Scribbler’s Notes Tangle On Fifth Avenue in Sidney
A Sidney man seen on Fifth Avenue this week carrying a foot-tub raises curiosity about its use. A neighbor jokes about a singing husband while another laments not being able to sing. Thanksgiving brought quiet meals with family jars absent, and doctors debated new diagnostic hospitals. Dr Mayo praised as a public benefactor, amid satire of medical overreach and costs.
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Sidney
Fifth Avenue
Dr. Mayo
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo
Who Said Turkey An Old Indian Receipt Tale
An Oklahoma editor recalls an Indian visitor who paid for a newspaper and demanded a receipt. The Indian explains his belief that at judgment he will be asked if he has paid the editor or Chieftain for the paper and if he has a receipt. He notes he cannot find it and would have to search everywhere to obtain one.
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Okllanhoma
Gate
St. Peter
Flo
Hell
Bank Statement from Nebraska Bank in 1915
The document presents a bank's financial statement with figures for overdrafts securities loans deposits and capital. It lists assets including cash and reserves against liabilities such as demand deposits time deposits and rediscounts with the Federal Reserve. Signed by cashier L. Lxgson and witnesses with Notary W. P. Miles on November 24 1915.
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U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Valueoft
N. Y
Chicago
St. Louis
U. 8
U 8
Banking House
Fed- Net Amt
Chalyst
I. Lxgsim Neborauer
Lestig Nevsauen
Julia Scanlon
Josephine B. Jones
J. W. Userper
W. Pp, Miles
Sunday School Bazaar and Advent Services at Rectory
Sunday School Morning Prayer Ladies Guild hosts a bazaar and bake bean supper at the Rectory, then Advent services begin December 2 at 7 30 pm. Rev Shaw of St Peters Chicago preaches four nights December 7 to 10. Everyone welcome at local churches and services.
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Morning Prayer Ladies Guild
Shaw
St. Peters Church
Chicago
Danish Evangel Lutheran Pastor Leads Local Church Activities
South of Potter events include Bible class and Sunday school at 10:30 with services at 11 on the first three Sundays each month. Weekly societies meet, with Danish Pastor Chr. Folck welcoming Scandinavians. Christchurch ladies guild bazaars December 2 at the Rectory from 2 pm to 10:30 pm featuring a bake meal supper, imports from Japan, and local crafts for Christmas gifts.
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Young People’s Society
Ladies’ Society
Chr
Folck
Ladies Guild of
Christchurch
San Francisco
Japan
Priscilla Club Meeting December 3 Urges Members
The Priscilla Club meets with Mrs Wm Couch and Miss Carrie Hartway on Friday December 3 urging all members to attend and remember the Xmas tree ladies. Each member should bring their Xmas presents.
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Priscilla Club
Priscillas
Wm. Couch
Carrie Hartway
Triangle Club Seeks Help to Fill Box for Mississippi School
Advent services to be held at Christ Church over four days December 7 to 10 with Holy Communion, Bible class, and evening services led by Rev. W. C. Shaw. German Reformed Church hosts Harvest Home services at the schoolhouse near town on November 28 with German and English preaching. Consistory invites all friends and neighbors.
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Christ
W. C. Shaw
St. Peters Church
Chicago
Masonic leaders visit Bridgeport for special session
Sam Greenleaf of Omaha and J P Gage of Fremont with Grand Master I O O F and Grand Secretary travel Tuesday for a Bridgeport special session conferring grand lodge degrees. Oscar Harris Oscar Erickson and Charles Couch join the party returning with reports of an enthusiastic gathering and compliments to Bridgeport Rebeccas for a six o'clock supper and a local talent entertainment at the opera halls.
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Sam Greenleaf
Omaha
The Old Turkey Gobbler Thanksgiving Tale
A nostalgic poem recalls a boastful gobbler feared by a child, until Thanksgiving when a hired man decapitates the bird for Uncle to roast. The speaker helps prepare the turkey and watches anxiously as it cooks, ending with the line about no longer being scared.
