River Riprap Plan Near Blair Delayed by High Water
A St Louis boat arrives at DeSoto on the Missouri River carrying materials for riprapping to steady the riverbank. Cement posts will anchor fifty foot iron moulds sunk twenty five feet, with riprapping built against them. The contract totals fifty thousand dollars for the project five miles south of Blair, as a thirty foot bridge is noted in the area. Cut flowers and potted plants are available from Sidney Flower Shop with delivery and phone orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri River
DeSoto
Blair
Marie Weeks Attacks American Legion In May Norfolk Tress
In the May 12 issue Marie Weekes, a disappointed congressional candidate, launches a bitter tirade against the American Legion. She condemns its stance on language, protests its silence on Rhine fervor, and accuses it of serving international interests over common rights. The Midwest Veteran notes her teutonic leanings and questions her editor’s judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Tress
Marie Weekes
Congress
All Things
Teutonic
American Legion
Rhine
Organization
Marie
America
Midwest
Victim Burned by Live Wire Near Denver Street Corner
W J Doran 43 of Denver was severely burned after touching a fallen 2200 volt live wire at West Thirteenth avenue and Elati street. His four year old daughter watched as bystander William Lindsay pulled Mrs Doran away, then used a broom to detach the wire from Doran’s body. His recovery is highly doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Doran
Denver
West Thirteenth Avenue
Elati Street
Doran
William Lindsay
South Galapago Street
Lindsay
Honking Is Advertising for the Self Promoter
An essay argues that self promotion can pay, noting people admire achievements of others and listen to praise regardless of the advisor. It discusses modesty versus egotism and suggests successful individuals publicize their records to gain attention and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pople
Ant
Burt
Plan to scatter ashes at Yosemite halted after sacrilege claim
Franklin K. Lane former interior secretary died in Rochester Minnesota. His widow Mrs Lane announced the family abandoned the plan to take his ashes to the top of Fl Caplin park in Yosemite valley and scatter them. Remains will stay in Rochester pending final disposition after consulting friends. Mrs Lane will travel to Washington Tonight to seek counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin K. Liane
Secretary of the Interior
Rochester
Minnesota
Fl Caplin Park
Yosemite Valley
Lane
Easy Program to Clean Housecleaning Rules
A practical guide urges planning to keep dirt out and reduce heavy chores. It recommends cleaning walks porches and sills regularly screening entry points muddy footwear outside and minimizing dust traps. Use sparing cleaning agents stock reliable tools assign family help and tackle pests promptly.
Mrs Myrtle Hickman Settles Damages Suit Over Husband’s Death
Mrs Myrtle Hickman of Hamburg Iowa accepts 5000 in full settlement from Burlington rail road Western Union Telegraph company and Nebraska City Water and Light company in a case claiming 330000 damages for her husband’s electrocution. The man served as a Burlington agent at Payne Falling and wires caused a short circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hickman
Hamburg
Iowa
Burlington Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
Nebraska City Water and Light Company
Hickman
Tle
Burlington
Payne
Rioting at Cunard piers over strike in New York May patrol clashes
In New York police and reserves faced striking marine workers sympathizers at Cunard One piers as the Aquitania docked. Demonstrators scorned the ship's stewards, stones flew, police fired into the air, and a Black fireman from White Star Line was severely beaten amid the unrest. Albany reports May 23 describe renewed rioting tied to the United Traction strike, with a trolley passenger injured by a fractured skull and a man struck in the leg by a bullet, alleged to be fired by a police officer, while mobs attacked cars and police and troopers were pelted with stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vpolice
Cunard One
Aquitania
Hner
Liverpool
Albany
N.Y
United Traction Company
Bandit Robs Mail Train Near Newcastle Sacramento May 28
