Cheyenne County Goes Democratic in Tuesday Election
Cheyenne County record turnout shifts to Democratic candidates: chief justice Charles Goss defeats Harry O. Palmer 1704 to 1427 as late precincts swung in. Frank J. Taylor leads for university regent 2050 to 1044, winning every precinct. Initiative to create state highway patrol defeated 2781 to 1243. Local offices filled. 85 percent vote by 5 p.m. Results reflect farm vote influence and national trend toward Roosevelt and Bryan.
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Charles Goss
Harry O. Palmer
Palmer
Frank J. Taylor
Johnson
University Regent
Taylor
Cheyenne County
State Highway Patrol
Sidney No
Nebraska
Bryan
Roosevelt
Armistice Celebration Needs Good Weather for Success
Roy Chick of Sidney and R. R. Routt of Loveland prepare for a rough and tumble bout as part of Armistice Day events. Three amateur preliminaries precede the main bouts, with the auditorium cleared by 9:30 for the legion sponsored dance by Gra3bill's Merrymakers. Weather risk threatens finances, urging Sidney residents and visitors to attend.
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Roy Chick
Sidney
R. R. Routt
Loveland
Chick
Routt
Legion
Gra3bill
Sidney Maroons Face Gordon In Key Season Test
The Sidney Maroons travel to Gordon today aiming to defeat Gordon and North Platte to cap a strong season. Indications point to a wet field at Gordon with an American Legion celebration drawing a large crowd, though many locals may not make the 156 mile trip.
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Sidney Maroons
Gordon
North Platte
Maroons
American Legion
Drought Threatens Further Crop Curtailment in Nebraska
In western Nebraska the drought grows worse with forecasts of further curtailments to crops. Wheat in south central and southwest counties looks good though fields show Hessian fly infestation in volunteer and other wheat, areas heavily hit last summer.
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Nebraska
Simmons Concedes to Carpenter Amid Vote Count
Nebraska congressmen in focus as Carpenter heads to Sidney to confer with Democratic leaders on key issues. Thomas Lumber Co. highlights Cook's Veloay Wall Fish and modernized rooms plus eleven shades as affordable interior upgrades.
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Simmons
Carpenter
Washington
Nebraska
Sidney
Cook
Thomas Lumber Co
Harwood Funeral Held with City Workers as Pallbearers
Everett Stevens of Travelers Insurance visited Sidney to review Harwood tragedy claim tied to the city’s compensation policy. He reported no reason to deny the claim which would pay the widow two thirds of Harwood’s average monthly pay for about 300 weeks. Harwood leaves a widow five children parents and a large extended family.
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Everett Stevens
Travelers Insurance Company of
Omaha
Sidney
Stevens
Harwood
Snow and Cold Grip Western Nebraska Week
Snow and colder weather spreads across western Nebraska with rural mail routes affected. Charitable aid calls renew as freezing temps worsen suffering. Red Cross seeks clothing donations and lists contact calls for county and local chairmen. No stock losses reported in Sidney. November blizzard memory referenced by parties.
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Nebraska
Red Cross
John McClereghan
E. J. Leonard
Sidney
Whch
Cheyenne County
Nebraska House Cleared of Republicans in Great Vote Upheaval
In a sweeping statewide result, Democrats gain control as Republicans lose key seats. Senate races hinge on Hamilton and Boyd counties with tight margins. Roosevelt leads. Bryan expands his ticket advantage while Sorensen’s police plan is defeated. Metcalfe and Hall win in downstream contests. other state offices show mixed outcomes amid a large Republican setback.
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Nebraska
State Senate
Bryan
Charles J. Warner
Lancaster County
Rolla van Kirk
HL. M. Springer
Mitchell
Joe Gunnarson
Carl Bremer
Hamilton County
C. B. Putnam
W. D. Bradstreet
Boyd County
Dan L. Ough
Benkleman
Sorensen
Paul F. Good
Roosevelt
Hecover
Hoover
Wine Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Griswold
Grand Prairie Social Roundup in Nebraska Notes
Grand Prairie residents share visits and social events during a busy week. Community members including Anna Jorgensen, Forrest Planck and Sam Irwin host and attend gatherings at homes, schools, and churches. Various callers from Grand Prairie travel to Sidney and Gurley for errands, church activities, meals, and a Clover Circle club meeting with strong local participation.
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Anna Jorgensen Ben Planck
Forrest
Andrew Joansen
Mons Joanson
Rome
Ernest Wickard
J. C. Jorgensen
Anna
Marie Cortney
Sadie Irwin
Robert
Dorothy Irwin
Alifred
Anna Jorgensen
Liberty School House
Earl Johnson
John Olson
Beatrice Nelson
Sam Irwin
J. H
Joe Walter
Henry Flessner
Doris Rupert
Mildred Hart
Helen
Bob Rexroth
Johhn Olson
Lawrence Nelson
Gurley
Mons Johnson
J. H. Gell
H. S. Schaeffer
Lucas
Sidney
Forendon
Charles Welton
Erma
Bertha Grimes
Leroy
Lecia
Frances Johnson
Frank Flessner
Alfred
M. E
Epworth League
Young People’s Fellowship
Ray Tremain
Harold
Verona
John Hokom
Read Weaver
Will Gade
Lavern
Evelyn
Dan Rupert
Charles Smith
Lawrence
Josie Irvin
Guy Weaver
J.C. Jorgensen
James Irwin
Frances Faye
Arthur Wallace
Ed Miles
W. Y. Miles
August Gade
A. G. Weaver
Albert Frericts and Sons
Fred and
Willard
Ted
Lee Johnson
Will Taylor
Lodge Pole
Albert Kragel
Walter Wassum
Henry
Earl Gell
W. E. Spearow
Paul Spearow
Bobby Dean
Daugther Lillie
Helen Gade
Pine Bluffs
George Hinrichs
Weyerts
Robert Irwin
Henry Elsen
Carl Thomas
Walter Wassum and
Malissa Wassum
Beatrize Nelson
Carl Christ
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Metcalfe
Walter Jurgensen
Lincoln
Jurgensen
Harry Swanson
Frank Marsh
Harry
Harry Conklin
Scottsbluff
Conklin
Dan Swanson
Fremort
George Hall
T. W. Bass
Broken Bow
Weaver
Hall
Bass
W. B. Price
Linison
George Marsh
Price
Marsh
Floyd Bollen
Railroad Commission
Bollen
Dort
Freedom
Grand Prairie
Leslie Johnson
Will Frerichs
Harm Hippen
Eest
Sund
Arlere and
Spaarow
Alvin Franzen
Emil Gade
Tom Allington
Emil Englert
Firth Booth
Albert Frerichs
H. F
Art Walace
Otto Raus
Walter
William Frericks
Albert Frericks
Lillie
Everest Gade
Elmer Gade
M. E. Parsonage
Penney’s
J.C. Penney Co
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