Debate over Muscle Shoals nitrate project and Ford offer
The article outlines the Muscle Shoals nitrate project on the Tennessee River, Ford’s $5 million deed offer, and proposed government completion with a 100 year lease. It discusses supporters and opponents, fears of a nitrate monopoly, and the bill's Senate status alongside tax and regulatory notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee River
Alabama
Ford
United States
Gorgas
Gargas
Henry Ford
Niagara
Senate
New York
Gay. Com
Tax Bill Shifts Funds From East to West States
The bill is viewed as reducing income tax for a relatively small amount and reallocating a larger share of funds to agricultural states in the west. This suggests a redistribution from industrial eastern states toward western agricultural regions.
Silo Replacing the Corn Shock in Farm Fodder
The piece argues that silage surpasses shocked corn for winter cattle feed, citing tests in West Virginia and Illinois showing silage outperforming shock by 0 to 50 percent. It advocates building a silo as a quick, economical farming practice, noting easier feeding and less effort than handling dry fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb
Riley
Agricultural Department
West Virginia
Tiinois
Family Night at U. and A Big Show 50 Cents
The management invites families to attend Thursday April 2 for a large entertainment night. They encourage bringing the family to enjoy the big show for 50 cents per person.
Geers Open Cream Station and Shoe Repair in Dalton
Mr. Z and Mrs. W. E. Geer of Big Springs Nebraska arrived in Dalton last Friday night and have opened a cream buying station and shoe repairing shop in the Handley building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Geer
Big Springs
Nebr
Dalton
Handley Building
District Court Notice of Oliver Transfer in Nebraska
In the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska North Platte Division a voluntary bankruptcy petition lists Oliver Transfer Company as co partners with Mervin E Oliver and Helen Oliver. The first meeting of creditors is set for Sunday April 1924 at 9 AM at the office of Walter W Hoagland in North Platte Nebraska for claim verification and trustee examination. Sidney High School local program details for a church event follow with a separate note of admission charges.
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District Court of the United States
Nebraska North Platte
Oliver ‘Transfer
Oliver
Mervin
Hales
Aes
E. Oliver
Helen Oliver
Mervin ‘Oliver
Helena Oliver
Walter W. Hoagland
North Platte
County
Nebraska
Caid
Eer Rome
Local and Personal News From Sidney and Vicinity
Mrs. Fred Mauser and baby visit her parents in Ft. Collins Colo. Mrs. O. R. Owens to host Chapter B6 Pr E O on Monday March 31. J. H. Studeville Morrill county attorney visits Sidney. Born to Mr and Mrs C C Van Valkenburg Sidney a son on Saturday March 22. G H Cronk Grand Island in Sidney seeking a central cream station for Harding Creamery. Miss Margery Wallick of Sidney seen in Harold Lloyd Why Worry at U S A theatre Monday and Tuesday. Fortnightly club guests of Mr and Mrs Charles West last Friday with bridge. high score Dr Barger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Van Val_kenburg
Sidney
G. H. Cronk
Grand Island
Harding Creamery Company
Margery Wallick
Harold Lloyd
Charles West
Dr. Barger
Del Pranso Club Hosts Bridge Night Honors Miss Stoetzel
Miss Worden hosted the Del Pranso club last Friday. After a seven o clock dinner at the Union Pacific hotel the party played bridge at the Pilling home with Miss Stoetzel winning the prize.
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Miss Worden
del Pranso
Union Pacific
Pilling
Miss Stoetzel
Beal Receives $7,000 Farm Loan From Sidney Assn
Judge Chambers, secretary of the Sidney National Farm Loan association, announces completion of a $7,000 loan to E. M. Beal who lives in the county's southwest region.
Office break at Thomas Lumber company report
D. B. Thomas told the sheriff that the Thomas Lumber office was broken into last Friday night. About five dollars in change were taken and entry likely gained by someone with a key to the door.
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Thomas Lumber Company
D. BR. Thomas
Thomas
Wiseman Pleads Guilty On Illicit Liquor Charge
Fiugh Wiseman pleaded guilty before County Judge C P Chambers to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. In default of payment he was jailed in the county facility. The Western Nebraska high school debate between Harrison and Sidney will be decided this year on April with a midway venue in Alliance. Legion night at the U S A theatre next Wednesday features three vaudeville acts along with the film The 81 Tent Command. Sidney post American Legion saxophone band Beulah Grabill and a group of girls with a Legion quartet will perform on the program.
