Marriages and divorces drop in Cheyenne county in 1923
Figures from Washington show Cheyenne county recorded 58 marriages and 14 divorces in 1923 and 82 marriages with 17 divorces in 1922. The 1923 decline is blamed on a marriage license publication requirement enacted August 1 1923. A Chicago youth aged 15 disappeared prompting a nationwide search, and a Westward drift led to Scottsbluff before being taken in by authorities. D F Enevoldsen moved from Potter and Gurley to become cashier at Peetz First National Bank.
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Cheyenne County
Department of Commerce
Washington
Department
Clifford Rusell
Chicago
Scottsbluff
Kilgore
Burlington
West
D. F. Enevoldsen
Citizens State Bank
Potter
Bank
Gurley
First National Bank
Peetz
Colo
Lightning Strikes Dix Beacon West Town Tower Burns
Last Wednesday night a storm caused a lightning strike that left the Dix beacon tower a blazing ruin. Mr and Mrs Nels Gunderson and two sons escaped unhurt as the service was kept off duty. Electricians flown in repaired the damage the next day.
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Dix
Nels Gunderson
Senben
Raymond
Snowbirds and events mark Scottsbluff area week
Snowbirds in the Scottsbluff vicinity signal an early winter per the Star-Herald. Miss Alice Forsling of Kimball won the Cudahay prize at Sioux City fair for outstanding livestock or crops work. Swarms of flying ants close district No. 17 school. building to be fumigated to control pests. Chappell starts a juvenile band with first public concert tonight after county fair at Big Springs. Bridgeport Womans club to host Nebraska poet laureate John C. Nelhardt on October 21. Alliance business men pledge dairy day fund, aiming for $600, with $507 already contributed. Wheeler to speak at Morrill county fair. Peter Pan bucking horse owned by John Kelly of Banner county stolen, herd traced to Scottsbluff.
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Alice Forsling
Kimball
Sioux City
Allance
Alliance Business Men
Burlington
John Kelly
Banner County
Kelly
Scottsbluff
Doctor Seeks Divorce From Wife Over Dishes and Temper
Dr. H Pr Benjamin formerly of Lodge Vale now in Council Bluffs Iowa sues wife for divorce. Petition says wife threw dishes at him and used insulting language harming his practice. she deserted with their three year old Harriet Jane August 17 1924 and later returned the child. He seeks injunction to prevent further assaults and future custody claims.
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H. Pr. Benjamin
Lodge Vale
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Harriet Jane
Lodge Pole Express
It’s Hard to Beat Platte Valley Soil
A Dalton area farmer, W H Reinmuth, reports 26 acres of oats yielding 25 bushels per acre after a July hailstorm destroyed the initial crop. The Platte valley soil recovered remarkably, producing a first class grain harvest despite prior damage and drought pressures.
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Platte Valley
Hunters Shoot At Ford In Open Season Skirmish
Bill Davee 16 and Paul 18 sons of C. H. Davee drive a Ford toward lakes near Birdsell on land of Ed Fenner when Fenner near Fenner’s Sheridan County home fires at the car to stop them. The rifle shot hits the fender and five pistol shots aimed at the engine follow. The boys escape, Fenner warned not to move the car again. Davee plans to file a complaint with Rushville authorities. Fenner has prior disputes with hunters.
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Bill Davee
Paul
C. H. Davee
Birdsell
Ed Fenner
Alliance Times-Herald
Fenner
Davee
Rushville
Sheridan County
Oil Struck at Guernsey Well on Wednesday
Rumors from Scottsbluff say an oil flow was detected at the Guernsey test well at 1200 feet with the pump showing oil. Efforts to rush completion continue before cold weather, as logs appear favorable and drilling has resumed after recent repairs. Visitors report steady progress at Rawhide and Jay TM wells, with strong capital backing for what is described as an exceptional oil camp in an untried field.
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Scottsbluff
Guernsey
Rawhide Well
Jay Tm
Methodist Merger Approved by Omaha Conference
At the Nebraska conference meeting in Omaha the Northwest Nebraska and Nebraska Methodist conferences voted unanimously to merge, creating a single state authority. The Northwest brings over 7,000 members and territory from Banner County to Lewellen and ONeill, boosting Nebraska Conference to about 80,000 members and a vast geographic reach.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Northwest
Methodist Church
Banner County
Lewellen and
O'Neill
United States
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Gunderson Family
Mr and Mrs Adam Gunderson celebrate their fifty year wedding anniversary on September 20 1914. They endured joy and sorrow together and now enjoy calmer seas. Six couples in Potter share this privilege with strong health and daily duties, though a family reunion could not be held due to distance. Gifts and well wishes marked the milestone.
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N. It’. Rasmussen
Leafdale
Adam Gunderson
Potter
Best Varieties of Corn Demonstrated at Clausen Farm Meeting
A meeting at John Clausen's farm four miles southeast of Dix will compare ten common corn varieties including yellow and white dent, flint, calico, blue flour, and others under identical conditions. County Agent Hunt and P H Stewart will lead discussions on yields, grain quality, and fodder. eleven sorghum varieties will also be harvested for comparison. Farmers will learn which varieties suit the region to save money.
