Nebraska corn output eyed at 208 million bushels this year
Nebraska farmers stand to gain over eighty million dollars at 40 cents per bushel as the Department of Agriculture projects 208 000 000 bushels of corn this year Lincoln News notes the state average yield of 25 8 bushels per acre trails Illinois Iowa Missouri and Indiana while Kansas shows poor yields The early freeze last November cut yields by about two bushels per acre costing roughly six and a half million dollars but state farm efforts to test sweet corn mitigated losses and highlighted agriculture value
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Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Lincoln News
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Indiana
Kansas
Sixteen year old Dorothy Frooks pursues 1956 presidency
A NY girl aims for the U S presidency in 1956 while noting the humor of youth. The piece contrasts ambitions with club politics and comments on strikes by shirtwaist makers and aging performers. It remarks on Sarah Bernhardt at sixty five and warns against sprightly great grandmothers.
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Dorothy Frooks
New York
United States
Miss Frooks
Sarah Bernhardt
New York Chorus Girl Denounces Flirtatious Steel
A New York chorus girl supposedly lost her mind after confronting a married man who refused to flirt. The item implies a social judgment linking New York to Sidney in a tongue in cheek comparison.
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New York
Sidney
Honest talk and royal visits flavor a restless era
A jumble of notes covers Count Tolstoi's desertion and Countess Tulstoi's suicide attempt amid illness and peasant life, King George and Queen Mary visit Manuel of Portugal at Woodnor Norton, and Rioters target US Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City. A copy of verse mocks the cost of living while Senator Stephen Clay dies in Atlanta.
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Tulstoi
Bnsband
Count Tolstoi
George
Mary
Manuel
Portugal
Woodnornorton
United States
Stephen Clay
Georgia
Atlanta
United States Senate
Flawe
Frank
Nebraska Notes and Local News Highlights
Mr and Mrs Joseph Wichmann of Farwell celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary with twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A fire at Lincoln State University Mechanic Arts building caused no injuries and minimal repair costs due to efficient firefighting. Carl Frandson near Clay Center died by suicide with strychnine after a heartbreak claim. Sunol post office to open with Mr Neuman postmaster. Congressman Kinkaid thanks Cheyenne County voters after a majority over Taylor exceeds four thousand. A. N. Johnson, longtime Cheyenne County resident visiting relatives near Leafdale, notes Oregon postmaster at Esta cada. A. J. Branscom and T. F. Thornburg make a fast auto trip amid county judge appointment talks. See 15c counter at Jacksons Furniture Store.
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Joseph Wichmann
Farwell
Ned
State University At
Lincoln
Mechanic Arts
Kinkaid
Cheyenne County
Taylor Foots
A. N. Johnson
Citi
Oregon
Leafdale
Mr. Johnson
Estacada
Illness improves and local notices from Sidney
Mrs H G Miller shows slow improvement after long illness. Sam Fine to have Thanksgiving with parents in Denver. F J Campbell Pool Hall manager from Potter spent Sunday in Sidney. Fred Beyers baby funeral held Thursday afternoon. The Widow Perkins based at Pioneer Hotel in Sidney. Mich Fuscha and wife near Lodgepole hosted a dance last Saturday. Edna Mantor visiting Dr Mantor in Sidney from Randolph Nebraska. A R Yars reports new post office address Prosser Washington. Joel Wickard and wife of Dalton visiting Sidney for business. F L VanGorder suffers ulcerated tooth all week.
Nebraska Court-Martial Hears Fort Riley Absences
The Nebraska guard court martial in Lincoln completed testimony on about fifty guardsmen charged with failing to attend Fort Riley maneuvers. Most pleaded guilty, citing not believing they had to go or being too busy at work. some said they were under age or lacked parental consent. Captains largely defended the accused as good soldiers.
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Lincoln
Court Martia
Hartigar
Senate
Nationa Guard
Fort Riley
Christmas gifts at Wolf's Jewelry Store
A local jeweler promotes a large selection of Christmas presents and offers to locate specific items quickly if not in stock. The ad promises a 12 percent discount on your chosen items if the store secures them, branding itself as a destination for discerning shoppers.
