Oil investment scheme eyed in Kimball County case
The campaign details the alleged oil boom push by Michels who started filling stations to back a claimed oil field in western Nebraska. In Kimball County his agents sold stock for an oil leasing venture, with stockholders exiting the plant amid near $100,000 in sales. Lawsuits loom as men claim they were misled.
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Michels
Nebraska
Kimball County
Kimball Station
Cheyenne
Sidney
Sidney Proposes Site for New Government Hospital
Sidney presents a case for a new government hospital noting climate in Lodge Pole valley, available building site, pure water, favorable altitude, and transportation advantages that rival Nebraska centers. The proposal outlines water transport and other favorable points in support of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lodge Pole Valley
Nebraska
State schools stress study of U S constitution
A Nebraska committee reports on a proposed school course to teach the United States Constitution, its history, and government. The plan, endorsed by state officials and the American Legion, aims to fit rural and urban schools with materials and reading lists for grades and high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nebraska
State Teachers, Association
E. P. Wilson
Chadron State Normal School
Dawes County
A. A. Reed
University of Nebraska
J. H. Beveridge
Omaha
R. I. Elliott
State Teachers Association
A. H. Staley
American Legion
C. W. Taylor
Wade R. Martin
R. W. Devoe
Nebraska Bar Association
Presbyterian Clerks Warn About Political Interference
New York October 15 the 46 Presbyterian state synods and 296 presbyteries receiving a warning letter from Rev Dr Lewis Seymour Mudge state clerk of the general assembly reminding them the constitution forbids church interference in politics He noted the Hoover campaign message but urged reconsideration and possible expunging of any political action from synod or presbytery records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Assembly
Lewis Seymour Mudge
Presbyterian Church
Mudge
Hugh K. Walker
Los Angeles
Herbert Hoover
W Leroy Larson Speaks at Sidney Rotary Club
W Leroy Larson addressed the Sidney Rotary Club at the Commercial dining room. He defended Nebraskan real estate and urged teaching Nebraska statistics in schools. He praised advertising as a state development force and cited California as an example of strong state promotion. He noted Nebraska's egg crop exceeds California’s fruit crop in value.
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Sidney
California
Nebraska
Real estate dealers urged to promote Nebraska facts
Mr. Larson argues for broad public education on Nebraska and its outputs so residents can share accurate information. He says real estate agents must attract new settlers and place them suitably, earning profit from one sale while newcomers become ongoing customers for all local merchants, warranting community support.
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Larson
Nebraska
One of Three Hurt in Wyo Car Crash Dies in Shock
Mrs Holly Ann Repp aged 79 died in Burns after a car overturned twelve miles west of Sidney Iowa. The party traveling from Burns to Albia included Mr and Mrs William Pence. Repp died from shock hours after the wreck.
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Burns
Wyo
Holly Ann Repp
Albia
Iowa
Sidney
Repp
William Pence
Trade Expansion Week Draws Big Saturday Crowd in Sidney
Merchants advertised low prices and efficient service to attract visitors during Trade Expansion Week. Shoppers praised Sidney stores and the ads in The Telegraph urged readers to take advantage of special offers. St Martha's Guild to host bazaar and dance at Hardy hall on November 1 with noon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Business Houses
Telegraph
Grabil
St. Martha’s Guild
Hardy Hall
Air mail disrupted by severe storm across plains
A storm crippled air mail Friday and Saturday forcing mail to move by train in the Cheyenne to Sidney route area. The pilot stayed in Sidney over Sunday awaiting better weather while the ship remained idle. Rail service suffered heavy drift and high winds delaying eastbound trains by two to five hours.
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California
Sidney
Here
Cheyenne
Former Sidney Girl Kidnapping Case Leads to Arrest
Police were alerted when two Pueblo girls failed to return from a trip. Patrolman Chavez spotted a stalled car near Santa Fe with the missing girls in the rumble seat. He arrested Wunder and Wilson who were in the front seat.
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Chavez
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Wunder
Wilson
Deluge of Rain Grips Western Nebraska Roads
Western Nebraska saw a heavy rain deluge that left unpaved roads extremely muddy. Sunday afternoon and night many cars stalled on highways as driving became unsafe. A drizzling rain pattern Monday suggested the wet spell would continue, with a rising barometer and falling temperatures.
Lunch at Hardy Hall October 31 Menu Overview
Hardy hall hosts a public lunch on October 31 from 11 30 a m to 5 p m offering vegetable soup sandwiches cake doughnuts and coffee. The event runs during a wide afternoon window and invites attendees to enjoy a simple meal.
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Hardy Hall
Teachers Institute Held Here Was Fine Success
The institute impressed teachers with lectures and demonstrations by Anna Loy, Nettie Mills, and W P Killen. Mrs Loy discussed first grade teaching with booklets and posters. Mills urged penmanship progress and led a round table. Killen spoke on travel and passport issues, while Rev Schenck gave a Happiness address and Prof Liebendorfer covered the junior Red Cross in Sidney schools.
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Anna B. Loy
Wesleyan University
Loy
Nettie I. Mills
Palmer Penmanship Manufacturing Concern
Nebraska
W. P. Killen
Killen
North Platte
Atlantic Ocean
Commendable Work by Junior Red Cross Institute
Talk highlights the Junior Red Cross efforts with Burgess music store donating a piano for the institute program. County superintendent Mrs. Gertrude Nelson praises teachers for enthusiasm and leadership, noting the efforts of Nelson and Zeola Barnes in Devel County schools. The meeting is praised as one of the best in the counties.
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Red Cross
Burgess Music Store
Institute
Gertrude Nelson
Nelson
Zeola Barnes
Devel County
Graf Zeppelin Lands At Lakehurst After 111 Hour Flight
Graf Zeppelin lands safely at Lakehurst ending a 111 hour journey. Radio operators refuse to disclose location while naval officials cite headwinds and weather as the main delay. Early notes say the airship spent time near Bermuda Islands and remained elusive to navy inquiries.
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Lakehurst
Pelin
Navy Department
Bermuda Islands
Spain
Cape Hatteras
Navy
U. S. Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Hugo Eckner
Graf Zeppelin
Los Angeles
Naval Aeronautic
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NEW Governent Hospital
Clerk OF Presbyterians
W. Leroy Larson
Teachers Institute
Vicinity
Roy Liggett
Mrs. Kennedy
MR. Morfeld
Edgar Sayre
Clyde Brewer
Mabel Perry
Mrs. Killham
Alice Spearow
Mildred Crosbie
Mrs. Elkington
J. B. Byars Company
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