Poppy Day Observance Appeals to Help WWI Heroes
A Sidney notice details Poppy Day on Saturday, organized by the American Legion Auxiliary. It honors the fallen from 1917 and 1918 and supports injured veterans in hospitals, with poppies sold to aid their families. The piece echoes the Flanders Fields poem and urges public participation and remembrance.
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Flanders Fields
France
Sidney
American Legion Auxilary
Flanders Field
Memorial Day Reflections On Sacrifice And Service
A patriotic piece honoring Memorial Day as a time to remember all who sacrificed for the United States. It recalls World War I and Civil War veterans, stresses America’s clean hands, and urges actions to cheer the living who served the country in times of need.
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America
Wilsons and Lind Speak at Paris Flight Memorial
General John praises Lafayette as Captain Lind steps from his plane in Paris after the first New York to Paris flight. The two figures share brief remarks, underscoring a historic journey and a global memory of the feat.
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Lafayette
John 1
Charles Lind
Paris
New York
Interesting Local News From The M E Church Year End
The Ladies Aid of the M E church held its final meeting of the year with 22 members present. Henry St Raynor recently married received a silver tea service from friends. W W Pease and Dan McAleese formed a strong new grocery partnership. John Eckert married Miss Haley Brit ton at the M B church with Rev Leonard officiating. Deacon John Carley visited, greeting friends. J T Johnson from Bronson took a mail service position in Omaha. The Memorial Day store window decoration at B McLernon store, Frank Anderson credited. Pierre Sanders named postmaster replacing Lyons. Simon Oberfelder of Dallenard Co Chicago visited. Miss Melrose Leaming wed Frank M Woolridge of Kimball. School board re employed Principal Hyde for next year.
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B. McLernon
Frank Anderson
Pierre Sanders
Lyons
Simon Oberfelder
Dallenard & Company
Chicago
Oberfelder
Melrose Leaming
W. J. Leaming
Sidney
Frank M. Woolridge
Kimball
Hyde
Plaid Cotton Materials Return In Gingham Range
Plaids reappear on the cotton goods counter after several seasons absence. Old fashioned Scotch and Tartan patterns are being produced by many cotton makers. The bright yet dignified color combinations hide soil well, making them suitable for street and house wear and children's clothes. Smaller patterns appeal to young girls. Pair with plain color or white for collars and cuffs, and consider a plain or black hat for harmony. The plaids are made like standard ginghams with pre dyed yarns to ensure fast colors.
Professor Smith Freed After Assault Charge
Professor Smith was released by a jury on Wednesday after being charged with assault and battery by Lieutenant Murphy last week. The court ruled he only disciplined a refractory pupil. Ranchmen along the valley discuss further improvements to attract settlers. J A Carly has his ranch for sale while upgrading it. Mrs James Sutherland returned from Pennsylvania where she spent winter. Trees and shrubs show marvelous growth, suggesting timber claims could be good investments. J A Carly called west to arrest an insane man digging railroad tracks, likely due to liquor. Judge Heist attended court in North Platte. J J McIntosh reports many inquiries to purchase or locate on Cheyenne county lands. Lands now selling for less. F H De Castro became manager of C A Moore’s store on Front street, formerly with A J Haskell. George Gunn lost about 900 sheep in a recent rain. Mrs R B Patterson went to Pennsylvania for summer visits.
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Professor Smith
Murphy
J. A. Carly
James Sutherland
Pennsylvania
Heist
North Platte
J. J. Mclintosh
Cheyenne County
F. H. de Castro
C. A. Moore
Front Street
A. J. Haskell
George Gunn
R. B. Patterson
Former Sidney Resident Visits Here This Week
A. E. Grantham, long familiar to Sidney residents, stopped in this week to renew acquaintances and remark on local progress. He lived in Sidney from 1877 to 1890 and ran a flour and feed store in the Odd Fellows building, later moving to Lexington where he has led a banking career for 39 years as president of the State Bank of Lexington. He praised Sidney’s sterling citizenry and was bound for Douglas.
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A. E. Grantham
Sidney
Grantham
Odd Fellows
Cheyenne County
Lexington
State Bank of
Telegraph
West
Douglas
Fer Better Used Car and sales company
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local used car dealer named Fer Better Used Car and Sales Company. No clear locations, dates, or precise activities are readable.
Unusual Ginghams Appear In New Embroidered Styles
Broken cheek and imitation cross stitch designs appear in ginghams along with spots and embroidery like figures. Many are beautiful and durable when yarns are not too long and motifs are woven into the fabric. Checks are small, sometimes appearing as cross striped patterns. Soft toned backgrounds enhance the look for many wearers. Dr. Fr. E Mantor bought a Star Six sedan from local dealers on Tuesday.
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Guy Y. Doran
Geo. RE. Adam
Central Avenue
Nebraska
Ladies’ Aid of the
M. E. Church
Henry St. Raynor
W. W. Pease
Dan McAleese
John Eckert
Haley Britton
M. B
Leonard
John Carley
J. T. Johnson
Bronson
Omaha
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Homer C .Beebe
Hunter’s Serenaders
Hardy’s Hall
Sidney, Nebraska
Fr. E Mantor
Star Six
the Leonard Grocery
Missouri
E. J. Leonard
Startling Sale
The
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