Lincoln School Wins First in the State-wide Music Contest
Lincoln high school topped the fifth annual Nebraska music contest with 36 points, besting Omaha Tech, Omaha Central, McCook, and York. Western entrants from Sidney and other towns showed creditable performances in declamatory and musical events. Hester Null placed second in humorous declamation, Lomila McClenaghan tied for first in extemporaneous speaking, and Marjorie Nirck finished fourth in second year Spanish. Scattered top finishes in bands, solos, and piano highlighted a strong state showing despite limited western participation.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Sidney
Opean
Hester Null
Hester
Lomila McClenaghan
Marjorie Adam Nirck Beneame
Sidney High School
Marjorie
Franklin Barger
Robert Harper
Scottsbluff
Quinn Lot- Edward Long
Chadron
Lincoln High School
Omaha Tech
Omaha Central
McCook
York
Presidential candidates save cash amid funds inquiry
The senate inquiry into presidential campaign funds reports 11 of 15 aspirants from both parties have little or no information to share. Four candidates, Watson Reed Lowden and Pomerene, have not replied to invitations to testify.
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Senate
James E. Watson
Indiana
James A. Reed
Missouri
Frank Q. Lowden
Ilinois
Alice Pomerene
Ohio
Landscaping in front yard at Smith-Hughes building improves appearance
A transformation is underway at the Smith-Hughes agriculture building as the front grounds are landscaped. The yard was spaded and leveled, hedging bushes were planted beside the sidewalks, and several trees along with flowering shrubs and plants were added, promising a much brighter overall appearance.
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Smith-Hughes
Smith-Hughes Agriculture
Gothenburg Athletes Win Annual Seven Valleys Meet
Gothenburg's galloping Swedes won the annual district athletic meet at Calloway with 50.1 points. Hershey, Cosad, North Loup, Broken Bow, Calloway, Sargent, North Platte and Lexington followed in order. A number of district records fell during the meet.
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Gothenburg
Calloway
Hershey
Cosad
North Loup
Broken Bow
Sargent
North Platte
Lexington
Test of Fire Truck Held Monday
The new fire engine underwent a pumping test at the country club Monday morning. It delivered slightly above guaranteed capacity in several tests, operating at 190 lbs pressure and pumping 813 to 517 gallons per minute for 20 minutes. Tests included varying hose sizes and lengths under W. H. Baldwin supervision.
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Country Club
W.H. Baldwin
Annual Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Christian Church
Mothers and daughters of the Christian church are urged to attend a banquet on Friday evening May 11 at 6 20 in the church basement. Reservations via Mrs J H Bicknell. Program includes The Flight of the Spirit of St Louis, a piano solo by Miss Lucy Taft and a Pledge to My Mother by the Daughters.
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Christian’ Church
Christian Chirch
J.’ H Bicknell
Spirit
St. Louis
Lucy Taft
Building a Home: Advice from Local Tradesmen
Home builders and buyers are urged to discuss plans with bankers building loan agents lumber dealers contractors and real estate men. The Sidney Telegraph notes that local furniture stores will help with finishing plans and stresses cooperative support for those starting a home building program.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney Loses Opening to Bunker Hill in Hard‑Fought Game
The opening game ends with Sidney losing to Bunker Hill amid mixed play. Batters Siedow Graham and Cook show promise while Thomas and Campbell anchor the defense. Umpire W Meyers notes a 1925 rivalry history as the next practice details and upcoming game times are announced. A Cairo report adds a humorous touch about Afghan royalty in modern dress.
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Siedow
Graham
Cook
Thomas
Campbell
Sidney
R. Burgess
George
Sherrod
Borcher
Bunker Hill
R. Rose
Sterling
T. Borcher
H. Borcher
Mauser
Rhode
F. Rose
A.boreper
Bales
Sieneg
Fore Graham
Sledow
Willis
Smith
Francis
Peeter
Cf Campbell
sOories
Wills
Campell
W. Meyers
Burkhart
Eva
Weaver Opposes Rodman Code Resolution at Lincoln Convention
Arthur J. Weaver, Falls City Republican candidate for governor, faced a forceful moment at the state convention in Lincoln as James A. Rodman of Omaha offered a substitute Rodman resolution endorsing the code. Weaver, pale with emotion, declared opposition to the Rodman version and backed his constitutional convention stance. The Rodman substitute was withdrawn by unanimous vote, then the preexisting Republican platform report was adopted.
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Arthur J. Weaver
Falls ‘City
Govenor
Lincoln
Thuly
Rodman
Weaver
Smith Cheered by Democrats at Nebraska State Convention
The Nebraska Democratic annual convention saw Smith receive praise from delegates. An open house exhibit at the state schools May 4 and 5 attracted record parent visitors. High school and grade school displays showcased student work across subjects, from home economics dresses to Spanish stories and arithmetic and geography projects. A statewide rainfall aided crops, except parts of Holdrege area where little rain fell. central state storms caused property damage near Clarks.
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Holdrege
Mate
Clarks
New City Officers Sworn In Friday
Sidney city council held a Friday meeting at city hall as the old administration passed control to new officials. Mayor Herman Schroeder presided, April bills were approved, and the new officers and appointees were announced.
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Sidney City
R. H. Rogers
Herman Schroeder
W. M. Winders
I. E. Arabill
F. A. Barger
H. Wolf
Carl Livoni
Charles Gardner
J. P. Paquette
R. P.kepler
RB. EB. Roche
Schroeder
Nebras ka party conventions end in harmony after lively debates
Lincoln and Omaha hosted the state Republican and Democratic conventions last Thursday. Democrats crowned Smith with an ovation while endorsing the party line and repudiating current administrations. Republicans nearly split over a code plank but withdrew it to maintain unity, endorsing the McNary farm relief bill and the national and state tickets.
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Lincoln
Omaha
Smith
Charley Bryan
Rodman
Weaver
Republic
McNary Farm Relief
National Administration
Republican State Ticket
Farm relief bill moves to president after house passage
The McNary-Haugen farm relief measure won house approval after senate passage and awaits minor amendments or a conference before reaching President Coolidge for signature. The bill retains the equalization fee, which the president opposes, though supporters insist the measure is useless without it despite factional strife.
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Senate
House
Coolidge
Tire Blowout Causes Accident West of Lodge Pole
An accident occurred Sunday about three quarters of a mile west of Lodge Pole when a Buick driven by C Johnson of Beaverton Oregon overturned and rolled into a roadside ditch. Five people were in the car. no injuries were reported. The blowout caused the lurch and the toppling into the ditch. damage was limited to the road guard and the vehicle.
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Lodge Pole
C. Johnson
Beaverton
Ore
Reed Sells Interest in Beckmann Chevrolet to Partner
Fred Reed sells his half share in Beckmann Chevrolet, Sidney, to partner H. T. Lodge Pole and G. F. Liebendorfer of Sidney. Reed leaves two years after joining Beckmann Chevrolet. Beckmann to continue general garage sales. Reed plans unclear. hopes to stay in Sidney.
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Fred Reed
Beckmann
Chevrolet Company
H. T
Fred L. Reed
Reed
Sidney
Beckmann-Chevrolet, Inc
Wymore
Chevrolet
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