Library initiative petition tabled in Sidney meeting
Sidney Board of Trustees met March 20 with all members present. Bills were read and approved. The initiative petition proposing a library ordinance was moved to be indefinitely postponed after a tied vote. A follow up session March 24 approved street and election-related motions and appointed election judges and clerks for April 7.
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Board of Trustees of
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
John Call
E Bowman
Htsa Moore
Null
Oberfelder & Coa
Central Electric Co
McIntosh and
Simon
Fundingsland
Wellner
Ziebert
Rose Street
Court House
McInitosh
Findingsland and Wellner
R. A. Blake
L. H Brockway
S. P. Witters
Henry Webersale brisk in wind with strong livestock prices
The Tuesday sale at Henry Weber's twelve miles northwest met the usual standards despite a day of high winds. Colts sold for 75 dollars, horses for 150 dollars, and cows for 72 dollars, reflecting solid demand.
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Henry Weber
Two Men Confer in Street Hint at Election Discussion
A readable line describes two men stopping in the middle of a road to confer, implying a political discussion about an upcoming election. The scene suggests local public activity and possible campaigning without confirming specifics.
Joy closes six lecture series on sex psychology for youths
George Ellingwood Joy wrapped up his six lecture series in the city last night, drawing praise for his high school audience work on sex psychology. Parents and older youths benefited from his eloquence and insights, aided by his magnetic platform presence. He lectured daily to schoolboys and even after hours devoted himself to their guidance. The events were conducted under the Board of Education and the Woman's Club, with a Thursday piano recital, a Friday address to 300 teachers in Bridgeport, and a final talk titled The price we pay the prize we win.
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George Ellingwood Joy
Sidney
Joy
Ife
Mr Joy
Bridgeport
Mr. Joy
Board of Education
Woman’s Club
Some Vital Statistics of Cheyenne County
The Nebraska State Board of Health reports 1913 births 26 153 and deaths 11 254 in Nebraska with 12 373 marriages and 2 020 divorces. Cheyenne County shows 117 births and 41 deaths. 130 marriages and 15 divorces. The Baby Health Contest favors city babies over rural, prompting jokes about rural hogs and baby care.
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Nebraska
Washington
Four smallpox cases in town prompt strict quarantine
The town reports four mild smallpox cases, quarantined with no disruption to business. Exposed individuals may yet develop illness, and the board of health will immediately quarantine any new cases. No other contagious diseases are present, and officials advocate publicity to stamp out infection and keep the town atmosphere pure.
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Board of Health
Swenson Purchases Metropolitan Hotel Property for 8000
J M Swenson returned from Harrisburg Nebraska where he closed a deal with J W Hill to take ownership of the Metropolitan Hotel property in this city. The deal covers six lots in addition to the hotel building and the total consideration is 8000 dollars.
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J M. Swenson
Harrisburg
Neb
J. W. Hill
Metropolitan Hotel
Son of early settler dies at Billings
John Anderson of ten miles west of town learns in Billings Montana that his son Will P Anderson died after a perilous illness. Will P was 38, born Bronson, educated and a former county teacher. He returned home briefly last December before returning to Billings where he died. Survived by parents and three brothers Charles Grant Edward and sister Mrs Sherwin. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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John Anderson
Billings
Montana
Will P
Myr Anderson
Len Sherwin
Will P. Anderson
Bronson
West
Charles
Grant
Edward
Sherwin
Anderson
Mrs Breternitz Visits North Platte With Sister
Mrs C R Breternitz of North Platte visited from Wednesday until Friday with her sister Mrs William Breternitz.
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C. R Breternitz
North Platte
William Breternitz
Formaldehyde 40 percent in any quantity
Sidney Drug Co. lists formaldehyde 40 percent in any quantity available for purchase. Local pharmacists note the broad stock as a standard preservative and disinfectant used across laboratories and medical facilities.
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Sidney Drug CO
North Platte Valley Teachers Association Draws 61 From Sidney
The North Platte Valley Teachers Association began in Bridgeport on Thursday morning with sixty one attendees from Sidney. County residents traveled by train and auto, Cheyenne county likely to again claim the largest group, with Professor Braham as president and Mrs Stark serving as secretary though she could not attend due to Mr Stark’s illness. No county schools were in session Thursday and Friday.
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North Platte
High School Quintette Impresses With Vocal Talent
In last weeks declamatory contest the high school girls quintette performed splendidly eliciting praise from the young ladies. Miss Johnson, musical director of the public schools, has given students a strong start in vocal music. The quintette includes Phyllis Corbett Helen Lindsey Florence Merifield Merna Swatzlander and Nellie Dedrich.
