Largest Power Snow In History Displayed In Sidney
A booming machinery show filled Sidney hotels with visitors and lively sales talk as dealers from J. S. Case, John Deere, Massey Harris and many others showcased tractors, grinders, elevators, and harvesters. Local firms Wade and Hamilton, S. & L. Motor, and Sidney Tractors & Machinery hosted crowds, with aerial thrills from two large airplanes and showers briefly dampening outdoor displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Case Company
J. S. Witmer
Racine
G. Pearse
H Kornwoilf
B. Cook
Lincoln
Calome
Denver
M B Weyand
John Deere Plow Company
F J Farington
Omaha
W D. Hosford
John Clapper
J. H. McCamma
John Deere Harvester Works
F. D. Loft
Moline
H. F Miller
Waterloo
Gleaner Baldwin
R. L. Jones
C. T. Willis
Blackman
Messrs. Scott and Fisher
Chevrolet
Wade and Hamilton
S. & L. Motor Company
Willys Trucks
Ray Manufacturing Company
R. B. Elderkin
A. O. Wilson
Midwest Steel Products Company
Kansas City
H. C. van Henkelom
Berdeaus
Wyo
Fifteen Sidneyites Lake Air Journey In Huge Ford Plane
Fifteen Sidney residents joined a lake air journey aboard a large Ford aircraft. The passenger list included Telegraph staff, a pilot and mechanic, with names such as A J Jorgenson, Leon Fine and son Leonard, M H Robineau, Jay Clasman, E R Kratz, Harlan Kinton, June McDaniel, Charles Blair, Ed Wilson and Joe Simodynes. The trip is noted for its role in introducing Lindbergh to his first flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery
Lindbergh
Johnson
A. J. Jorgenson
Leon Fine
Leonard
M. H. Robineau
Jay Clasman
E. R Kratz
Harlan Kinton
June McDaniel
Charles Blair
Ed Wilson
Joe Simodynes
Believes curb pumps along Sidney streets not deserving attacks
Mr. Kepler declared that curb pumps along Sidney streets should not be attacked and argued they could not be wisely retained if paving comes to Sidney. The remark reflects views on public works and street maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Illinois Street
Tenth Avenue
Kepler
Wheat Looks Great Says Sidney Man In Long Tour
A Sidney resident reports wheat appears robust after a long inspection flight over fields north of Sidney and west of Gurley and Dalton. A slight winter kill shows from high altitude, but overall condition is strong and market action will drive outcomes. A. J. Jorgenson of the American National Bank toured by Ford trimotor, noting barley acreages and examining the region from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Man
A. J. Jorgenson
American National Bank
Co M. T. C. youths planning from this county
Start planning now as applications should be filed early to receive consideration and secure a place on the list of those selected. withdrawals are allowed but timing affects eligibility.
Funeral Services for Eldon Cooley Held in 1921
Funeral services for Eldon Cooley were held Wednesday afternoon at his church in 1921. He attended when possible and supported the church program faithfully. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Cooley
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Sidney
Nebraska Capitol Emphasized As Wisdom Of Building
Stebbins highlights the Nebraska Capitol project as a lasting achievement. He cites a $40,000,000 investment in a three part capitol, with completion years ahead and a final cost near $10,000,000, funded by a minimal annual tax levy of 0.22 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Stebbins
Capitol
Lincoln
Capitol Commission
Colorado farmer cites dry land alfalfa as crop for this section
A Colorado farmer warns that dry land alfalfa is the suitable crop for this section. He cautions Mr. West that if not chosen, the seed may dry out in the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mr. West
Reroute Plan For Highways By U. P. Stockyards
A plan proposes rerouting both highways under tracks near U P Stockyards. A new boiler with 5500 square feet capacity replaces an worn oil boiler. County deposits final approval for Liberty State Bank action totals 15000 dollars. Securities for county deposits in Dalton State Bank also approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Liberty State Bank
P. C. Collart
Dalton State Bank
Nave special picture booked for owl show here Saturday night
McLagren J Harold Murray Geo Olsen Paul Page Tom Patricola Ann Pennington Frank Richardson Will Rogers David Rollins Whisper ing Jack Smith and Marjorie White in a feature with a chorus of 50 singing and dancing girls. Benjamin Stoloff directs with Walter Catlett as stage director. Sidney Lanfield and Edwin Burke worked on story and dialog Earl Lindsay staged dance numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLagren
J. Harold Murray
Geo. Olsen
Paul Page
Tom Patricola
Ann Pennington
Frank Richardson
Will Rogers
David Rollins
Whispering Jack Smith
Marjorie White
Benjamin Stoloff
Walter Catlett
Sidney Lanfield
Edwin Burke
Earl Lindsay
Henry Anderson Killed by Automobile on Highway
Henry Anderson was instantly killed when a car struck him on Thursday on the highway. A witness described him as bewildered by the approaching vehicle before the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anderson
Pioneer farmer Anderson dies in highway collision near Sidney
Mr Anderson, longtime Cheyenne county resident and Lodge Pole valley farmer, was killed instantly when his car collided with a freight truck. He had just returned from California and had told friends he felt healthy and would live many years. His body lay at Rice funeral chapel as relatives were sought for funeral arrangements.