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Wolf's
Potter Family News From County Local Briefs
Tuesday reports include Mr Strubbles horse accident near castern and D Schultz away on a business trip to caavern Nebraska. Mrs Sherwin of Sterling returns from Cheyenne to visit ailing brother-in-law. Tom Thornburg and family attend a Wednesday wedding. The Faden livery barn notes western progress. Rev J Sorunson and D A Shultz visit Kimball. Warns about license for water and notes Mr Biggs readying ranch occupancy. Thornburgs attend wedding. Miss Harl Thornburg enjoys convent school.
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Schultz
Caavern
Nebraska
Bransvour
Baev
Crombie Associates
Ravenna
Sherwin
Sterling
Cheyenne
Nelson
Sidney
Tom Thornburg
Faden
J Sorunson
D. A. Shultz
Kimball
Won. Struble
Miss Anderson
Bransesae
Biggs
Veo Thornburg
Redington
Mrs T B Dawson Returns From Laramie Visit
Mrs. T B Dawson came back from Laramie Wyoming on Wednesday evening after visiting her son and daughter. Mrs Andrews Sunol teacher and Myrtle Taylor district 62 teacher went to Sidney for Mr Booths funeral. Cheyenne railroad men report over a hundred typhoid fever cases blamed on dairy negligence. Francis and Laura Herbert of Highland Ranch recover from typhoid fever with Mary Herbert convalescing.
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T. B. Dawson
Laramie Wyo
Mrs. Andrews
Sunol
Myrtle Taylor
Sidney
Cheyenne
Francis
Laura Herbert
Austrian on murder trial storms courtroom in plea
In Omaha on November 1 the Austrian defendant Mike Aralica, accused of slashing two men to death, leaped up during testimony, protesting a witness's fuel statement in his native tongue. Judge Estelle For a moment the room alarmed as a deputy moved to restrain him. Aralica’s lawyer and the deputy guided him back to his seat after he voiced his side of the story. Peter Miller testified that Aralica started the quarrel that led to the killings.
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Omaha
Mike Aralica
Estelle
Aralica
Anton Cancer
John Nikolic
Peter Miller
Fire loss adjuster for Oberfelder Bros. in Sidney blaze
Mr. Hill of Springfield Fire Insurance Co. was in Sidney this week adjusting the fire loss sustained by Oberfelder Bros. from the fire that broke out in the moving picture theater on June 10.
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Hill
Springfield Fire Insurance Co
Sidney
Oberfelder Bros
Moving Picture Theater
School gardens popular and nationally significant
The article extols school gardens as a prominent feature of urban curriculums. It argues garden education blends manual training with nature studies, fostering lasting interest in nature and benefiting health by reducing study strain and promoting physical activity. It also suggests gardens could counter urban population drift to cities.
Beekeeper Lodge Gifts Honor Members at Meeting
At last Friday’s Lindy Maccabees meeting the visiting Deputy State Commander gave Mrs. F G Griffith a gold bee and presented a silk head scarf to Lady Commander Mrs Scanlon. The gifts, in the lodge’s presence, symbolized fellowship and appreciation for their hive work. Mrs Scanlon also received a golden bee.
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Lindy Maccabees
F. G. Griffith
Scanlon
Two Grls Fatally Burned in St Libors Nebraska
Emma Horah aged nineteen is dead and Rosa Horah twenty seven is dying after gasoline ignited during clothes cleaning. Rosa, post mistress, likely went to aid her sister. Both found unconscious in a heap. mother away visiting. The Horah sisters were daughters of longtime settlers in the area.
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St Libors
Neb
Emma Horah
Rosa Horah
Offic Cee
At the Reception
Jack amuses the crowd while his wife is absent. he stands in the corner looking disgusted during the gathering.
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Jack
Sitzman and Keezer Found Guilty of Geno Murder
Plattsmouth Nebraska jury convicts Isador Sitzman and Peter Keezer of killing Mike Geno. Jury weighs sentence between life imprisonment and hanging and opts for life in prison.
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Plattsmouth
Mike Geno
Plattsmouth, Neb
Geno
Isador Sitzman
Gnd
Peter Keezer
Dam Under Construction Powers Nebraska Towns
Seward Neb Nov 15 The Blue River Power company dam is one of the largest constructed in the state Built on bedrock at the Blue river two and a half miles below Milford it sits in a twenty foot fall The project will supply electric power to towns in this and Saline counties from this dam.