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Miss Johnson
Phyllis Corbett
Helen Lindsey
Florence Merifield
Merna Swatzlander
Nellie Dedrich
Sidney Wins Two First In District Contest
The Nebraska North Platte Valley High School Declamatory Association District Contest was held in Sidney on March 20. Contestants from Alliance, Sidney, Bridgeport, Potter, Scottsbluff and Kimball County High School competed. Kenneth Bassett and Marvel Ripley won top spots in oratorical and dramatic classes respectively, with several Sidney winners in humor and drama. The association updated rules to cap each selection at fourteen minutes and elected new officers at the annual meeting.
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Kimball
Kenneth Bassett
Sidney
Toussant
Marvel Ripley
Scottsbluf
Mary Pritchett
Bridgeport
Dorothy Hart
God
Dickey
Edith Shilburn
Betsy Hawkins
Grace Foster
Zepata City
Miss King
Miss Radcliff
Dr. Bliss
Sidney H.S
Sidney U. S
Sidney School
Truax
W. J. Braham
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Potter
Catholic parish house contract awarded in Cheyenne County
The parish house contract was let this week with bids from 4400 to 5500 dollars. C P Grant was the lowest bidder and will receive the contract. Construction starts now with church work to resume Monday and both projects to be pushed to completion.
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L. B. Hiscock
Ayle & Ericson
S. R. Sweet
C. P. Grant
Rawlins
Cheyenne County
Monday Spud Day in City Markets Prices Set
Monday featured a spud day as several loads were marketed at 1.40 dollars per hundred. Local buyers and dealers gathered to trade bulk potatoes, signaling steady demand and pricing for the week ahead.
Debating Tham Win From Minatare
The Minatare debate saw Roy Greenlee Kenneth Bassett and Marius Christensen face the Minatare team. Coach Aliss Morgan accompanied them as Sidney won the judges over and the team praised local hospitality. The district final will be against Alliance at Alliance.
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Minatare
Roy Greenlee
Kenneth Bassett
Marius Christensen
Aliss Morgan
Sidney
Coral Thompson
Morrill
Marrs
Bridgeport
Robinson
Mitchell Schools
Miss Morgan
Alliance
Local and Personal Notes From Lodgepole Area
Edward Shoemaker returned Sunday evening to the state university to resume his studies. Mr and Mrs Fred Slawson and son Hugh were in the city Saturday from the northeast country. Editor Wolfe of the Lodgepole maxpress was in town Wednesday calling upon his sick relative Ed Stark. Fred Warr of the North Divide visited his daughter Ruth Wednesday. Miss Ruth is in our high school.
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Edward Shoemaker
The
State University
Fred Slawson
Hugh
Wolfe
Lodgepole Maxpress
Ed Stark
Fred Warr
North Divide
Ruth
Victrola owner celebrated birthday and theater upgrade noted
Paul Borgquist became owner of a fine new Victrola as he was born under a lucky star. Oshkosh visitors Mr. and Mrs. Albert Saunders stayed with sister Mrs. N. G. Brewer for a couple of days. Mrs. Henry Breternitz and daughter visited from North Platte with the W. M. Breterniz family. A daughter was born March 28 to Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wilson, named Jennie Frances after grandmothers. An electric exhaust fan was installed in the Ideal Theatre by J. A. Bentley, providing ventilation with air changed every three minutes.
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Paul Borgquist
Albert Saunders
Oshkosh
N. G. Brewer
Henry Breternitz
North Platte
W. M. Breterniz
F. B. Wilson
Jennie Frances
Ideal Theatre
J. A. Bentley
Mrs Stark Visits Ft Morgan Son as He Recovers
Mrs N. B. Stark of Ft Morgan Colorado arrived Wednesday morning to visit her son E T Stark and wife. Mr Stark is recovering from a serious illness.
Dugger Family Plans Move to Bridgeport Ranch House
W. C. Dugger and family traveled to town early in the week and arranged to transport the rest of their household goods to their ranch near Bridgeport where they have completed a cozy and convenient new house.
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W. C. Dugger
Bridgeport
Johnson Buys Ford Touring Car for Summer Travels
F. C. Johnson purchased a five passenger Ford touring car from the local agent and has already mastered the art of driving. He plans a trip to Colorado Springs and other points at intervals through the summer.
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F. C. Johnson
Colorado Springs
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Measure Syndicate
Board of Trustees
E. Ferneverly
Seleist
Tobin Opera House
Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
Teachers Association
Big Orange Sale
C.w.hornaday
Mose.& Grain CO
Kenneth Bassete
Tham
Oberfelder & CO
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