William Bassett remembered as Sidney pioneer and pharmacist
The death of William Frederick Bassett known as Doc is mourned by Sidney and Cheyenne County. A pioneer who arrived in Sidney thirty seven years ago he helped blaze the West and contributed to the town’s growth. A registered pharmacist he ran a popular drug store and raised a family of respected citizens.
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William Frederick Bassett
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Mr. Bassett
Doc
Bassett
Safety First Meeting Praises Union Pacific Safety Efforts
A Sidney gathering of the Wyoming Division of the Safety First division praised Union Pacific for its safety work. Supt Adams cited nine reportable April accidents on the system, all minor with no loss of life, arguing safety efforts curb loss and suffering. The piece stresses that most accidents are avoidable and credits corporate care for life preservation.
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Wyoming
Safety First Division
Union Pacific Railroad
Sidney
Adams
Union Pacific
Memorial Day Tribute Across Wars and Heroes
Memorial Day began as a Civil War tribute but now honors Spanish American and World War veterans as well. It reflects gratitude to survivors and remembers all who fought to keep Old Glory flying, with dwindling lines of the Old Guard to be replaced by later war heroes.
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Old Guard
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day Proclaimed to Honor War Veterans
The passage urges observing Memorial Day to give thanks to God for victories won by American sons in World War I World War II the Spanish-American War and the Civil War. It calls for reverent appreciation and gratitude for the service members who led the way to victory on bloody battlefields and to honor their sacrifices on one national day.
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Sons of the Republic
America
Bonus Bill Passed Over Veto Shows Gratitude to Veterans
President Coolidge vetoed the Bonus bill but Congress overrode the veto in both houses. The measure ensures a bonus for World War veterans, reflecting national gratitude though not meeting all desires or entitlements imagined by the servicemen.
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Coolidge
House
Senate
Norris Laughs Last on Coolidge Ballot Rift
The 1920 Republican platform backed adjusted veterans’ compensation. Senator Norris questions Nebraska leaders about removing President Coolidge’s name from the Republican ballot for defying the platform. He notes three million Legion men may react in November.
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Norris
Nebraska
President Coolidge
Legion
Coolidge
Local Notices and Personal News From Sidney
Mrs T A Wendtland and daughter visit her mother's home in Smith Center Kansas Otto Hink opens a radio store under Bannett Pharmacy T C Spiker and family weekend visit with brother in Ft Morgan Mrs F O Burgess plans a three to four week trip visiting relatives in Lincoln and Omaha Hazy skies blamed on Montana forest fires Bankers group meeting in Bridgeport June 4 with eleven western Nebraska counties attending F M Wooldridge bound over on loan charges to himself as bank president His son F D Wooldridge charged with two loans to himself also tied to the Nebraska State Bank Both to appear in Sidney and one is in California
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F. O. Burgess
Mrs. Vacik
Lincoln
Exie
Omaha
The
Nebraska Bankers Association
Bridgeport
Marius Christensen
Nebraska
Christensen
W. Dimery
F. M. Wooldridge
District Court
Chambers
Nebraska State Bank
F. D. Wooldridge
Carl G. Stoll
California
Sidney
Boxing double header and meeting set for next week
William Muggs Null and Fritz Runge will box two preliminary three round bouts against Sterling pugilists Thursday night. Null faces Ernest Gill and Runge meets Billie Reitz. Frank Beels will speak at a public meeting in the district court room next Thursday evening May 29 as field representative of the Nebraska Goods Roads association. Joseph Daniel attended the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge in Fremont as a Sidney lodge delegate and visited relatives in Missouri before returning.
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William “Muggs” Null
Fritz Runge
Sterling
Null
Ernest Gill
Runge
Billie Reitz
Johnson
Frank H. Beels
Nebraska Goods Roads Association
District Court Room
Joseph Daniel
Grand Lodge
the Knights of Pythias
Fremont
Sidney Lodge
Missouri
Birth Announcements From Sidney Area Families
A fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miles fourteen miles northwest of Sidney last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Treinen welcomed a ten pound son born early Tuesday morning May 20. A baby girl named Lynn Hope was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Reed formerly of Sidney. Dr. Tayor reports additional births: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hall a girl born Sunday May 18. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yowell a girl born Sunday May 18. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Proctor a boy born Tuesday May 20. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Watson a boy born Wednesday May 21.
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Ed Miles
Sidney
John Treinen
H. A. Reed
May
Lynn Hope
Tayor
J. E. Hall
Lloyd Yowell
Walter Proctor
J. C. Watson
Chamber Lunch to Hear Practical Training Talk
J W Giest general manager of the Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago will address Sidney chamber of commerce at next Wednesday noon luncheon. His subject is the need of practical training in business.
