Mathers as Governor Hope in Sidney Petition
A Sidney petition seeks placing Albert N. Mathers of Gering on the Republican primary ballot for Nebraska governor. The list includes numerous local notables, with Mathers described as a banker and farmer, a state native and former speaker of the house, deemed capable for the chief executive post. Editorial comments from Whl Maupin discuss party dynamics, Norris, Bryan, and potential western nominations, noting Mathers’ inside track if he announces early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Albert N. Mathers
Gering
Republican Party
Nebraska
Jesse C. McNish
James I. McIntosh
Claude R. Golding
HW. E. Gapen
W. F. Bassett
Henry Anderson
D. R. Campbell
Paul T.[ Martin
Martin W. Dimery
F. G. Schroeder
G . Raschi
R. M. Walker
R. M. Steen
I. W. Bonham
R. P. Kepler
G. LP. Kratz
W. P. Miles
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Mathers
Whl Maupin
Gering Midwest
Omaha Bee
Norris
Senate
Bryan
Bryn
Hitchcock
Mathers
Warner
Lancaster
Weaver
Goodicee
William H. Thompson
Grand Island
Joseph Beeler
North Platte
Billy Thompson
Beeler
Hughes
Wilson
California
Ford
Million Dollars Saved Farmers in Commissions
C J Osborn president of the Farmers Union of Nebraska told a visit to town that the three commission houses in Omaha Sioux City and St Joseph have returned about a million dollars in net profits to farmers since starting. He projected Omaha's 125000 savings this year and noted average car handling costs in Omaha far lower than at exchange levels. He urged cooperative marketing as a safe path to liquidate debts. The grain exchange at Omaha has operated three months with about a thousand dollars in net profit from major sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Osborn
Farmers Union of Nebraska
Omaha
Sidney
Commission Houses
Farmers Union
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Omnaum House
Onimba Livestock Exchange
Osborn
Sapmers
Grain Exchange
Mr. Osborn
Educational Week Highlights at St Patrick’s Academy
Pupils at St Patrick’s Academy marked Educational Week with varied literary evenings. On November 19 the second high performed Caesar selections and essays on education's roots. November 21 saw Macbeth readings and notes on Shakespeare’s influence. November 22 featured seventh and eighth graders with recitations and Nebraska history, and November 27 included a five act playlet and a Thanksgiving program by fifth and sixth grades. Musical numbers enriched each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Academy
America
Nebraska
England
Holland
American
Legion Membership Drive Plans Growth in Sidney Post
Francis J. Herbert chairs the campaign for new and renewed American Legion members in Sidney post. He appoints Frank Wyman Elmer Grabill Joe Sympdynes and R. M. Pierce as assistants as plans outline to raise membership from about 75 to at least 100. The executive committee kept 1924 dues at 8 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Post
The
American Legion
Francis J. Herbert
Chaitrman
Frank Wyman
Elmer Grabill
Joe Sympdynes
R. M. Pierce
Herbert
Post
Legion
Democratic Nomination Speculation Factors in 20th Century Convention
The text weighs candidates for the Democratic nomination, noting Underwood as capable but southern, Smith of New York with wet tendencies as weak, McAdoo seen by westerners as tied to railroads and higher freight, and Indiana's Senator Ralston rising in strength. It cautions that nominating guesses are hazardous due to the four two-thirds rule at conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Smith
New York
McAdoo
Railroad
Ralston
Indiana
District Court Convenes Monday in Cheyenne County
The District Court will convene in Cheyenne County on Monday December 3 with Judge George C. Gillan of Lexington presiding. Jurors report Tuesday. The docket lists 217 cases, the largest in county history, as the Thirteenth District expands to include Kimball, Cheyenne, Deuel, Keith, Lincoln, Davison and McPherson counties. Judge Gillan and Judge Tewell will interchange across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
George C. Gillan
Lexington
Kenneth Agnew
Paul Ackles
Tlauther Allington
Ray Berry
BE. C. Collart
M. W. Dimery
Guy V. Doran
Potter Howard
C. A. Hill
Fred Holtman
Dan Jewett
Clarence Johnson
J. C. Jolson
O. J. Melton
W. E. Morrow
Henry Marx
Oren Maley
W. W. MelIntosh
C. A. Mangum
Otto Olson
G. TL. Rogers
H. L. Thompson
N. Hf. ‘Tank
CG. W. West
Gillan
Bryan
Bunner
Arthur
Lburron
Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Garden
Kimball
Cheyenne
Devdl
Keith
Lincoln
Davison
McPherson
Tewell
Judge Tewell
North
Platte
Sam Souder
Wonderful Fear By Daring Airman
Dick Evans, a Sidney Union Pacific employee and former war aviator, reportedly flew a damaged plane twenty miles with a partially broken wing before making a perilous landing near North Platte. Accompanied by William Bell from Hershey, Evans kept the crippled craft aloft low to the ground, earning acclaim for a feat likened to a duck in flight after a hunter’s shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Dick Evans
Sidney
Evans
William “Bell
Hershey
Nebraska
Mr. Bell
Bell
Union Pacific
Gapen
Thanksgiving Observed in Sydney With Services and Community Events
Thanksgiving was observed in Sydney with Union services at United Lutheran church where Rev Kilburn spoke before a large crowd. Businesses and public buildings closed. People traveled to relatives in other towns or shared meals with neighbors. An evening dance at Hardy's hall and a movie show drew attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
United Lutheran Church
Kilburn
Hardy's Hall
Festival finance committee to meet Saturday this week
County Agent Willey reported the Fall Festival finance committee will meet Saturday. Glen Bales, chairman of the executive committee, said there would be a balance on hand after all bills are paid. Several Sidney women from the W. Co. T A and the women’s club attended the funeral in Potter Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Anna Nelson, an active club and temperance union worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
Glen Bales
Sidney
W. Co. T. A. and Womans Club
Potter
Anna Nelson
Sidney Hi Loses To Scottsbluff
Sidney high school football slumped after the Bayard game as Scottsbluff upset them 138 to 6. Captain Davis starred for Sidney before an injury, while Scottsbluff benefited from a heavier line and several interceptions. Coach Green expects a tougher Morrill finale on Thanksgiving as Sidney aims to rebound.
