Mother's Day Observance Proclaimed on Second Sunday
The article notes Acts of Congress designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, cites early proclamations by President Wilson in 1914, and mentions states recognizing the day. It urges wearing flowers to honor mothers living or dead and encourages visiting or writing separated mothers, ending with a call to keep mothers in hearts daily.
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Congress
Wilson
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Texas
Clean Up Week Proclaimed by Mayor Rogers in Sidney
Mayor Rogers designates May 12 to May 17 as Clean Up Week urging all Sidney residents to remove weeds and refuse from their premises. The city will haul away debris from alleys, aiming to keep Sidney’s homes and lawns among the state’s finest despite some vacant lots viewed as eyesores. Citizens are asked to participate enthusiastically to improve the city at minimal cost.
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Rogers
Sidney
Nebraska Wealth ranking shows per capita lead and total value
Government estimates place Nebraska seventh in per capita wealth and sixteenth in total wealth with a per capita figure of 4004 dollars and total wealth around 5.32 billion. Livestock value leads state prosperity with 250.9 million while farm machinery ranks eighth and motors nineteenth. The piece questions distribution of wealth among Nebraskans.
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Nebraska
Union
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Wisconsin
Middle West
Local Happenings Across Sidney and Surrounding Areas
Miss Leona Beam of Orleans visits her brother Ted. J. B. Copley and wife travel from Arriba Colorado. Mrs. J. W. McDaniel Jr. visits Lodge Pole. Herman Schroeder and family plan a Colorado vacation. Camilla Green Edna Green and Fin Leach group visit Bayard. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Jensen of Kearney stay with Perry family. L. I. Frisby visits Willey’s office promoting 4 H work. Osborn Borland and Tobin motor to Crawford for E. P. meeting, visit Hot Springs before return. QO. D. Brooks from Laramie joins Ida Andrews and family on Pumpkin Creek Morrill county. O’Neil Herbert Koester and Father Link attend Knights of Columbus state convention in Kearney. O’Neil and Herbert delegates from Sidney lodge. Thirteen take railway mail clerk exam at Sidney H S. Clara Klein in charge. candidates from Lodge Pole Chappell Julesburg. Sidney learns Ea Tracy now president of St Joseph baseball club in Missouri, visited Denver in airplane with Sager Consigny and Ed Sullivan. Councilman Ledbetter and Sutter elected to Sidney fire department. drills planned for younger members. Gus Wellner asks for larger attendance. fire hazard inspections authorized.
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Sidney
Ea“Tracy
St. Joseph, Mo
Denver
Tracy
Jack Sager
Cc. F. Consigny
Ed Sullivan
Local column reports illnesses injuries after drag show and car crash
Mrs. Charles Hower and Mrs. Nora Hunt are seriously ill. Roy Walker sprained an ankle chasing the monkey from the Days of 49 show. R C Smith narrowly escaped a ditch collapse and broke a collarbone. Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman and three daughters were thrown from a buggy after a car frightened the team. K S Betts sustained severe cuts in a Bronson automobile wreck near Sidney. The Ford sedan wreck involved two other men and a windshield injury to Betts.
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Roy Walker
The
Legion
Roy
Jacob Zimmerman
South Sunol
Sidney
Mantor
Multiple Family Illnesses and Accident Reported
Miss Gertrude Klugg underwent appendicitis surgery Monday at Dr. Taylor's hospital. Miss Sadie McFadden left for Roseberg Oregon for her father Hugh McFadden who was in a serious automobile accident this past Sunday. He broke his hip and is improving under medical care. John accompanied his father as far as possible but a wife relayed that the elder Mr. McFadden cannot return home yet. Grace McFadden of Seattle is with him, and Sadie said a letter from Rosebery notes possible return home soon. L E Perry and Mr. and Mrs. E J O Hara of Provo Utah escaped serious injury when their car overturned on the Lincoln highway near Sidney en route to Chicago. Perry drove, wheels locked, car toppled, occupants rescued. Mrs. O Hara had minor injuries and treatment at Dr. Taylor's office. others were slightly hurt. The car's contents scattered, top and windshield damaged, and the party continued Wednesday.
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Sadie McFadden
Roseberg
Oregon
Hugh McFadden
John
McFadden
Julia Johnson
Rosebery
Grace McFadden
Seattle
Rose McFadden
Sadie
L. E. Perry
E. J. O'Hara
Provo
Utah
Chicago
Sidney
Lincoln Highway
Perry
Birth Announcement for Sidney Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs M I Anthony of Sidney welcome a baby boy born Friday May 2.
