Pump irrigation shows promise in Platte Valley tests
Experiments led by Irrigation Expert H C Diesem indicate pump irrigation can succeed. In 1914 yields rose from 15 to 64 75 bushels per acre with pumping, fuel costs 1.10 to 2.40 per acre, and future plans include electrification and broader trials across Dakotas Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma from the new Denver base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
H. C. Digsem
Arta
Diesem
Dakotas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Whig
Denver
Diesen
Platte Valley
North Platte
Railroad Notes from Sidney on Official Business
Trainmaster J W Adams of North Platte was in Sidney on official business Wednesday. George Davis returns to work after two months threshing. Underground water main leak west of the passenger depot repaired removing the spring. Harry Tanaka quits work at the roundhouse and returns to Japan for a visit after six years as turntable operator. Wilmoth of Omaha and Roberts of North Platte visit John McFadden to discuss material for the new turntable.
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J. W. Adams
North Platte
Sidney
George Davis
Harry Tanaka
Roundhouse
Ancona
Wilson
Rip van Winkle
W. S. Wilmoth
Omaha
D. W. Roberts
John McFadden
Three Times for the Hallowells at Sidney Opera House
The Hallowell Musical Company returns to Sidney for a Friday concert on November 26 under Knights of Pythias auspices. Ten artists, each with grand opera or major band credentials, promise a high order performance and strong audience turnout.
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Hallowells
Hallowell Musical Company
Opera House
Sidney
The
Knights of Pythias
Smooth electric plant transfer underway in town
The old electric light plant is closed and the office moved to the new quarters as the system gradually takes over all service. Streets are clean and motors run smoothly though occasional candle use is needed for lighting delays. Manager Hardy is commended for a minimal disruption to business during the swap.
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Hardy
Vienna Cafe Sold to New Owner in Sidney
Otto Hink sold the Vienna Restaurant to William Mickley who has run the cafe for about a year. The Hinks will rest from business and stay about three weeks to wrap up affairs before possibly traveling to the Southern Pacific Coast. If they relocate, Sidney loses a substantial and desirable couple.
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Vienna
Otto Hink
William Mickley
Sid ney State Bank President Returns From Denver Trip
J. C. McNish, president of the Sidney State Bank, returned Thursday from Denver and spent a few days before continuing his journey east.
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J. C. McNish
Sidney State Bank
Denver
Bentley Hudson Climbing Contest Wins Tight Hill Challenge
Considerable interest and some money changed hands last week in a friendly hill climbing contest on Haskell Hill between J. A. Bentley's six cylinder Hudson touring car and a four cylinder roadster. The Bentley won after a strong climb, followed by a straight dash with the same outcome. Bob High and Gus Schwartz raced twenty miles at the fair ground track, High leading Schwartz by three miles. Spectators enjoyed the event and some wagers were laid.
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J. A. Bentley
Haskell Hill
Bentley
Bobh High
Gus Schwartz
Fair Ground Track
Schwartz
North Platte Depot and Hotel Burned, City to Rebuild
A large fire destroyed the Union Pacific depot and hotel in North Platte on Wednesday night. The structures were rambling frame buildings, and though the blaze was unfortunate, both properties will be replaced soon with more suitable facilities to support the city’s growth and pride.
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Union Pacific
North Platte
Sidney Patients in Omaha Hospitals Report Recovery
Sidney shows multiple hospital cases this week in Omaha with most patients recovering well. Jimmie McDaniel recovers from intestinal obstruction surgery while Dr. H E Mantor and Mrs Lowe with her son Jack report throat operations and good recoveries.
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Sidney
Omaha
Jimmie McDaniel
H. E. Mantor
Quinn Struble Wedding Attended by Potter Residents
Mrs H W Struble and Mrs W H Struble of Potter attended the Quinn Struble wedding Thursday morning in town, joined by Mr and Mrs Ed Quinn and Mr and Mrs T E Quinn for the event.
