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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
9
Rates of subscription shown: one year postage paid four dollars eighty four cents six months postage paid single copies available. Invariably in advance. Entered at the post office at Sidnes Nebraska as second class mail matter.
The election last Tuesday approved sewer bonds by 156 to 56, a majority of 100. A.S. Hardy sold his Omaha home and moved into the Hinman house. Blaine Grabill is ill. Joe Habler rents Tobin house. A free band concert drew a large crowd Thursday.
Twenty four years ago a severe windstorm began Sunday evening followed by snow and sleet. Telephones failed and fences fell. Charles Hornaday and Miss Mabel Fletcher wed at the groom's parents home in Potter. Ray Wellner was injured when a wagon ran over his stomach and dragged him several feet.
J. W. Harper bought a half interest in Jenner Lumber Yard and plans to greatly increase stock. Last Friday and Saturday were strong trade days with one grocery firm taking in over $800. An additional plate glass window was smashed at Geom last week amid broad political campaigning.
The telegraph wires suffered heavy sleet damage from a Wednesday storm. Local marriages include Charles J. Donaldson of the Fifth Cavalry band wed Mary J. Karrigan. Starr store advertises equipment for cow men and J A Bowie of Sterling will become U P agent on April 1.
Legislative historians note Muscle Shoals cost the government about 160 million dollars and is near completion. A joint committee will negotiate leases with private parties to preserve nitrate production and report by April 6. Senator Norris refused to join, opposing private leasing. The plant could produce 125000 HP, with up to 90000 HP diverted for private use, attracting potential bids from several firms including Henry Ford.
The House agriculture committee reported favorably on the Ketcham bill to appoint agricultural attaches abroad who will gather data on world competition and demand for U S agricultural products and share findings through extension services. The committee foresees no quick action and may need about thirty days to decide. The long debate includes Gooding bill discussions with a potential vote on March 24.
Lodge Pole residents visiting relatives in Sidney include Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hafer and daughter Vyral. Many local residents receive flowers from distant relatives, while illness and quarantine affect schools and gatherings. Scarcity of events continues with dances postponed due to scarlet fever and several residents dealing with illness at home.
A bake sale by St Martha's Guild located at Greenlees' will be held at 2 30 P M on March 27 with committee members Mrs D R Campbell Mrs L T Lowe and Mrs W F Bassett Also listed is a late model Ford coupe for sale in trade or terms through M W Osborn Meter Co A second bake sale by The M E Kensington will be at Leonard's Grocery Saturday April 3 starting at 10 o'clock Taxi service contact 161.
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