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Cross
Thanksgiving Examinations and Building Plans at Local School
Tuesday and Wednesday were busy as exams closed the six week period and faculty prepared for Thanksgiving. Mr Strain will attend a Cotner University concert in Syracuse while others depart for home. A new building progresses and grade reassignments are proposed to fit space. A Thomas Palmer arithmetic test tracked speed and accuracy with multiple rooms naming winners. Basketball practice begins after Thanksgiving with a program by Mr Eska Wilsop.
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Turkey
Thompson
Eska Wilsop
Worthy auditorium event praised by Nebraska Wesleyan
Last Tuesday evening the auditorium program was greatly enjoyed especially by children. Mr Wilson a gentleman from Nebraska Wesleyan University is praised as an excellent young man. Money cleared amounting to 3.20 was directed to the athletic fund.
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Wilson
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Local and Personal News from Sidney and Nearby
H Kragel of Peetz attended to business in Sidney on Wednesday. Charles E Gustafson and family moved from Stratford Iowa to make their home here. Attorney J L Tewell will spend two weeks in Lincoln and Omaha on professional business. Catholic ladies held a well patronized bazaar and supper last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Leiner of Nunn Colorado are visiting their daughter Mrs Will Johnson and family. Thursday featured a noonday dinner evening spread and all day services at the Christian church.
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Charles E. Gustafson
Stratford
J. L. Tewell
Lincoln
Omaha
Eastern Points
Mrs
Henry Leiner
Nunn
Colorado
Will Johnson
The
Christian Church
Mrs. D Earnhardt Visits Bridgeport for Thanksgiving
Mrs. D Earnhardt traveled from Cheyenne to Bridgeport on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs. A W Atkins and the Atkins family.
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D. Earnhardt
Cheyenne
Bridgeport
A. W. Atkins
Miss Harriett Radcliff Returns From Colorado Trip
Miss Harriett Radcliff returned Monday from a month long visit in Salida Colorado and Denver. She enjoyed a vacation filled with relaxation and is now alert at her desk as book keeper in the Lowe Lumber office.
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Harriett Radcliff
Salida
Colorado
Denver
Lowe Lumber
Miss Anna Johnston Visits Family for Holiday
Miss Anna Johnston arrived Wednesday from Hemingford where she teaches to spend the holiday with her sister Miss Grace Johnston and their mother Mrs. Weiser.
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Anna Johnston
Hemingford
Grace Johnston
Weiser
Auto bottomed into unlit ditch on Lincoln Highway healing luck
An automobile from Dalton drove into an open unlit ditch on the west Lincoln Highway Saturday evening. The driver sustained only slight injuries and damage was minimal, described as a miracle.
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Dalton
West Lincoln Highway
Corning Residents Visit. Radcliff Elected Student Council President
Mrs. Jizzie Shoemaker of Corning Iowa traveled with her brother in law W J Shoemaker and wife from Wednesday to Friday last week. Miss Ann Radcliff a Northwestern University Chicago student was elected president of her division's student council. The election is a high honor and Sidney will value the credit.
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Jizzie Shoemaker
Corning
Iowa
W. J. Shoemaker
Wyoming
Guy
Ann Radcliff
Northwestern University At Chicago
Sidney
Mrs. J W McDaniel Visits Cheyenne With Family
Mrs J W McDaniel and children Helen Frances Bobby and James W Jr traveled to Cheyenne Thursday to spend a glad holiday with Chester McDaniel and family. Sheriff McDaniel stayed to guard the premises but reportedly kept things in order despite being left alone.
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J. W. McDaniel
Helen
Frances
Bobby
James W. Jr
Cheyenne
Chester McDaniel
Sheriff McDaniel
Carricks from California on visit may decide to stay
Mr and Mrs J R Carrick and their baby arrived from California to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Carrick was formerly Miss Mary Herbert who kept their marriage secret for two years. Mr Carrick left Monday for Chicago on a business trip and plans to stay about two weeks.
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J. R. Carrick
Baby
California
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