Bassett Wins Silver In State High School Oratorical Contest
Kenneth Bassett, coached by Mr McIntosh, earned the silver medal in the Nebraska state oratorical contest held in York on May 8. Ben Dennis of Holdrege won the gold with A Plea for Cuba, while Bassett’s Toussaint L’Overture speech impressed judges. McIntosh praised for producing numerous state medals for Sidney.
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York
Nebraska
Ben Dennis
Holdredge
Altho
Cuba
Kenneth Bassett
Toussaint L'Overture
Kenneth
IL “ ‘McIntosh
Sidney
Vance Doty
Hastings
Only a Piece of Bunting song praised by townsman
A new patriotic song with words by Rev H Lascelles and music by Jean Buckley captures the flag’s symbolism. An English writer touches American soil and imbibes bravery, purity and liberty as he composes this tribute to the red white and blue.
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Sidney Song
Rev
H Lascelles
Laycelles
Commercial Club Reorganized at Saturday Meeting
A called mass meeting at the Doran and Hadley building reorganized the sleeping commercial club with BE L ManGorder named president and John McClenaghan secretary. The opening promises a strong working basis as Haskell Hill on high with Maxwell notes the moment.
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Doran & Hadley
Commercial Club
BE. L. ManGorder
John McClenaghan
Women of 1 ClubsPian Meet Mrs Lowe May 9
The Woman's Club met with Mrs Lowe on May 9 withMiss McFadden presiding when a May 2 storm prevented session. Members discussed library funds planned bake sale for May 23 and heard reviews of The Promised Land by Mary Austin and a birthplace discussion led by Mrs Will Simons.
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Lowe
Mary Austin
Uptegrove
America
Jones
Dawson
Local and Personal News From Sidney and Surroundings
Mrs. C. W. Simon visits with sister in Denver. Lewis Brett had county seat business Wednesday. Earl Robertson was an overnight visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Simons of Dalton in Sidney Monday. George Aldrup of Dalton Nebr. visited Thursday. A. G Handley, Earl Kyle, and F. D. Klaub from Dalton were Thursday visitors. Missionary society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Shoemaker. F. G Griffith left Monday for K. P. convention in Lincoln and Omaha. C. C. Holcomb of Union Pacific spent Tue–Wed on tax business here. E. C. Stockwick returned Friday from Denver with a new Overland. local agent for Overland. Potter Cubs and Sidney Deer played at Potter Sunday, return game tomorrow at fair grounds. Post officer Inspector Booker here Thursday night, transferring to Burlington Friday. dined with Postmaster McIntosh. Livoni and son sold two Maxwell cars to Bridgeport buyers. Railroads trenching as auto year grows. Mayme White of Council Bluffs, guest of Mrs. F. G. Griffith, Monday through Thursday. plans to remain longest in Salt Lake City.
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Inspector Booker
Burlington
McIntosh
Mayme White
Council Bluffs
F. G. Griffith
Meeting to form boy physical and moral culture group in Sidney
Last Monday a meeting of Sidney citizens approved plans to start an organization for the physical and moral culture of local boys. Officers named include J L McIntosh president Rev Lascelles vice president and C F Parks secretary treasurer, with committees for age groups and a physical director. An adjournment set for Friday May 22 to continue work at McIntosh's office.
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Sidney
Messrs
J. L. McIntosh
S. Fishman
J. A. Bentley
Ed Swatzlander
Dr. Owen
Mr. McIntosh
Rev. Lascelles
C. F. Parks
Braham
McIntosh
Owen
L. McIntosh
Lescelles
America
England
Laséelles
Signal Honors Paid to Vera Cruz Victims by The States
A formal ceremony honors the dead and missing from Vera Cruz with national tribute and military salutes as officials pay respects to victims. The event underscores a pledge of remembrance and support from the United States and allied nations.
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Vera Cruz
Eulogies Honor Dead Soldiers From Vera Cruz Arrival
President Wilson presided over services for seventeen men who died in Vera Cruz. The event included a solemn tribute to the fallen and a procession showing one body being carried from the Montana. The scene reflected national mourning and respect for those who sacrificed for their country.
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Vera Cruz
Wilson
Montana
Missing Sterling Man Found in California
Sterling Democrat Sol Faust, an eccentric farmer from the Fisher colony, has been located in California. Officials at the Logan County National Bank received a letter from Faust mentioning business matters but offering no reason for his sudden departure. The disappearance caused a county-wide search amid suspicions of foul play or accident. Conservator of the estate appointed after a county court bond was filed by Judge Landrum.
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Sterling
Sol. Faust
Fisher Colony
California
Logan County National Bank
Faust
Logan County
Landrum
Rare Exhibition of Marksmanship At Air Ground
Captain Hardy and Mr. Day of Deavers staged a shooting exhibition last Sunday. The event drew a large crowd and showcased expert use of devices for hitting targets under difficult conditions. Many shots were fired as spectators admired the display of marksmanship.