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Anderson
Mr. Anderson
California
Lodge Pole Valley
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Rice Funeral Chapel
Potter Beercats defeat Star team 10 to 1 in Cheyenne league
Potter Beercats open Cheyenne county league play with a 10 to 1 win over Star. Duke McGowan and H Fricke alternated in the box for Potter and, with strong team play, held Star to the mercy of the home squad. Box score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Potter Beaercats
Star
Duke McGowan
H. Fricke
Nebraska Capitol Contract Awards Planned for June 19
Nebraska state capitol commission will award final major contracts for completing a 10 million dollar state house. The fourth unit, including the legislative chamber, costs about 800 thousand dollars with related work such as demolition, excavation, landscaping, and terrace reconstruction. Total package exceeds one million dollars, with furnishings for Supreme Court rooms included. completion expected within 18 months after start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Capitol Commission
Roy Cochran
Legislative Chamber
Capitol Square
Cochran
Supreme Court
Fourth of July at Krueger's Lake Promises Big Celebration
A lake celebration sponsored by the lake owners is planned for the Fourth of July at Krueger's. The event is expected to be as large as previous observances at the picturesque site with shade trees and ample picnicking grounds. Further details will follow in a later announcement.
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Krueger's
Tereneger’s Lake
Nebraska Farmer founder honored in Brownville elegy and wedding notes
Seventy years ago Robert Furnas started the Nebraska Farmer in Brownville, beginning a lineage of Nebraskan farm journalism. The piece recalls Furnas served as governor and state agriculture secretary, linking the paper’s rise to Nebraska’s agricultural ascent. Also notes Sidney editors Glen Buck and H W Biederman at a machinery show, and details a wedding dinner with local attendees and an open-house celebration featuring flowers and gifts from Lutheran church members and out of town guests.
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Brownville
Robert W. Furnas
Nebraska Farmer
United States
Nebraska
Robert Furnas
State Board of Agriculture
Union
Sidney
Glen A. Buck
H. W Biederman
Emerson S. Smith
Mr. Biederman
Western
Selma Taylor
Holabird
Carl Swenson
Chalk Butte
John Swenson
Union Center
Wilford Swenson
Ever Swenson
Delbert Swenson
Fulton
Elmer
August
Theodore
Montana
Lutheran Church
E. Soderberg
Ben Johnson
Ida
Nellis
Charles Johnson
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
S. D
Gazette
Plan to curb unsanctioned insurance practices
Nebraska Insurance Commissioner Lloyd Dort seeks a strong new law to force insurance companies selling by mail or radio without state sanction to obtain licenses. He plans to push for uniform rules at a national convention and push adequate legislation in the next session. He notes current statutes do not reach broadcast or mail solicitations from out of state. He may test existing laws, but department finances limit action, risking a federal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Insurance Department
Lloyd Dort
Nebaska
Dort
Federal Supreme Court
Sidney Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Milestone
Friday marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Swenson. They were married May 2, 1880, at White Oak Springs, Wisconsin. Six of the nine children joined relatives to honor the milestone.
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P. A. Swenson
Mrs. Swenson
White Oak Springs
Wis
Card of Thanks for Ethel G Cooley and family
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during bereavement and for help in the search for Ethel G Cooley and Maxine. Grateful acknowledgment goes to Mr and Mrs Charles Cooley, Fred L Cooley, Roy I Cooley, Frank E Cooley, Mrs Robert Wait and others who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel G Cooley
Maxine
Charles Cooley
Fred L. Cooley
Roy I. Cooley
Frank E Cooley
Robert Wait
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Avery Power Machinery Company
A. J Simpson
Peoria
C. R. Baer
Huber Tractor Company
M. E Huff
E R. Wilcox
Massey-Harris Company
C. E. Tierney
Bill Drier
Clem Michael
Red Arrow
Oma
Parks Electrical Company
A. A. Siegfried
Caterpillar
Holt
New Ideal
Sidney Tractors& Machinery Company
Thomas Clark
Henry Penn
H. L. Fahncke
Coldwater
O. W FP
O. W FP Duffy, Omaha; P. L. Frenett, Denver; L. T Gaffney, Nearney, O. F. Axene
A. T Heffron
F O McMeen
Ideal Company
Oliver Farm Equipment Company
F. J. Wood
Des Moines
C. M. Smith
J R. Hornbuckle
J. T. Thompson
Curtis Combine Company
Simon Hinderlang
J. E. Hunt
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Sidneyites Lake
Nave
OWL Show
Black Kid
Brown’s Central Shoe Store
Nebr
David Cole Creameery Co
Carrie Cook
Dodge St
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Sunol Lumber & Grain CO
Sunol
Wieners
Olson & Sons, Props
Finke
Finke Creamery Co
Sidney, Nebraska
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