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H. W. Struble
W. H. Struble
Potter
Ed Quinn
T. E. Quinn
Quinn-Struble
Land Rush Brings Parks Family to Lory Springs Wyoming
George Parks moved a carload of farm equipment to his new homestead at Lory Springs Wyoming. He plans to settle on a half section adjoining E. T. Starks, with timber and grassland, while Mrs. Parks and the baby stay until a home is arranged. Parks sold his cottage to Mr. Trotcher.
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George Parks
Lory Springs
Wyoming
E. T. Starks
Parks
Trotcher
Sidney
Car and Cycle Collide on East Lincoln Highway
An auto driven by H. R. Fuller collided with a motorcycle owned and ridden by Leslie Perry of Big Springs in front of Don Devine's home on East Lincoln Highway. The car had a smashed wheel and the motorcycle was badly damaged. Both drivers escaped with only a few scratches.
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Don Devine
East Lincoln Highway
H. R. Fuller
Leslie Perry
Big Springs
Thanksgiving Day Early Close At Sidney Stores
On Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Day and a legal holiday the Sidney Mercantile Store Hornaday Mosse and Grain Co and Thornburg Selch's store will close at ten oclock and remain closed all day to allow clerks to enjoy the holiday. Last minute shoppers are reminded of the 10 oclock closing time.
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Sidney Mercantile
Hornaday Mosse. & Grain Co
Thornburg & Selch's
Sidney representatives attend Western Nebraska convention in Crawford
F. G. Griffith Gus Wellner and C S Radcliffe traveled to Crawford to represent the Sidney Chamber of Commerce at the Associated Commercial Clubs of Western Nebraska convention. Elaborate entertainment arrangements had been prepared for the guests.
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F. G. Griffith
Gus Wellner
C. S. Radcliffe
Crawford
Sidney
Our Grandmother Parlor Theme At B M S Club Luncheon
Social and Club Affairs HK M S Luncheon featured Mrs B A Jones host and a large turnout. Mrs Martin spoke on Our grandmother s parlor and our own, contrasting Mary s parlor sixty years ago with Marie s today. Mrs Charles Mann contributed piano pieces while chafing dish demonstrations by three members concluded with creamed lobsters and toasted cheese sandwiches.
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HK. M. S
B. M. S. Club
Charles Mann
Swan
J. T. Mcntosh
Bya Collings
B. A. Jones
Pleasant party for Miss Beulah Grabill at home and theater
Miss Beulah Grabill hosted eight friends for a Tuesday evening gathering. Mrs. Grabill served a three course supper at six, then the group attended Extravagance at the Ideal at eight with reserved seats. They returned to the Shoemaker home to serenade Mr and Mrs Dunlap and end a most pleasant occasion.
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Beulah Grabill
Thanksgiving Luncheon and Card Party Hosted by Mrs Uptegrove
A charming one o clock luncheon followed by cards was given Wednesday by Mrs Uptegrove assisted by Mrs Hitchcock. The luncheon was elaborate and elegant with Thanksgiving novelties and emblems throughout. At five tables prizes were won with Mrs Swan taking first and Mrs McIntosh second. Mrs Kruse and Mrs Borton also tied for first.
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Uptegrove
Hitchcock
Ernest Kruse
Borton
Swan
J. T. McIntosh
Mrs J W Harper and daughter depart for Colorado
Mrs J W Harper and her daughter Miss May left Mandy tonight for Denver seeking a winter of pleasure at various resorts. They plan to win Mr Harper to the Colorado lifestyle and hopes he will abandon business and reside there together for an indefinite period.