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Seward, Neb
Blue River Power Company
Blue River
Milford
Saline
Nebraska League of Municipalities Opens Session Today
The Nebraska League of Municipalities begins its second annual session in Lincoln. Mayor Love's office hosts the event with about 150 visitors expected. Sessions in the city hall council room are open to the public.
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Lincoln
Nebraska League of Municipalities
Love
Bank Statement Highlights Loans and Deposits Across Banks
The document lists loans and discounts with overdrafts of 70 000 and checks and exchange terms. It shows currency gold silver and coin holdings, cash and sight exchange totals, and liabilities including capital stock 40 000 surplus 10 000 undivided profits. Individual and time deposit totals are provided to national, state and private banks.
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Sui
Thornburg's Warns of Incoming Cold Weather Supplies
Call at Thornburg's for thin new line of aweatere and other cold weather essentials your children will need as the season approaches.
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Thornburg’s
Sale of Two Round Oak Stores Sizes 18 and 20
Two Round Oak stores offered in excellent condition and available for purchase. Sizes 18 and 20. Inquiries requested at this office.
Ropes Mistakenly Release Steer FATAL Accident
In Rushville Nebraska on November 15 Ed Caldwell roped a steer by mistake the animal pulled him down and his horse fell on him breaking his skull he died soon after authorities reported.
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Rushville
Neb
Ed Caldwell
Hearing on petition for administration in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set to appoint Nellie M Tucker administrator of James C Tucker’s estate. The County Court orders notice to interested parties and publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks before the December 12 date. Judge Henry F. Garry signs the order.
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George Smith
James Tucker
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Katherine Clinton
M. Kathering Clinton
Sidney
Nebaska
James C Tucker
Nellie M .Tucker
Nellie Mo Tucker
Sidney Pelegraph
Henry FE. Garry
Paterfor TU
Norch Shatve
Gehven
Edmone Roa
Lownslip
Stiney Nebraski
Peter Lingwall
John Lingwall
Clarence
Chambers
John Walsh
Potter
Nobcushire
Department of the Interior
Vos
North Platte
Samuel A Fledges
Sides
Sertet
James ‘Fucker
Clilmont
Robert QO Raymond
Yeory Raymond
Viveins
Neb
Wilherm Schwartz
Isaac Jones
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Carl Frandson
Clay Center
Mr. Neuman
A. J. Branscom
T. F. Thornburg
Jackson’s Furniture Store
Sam Fine
Denver
F. J. Campbell
Fred Beyer
Perkins
Pioneer Hotel
Mich Fuscha
Lodgepole
Dr. Mantor
Edna Mantor
Randolph, Neb
A. R
Yars
Prosser, Washington
Joel Wickard
Dalton
F.L. VanGorder
Nebraska News
Mr. Strubbles
Harl Thornburg
St. Libory
Sitzman and
Keezer
League of Municipalities
American Bank of Sidney
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State Ranking Board
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J. McIsTosn
Henry E. Garren
Rover
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Hannah Lyngholm
Nels P. Lyngholm
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Jobhin Anderson
James Mitchell
Peter Lindgsard
Nels Thurston
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Df. Evans
Fo E Evans
Vadele Department
Joseph Oberfelder
U.S
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E. Ldensdale
Ca’ Strandberg
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Johte Johnson
B. Evans
Department of the Interior UK
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Leafdiale
JE Evans
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Johanna Erikson
Potter, Neb
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Hth
Anhove
District Court
Clairmant
Jon Strandberg
Gust Erickson
Potter Neb
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Carlson
Department of the Interior Land Office
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Cextorp
Avsidney
J.E Evans
U.S. Land Office
Neb Nova
Tonjes Stikker
6Th Principal Meridian
USA
William Schuler
J.C. Hunter
Lorenz Sani
Blumenthal
Doltan
J. E. Evans
Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Mlatee
Nebr
Willam Erdwins
Une
U. S
George Buzza
Charles W. Hornaday
Arthur Sweet
Michael J. Foley
JE. Evans
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Thomas M. Freeman
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William KR. Morrow
W.S. Woolsey
Allot Dalton
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