City Council Proceedings in Sidney Nebr May 4 1917
The Sidney city council met May 4 1917 with Mayor Uptegrove and six councilmen. They set skating rink license at 10 monthly with Sundays closed, addressed steam heat claims on South Rose Street, granted building permits, and discussed sidewalks, a dumping ground, and a viaduct on Myrtle Street. Committees were named and bills approved for General, Water, Road, and Electric funds, with adjournment after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebr
Kk. L. Uptegrove
H RR. Fuller
D. R Campbell
Carl Stellwig
Hellwig
Campbell
Fuller
South Rose Street
S. H. Snyder and Cheyenne Co. Trading Co
Kilroy
L. G. Lowe
McCleneghan
Bordwell
U. P
Myrtle Street
Said Street
Bluffs
Schroeder
Hardy
Lowe
W. H. Gates
Sidney Telegraph
John Pantenburg
Western Supply Co
John T. McIntosh
C W. Simon
General Electric Co
John T McIntosh
Rocky Mt. Fuel Co
Sentral Coal and Coke Co
Ceva Eaeee
K. S. Agnew
Fred Parks
Phoenix Light Co
Electric Appliance Co
Same
Zion Institutions and Industries
Garlock Packing Co
Mat
the Pioneer Corporation
Albert Sechrist Mfg. Co
R. le Sueur
C. W. Simon
W. Puckett
Express
G. W. Puckett
Charles C Parry
Bob Washington
John Marsh
Spn
Hardy Iardware Co
Nobr. Tele. Co
Service and Samc
North Park Coal Co
E. B. Carrigan Co
Mdse
Sidney Steam Laundry
Geo
P. R. TR. Co
R. R. Co
Bae
Puckett
J. Davis
North Platte Mobilizes Seventeen Sailors for Navy
North Platte sent seventeen young men toward Omaha to be sworn into naval service and sent for training at the Great Lakes. The town had lagged behind Alliance and Kearney in recruiting, while Sidney secured a naval stance as city officials pondered the effort. Recruit Barrett had previously drawn five recruits during his North Platte visit.
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North Platte
Alliance
Kearney
Lincoln
Sidney
Barrett
Navy
Omaha
Naval Service
Great Lakes
6 Percent Money for Home Building
Sidney Lumber Co offers six percent financing for residential construction projects. The program aims to help homeowners and builders secure affordable funds while stimulating local housing activity. Citizens are advised to consult Sidney Lumber for terms and eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lumber
Eighth Grade Declamatory Contest at Sidney High
The annual eighth grade declamatory contest will be held Friday at 3 15 PM in the high school assembly. It selects Sidney’s entrant for the county contest on May 22 at the Opera House. Admission is free and the program includes musical numbers and readings led by Miss White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Opera House
Miss White
House Committee Rises Liquor Tax in War Bill
In an extended session the house ways and means committee added drastic liquor and inheritance taxes to the war revenue bill and adjourned amid disagreement. Whisky and beer taxes rose, new inheritance rates were set, and various new taxes including a 5 percent ad tax, 5 percent pipeline charges, medicine taxes and a child theater tax were introduced as part of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Allies need doctors and ambulance men plea to doctors of America
Dr. Franklin Martin head of the medical division of the Council of National Defense issues an urgent appeal to the doctors of America. He says Allies require 2,000 medical officers and 5,090 ambulance attendants for immediate support in Chicago Special England and France. The call emphasizes dire wartime needs and mobilizes medical professionals.
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Chicago
England
France
Franklin Martin
Council of National Defense
Doctors of America
Bread Prices Advancing Citywide Loaf Shifts Sought
Chicago reports 15 cent bread loaf arrival and hints that the 6 cent loaf will yield to a 10 cent loaf. Bakers privately prepare the public with explanatory ads while avoiding price fixing indictments. The timing for a citywide change remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam
Bakers’ Association
Canucks Dover German Lines Capture Nine Villages
Ottawa special dispatch from Canadian army headquarters in France says the Canadians defeated eight German divisions and captured nine villages and more than 5,000 prisoners between April 9 and May 3. Their booty included 64 guns and howitzers, 106 trench mortars, and 126 machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
France
Many Greeks Enlisting in Stockton to Fight for U S
Fifteen Greeks enlist together in Stockton California to serve in the United States forces. All had prior military service in Greece before immigrating to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
United States
America
Tractors On Show At S A Schmitt Demo Field
The S A Schmitt Implement Company held a tractor demonstration Saturday May 5 near the Burlington depot. Heider and Bull tractors ran well on kerosene in cold drizzling rain as ten acres were plowed. Schmitt reports strong sales of Weider tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Schmitt Implement Company
Burlington Depot
Schmitt
War Department Plans Three Year War, Baker Says
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, visiting on personal business, said the War Department is preparing for a war lasting at least three years. The remark underscores an extended conflict scope and ongoing mobilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
War Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
the City Council
Leona Spil
Mr. Lewis
Homer Phelps
Jean Swatzlander
Jennie McNeal
Elva
Siezmund
Opal McDonald
Ananias
Poketown
Marjorie Wallick
Leon Fine
Ihporter
Chevrolet
Buick
Monroe
Hupmobile
Hahler’s
Lincoln Highway
Reo
Dearborn
M. W. Osborn
Nordwell Building
Dodge
O. R. Fes
Touring Rumer Motor Co
Caltat Brewer Garage
Hudson
Chalmers
Bentley Autombile Co
Nebraska
Goodyear and Federal Tires
Paige
Sidney Auto Company
W. E Swatzlander
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