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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
10
Livestock market report from Union Stock Yards South Omaha notes cattle receipts 9,000 head with steady to stronger demand and best beeves at 11.00 to 11.25. Hogs about 12,500 fresh with top 7.35 and most at 7.00 to 7.35, sheep and lambs quotations listed from 9.00 to 17.25 for various grades.
Omaha May 30 John Landau veteran stockman reports Colone South Dakota remains full of corn. On Monday's market he bought a load of fair quality steers selling at 9.00 dollars. He notes last year had a large crop with extensive feeding but not all feed was used.
The report details a hill 276 feet tall and about 1,000 feet long being divided into fragments. Explosives totaling 00,000 c were placed in tunnels extending 4,108 feet, with 36 men working 45 days to complete the setup.
Cheyenne county board of commissioners met May 20 in regular session. They approved a resolution to bill the McNish Land company $2250 for 1920 1921 1922 and 1923 to reflect excess deduction from their property valuation. They allowed Nels Thurston $35 for fence work and material and adjusted acreage in section 35 15 50. Farmers Elevator and a Sidney property lot 3 block 31 saw tax reductions of $7000 and $2000 respectively, while Lot 10 block 6 Potter’s valuation was denied. The board adjourned to June 3, 1924, or on call of the chairman.
Center and Dorcas Aids plan a joint May meeting with Mrs E Osborn and Mrs Ray Spiker. Several residents visit Gurley and Dalton. Graduation attendance in Sidney noted. Social calls and dinners cited among local families. Ads from Bonham Brothers and McEadden Millinery plus Walker Matteson Co offer services and sales.
Potter and John Turner visit the Kilmer home while the Bennison family plans to stay in the area. A Sidney home demonstration on sick care, a Halslanders school picnic, and a mixed shower with a mock wedding highlight community life. Ruth Thompson visits, Um Settlemiere falls ill again, and several families share Sunday gatherings and extended visits.
The North Platte district outlines annual simmer Boy Scout camp deadlines May 24 and staff needs. Troop 9 led by William Howes submitted first application as preparations include a large screened kitchen and dining tent. Executive board plans constant camp presence and strict leader coverage. Upcoming rallies May 26 at Lincoln County fairgrounds, May 27 at Ogallala, with Hershey leading in Troop Trophy standings and Brule and North Platte Troop 4 close behind.
Encouragement from elders motivates in town as young troops organize a regular group of boys. The passage notes that these troops are composed of typical youths encouraged by older residents to strive harder.
Bonham Brothers urge immediate orders for Memorial Day flowers. Jewelry repair and diamond setting offered by E J Marcotte in Winders Hardware. Also promotes laundry service with a playful ad line to “send it to the laundry.” and a note about placing orders now.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and particularly the American Legion the Bunker HAN band and the Farmers Upton Local for the beautiful floral offerings and help during our recent bereavement and the death of our dear son and brother. For Taxi Call 162.
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