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Bayard
Sidney High
Scottsbluff
Green
Tiust
Scottsbluff High
Sidney
Davis
Morrill
Morris
Clark
Vowers
Brown
Tally
Chambers
Baker
Griswold
Miniken
Waite
Thomas
Alffens
McMillan
Worden
Sidney Automobile Club Organized At Union Pacific Luncheon
Members of the Sidney chamber of commerce automatically joined the Sidney Automobile Club at a Union Pacific hotel luncheon. Secretary J W Johnson said chamber membership created auto club status without extra cost and outlined plans for a pedestrian underpass idea and school civility programs in Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Automobile Club
Union Pacific
J. W. Johnson
Chamber
A. K. Greenlee
Sidney
U. V P
Green Lee
U. P
Omaha
Tiebendorfer
Nebraska
Sidney Public
J. L. McIntosh
Liebendorfer
E. L. Hyde
T. J. Poole
Ford Display Week At McDonald Motor Sales
Ford dealers nationwide stage displays this week at McDonald Motor Sales Sidney showroom. The remodeled office offers a finer presentation of parts and service while B L Walker, now partner, oversees the front with Mr McDonald stepping back to focus on other business aspects. A large turnout is expected to view the 1924 car models and expanded parts and repair departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Motor Sales Company
Ford
Sidney
B. L. Walker
Ars
McDonald
Golden Rule Sunday Observance Urged in Sidney County
The Sidney Woman's Club calls all families in Sidney and Cheyenne County to observe Golden Rule Sunday on December 2, an International event aiding Armenian orphans under Near East Relief. Local families are asked to donate the difference between simple meals and usual meals, with menus shown, to Mrs. F. O. Hargess, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Sidney Womans Club
Woman's Committee
Turkey
Woman's Club
F. O. Hargess
Sidney Reef
Nearly Billion Marks Postage From Berlin
Judge Obrfelder receives a letter from his daughter Mrs. Talph Blumenthal of New York on a Europe buying trip. The Berlin letter lists postage valued at 933 003 020 marks, about 233 250 756 dollars at 25 cents per mark. She adds a Berlin to Hamburg special delivery with 448 million marks. She reports deplorable Berlin conditions, people begging for potato peelings, fear of theft for expensive clothing, and severe merchandise scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obrfelder
Talph Blumenthal
New York City
Hazel Oberfelder
Europe
Blumenthal
Berlin
Hamburg
Pine Ridge Indians marooned near Gering over truck dispute
About fifty Pine Ridge Reservation Indians harvesting potatoes near Kimball were blocked from leaving Nebraska when McDonald Motor States refused to release mortgaged trucks. Sheriff at Sidney ordered the trucks held in Gering until a Ford dealer accompanied the driver to return the Indians to the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ridge
Gering
C. B. McDonald
McDonald Motor States Company
Sidney
Kimball
McDonald
HW. Cunningham
Kimball County
Ford Agency
Observance of National Educational Week in Sidney Public Schools
National Educational Week was observed across Sidney public schools with Patriotic Day activities in all grades and student programs. County Attorney Kepler spoke at the high school about five phases of education including the teacher as nation builder and the school as a productive community asset. James L. McIntosh addressed high school students and younger grades on politeness, aligning with Superintendent Liebendorfer’s policy to credit politeness toward student advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public
Kepler
James L. McIntosh
Liebendorfer
Johnson and four children report with mumps
Mr J W Johnson and four children living on Post Row are reported in with mumps, adding to local illness cases.
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J. W. Johnson
Post Row
Railroads Pay Majority of County Personal Taxes in 1923
County Treasurer Nelson reports Ninety four thousand dollars in personal taxes for Union Pacific and Burlington paid to the American bank of Sidney. Union Pacific $80,000 Burlington $15,000. The tax load shows railroads covering over half of county personal taxes as total county levy nears 940,000. Budget constraints and bank guarantees shape deposit rules and collections improve this fall indicating better financial conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bank of
Sidney
Nelson
Union Pacific
Burlington
Nebraska
American Bank
Presidential Pardon Sought for Swatzlander in Bank Case
Several petitions are prepared to seek a presidential clemency for W. F. Swatzlander, former president of the First National Bank of Sidney. He pleaded guilty to illegal banking and was sentenced to a year and a day in Leavenworth. A pardon would delay the term further. petitions origin and signers are undisclosed.
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W.fe
Swatzlander
First National Bank of
Sidney
Coolidge
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Omaha
BR. C. Jackson
Bronson
Swatslander
Woodrough
North Platte
Fr. Leavenworth
Kansas
Swatelander
Judge Oberfelder Visits Hast and Grand Island
Judge Oberfelder traveled Monday to Hast and Grand Island in Nebraska for unspecified judicial duties, making a short official visit to the two communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberfelder
Hast
Grand Island
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Sidney G. C.P. Wants. Mathers
Sidney Hi
CLUB
Observangge
Golden Rule
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