Sidney honors Armistice Day with peace message
A Sidney Armistice Day observance featured Attorney Kepler urging peace over war while stressing strong coast and continental defense. Paul L. Martin moderated, Rev H C Walker gave the benediction, and the Kimball band performed. A noon Legion auxiliary dinner honored veterans and their wives from Sidney and Kimball, followed by the Sidney Kimball football classic and an Armistice dance with Grapple's Merrymakers.
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Kepler
Paul L. Martin
H. C. Walker
Singing of America
Flanders Field
Hester Null
Kimball
Earl E. Sherrerd
The
Legion Auxiliary
Sidney and
Sidney
Grapill
Merrymakers
Convict Wins Jubilee Award in County Case Narrated by Connell
Lukens and Connell staged a holdup with Lukens driving the car under Connell's gun threat. Lukens was paroled in 1923. Connell claims Lukens was the brains. Connell's parole requests were denied twice. In prison, Connell, a former photographer and Bertillon expert, rose from shop work after eight years, and he credits Christian Science guidance from Mrs. Elon Nelson, niece of Major North, for inspiration as he wrote a prize winning story based on Pawnee and pioneer scouts’ tales.
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Connell
Lukens
Princeton
Fenton
Kansas Plains
Pawnee City
Oklahoma City
Pawnee Bill
Major North
Denver
Buffalo Bill
White Elk
Elon Nelson
Lincoln
Nelson
Junior Chamber Meets At Church This Evening
Junior chamber of commerce members will meet tonight at the Christian church. Dinner starts at 6:30 with wild ducks on the menu and a large attendance is expected.
Goldwin Doran Named Standard Oil Manager
Goldwin Doran appointed manager of the two Standard Oil stations in Sidney succeeding A. E. Wright who resigned to enter a new business partnership. Doran began duties Saturday morning and will have complete charge of the local stations.
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Goldwin Doran
Standard Oil
Sidney
A. E. Wright
Mr. Doran
Dads Day at University Highlights Nebraska Parents
Six thousand invitations were mailed for the eighth annual Dads Day on the Nebraska campus. Governor Weaver, Chancellor Burnett, and others will address a noonday luncheon while sons wear their football numbers at Memorial Stadium. Over 500 fathers attended last year as Nebraska beat Syracuse.
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University of Nebraska
Cornhusker
Weaver
E. A. Burnett
T. J. Thompson
Frank Eager
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Mens
Memorial Stadium
University
Nebraska
Syracuse
Cheyenne County Youths Among Nebraskas Best Citizens
Ruth Mitchell of Holdrege and Earl Rogers of Central City led the 1927 Nebraskan best young citizens contest in Omaha, earning top young citizen honors. Silver and bronze medals were awarded to Nina Berger of Trenton, Margaret Meyer of West Point, Florence Tousignant of Madison, Cecil Stanley of Havelock, Charles Auld of Red Cloud, George Flora of Sidney, and Albert E. Moorman of Ord, with each plan for further study or careers in teaching, medicine, law, or ministry.
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Ruth Mitchell
Holdrege
Earl Rogers
Central City
Nebraska
City Auditorium
Omaha
Secon Place
Nina Berger
Trenton
Margaret Meyer
West Point
Florence Tousignant
Madison
Cecil Stanley
Havelock
Charles Auld
Red Cloud
George Flora
Sidney
Albert E. Moorman
Ord
Miss Mitchell
J. C. Mitchell
Holdgere
Holdrege High School
University of Nebraska
Holdrege Citizen
Rogers
J. E. Rogers
Central
Fred Meyer
Miss Tousignant
George Tousignant
Florence
Madison’ High School
University of Minnesota
Stanley
Cc F. Stanley
Havelock Grocer
Auld
West Coast
J. W. Auld
State Bank of
Flora
Midland College
Gurley High School
S. J. Flora
Moorman
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ord High School
Rev
J. A. Moorman
Methodistc Church
Nebraska High School Debate League Sees Sixty-Nine Registered
As the 23rd annual Nebraska state high school debate league opens, 70 schools have registered. Prof. H A White expects more enrollments. a November 29 radio debate with Denver University will feature two Denver debaters against Nebraska's two man team. An 87 page bibliography on the state question was mailed, and last spring’s tournament listed fourteen participating teams.
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Nebraska
H. A. White
University of Nebraska
Denver University
Lincoln
KFAB
Auburn
Conad
Craig
Fremont
Geneva
Grand Island
Hartington
Hastings
Jackson High
Omaha Tech
Seward
Sidney
Stromsberg
Wymore
Weather and travel affect local week in SEXTORP
The past week brought moisture for fall grain and several travel disruptions due to bad roads. Absences were noted at the Frei household. a Farmers Union meeting planned for November 1 was postponed. Students were driven to schools, and local families shared meals and visits. A truancy officer visited district No. 13 Monday.
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Alvin
Margery Frei
Billy Smith
Pete Nelson
Farmers Union
C. C. Crowell
Robert Nelson
Potter
Lucile Higgins
Leola Rogers
L. V. Sanders and Sons
Charles Fisher
Potter Out To Walk Off With Honors Says Editor
Editor Herbert Stevens of the Potter Review promotes a fast local Potter all star basketball team the Pirates. A group of former high school stars train hard aiming to challenge Cheyenne Kimball Sidney Sterling and more with 15 to 20 games slated and coach Richard Juelfs guiding the unit. An exhibition with College Springs Ia is planned for December and tryouts invite neighboring teams to negotiate games by writing Clarence Rogers.