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J. W. Giest
Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Night air mail work under way near Sidney
Government workers refilled acteline three mile lights for night air mail flights and will relocate lamps to landable spots for emergency landings. Night mail service to begin July 1. Sadie McFadden reports her father improving after a Roseburg accident. John will join him on the trip home in a few weeks.
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Sidney
Sadie McFadden
Roseburg
Ore
John
State, Sick and Injured
Earl Easton, twelve miles west and four miles south of Sidney, fell from a horse Monday and seriously injured his shoulder. Mrs E B Young, wife of the Union Pacific hotel manager, was operated on for a tumor at St Joseph's hospital in Cheyenne last Friday and is improving but cannot return to Sidney for about a month. Laverne Thomas, small son of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas, received scratches and facial bruises after colliding with J W Johnson's car on West Second Street and Second Avenue late Wednesday. the child was treated by Dr Hugh Manton.
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Earl Easton
Sidney
Taylor
E. B. Young
Union Pacific Hotel
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Cheyene
Laverne
Roy Thomas
J. W. Johnson
West Second Street
Second Avenue
Johnson
Academy
Leverne
Hugh Mantor
Young Cheyenne County settler visits from Hot Springs
H V Redington, 14, traveled from the soldiers home at Hot Springs to San Diego and stopped in Sidney last Saturday. He is among Cheyenne county’s earliest settlers and most influential citizens, aside from a hearing impairment, he seems in good health. He renewed old acquaintances and was greeted warmly by residents.
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H. V. Redington
Sidney
Hot Springs
Soldiers Home
San Diego
Mr. Redington
Cheyenne County
Rural schools to close. boards meet June 9
County Superintendent Mrs. Danny B. Fletcher says all rural schools will close this week, with a large majority already closed last week. She forecasts a teacher surplus this year and that 100 new teachers will attend Chadron normal this summer. Three districts will vote soon on building three new rural schoolhouses.
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Danny B. Fletcher
Fletcher
Chadron Normal
Bake Sale by Kensington Third Division at Leonard's
The Third Division of Kensington will hold a bake sale at Leonard's Grocery at 11:30 on Saturday May 24. Proceeds support local projects and community initiatives.
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Kensington
Leonard’s Grocery
Flowers for Decoration Dahlia Roots at 25e Each
The North Platte Floral Co offers large beautiful flower dahlia roots priced at 25e each for decoration use.
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North Platte Floral CO
Re Marriages and Local Social Notes in Sidney
Louis Nelson and Vinnie J. Nelson of Sidney were remarried by County Judge Chambers on May 7 after a prior divorce. Mrs. A. E. Phelps attended the state convention of P. I. O. in St. Paul, Nebraska, as a Sidney delegate. Anton H. Merck and Miss Dorothy Halslander were married by Father Link on May 20. Mrs. Meick recently graduated from Sidney High School and will live on a nearby farm. Mrs. Stockdick hosted a dinner for Miss Swingley and Mrs. Phelps. Swingley departs for Denver to work in building and loan. A surprise party honored Mrs. O’Donald before her Auburn return. relatives celebrated Mrs. Junker’s birthday with cards and ice cream. Bonham Brothers advertise picture framing services.
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Louis Nelson
Vinnie J. Nelson
Sidney
Chambers
A. E. Phelps
St. Paul
Nebr
Anton H. Merck
Dorothy Halslander
Link
Meick
Sidney High School
John Junker
Cattlemen Report Good Profits on Feedlot Returns
Omaha reports show stockmen profitable in recent markets as cattle fed over ninety days gain weight and fetch higher prices. Farmers who fatten fully before shipment see substantial profits, even with some high corn prices, while inferior corn still moves well in livestock markets.
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Omaha
Fed
McIntoshs Host Dinner Honoring Daughter Mrs Williams
Mr and Mrs J S McIntosh hosted a six course dinner at their home last Thursday evening in honor of their daughter Mrs Williams. Beautiful cut flowers adorned the table and three bridge tables were set. High score went to Mrs C B Radcliffe with second to Miss Eva Miles. Advertising in The Telegraph.
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J. S. McIntosh
Saturday Specials for Garden Produce and Heinz Dressing
Readable listing shows radishes sold by home gardeners in big bunches of 15 to 18 for 25 cents each. Heinz salad dressing is a well known brand at 30 cents, with a Saturday special priced at 23 cents.
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Heinz
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Guy V. Doran
Telegraph
Central Avenue
Second Street
U. P
Burlington
William Frederick Basset
T. A. Wendtland
Smith Center
Kansas
Otto Hink
Basnett Pharmacy
T. C. Spiker
Ft. Morgan
Siy
Montana
Rural School
Bake Sale
Bert Curtis
O’donald
Auburn
Curtis
Bonham Brothers
MONEY
Red Head
Santa Clara
Arkansas
Sidney Motor Sales CO
Ford
Fordson
H. M. Click, Sidney
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