Sidney Legion Goes After Big Trimming
The Sidney American Legion travels to Lodgepole to open the season with a 12 to 6 loss for Lodgepole, featuring a playful lineup and humorous fielding misadventures. Notable names include Otto Hink, Odell, Morely Pearson, Bill Willging, Schellman, Andy Anderson, Ted Strain, Dr Cruzen, Dan Root, Fritz Runge, and Sid Moore. The piece blends local sports chaos with community pride and ends celebrating the Legion’s effort and the generosity of umpire Grabill.
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American Legion
Lodgepole
Oren Maley
Andy Anderson
Miller
Loveland
Otto Hink
Ernest Stuht
Guy Dedrich
Mart Terry
Doctor Witham
Odell
Morely Pearson
Bill Willging
Schellman
Ted
Schellmann-Hinke
Hinke
Hink
Babe Ruth
Morely
Sidney Moore
Fritz Runge
Dr. Cruzen
O'Dell
Willging
Ted Strain
Jed
Dan Root
Mathewson
Sidney A. L
Johnnie Closman
Lodgepole Boys
Tke
Sidney
Two Years and Then Forgotten
The grave lies on a hill in land owned by village blacksmith Monsieur Lefevre who refused payment and wished to donate it to the Roosevelt family or the American government. Neighbors Turpin and Quenardel owned land for a road to the grave named Avenue Quentin Roosevelt, and they would not accept compensation.
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Quentin Roosevelt
Flanders
American Legion
France
Midwest
Monsieur Lefevre
Roosevelt
Messieurs Turpin
Quenardel
Three sins hinder Nebras ka Legion posts growth
Nebraska Legion officials report praise for most posts after a two week department tour, but warn three fatal flaws slow growth. Poor community co operation, officers lacking spirit and pep, and internal factional fights kill progress. true Legionmers must resign if they cannot commit to leadership and building the post.
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Stae
Nebraska Legion
Nebraska
Legion
Legion Presents Play at Sidney Earns Over 600
A home talent play staged by the American Legion in Sidney drew a profit exceeding $600. Local residents comprised all players with Warry Hart guiding rehearsals and supplying costumes. Hart plans to help other Nebraska posts stage similar shows at low cost and invites interested parties to write to him via the Sidney post MidWest Veteran.
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Sidney
American Legion
Warry Hart
The American Spirit In Bryan’s South American Lecture
A New Mine Grove Reporter excerpt recounts William Jennings Bryan touring South America after losing the presidency. He spoke on America and its institutions, recalled his candidacy and the contest, and described sending congratulations to McKinley after the vote and pledging support. The Latin listeners marveled at his magnanimity, and Bryan attributed it to the American spirit.
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Wm. J. Bryan
South America
America
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
F. H. Price
Newmin Grove Reporter
Pool crackdown hits Casper as dice pools fined
A ban on baseball pools was imposed in Casper Wyoming after a record pool of 2200 dollars at 25 cents a chance. Several pools are alleged to operate. Cigar store owners who kept dice on counters were cited into police court and given minimum fines and a warning.
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Casper
Wyoming
Everbearing Strawberry Plants For Sale Near North Platte
RL Eeeeeee advertises Everbearing strawberry plants pricing at three dollars per hundred plants, offered to service North Platte Floral Co. with per dozen option noted.
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North Platte Floral Co
Sidney High School Commencement Week Plans
Sidney High School to graduate one of its largest classes with baccalaureate and commencement at the Methodist church. May 22 service features Rev Henry Ives, Miss Dorothy Wright, and solos. May 26 exercises include Salutatory Foster Cook, Class History Jean Swatzlander, Valedictory Emily Gould, and Diploma presentation by Attorney J L McIntosh.
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Sidney High School
Methodist Church
Friends of Education
M. E. Church
Frances Vacik
Henry Ives
T. Porter Bennett
Foster Cook
Jean Swatzlander
Conrad Volkert
Evalina Gray
Allen Chambers
G. F. Liebendorfer
Will—Albert Green
Boys Glee Club
Emily Gould
J. L. McIntosh
Spring Health Proverbs From Doctors Advice
A historical health note promotes spring wellness with seven proverbs from Dr. R L Drinkwater urging moderation in eating, more outdoor exercise, and fresh air. It includes cautions against unnecessary medicine, lighter clothing after June first, and tips on diet and hydration tied to seasonal health.
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R.L. Drinkwater
State Board of Health of
Colorado
Schwab on Reward and Living Wage Policy
Chas M Schwab argues that rewards should match effort with higher pay for better work but warns that overall production limits wage gains. He emphasizes a living wage for workers and says the community must first live, noting living standards depend on total work rather than wage rates alone.
One More or Less Tourists Stop at New Filling Station
A traveling family from town halted Sunday at the Standard Oil station at Chestnut and Lincoln Highway to fuel their car carrying a father mother and eight or nine small children. After refueling the group rested briefly while workers assisted them before resuming their journey. A station attendant later discovered a small three or four year old girl had wandered in as a guest during the stop.
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Kimball
Standard Oil
Chestnut and
Lincoln Highway
Mr. Farr
Avery
Missing Girl Report Sparks County Town Interest
A terse Kimball Observer note describes a short visit by party members who claimed they were headed to Scottsbluff. Two hours after leaving, they returned claiming a missing perfect little girl. Newspapers suggest local noses will be counted to avoid delays.
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Scottsbluff
Kimball
Better Safe Than Sorry On Lincoln Highway 1921 Season
Authorities forecast heavier Lincoln highway traffic in 1921. Each community and tourist must ensure grade crossing safety to prevent deaths and injuries, urging proper devices and precautions at railroad crossings along the route from ocean to ocean.
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Lincoln
Union
United States
Lincoln Highway
Ocean
Sidney Lumber Co. Offers Geraniums and Vines for Baskets
Do you want a good home best town on earth See us. Sidney Lumber Co. invites customers to order geraniums and vines for hanging baskets and perch boxes, promoting practical plants and local shopping.
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Sidney Lumber CO
North Platte Floral Co
Wanted a Drink In Potter A Thirsty Stranger Meets Jack Gra ble
A Sidney man asks for a drink in Potter and meets Jack Gra ble who points to a store as the only place in town where you cannot get one. Dr G Hi Crusen specialist in women’s diseases and diseases of the colon and rectum Essig Building Subscribe for The Telegraph
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Sidney
Potter
Jack Grable
Jack
Potter Review
G. Hi. Crusen
Essig Building
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A. E. Warren
Samuel Light
J. W. Johnson
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Pettitt
Buckner
Mr. Haworth
Chas. M. Schwab
Cheyenne
Western Transportation Co
Stephen Jensen
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Sidney, Nebraska
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