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Fiugh Wiseman
C. P. Chambers
Costa
Western Nebraska High School
Harrison
Sidney
Liebendorfer
Alliance
Sidney Post
American Legion
Beulah Grabill
Legion Quartette
Miss Margery Wallick Tours With Lyric Quartet
Miss Margery Wallick wraps up her winter tour with the Lyric Quartet. Oscar Bennett of Sidney also performs, with a week at the Rialto theater in Lincoln before she returns to Hollywood to resume movies. Moonshine seized and destroyed by Sheriff McDaniel at the county courthouse aftermath of Christmas work.
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Margery Wallick
Lyric Quartette
Oscar Bennett
Sidney
Rialto Theater
Lincoln
Hollywood
Sidney notes show steady growth and optimism in industry
3C G Barnes editor of the Madison Nebr Star Mall died in Sidney Tuesday. He owned land beets and spoke of local conditions as similar to earlier statewide patterns. J H Heinlein of Hebron moved to Sidney, joining McDonald Meter Bales Co. work. Sidneys population and new families rise, with optimism about prosperity.
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G. Barnes
Madison
Nebr
Tim Big
Sidney
Hebron
Couch
Hetuida
McDonald Meter
Rural mail carrier exam and local events in Sidney
An examination for rural mail carrier from Gurley will be held in Sidney on April 26. Prof Jess Randol judged a declamatory contest in Alliance Monday night. William McAdoo and aide passed through Sidney last Friday on No. 7%. The snow storm caused the Sidney city council meeting to be canceled. A radio receiving set was installed at McDonald Motor Sales for employes and patrons. Judge Tewell convened district court in Banner county Hartisburg for a week, likely shorter. Cheyenne county term was left open. The road condition canceled the Saturday court-house meeting. Mr. Stewart of the state extension department attended the corn contest talk, but only one farmer appeared.
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Gurley
Sidney
Tewell
Banner County
Hartisburg
Cheyenne County
Court House
Stewart
State Extension Department
Plumbing Shop Robbed Again on South Side Door
C M Weight's plumbing shop was robbed last Friday night for the second time in a month. Each break-in bent the south side door. First theft yielded four to five dollars in change. the latest raid took about one dollar in stamps.
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C. M. Weight
Sidney Library Receives Bryan Orations Donation
The Sidney public library gains ten volumes of World Famous Orations by William Jennings Bryan from Edward McIernon. Nine volumes of fiction are also donated by an unnamed friend in appreciation.
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Sidney Public Library
William Jennings Bryan
Edward McIernon
Howard Madden Wins Union Pacific Scholarship on Potatoes
Howard Madden of south of Potter has won a $75 Union Pacific scholarship for 39 counties in Nebraska. The award honors club champions based on potato production reports and activities. Svend Olson was county champion contender but ineligible. Madden raised 180 bushelers on one acre while Olson produced 94 on a half acre.
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Howard Madden
Potter
Nebraska Agricultural College
Lincoln
Union Pacific
Howard
U. PS
Willley
Otto Perso
Chambers
Svend Olson
Svend
Corn Tops Omaha Market With Cheyenne County Sale
A No. 2 yellow corn load from Cheyenne County was sold in Omaha on March 2 at 2 cents above the day’s market price. Despite 103 cars of corn on state tracks, the Cheyenne County Trading Company sold the grain for 73.4 cents per bushel. I B Grabill notes the unusual price premium amid statewide supply.
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Cheyenne County
Omaha
I. B. Grabill
Cheyenne Country Trading Company
Shoreditch County Court Refuses Appeal In Marital Row
In Shoreditch county court a wife’s plea ends a dispute as a man faces outcomes after her refusal. The hearing centers on the phrase my wife said no and the implied finality. Local legal observers note the case as a domestic matter with a decisive stance.
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Shoreditch
England
First Study Then Achieve Motto Inspires Effort
A concise motivational line urges persistent study before achievement, urging thorough self-examination of abilities and external factors to reach the highest possible accomplishment. The note reflects a discipline focus attributed to J Stuart Mill.
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J. Stuart Mil
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Simmons
BOAL
Walter V. Hoagland
Ia. Bankr
Sidney ‘High School
Fred Mauser
Baby
Parenta
Ft. Collins, Colo
O. R. Owens
Pr. E. O
J. H. Studeville
Morrill County
McDaniel
Alcohel
Selmares
J. A Beatley
Lon Angeles
Eror
Frank ‘Whittelock
Bichey
Eper
Jess Randol
William McAdoo
McDonald Motor Sales Company
Omahia
Nolan’s Tire
Bordwell
Standard Oil Filling Station
East Lincoln Highway
Nolan's Tire Service Station
Frank B. Nolan
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