Sidney must wake up and recruit industry growth
The Telegraph urges Sidney to capitalize on its railroad position and agricultural prosperity. It calls for organized, well-funded leadership to attract Swift & Co. and other packing firms, build a flour mill, utilize farm waste for factories, and expand locally with careful, sustained development rather than a boom.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Wheat
Our
Nebraska
Panhandle
Union Pacific
Burlington
Swift & Co
Ountry
The Mississippi Pork Barrel Debate in Congress
A discussion on flood protection for southern Mississippi flood districts grows political as bills pass both houses demanding national funding while President Coolidge signals a veto unless benefiting states share costs. The issue divides on who bears the burden of Mississippi river flood control costs.
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Congress
Mississippi River
Pork Barrel Boys
Mississippi
House
Senate
Coolidge
Southern states push for flood protection profits
The piece argues southern states demand all flood protection funds stay in state. Northern Mississippi basin advocates source reservoirs to prevent floods while reserving water for irrigation and power. The author condemns southern greed and supports user pays principle, noting beneficiaries should fund protection.
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Mississippi Basin
Coolidge
Gurley Victors 7–0 in Potter Gurley High School Game
District chatter notes numerous local visits and moves across Omaha Dalton and Gurley. Ronald Burr improves after scarlet fever complications while Eva Christensen returns from Wyoming with sister. A Bank depositors committee from Bridgeport starts inquiry into the defunct Nebraska State bank with expected actions forthcoming.
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George Stride
Omaha
Ronald
George Burr
Lynn Cunningham
Baby
Warren Cuningham
Dalton
Wolcott
Cooper
Mesdames
F. M. Knox
H. G. Sanders
Charles Gathman
L. F. Cunningham
Charles Neick
Gurley
Potter and
Tina Heizer
Mexico
Raymond Keiselhorst
Ven
Nebraska State Bank of Bridgeport
Bridgeport News-Blade
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Am Independent
Central Avenue
Nebreeka
Mge
Sene
Guy V. Doran
Kéiter and
Pui
THE
Mississippi Pork Barrel
Dango
Eva Christensen
Wyoming
Lester Grandbouche
Albert Christensen
Swea Chris
Carl Christ Home
North Platte
J. Flora
Helen
Eila Fern Gathman
Walter Gathman
Mer Millinery
Chicago
Atmar
Coats
Tage
Moen
Kotex
Kirk
Rockford
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