A lone bandit held up an east bound Southern Pacific mail train near Newcastle, stealing mail bags and a watch chain from mail clerk Ralph Decker. Authorities suspect Roy Gardner, a known mail robber and fugitive, as the suspect. The post office notes this is the first $5,000 reward carrying dead or alive terms to be paid for a mail robbery. Decker describes the bandit as 35 to 38, about 180 pounds, blue eyes, light hair, blue serge suit, and carrying a heavy revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Southern Pacific
Newcastle
Post Office
Roy Gardner
Ralph Decker
Baga
Decker
Reward Offered for Bandits Behind Express Wagon Robbery
Chicago on May 28 reports the American Express company posting a reward of £500 for the arrest and conviction of the bandits who robbed an express wagon last Tuesday evening and wounded a messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Express Company
Bernhardt Decorated and Accepted by King in Madrid
In Madrid on May 23 Sarah Bernhardt received the cross of Alfonso XII. King Alfonso plans to greet Mme. Bernhardt upon her return from Malaga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Sarah Bernhardt
Alfonso XII
Alfonso
Mme. Bernhardt
Malaga
Market Prices for Wheat, Butter, Eggs and Livestock
Prices show spring and soft winter wheat ranges from $6.26 to $9.50 with various patent and flour grades. Butter ranges from 18 to 26 cents per pound by grade. eggs list fresh prices 17 to 19 cents, with checks at 17 to 17 1/2 cents. Poultry and potatoes priced. cattle, hogs, sheep listed with multiple grade ranges and weights. regional market numbers suggest broad farm commodity trading activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivotton Saacks
Live stock prices at South Omaha May 25 1921
Summary of the South Omaha live stock market with a moderate cattle supply about 4,400 head and weak demand. Cattle prices listed from slaughter to prime, hog receipts around 12,000 head with prices down, sheep and lambs market smaller with aging lambs about unchanged and aged sheep down nearly a dollar. Also notes social events and local community items from Sidney area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
North Divide Residents Attend Movie Event at M. E. Church
North Divide residents including Frank Gombyin Issac Jones and families and Mrs John Jones and daughters traveled from the country last Wednesday to attend movies at the M E church. Miss Alice Chesebro of Sidney came Friday for the picnic hosted by School Districts Nos 77 and 18. Ernest Busbum and family of the South Divide attended with Mrs Busbum’s brother and Hastings relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlans Brshma
Austine
George Neiman
Owens
Sidney
Prcnis
W.M. BR
Charles Osborn
A. J. Chean
John Neary
Chean
John Jones
Lew Sparks
Broadwater
Arnold Braaash
Geo. Neiman
Edwin Blanke
Anna Hamer
Catherine
A. J. Choan
Frank Gombyin
Issac Jones
M. EF
Alice Chesebro
Ernest Busbum
South Divide
Rainy Weather Blues Return to Hungry Gulch
A dandy rain fell Tuesday afternoon and evening in Hungry Gulch. Social visits include Jasnne Olson and family dining with Nels Johnson’s household last Sunday. Notables note purchases and visits among local families during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasnne Olson
Otto
Lillian
Nels Johnson
J. P. Jessen
A. Weigers
Fred Roddatz
W. W. Wassum
Oscar Olson
Lodgele
Walter Wassum
Clarks
Nebraska
Lillian Olson
Ellen Peterson
Seasonal plants and supplies from local florists
Strong asparagus roots priced at 56¢ per dozen and Everbearing strawberry plants at 40¢ per dozen or $3 per hundred. Postage 16¢. Magnolia Wreaths for Memorial Day advertised by Sidney Flower Shop, lasting all summer. Hail insurance offered by Livoni and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Floral Co
Sidney Flower Shop
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International Combined Harvester
Olney
Illinois
Deering
Herman Gemelke
Bushnell, Nebr
W. P. Miles
S. A. Maley
Fifth Street
Planck
Otto Raddatz
Lorenz
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Office of the Telegraph
L. E. Morris
West Third Street
Sidney Mere
George W. Thompson
J. W. Johnson
Born & Jorgenson
Bentley Land Company
Box
Nebr
Fordson Tractor
Potter
Frank Matthes
Potter, Nebr
Colorado
Chas
H. Wilson
Hasty, Cole
B. A. Jones
Albert Benish
C . Durnall
M L Easterday
6Th Street
P. O
West Second Street
Hazzard
W. J. Perry
E. 4Th Street
Cook
Grace King
Radcliffe
M. Wright
Radcliffe & Tewell
John Friday
Norfolk
Do. W. McMullen
Sidney Club Rooms
Radcliffe & Teweln
Bentley Land CO
Sidmey, Nebr
Marine Strike
Aquitannla
South Omaha
North Divide
Hail Insurance
Livoni & Son
Coca Cola
Green River
McGregor
Golf Supplies
Thayer
Rexall
Yao
Dru
Liggetts Candies
Soneyky
NEB
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