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Potter
Herbert Stevens
The
Potter Review
Stevens
Pirate
Clarence Rogers
Richard Juelf
Frances Rogers
Ted Carlson
Wayne Binning
LeRoy Witt
Francis Rogers
Richard Juelfs
Bert Christensen
Howard Miller
Mr. Gregory
Cheyenne
Kimball
Sidney
Sterling
Paxton
College Springs
Pirates
Sidney Trims Kimball in Snow Storm 24 to 0 Victory
In a snow driven match Sidney overwhelmed Kimball 24 to 0. Wolf delivered key tackles while Captain Kahl left the game after hard knocks. Sheckler stepped in, Reader and Wagner from Longhorns stood out despite the wet mud field and delayed start due to officials’ car trouble.
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Kimball
Wolf
Kahl
Sheckler
Sidney
Wagner
Reader
Longhorns
Potato Growers Told Not to Worry Over Prices
Nebraska potato growers were assured by Statistician A E Anderson that they should not fear the price decline forecast by the United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics. He said the slump may come in spring or summer, but most of the crop will already be shipped. The current market is strong, though southern growers could raise acreage and push prices down. Early fall movement was heavy, totaling 3,349 cars, close to last year’s pace.
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A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Center News Highlights From Sidney Local Visits
Irvin Campbell returns from Lusk Wyoming. Ankeny family dined at Gallagher home in Sidney. Mrs. Pearson and son Vern visited relatives in eastern state. Just Jensen stayed at Guill home. Christofferson and Neary summoned to Win side for father's death. Draper family from Council Bluffs. Minstrel show at Center school. Henke family visited Smith home. Olive Gineau visited Draper. Osborns drove to Sterling. Frank Weber shopped in Sidney. Fisher visited Zorn home. Telegraph Want-Ad invite for selling items.
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Irvin Campbell
Lusk
Wyo
Vern Ankeny
Frank Gallagher
Sidney
Pearson
Vern
Just Jensen
J. C. Guill
Martin Christofferson
Clifton Neary
Winside
George Fisher
Ed Zorn
New President of State Bankers Says Conditions Are Good
A. N. Mathers, Gering banker, elected president of the Nebraska Bankers Association during Omaha conferences, told Governor Weaver the banking situation is on the upgrade. He cited better business methods, ethics, and sound judgment as key factors, noting some closings as a natural result of excess banks but expressing confidence in the state system and improved regulation.
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A. N. Mather
Gering
Nebraska Bankers Association
Omaha
Weaver
Mr. Mathers
Mathers
Moisture Near Twenty Four Inches for Year at Peetz
Peetz weather station reports 23.39 inches of precipitation by 8 a.m. Thursday November 7, with .41 inch added over the past week. Snow, sleet, and freezing nights stalled highways and rural mail delivery. Measured Thursday morning includes .11 inch more after two inches of fresh snow. Temperature at 8 a.m. was 24 degrees.
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Peetz Weather Bureau
Peetz Gazette
Bridgeport Depositors Seek Refunds From State
Two depositors from Bridgeport have filed claims with State Auditor Johnson for reimbursements from a $260,000 legislative appropriation set aside for deposits in closed banks operating as going concerns. Claimants are J W Moshier seeking 2181 dollars and Alice G Ingels requesting 1352 dollars.
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Bridgeport Bank
Johnson
Sparks and Static
A Syracuse professor argues swearing when needed is effective. The piece recalls a man who found his car frozen one morning and warmed it by venting a strong curse, lifting the hood and shouting at the machine.
The Measure of a Man and the Modern Girl Quote
A humorous quip contrasts modern and old fashioned girls. Clarence Miller notes farmers who succeed yet remain tied to the farm, while the piece comments on character and of talking about sins. The tone reflects a column of witty sayings and rural observations.
Dancing Contest and a June Bug Prize Incident
A young woman watched a modern dancing contest as a June bug crawled down her neck. The scene prompted a humorous exchange with the night club proprietor about introductions for the baby to obtain a drink, reflecting a lively evening with local character chatter.
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John
German Scientist Claims Discovery of Most Destructive Force
A German scientist asserts discovery of a force deemed the most destructive of modern times, rivaling the impact of laundry as a trivial comparison to its potential. The statement signals a bold scientific claim with broad implications.
Willard Batteries Face Challenge in Competition
A local report notes a challenge to Willard batteries as competitors test market strength. Industry observers cite pricing, durability, and distribution as key factors shaping the dispute.
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Willard
Girl WANTED for general house work in residence
Help wanted notice from Mrs Leon Fine seeking a girl for general house work at her residence. Indicates applicant age 17 as a detail in the short classified request.
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Leon Fine
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Kimball Band
Attorney Kepler
T. W. Kahse
P. Helfrich
Poland
China
Herman Niemeller
Sextorp
Presbyterian Church
Sidney Trims Kimball
Center News
Telegraph
Greenlees’ Inc
Sidney’s Style Store
Peetz
Bridgeport
J W. Moshier
Alice G. Ingels
Joe Kretz
Greenlees
MAUD
Clarence Miller
Kretz Radio
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