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Hardy
Day
Masons Elect Officers At Annual Lodge Meeting
At the annual election of the A F and A M lodge Frank Welch was chosen to serve. The officers elected Tuesday evening included H. Schroeder W M Leon Fine W S J W Harper J W Henry E Gapen Treasurer and Leslie Neubauer Secretary.
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Masons
Frank Welch
Lodge
A. F. and Arm
Laseek
H. Schroeder
W. M
Leon Fine
J. W. Harper
Henry E. Gapen
Leslie Neubauer
Mrs Hall Hosts Sunday School Class Evening
Mrs H G Hall entertained her Sunday school class of twenty five girls on Wednesday evening at her home. Every member attended along with Miss Freda Hammer of North Platte a summer member. Games music and refreshments passed the evening daily. Mrs Dawson assisted in serving.
Pugh and Wilson Wed in Aspen in March Ceremony
Marriage license obtained at Weyerts settlement confirms George H. Pugh and Ida M. Wilson, both of Aspen Colorado, were joined by County Judge Gapen on March 13. No report of the large wedding Thursday noted as the couple begins their married life.
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Herman” Miller
Mrs Campbell Hosts Bridge Club Reorganizes
Mrs D R Campbell welcomed sixteen bridge devotees on Wednesday for a reorganized club with seventeen members. Plans were made to meet biweekly through the summer, a two course lunch was served, and Miss Mildred Miles won first honors at cards. The initial meeting was enjoyable.
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D. R. Campbell
Campbell
Mildred Miles
Miss Anne Radcliffe Ill With Quinsy
Miss Anne Radcliffe has been ill for a week with a bad case of quinsy, a throat infection causing severe sore throat and fever. She is receiving treatment and improving gradually.
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Anne Radcliffe
Fire destroys grading outfit near Potter
A blaze at a shed used for store room near Potter Review, The Trees, destroyed tents, harnesses, bedding and grading material. Origin undetermined but believed sparked by a bonfire used to melt tar by Christensen the painter. Building saved by quick action of Troelstrup and Christensen and a household. Loss estimated at about 800 dollars.
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Christensen
Troelstrup
Sidney Laundry Sold to F A Bush of Kearney
F A Bush purchaser from Kearney buys Sidney Steam Laundry and adjacent half block from Dan McAleese. A veteran laundryman, Bush and his family plan to move in next week and reopen the business Monday May 26, with a home to be built on the newly purchased land.
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Sidney Laundry
F. A. Bush
Kearney
Sidney Steam Laundry
Dan McAleese
Bush
Sidney
Union Pacific Announces Major Staff Changes
The Union Pacific railroad company made several operative system changes with Sidney affected. The dispatcher's office closed, ticket clerks laid off, and the ticket office wired to accommodate telegraph operators who will also handle tickets. J. T. Davis named chief night dispatcher at North Platte, Joe Wisner moved to North Platte, W. A. Borton and Ed Dedrich placed on extra list, John Costello and Jack Graves have their offices eliminated.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Sidney
J. T. Davis
North Platte
Joe Wisner
W. A.borton
Ed Dedrich
John Costello
Jack Graves
Mother's Day Observances in Sidney Churches
Mother's Day was celebrated across Sidney with special morning services at the Methodist church where 200 flowers were distributed to the congregation and worn in honor of mothers. Special music accompanied the service, and an evening program by the Sunday school followed. The Christian church held all day services, and other churches conducted similar observances with flowers seen on nearly everyone on the streets.
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Sidney
Mother
Christian Church
Patrons Day At Public School Draws Large Crowds
On Friday May 8 patrons toured the school for Patrons Day with open doors. Visitors viewed rooms filled with year’s work and a high school program by the orchestra. Miss Starrett Neubauer and Morgan led reception duties while Dorothy Hart was absent at a state contest.
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Miss Starrett
Miss Greenlee
South America
Miss Mead
Sidney
Fishman Announces Mammoth Nebraska Sale Across Counties
S Fishman issues a large circular this week outlining many bargains. The sale is led by a professional salesman who specializes in presenting goods attractively. Fishman's big sales are anticipated across several western Nebraska counties.
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S. Fishman
Mr. Fishman
Nebraska
Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement
Hornaday’s offers use of the Wonder Basement with a price listing and contact note indicating “Phone 23.” The brief item appeals to readers to engage a local venue or service, implying a promotional or classifieds snippet.
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Wonder
Hornaday
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Bassett
Lnd
Haskell Hill
Maxwell
Furnace
M. Ramella
Sidney, Neb
Mrs. C. W. Simon
Denver
Lewis Brett
Earl ‘Robertson
W. H. Simons
Dalton
George Aldrup
A. G., Handley
Earl Kyle
F. D. Klaub
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Shoemaker
F. G Griffith
Lincoln
Omaha
C. C. Holcomb
Union Pacific
E. C. Stockwick
Overland
Mr. Stockdick
Overland Company
Potter Cubs
Sidney Deer
Potter
Fair Grounds
Livoni and Son
Bridgeport
Morat, Kety
American Press Association
Sunbeam
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