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J. W. Harper
Miss May
Mandy
Denver
Mr. Harper
Colorado
Local and Personal Notes From Dalton County
A. Kunc of the Dalton country was busy in the county capital Tuesday. The P. K. O. Society had a delightful evening Monday with Miss Valeska Neubauer. Mrs H. W. Struble of Potter was in Sidney overnight Monday and did some shopping. Mrs Howard Adams and little Jean are visiting with Mrs Adams parents in Lansing Michigan. Mrs A. W. Atkins and daughter Virginia of Bridgeport visited this week with relatives and friends in Sidney.
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A. Kunc
Dalton Country
P. K. O. Society
Valeska Neubauer
H. W. Struble
Potter
Sidney
Howard Adams
Little Jean
Mrs Adam
Lansing, Michigan
A. W. Atkins
Virginia
Bridgeport
Local Visitors Return From Omaha Trips
Miss Ethel Bangert of Cheyenne visits her parents Mr and Mrs H Bangert for a weekend. D R Jones and son Kenneth return from Omaha where they mixed business with pleasure. Mrs Ernest Stuht and son Bill visit relatives in Omaha Kansas and other places and plan to return before the holidays.
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Ethel Bangert
Cheyenne
Mrs H. Bangert
D. R. Jones
Kenneth
Omaha
Ernest Stuht
Bill
Kansas
Business visit by Mr. E G Starrett to Livoni and Son
Mr. E G Starrett of the Security Mutual Life Insurance Company is spending two weeks here with Livoni and Son to pursue business.
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E. G. Starrett
The
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company
Livoni & Son
Visit of Roy Knoble and BB C Killen in Scottsbluff
Roy Knoble of Fairbury and BB C Killen of Lincoln were seen in our city Wednesday. They had just completed work in the office of the beet factory at Scottsbluff.
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Roy Knoble
Fairbury
Bb.c. Killen
Lincoln
Scottsbluff
Nebraska Investors Scout Land Near Humphrey
George Febringer Ford Thomas and Frank Mintkin of Humphrey Nebraska visited the county early this week to survey land prospects and consider investment opportunities in the area.
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George Febringer
Ford Thomas
Frank Mintkin
Humphrey
Nebraska
Glenn Bales Family Returns From Month Abroad
Glenn Bales and family returned Sunday from a month long visit in Iowa. They visited relatives at Stewart and also stayed in Atlantic City with Mrs Bales parents Mr and Mrs T M Bickett.
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Glenn Bales
Iown
Stewart
Atlantic City
Mrs Guy Ferry Returns From Nebraska Care Mission
Mrs. Guy Ferry returns from a three week stay in Betrand Nebraska where she cared for her sick mother. The Ferry family residence is noted on the second floor of the Hahler home.
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Guy Ferry
Betrand
Neb
Ferry
Hahler
Scottsbluff couples arrive to back local flour mill project
Ed Sitz and his wife and LeRoy Sitz and his wife have arrived to settle in for the community. They have taken a Frazey cottage temporarily and intend to drive the flour mill project toward success.
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Ed Sitz
LeRoy Sitz
Scottsbluff
Frazey
Joe Trinnier Visits Bridgeport Friends in Sidney
Joe Trinnier of Bridgeport displays his genial spirit in Sidney on Monday. He has many friends here though his business keeps him away more now than in the past.
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Joe Trinnier
Bridgeport
Sidney
Joe
Mrs Willetts Guests at Sidney Eastern Star Event
Mrs Harriett Willetts of McCool Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star was guest Sunday of Mrs J J McIntosh, Worthy Matron of Providence Chapter O E S of Sidney, in a ceremonial visit.
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Harriett Willetts
McCooy
Order of the Eastern Star
J. J. McIntosh
Providence
Sidney
Pleasant Friday Ladies Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Gene Davis
Mrs Gene Davis hosted a cheerful afternoon for neighborhood ladies on Friday. The attendees enjoyed fancy work and Mrs Davis treated them to a delicious luncheon in appreciation of their effort.