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M. I. Anthony
Sidney
Local Society Notes From May Meetings And Nuptials
The T N club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Swatzlander for sewing and social. Fortnightly club gathered Friday evening with Dr and Mrs Barger hosting a dinner at Daniels then bridge. high score by A E Phelps. Del Pranso club met Tuesday with Miss Joan Swatzlander. Mrs Carter Dunaway attended. bridge with Miss Vera Mahr high. Miss Erma Chloupek and R C Smith wed in Julesburg last Friday May 2. they will live on a Lodge Pole area farm. Edward J Leonard Jr and Miss Mary Badziong wed by County Judge Chambers last Friday May 2. will reside in Sidney. Francis Willard Union met May 1 at Mrs W J Shoemaker home. playground school planned for summer, next meeting May 16 at 3 pm with program and friend invitation.
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Mrs. Barger
Daniels
Barger
A. E. Phelps
del Pranso
Joan Swatzlander
Union Pacific
Carter Dunaway
Vera Mahr
Erma Chloupek
T. A. Chloupek
R. C. Smith
Sundl
Julesburg
Lodge Pole
Edward J. Leonard, Jr
BE. J. Leonard
Sidney
Mary Badziong
Charles Badziong
South of Sidney
Chambers
Leonard
Francis Willard Union
W. J. Shoemaker
D. R. Jones
New Boys Club Organized in Antelope County
County Agent Willey reports the Antelope Corn club formed with six members in the south Potter district. Members include Harry Harrett as leader and Howard Madden as president, with Roscoe Madden, Norman Trobaugh, Svend Olseh, and Gunhart Olseh. Mildred Newton of Sund earns a Lincoln trip in early June for best calf club results, funded by The Nebraska Farmer prize.
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Willey
South Potter
Harry Hazrett
Howard Madden
Roscoe Madden
Norman Trobaugh
Svend
Gunhart Olseh
Mildred Newton
Sund
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cream buying station opens in Sidney operators named
David Cole Creamery Co introduces Came ron and Killham as operators of the new Cream Buying Station in Sidney located south across the tracks from U. P. depot. Bonham Brothers offer Mother's Day flowers. Burk's Candy Store advertises special box candy from 1.25 dollars. watch and jewelry repair services guaranteed by E. 4. Marcotte at Winders Hardware.
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Burk’s
Marcotte
Winders Hardware
Cameron
Killham
Sidney
U. P
David Cole Creamery CO
Music Day at Sidney Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Sidney chamber of commerce luncheon featured thirty performers singing old songs with Miss Freda Hammer on piano accompaniment. Mahr announced a safety first meeting set for May 21 and invited about forty officials and employees to attend. Merchants urged to promote clean up week with visible signs. The city plans water crane installation along Union Pacific tracks to supply eastbound engines, reducing stops at the coal shore.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union’ Pacific
Charlie West
Freda Hammer
Mahr
Sidney
Chamber
Union Pacific
Central Avenue
Jewelry Repair and Diamond Setting Available in Winders Hardware
E J Marcoste advertises jewelry repair and diamond setting services at Winders Hardware. David Cole Creamery states a policy of customer satisfaction with cream patrons.
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E. J. Marcoste
Winders
David Cole Creamery
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Ted
J. B. Copley
Arriba
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Herman Schroeder
Camilla Green
Edna Green
Fin Leach
Bayard
D. Green
D. L. Jensen
Kearney
W. J. Perry
L. I. Frisby
State Agricultural College
Leo Osborn
John Borland
Frank Tobin
Crawford
E. P
Hot Springs
QO. D. Brooks
Laramie
Ida Andrews
A. A. Brooks
Pumpkin Creek
Morrill County
John O'Neil
Francis Herbert
Henry Koester
Father Link
Knights of Columbus
Mr. O’neil
Mr. Herbert
Sidney Lodge
Sidney High School
Clara Klein
Lodge Pole, Chappell and
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Lorence Sutter
Sol Willis
Gus Wellner
Charles Hower
Nora C. Hunt
Rothe
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Betts
Bronson
Mr.Betts
Mr. Betts
Cheyenne
Roche
Gertrude Klugg
T. N. Club
NEW Boys Club
Bonham Brothers
Chamber OF Commerce
Sidney Motor Sales
Ford
Republic
Cord Tires
Sidney Motor Sales Co
McDonald Motor Sales Co
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Pratlaw
Royal Ann
Sunkist
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