooling, carburetion, power transmission, and motor troubleshooting with practical shop work. The second half focuses on farm machinery maintenance and repair.
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Vocational Agriculture Department
Vo. Ag
Cheyenne County
J. W. Neilsen
Fourth Liberty Bond Exchange Opens for 27 8 Percent Bonds
Government recalls bonds with terminal digits 5 6 or 7 and allows exchange at the American National Bank for new issue treasury bonds bearing 27 8 percent interest callable in 1955 and due 1960. Exchange ends March 27 with interest stopped April 15. after that, cashing occurs without accruing interest. Treasury urges banks to publicize and assist holders through local media. A J Jorgensen president said Tuesday.
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American National Bank
A. J. Jorgensen
Treasury
Morgenthau
The
Wheat Damage Said To Be Terrific Near Sidney
A 50 mile south and west of Sidney trip by B B Hine reports no winter wheat spared by recent high winds. He says the past week of bad weather did irreparable damage and nearly all winter wheat acreage will need reseeding. Some fields might have footholds but none were seen during the trip.
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Sidney
B. B. Hine
High Cost of Living and Farm Prices in Nebraska
Nebraska farmers face talk of AAA cuts and reduced yields while town residents notice rising meat and dairy prices. Editors warn that relief programs kept wheat corn hog checks and cattle buying afloat, preventing heavier hardship this past winter as farmers held millions of bushels of corn.
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Nebraska
Ross Popular with Services Draws Large Crowds
Christian church crowds grow as Evangelist Ross leads sermons and music. Plans outline Sunday talks at the legion hall 9 45 AM for men, Bible school target 300, and an evening program featuring art, solos, and a sermon Can a Man Be Saved Out of the Church with a chemical illustration.
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Christian Church
Evangelist Ross
Ross
Legion Hall
City Auditorium
Sidney
Kenny Austin Fights End in KO by Cowboy Anderson
Kenny Austin, Nebraska middleweight king, is knocked out by Cowboy Eddie Anderson in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout at Sterling Wednesday night. Anderson, Colorado champion, gains prestige from the upset. Sidney plans to bring Anderson to fight Young Dixon, but Anderson’s manager forbids entering the ring to cross line. Dixon had looked impressive earlier, while Anderson was less enthusiastic after the bout.
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Kenny Austin
Nebraska
Eddie Anderson
Sterling
Austin
Anderson
Colorado
Sidney American Legion Boxing Committee
Sidney
Young Dixon
Chicago
Dust And Linotypes Just Can't Be Friends
Dust and linotypes hinder newspaper work as dust storms fill linotype matrices and clog machines. The tiny matrices rely on a precise key system, and even a small speck can misplace letters, slow setting, and force constant cleaning across every nook and channel.
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Yale
Youngster Dies After Appendicitis Rupture in Gurley
Gene Brown four year old son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Brown of Gurley died in a local hospital after a ruptured appendix caused peritonitis. Funeral services will be held at Gurley Methodist church Sunday at two, with interment in Gurley cemetery. Survived by his parents and a brother Lavern aged five. The body lies at Gehrig funeral home.
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Gene
Emmett Brown
Gurley
Lavern
Gehrig Funeral Home
Lodge Pole Caucus Nominates School and Village Slates
Lodge Pole held its caucus last Monday with candidates named for school and village offices. For the three year school board terms two seats will be filled from George W. Whitefoot George Minshall A R Schoenberg and Harve Lindley with Whitefoot and Schoenberg’ s terms expiring. For the village board two two year terms will be elected from L L Spindler Harold Craig R W Englert and Harley Simkins the terms of Dr R L Hook and R W Englert expiring. Dr Hook declined renomination.
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Lodge Pole
George W. Whitefoot
George Minshall
A. R. Schoenberg
Harve Lindley
Whitefoot
Schoenberg
L. L. Spindler
Harold Craig
R. W. Englert
Harley Simkins
New Doctor To Have An Office In Kimball
Dr. K. L. McShane previously of Cheyenne takes the Kimball office once occupied by Dr. A. R. Everett. Everett was barred from practicing in Kimball after a legal dispute with Dr. P. C. Meckett. McShane is a Nebraska University College of Medicine graduate and ex house surgeon at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. He is married with a three year old son named Robert.
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K. L. McShane
Cheyenne
Kimball
A. R. Everett
Everett
P. C. Meckett
McShane
Nebraska University College of Medicine
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Robert
McCormick Deering Day Demonstration Near Sidney
McCormick Deering Day will be hosted Tuesday March 26 at the Babcock Implement company warehouse in Sidney. Factory experts will explain the 1935 machinery during a lunch and free picture show featuring comics and McCormick Deering reels. Farmers are asked to register at the warehouse for lunch and the show with participation from Dalton Implement of Dalton John Demers of Sunol Harry Kreider of Lodge Pole Thompson brothers of Peetz and Babcock Implement of Sidney.
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McCormick Deering Implement
Babcock Implement Company
McCormick Deering
Babcock
Dalton Implement Company of
Dalton
John Demers
Sunol
Harry Kreider
Lodge Pble
Thompson Brothers
Peetz
Babcock Implement Company of
Sidney
Oldest Sidneyite Registers At Pioneer Day
W. F. Moore topped the Sidney pioneers registered at Potter last Friday for Pioneer Day. He arrived in 1877, one year earlier than H. W. Williams whose Sidney ties go back to July 1878. Other Sidney registrants include F. B. Tobin 1881 Grace Barlow 1883 A K Greenlee 1885 Mrs Anna Bundy 1893 Robert A Barlow 1904 W A Bundy 1904 and J C Livoni 1904.
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W. F. Moore
Sidney
Potter
Mr. Moore
H. W. Williams
F. B. Tobin
Grace Barlow
A. K. Greenlee
Anna Bundy
Robert A. Barlow
W. A. Bundy
J. C. Livoni
Vo-Ag Carnival Features Tonight at Vocational Building
Vo Ag and home economics students stage a carnival in the Vo Ag building tonight. The program includes boxing and wrestling, shooting galleries, side shows, and other concessions. Several fast boxing and wrestling matches are scheduled for the affair.
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Vo. Ag
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Bill
W. LeRoy Larsen
Larson
Cowboy Anderson
Sidneyite
Vo-Ag
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