Telephone Operators Flourish at Sidney Bell Central
In Sidney the 14 operators at Northwestern Bell handle about 3800 local and 200 long distance calls daily, totaling around 4000 calls per day for the 900 local phones. The chief operator selects, trains, and oversees staff, scheduling through the day to ensure constant service, while offering 15 minute relief periods and opportunities for advancement.
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Sidney
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
P. C. Cunningham
Ute
Chuef
Sidney Central
Came to Cheyenne County with nothing now owns farm
Mr and Mrs Arthur Oldenburg reside 12 miles southeast of Sidney and in Sidney Saturday bought E C Stockwick land adjoining their farm. He first claimed a quarter section seven years ago, added 80 acres two years ago, and Saturday bought another 80 acres. Now he owns a half section with improvements and rents three quarters. He is noted as a hospitable figure in Cheyenne county.
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Arthur Oldenburg
Sidney
E. C. Stockwick
Mr. Oldenburg
Cheyenne County
Alliance Ranchers Free From Horse Stealing Charge
Logan Williams Roland Zimmerly and Roy Gorr ranchers near Chadron were freed of horse stealing charges at Hot Springs trial. They testified they held 10 horses for Halbertson, arrested by Sheriff Moody. The stolen horses from A R Drott of Olerich North Dakota were found on Zimmerly farm and the trio will testify in Halbertson hearing.
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Logan Williams
Roland Zimmerly
Roy Gorr
Chadron
Hot Springs
Halbertson
Moody
A. R. Drott
Olerich
Zimmerly
Williams
Gorr
Nebraska Sets Record Crop Prospects Amid High Prices
Nebraska farmers stand in an unusually favorable position with a corn crop pegged at 261 million bushels, up from last year’s 139 million. favorable September weather and strong export demand, including Argentina’s heavy purchases, support strong prices as supplies tighten and seasonal price declines are anticipated through fall.
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Nebraska
Federal
State Division of Agricultural Statistics
Harold Hedges
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Argentina
Frances Willard Union Holds Friday Meeting
The Frances Willard union met Friday afternoon November 4 with Mrs W J Shoemaker. President Mrs C P Millett presided. Devotionals were led by Mrs Hart. After regular business a program featured Let Us be Thankful by Mrs Millett The First Thanksgiving Proclamation by Mrs Hornaday A Peace Bridge by Mrs Wright. A report on the Omaha convention was given by Mrs Shoemaker. Next meeting will be with Mrs Mary Halston on Friday December 2.
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Frances
Mary Halston
Farmers Union live stock board meets at courthouse
The Farmers Union live stock board held a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday. Fritz Brauer of the Farmers Elevator company was named manager for the season. Board members include Earl Easton W E Payzant William Gross Ed Myers and Carl Mahr.
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Farmers Union Live Stock Board
Court House
Fritz Brauer
The
Farmers Elevator Company
Live Stock Board
Earl Easton
W. E. Payzant
William Gross
Ed Myers
Carl Mahr
Shelby Sale Draws Large Crowd In County Auction
Auctioneers Fundingsland and Millett sold farm machinery, implements, and livestock for S. BE. Shelby last Tuesday. Horses brought 75 to 85 dollars apiece as bidding stayed lively amid a well attended sale.
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S. BE. Shelby
Fundingsland & Millett
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Bell Company
Alliance
Greenlees
Frances Willard Union
Shelby Sale
E. S. Sherrerd
Hahler Garage
Enna Jettick
Piabe
Matt Sid
Mabel
the Pines
Matt
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