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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
8
A successful pump irrigation experiment in East Wyoming covers about 100 acres with potential beet growth expanding next season. Farmers plan more wells and larger acreage as experts say beets can be grown annually with proper fertilization and yields justify fertilizer costs.
Senator C W Johnson opposes a raise in rail freight rates urging Nebraska shippers to protest at once. He warns that without vocal opposition farmers manufacturers and distributors may be recorded as approving the application, prompting swift ICC action favored by the railroads. The exact timing of ICC action remains unclear.
Frederick J. Harr, aged 23 at death, longtime progressive farmer in Cheyenne County, born LaCrosse Wisconsin. He homesteaded in 1885, moved to Sidney in 1921, and died Friday night after a long illness. He helped found Center Methodist church and supported community welfare with his family.
The funeral of Mr. Hart in Sidney Minnesota drew many locals and relatives from afar. The service at the Methodist church was led by Rev. C. V. Graham with Rev. Schenck assisting, followed by burial at Sidney cemetery. Pallbearers included Otho Campbell and others. Survivors include a widow and daughters Mrs. Elmer J. Wright and Mrs. Elmo Durant among others, with several siblings listed from multiple states.
Union Thanksgiving service set for Wednesday night at the Christian Church with H Bicknell pastor conducting. Rev H Clare Welker of the Presbyterian Church will preach on Thoughtful Thanksgiving from Psalms 91 2 and address the audience with a message to give thanks and sing praises. Benediction by Rev W T Kahse. A large turnout is hoped for by area pastors and the public is invited to attend.
The Chevrolet Motor Company announced last week the development of new six cylinder models to be delivered after January 1 at fob Flint prices from 525 to 725 dollars. The six cylinder lineup mirrors the four cylinder coupe sedan and sport cabriolet in price, with only 30 dollars more for the roadster.
Mr and Mrs H H Hoops owners of the James cafe announce a special Thanksgiving dinner menu to ease holiday hosting. The cafe aims to host numerous family gatherings Thursday with a welcoming atmosphere and chef prepared dishes. A gift subscription offer for magazines is noted, via Ada Barker, secretary of the Women’s Club Magazine.
Sixteen Cheyenne county students are enrolled at the University of Nebraska Lincoln with nine from Sidney, three from Dalton, two from Lodge Pole, and one each from Henry and Potter. Sidney delegates include Roscoe S. Baker, Mabel L. Foster, Ada W. Howard, Audrey B. Howard, Cecile May Jones, Willie H. Jones, John H. Lowe, James H. Kepler, and Mark E. Williams.
Milbank South Dakota November 23 a posse chased four or five bandits who robbed the Farmers and Merchants Bank of about 12000 in cash and bonds and security worth roughly 23000. An auto dealer Charles H Berkemer and four companions trailed the getaway car as the bandits fled toward Minneapolis or St Paul. The crew entered the bank with drawn revolvers forced customers and employees to lie on the floor while money and securities were taken.
An acre of six spring wheat varieties Ceres Garnet Kearney Java Marquis and Humpback was grown on the Charles A. Welton farm northwest of Sunol to identify a high yielding milling quality wheat superior to local varieties. Ceres and Garnet appear promising while Humpback yields well but is less desirable for milling.
In Omaha area tests and with USDA discouraging production of semi hard wheat Java is avoided by mills. Marquis is strong for milling but disease prone. Yields per acre: Humpback 31, Ceres 34.4, Garnet 25.1, Java 26, Marquis 25.8, Kearney 25.5. Samples sent to Agricultural College for milling tests. County agent Willey seeks two farmer testers next year.
James D Hill president of the defunct City Bond and Finance company of Denver and Casper was killed when his car crashed into a herd of horses near Wheatland Wyoming as Bruce Owen the company’s manager suffered serious injuries. Both men faced criminal charges connected to the company’s failure.
At 9 30 p m a car struck a horseman, knocked the rider and horseman from the horse, and left the road turning over three times. It was not known whether the horseman was injured.
According to the Chappell Register the Auburn Sales and Service of Sidney distributors of Auburn automobiles in western Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado have opened a branch sales office in Chappell. The new business is in the T. D. Bailey building on west Second street with a display room and branch operations established.
Walter M Hoop and Hickman H Killham of Sidney will be managers and salesmen at the Chappell Auburn branch and be permanently located there. Merle Houge, manager of the Auburn Sales and Service in Sidney, visited Chappell to finalize arrangements for the opening. The new business will announce this week with Hoop and Killham displaying Auburn models and conducting street demonstrations Saturday.
George C. Deaver of Sunol visited Sidney on Monday, staying for a cordial social visit and meeting local residents. He shared news of Sunol and exchanged greetings with community members during the afternoon visit.
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