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Gene Davis
Davis
Hunters Return From Ten Day North River Trip
Ed Rummelhardt George Baker and John Wolfe returned Sunday from a ten days hunting trip on the north river near Lisco. They took full camping equipment and thoroughly enjoyed the outing. They secured a dozen geese and four or five dozen ducks.
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Ed Rummelhardt
George Baker
John Wolfe
North River
Lisco
Lodgepole Folks Enjoy Shopping on Sidney Streets
Mr and Mrs Claud Moorhead Mrs Bert Bates Mrs Euback and a friend and John Simmons were among many Lodgepole residents seen on Sidney streets and in shops last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Moorhead each drove home a new Ford car for their customers.
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Claud Moorhead
Bert Bates
Euback
John Simmons
Sidney Streets
Mrs Huff and family arrive from Oregon to join Hornaday staff
Mrs Guy C Huff and her children arrived last Saturday from Gootch Oregon to join Mr Huff who oversees the men and shoe departments at the Hornaday store. They are staying temporarily in rooms at the Wallick home while doing light housekeeping. Mrs Huff brought chrysanthemums of rich color and unusually large size for display.
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Guy C. Huff
Gootch
Oregon
Huff
Hornaday Store
Wallick
Engel Rhode Wedding at Rohde Home in Pleasant Ceremony
Emma Rohde and John Engel wed at 2 p m on Wednesday November 10 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Paul Sper officiated as about 40 guests attended the ceremony and reception. The couple will establish a home half a mile west of the bride’s parents with many costly gifts received.
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William Rohde
Paul Sper Officie
Emma
John Engel
Emma Engel
Bloomfield
Nebraska
Chris Rohde
Frank Engel
Harry Engel
Katie Rohde
Elsie Faist
North Bend
Engel
Quinn Struble Nuptials Celebrate Local Couple in Sidney
A Thursday seven o'clock wedding in Sidney joined John J. Quinn and Irma Struble of local families. Rev A Link officiated as guests and relatives attended a breakfast for ten at the Pacific house. The groom, son of T J Quinn, and the bride, only child of H W Struble, were praised for their bright future and tasteful gifts.
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Sidney
John J. Quinn
Irma Struble
A. Link
Ed Quinn
Pacific House
John Quinn
T. J. Quinn
North Bronson Precinct
H. W. Struble
Potter
Martin Seigel Wed at Colorado Springs in Novemberside
Luther Van Hook Martin and Ruther Seigel of Colorado Springs married by County Judge Chambers Marius Christensen with Miss Myrtle Lancaster as witness. The couple joke that after a hundred weddings they will perform the main parts themselves.
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Martin—Seigel
Luther van Hook Martin
Colorado Springs
Ruther Seigel
Chambers Marius Christensen
Myrtle Lancaster
Lally and Roach Tie Nov 10 in Scottsbluff
John Lally and Agnes Roach, both of Scottsbluff, were married on November 10 by Judge Chambers.
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Lally—Roach
John Lally
Agnes Roach
Scottsbluff
Judge Chambers
Mrs Couch and party travel to Omaha then return
Mrs Charles Couch and her daughter accompany Mrs J H Nicholson and son on a trip to Omaha Thursday evening. Mrs Nicholson proceeds to Kansas while Mrs Couch plans to return Saturday.
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Charles Couch
J. H. Nicholson
Omaha
Arthur Closman Returns From Missouri Visit
Arthur Closman came back early in the week from a visit to Missouri, resuming his usual duties.
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Arthur Closman
Missouri
Sidney Steam Bakery Saturday Butter Rolls Special
The bakery promotes a Saturday special featuring butter rolls. SIDNEY STEAM BAKERY advertises fresh baked treats for weekend customers, inviting neighbors and guests to savor warm pastry with butter.
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Sidney Steam Bakery
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Railroad Notes
Jesse C. McHish
W. E. Medlock
C.opper
Cash
Livoni & Son Mortgage, Loan and Insurance Company
Rhode
Quinn
Struble
Eady
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