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John Clausen
Dix
Pearson
Hunt
P. H. Stewart
College of Agriculture
Clausen
State fish agents here removing fish near Melbeta
The deputy state fish and game warden and the state warden have stayed in the area most of the week planning to remove many goldfish from Huffman lake south and west of Melbeta. They intend to send them east to be planted in various lakes. The state once removed fish from Brown lake near Gering, drawing public interest.
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Huffman Lake
Melbeta
State Department
Gering
Minatare Free Press
Lincoln County Faces 148000 in Old Debts and Special Levy Plan
Lincoln County's general fund overdraft totals 148000, with 100000 in the general fund 26000 in district funds 6000 owed to the state and 16000 on the courthouse. The legal general fund limit leaves no balance to cover debt, prompting a proposed special levy after legislative approval. If approved the levy would raise 148000 to pay old debts, in addition to potential voter support for a separate 150000 courthouse funding measure.
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Lincoln County
Court House
Taylor
Jooks Hhe
North Platte
Buy Them By The Bushel Peaches For Children And Winter Use
The article promotes eating peaches in autumn for health and profit. It advises allowing children to help themselves to peaches between meals and suggests canning the best fruit for winter, with jelly jam or marmalade made from the rest. It also details blanching to loosen skins and preventing discoloration before canning.
A Citizen Creed for Our Towns People
A local pledge proposes a citizen creed to live by in everyday life. It urges belief in good government, support for local enterprises, patronizing home merchants, and boosting the town at every chance to build the best town in America, starting with individual responsibility and pride.
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America
Prime Baby Beef at Nebraska State Fair Auction
The baby beef sale at the Nebraska State Fair drew buyers pleased by prime carcasses. Clubs fed their steers since last fall to achieve marbling, with participants already planning feeding for calves in 1925 starting November and December.
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Nebraska
Velvet care method for broad-tailed finish and panic velvet
Instructions describe restoring crushed velvet by laying nap down and dampening the back, folding lengthwise, twisting opposite ways, tying to chair backs, and drying to achieve a broad-tailed stretch. For panic velvet, place right side up on an ironing board and press lightly with a warm iron avoiding direct contact to prevent imprint.
Velvet Cleaning Directions From Lincoln Agricultural College
Velvet that is dusty or crushed may be renewed and used again by any housewife according to the directions from the agricultural college in Lincoln. Brush the velvet with a soft brush to remove dust. If more cleaning is needed, immerse the velvet in high test gasoline and brush gently. Rinse carefully and hang to dry. To steam, use a hot flat iron upside down covered with damp cloths. Pass the velvet right side up over the steaming cloth, brushing lightly and moving constantly. Do not let the velvet get wet and do not touch the right side until completely dry.
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The
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Apple Salad Variations With Apple Shells And Garnishes
Numerous methods to prepare apple salads are described. Techniques include dicing apples, grinding, mixing with celery and mayonnaise, and adding raisins or nuts with cream cheese. Garnishes include curley celery and canned pimentos, plus an original shell presentation using hollowed apples.
Community Notes From South Sund Rainy Week
Local brief repeats visits and daily events across South Sund. Aunt from Grand Island visits Mrs. Ernest Bonset and Mrs. George McCracken. Vern Weigers stays with John Bahr. Willing Workers meet with Mrs. Todd Gentry. schoolhouse chimney repair in district 40. threshing help from J. C. Miles and Roy Kanney. many visits among neighbors. Grandpa Rogers suffers a stroke. Sunday school attendance forty at Barber school. hail damage to corn and beets. new house construction by Mr. Rokes. Frank Rokes to help on farm. Vera Wilson visits at Lauderback. Danny Gross and John McDonnell thresh for H. R. Holmes.
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Ernest Bonset
George McCracken
Grand Island
Vern Weigers
John Bahr
Todd Gentry
J. C. Miles
Roy Kanney
Jim Lynch
D. B. Phelps
Ray Osborn
H. R. Holmes
Burdette Sharp
Miles
Grandpa Rogers
Barber School
Darnell
George Bonser
Sidney
Ollie Wilson
Vera
George Lauderback's
Rokes
Frank
Bake Sale by Legion Auxiliary at Greenlees Place
The Legion Auxiliary announces a bake sale on Saturday at Greenlees Place beginning at the posted time. Proceeds support Legion activities and community programs with available treats for purchase.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Greenlees
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Quein
Potter Review
Underwood
Danville
Ilinois
J. T. Dean
Prairie Union
Dean
Kimball Farmer
John Hunton
Wyoming
Virginia
Wyo
Gazette
Roman Urbano
Morrill
P. J. Barron
J. C. Wolfe
Lodge Pole
Express
Charles Rose
Frank Jesse
Box Butte
the Star-Herald
Chappell
Big Springs
Womans Club of
Bridgeport
John C. Nelhardt
Senator Wheeler
Morrill County
DR. Benjamin
Methodist
O. K
Omaitla
South Sund
Danny Gross
John McDonnell
Bake Sale
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