Editorial The Railroads Plight and Public Duty
In Sidney and nearby regions the railroads are vital to comfort and prosperity. The piece argues the Interstate Commerce Commission should grant modest rate increases to avoid government seizure, stressing rail revenue needs drivers of national prosperity and broad economic benefit through continued reliable transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wartain
Ing
Commission
The Alarming Spread of Fascism in Brazil
A reader warns that Brazil under Getulio Vargas resembles Fascism despite denials by newspapers. The piece argues Vargas dissolves legislatures, censors press, bans strikes, and centralizes power, likening Brazil to Germany and Italy and fearing regional spread undermining democracy and human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
United States
Europe
Vargas
Germany
Italy
Quotes and quips from a reflective holiday column
A playful montage of satirical lines on politics money age privacy and world affairs. Observations touch on Christmas spending Doris Duke and her fortune, Garner aging, the Duke of Windsor, shipbuilding vs bridges, Turkey Berlin Rome Axis anxieties, natural law vs depression, education recess, murder case handling, distress warrants, a community club pastime, and the joy of reading as timeless entertainment.
History Of Interest Items in Sidney and Vicinity
History notes events from 14 24 34 4 and 54 years ago in Sidney Nebraska. Items cover Watson era moving offices, dances, marriages, accidents, theatre, and local notices. The compilation lists 1883 era happenings, business changes, and community life with named residents and local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney and Vicinity
Social Roundup in South Colton and Surroundings
Reports from South Colton include visits to the H. J. Elsen home by Mrs. H. J. Elsen, Mrs. Chas. Roll and others, and gatherings with Harvey George and family. Vehicles are named in passing as Pete Lenzen buys a Chevrolet and Marjorie Deaver has a minor auto accident on the way to church. Further notices list local families visiting, supper hosts, and a Farmers Union meeting attended by the Deaver family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenzen
Hazel King
Lincoln
Conservatory
Edison Talking Pictures
Tobin Opera House
Sidison
W. J. Shoemaker
Union -Pacific
West
McLernon's
Portland
Ray Babcock
Potter
Olga Cords
Rockville
Nebraska
J. F. Moseman
Wayne
Dorothy Elsen
H. J. Elsen
Chas. Roll
Harvey George
Baby
Wm. Badziong
Lester
Stanley
Mary Kavanaugh
W. T. Starman
Pete Lenzen
Marchita
Walter Kaufman
Ted
Wilton
Iowa
Henry Koester
Joe
George Deaver
Farmers Union
Deaver
Livery Business Left Untouched as Prairie Fires Sweep North of Sidney
Prairie fires have badly damaged the range north of Sidney and south of the Platte River. The origin is unknown, though presumed careless campfires by cow men are blamed, as few take strict precautions with fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Groh
First Lutheran Church
Babcock
Potter Bank
Potter
Rockville
Valley Forge
Opera House
Ida Root Gordon
B. A. Tillson
Lathrop
Telephone Company
Potter and
Kimball
Gering
Harrisburg
Charles E. Harper
Charles M. Wright
Sidney
Harper & Wright
Platte River
Football Scores From Friday Across Several Towns
District results show Scottsbluff over Merrill 32 0 and Sterling defeating Sidney 21 6. Fremon beat Norfolk 7 0, Falls City routed Benton 41 0, Delta edged Fort Collins 40 6, with many other scorelines including Omaha Central 12 Omaha Benson 0 and Hastings 12 North Platte 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Merrill
Bayard
Alliance
Minatare
Bridgeport
Crawford
Mitchell
Dalton
Kimball
Sterling
Sidney
Omaha Central
Omaha Benson
Superior
Mankato
Kans
Fremon
Norfolk
Fairbury
Jackson
Omaha South
Omaha North
Yoldrege
Orleans
Wymore
College View
Havelock
Crete
Gothenburg
Ogallala
Kearney
Smith Center
Kan
Stapleton
North Platte
Falls City
Benton
St. Joseph
Hastings
Lovell
Wyo
Sheridan
Fort Collins
Delta
Colton Grocery Closed for Winter as Town News Passes
The Colton grocery store has been closed for the winter. Mr and Mrs Charles Deaver plan on leaving this week for the coast. Mr and Mrs William George and children and Mr and Mrs Harvey George and baby were dinner guests Sunday at the Leslie Ross home in Peetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
Charles Deaver
Coast
Wiliam George
Harvey George
Baby
Leslie Ross
Peetz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pecan
Portugal
Doris Duke
Cromwell
Garner
Jack
Franklin
Duke of Windsor
England
Atlantic
Turkey
Congress
Adeline
al Waer
Whittier
Calif
Waer
Western Union Telegraph Company
Radcliffe
Cherfelders
Hardy’s Hall
Bunker Hill
Red” Campbell
Florence Kopp
Charles Leiber
Waukeegan
Ill
Bob Sellers
Lorenzo
Earl Pond
Tom Horn
Wyoming
Sandy Griswold
Omaha World- Herald
San Francisco
Fitziimons-Gardner
O. D. Lyon
A. E. McKenzie
Henry Lerner
Union Valley
Good Samaritans
M. E. Parsonage
Miles
Columbia
Wm. Cramp and Sons
James Kelly
John Wright
Charles Nelson
William Gaw
W. Collins
Edward Duryee
A. M. Carr
George H. Jewett
A. M. Brown
J. Rooks
W. Thompson
Ross Davis
Albert Johnson
J. Abbington
William Stuht
Charley Trognitz
Jack Wilkins
South Colton
UC UA Pioneers
Zenith
Stickney
BUICK
America
Sidney and
Vicinity
Horseman
Freytag Store
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