Slips And Slop By Mac News Snippet
Local readers recall trips to Lar amie to watch Wyoming play Mines and hear talk of mining. A playful exchange at John Burke’s bookstore leads to light humor about best sellers. A satire on gossip, town life, and newspaper duties closes with note of Dr Donahoe and Fluke Grabill.
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Laramie
University of Wyoming
Colorado School of Mines
Fred Parks
Dr. Donahoe
Fluke Grabill
Dr. Roche
Money to Loan on Farm Land and North Table
Advertises a loan offer of 3000 dollars with 2500 available on farm land or north table at 8 percent interest. Calls for contact with W. P. Miles for borrowers seeking funds.
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Pervon
Canic
W. P. Miles
Pinte gians for Windshields and 5S am doors installed at Hahier Garage
Windshield components and five sturdy doors were installed at Hahier Garage as part of a planned upgrade. The project emphasized improved security and serviceability, with contractors detailing installation timelines and warranty terms.
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Pinte Gians
Hahier Garage
Local O E 8 Members Visit Sidney Chapter Guests
About twenty five members of the local chapter O E 8 were guests of the Sidney chapter last Saturday evening for a visit from Mrs Cassie Fedfield worthy grand matron of North Platte and Worthy Grand Patron James C Robinson of Chadron. Attending from Kimball were Mr and Mrs H E Linn Mr and Mrs C M Ott and Mr and Mrs J J Sheahan among many others. On the program the Kimball delegation was called on for a stunt.
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Sidney
Cassie Fedfield
North Platte
James C. Robinson
Chadron
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Kimball
H. E. Linn
C. M. Ott
T. E. Adams
L. V. Ringere
Don Dey Ermand
Western Nebraska Observer
Young Man Severely Burned At Gurley
Axel Nelson of Homer Nebraska was severely burned at Gurley after the car he rode in began moving on a hill while a golf party visited Dr. A A Larson. Fire gutted the Dodge sedan interior. injuries were extensive but his condition showed good progress.
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Axel Nelson
Homer
Nebr
Gurley
A. A. Larson
Axel
Dalton
Nolte Sentenced to Life for Murder in Lincoln County
Richard Nolte pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary after waiving a preliminary hearing. He was taken to jail that day and arrived at the penitentiary Sunday morning with his father present. Clyde Cain, his partner, was killed by officers in New Mexico weeks later. An affidavit from a New Mexico prison alleged Nolte said he killed five men, but it was not used in court.
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Richard Nolte
Ed Clark
Nisley
Tucumcari
N. M
Lincoln County
Clyde Cain
New Mexico
Jones
Nolte
Pratt
Clark
Penitentiary For Life
North Platte Tribune
The Scar Lets West Film at Heart of the Land
A promotional note proclaims a landmark film project titled The Scar Lets West, highlighting its location at the heart of the land and announcing showings next Monday and Tuesday at the U S A venue.
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Heart of the Land
Couple of Bad Men At Tack Young Lady
Bliss Elsie Hemphill of the Reuter stores fought off two men who ambushed her at the rear entrance of her home about ten o clock Tuesday night. One grabbed her throat while the other tried for her pocketbook. She struck one attacker with a parasol and raised the alarm. the intruders fled into the darkness and were not found. The motive remains uncertain whether a robbery or prior knowledge of her routine.
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Bliss Elsie Hemphill
Reuter
Miss Hemphill
Nose broken in football game at Sidney
Jack Plummer suffered a broken nose during Friday’s football game at Sidney. A surgeon set the nose on the field and he hoped to return at Kimball next week, but officials ruled he must miss one more week before rejoining the scrimmage.
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Jack Plummer
Sidney
Kimball
Powers That Be
Bridgeport News
Home Lumber Company Buys Potter Lumber Co
The Home Lumber company purchases the entire holdings of Potter Lumber, excluding the implement shed and a few lots, with the deal closing this week. Potter will keep one yard and continue operations this week, while coal operations will join Home Lumber through its elevator. H R Curry, Potter manager, cannot say how the change will affect him.
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Potter
Home Lumber Company
Potter Lumber Company
The
Sterling Lumber and Investment Company
H. R. Curry
Potter Review
Prohibition Enforcers Question Moonshine Ring in Omaha
The Bushnell Record and Bushnell Nebraska reports claim a liquor ring operates weekly from Omaha to Sidney and Bridgeport returning to Omaha. The liquor is said to be grain alcohol aged under twenty four hours, with accusations that enforcement could stop the cargo within ten miles. The Lincoln State Journal questions the tale’s credibility.
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Bushnell
Kimball County
Omaha
Sidney
Bridgeport
Northwestern Railroad
Bushnell Paper
Lincoln State Journal
Western Nebraska Observer
Made to thrill you at the U. S. A. theatre week
The Scarlet West screens at the U. S. A. theatre next Monday and Tuesday, promising a thrilling film showcasing action and adventure with a bold lead performance.
Sidney Hi Pep Extols School Spirit and Booster Success
Sidney High School celebrates strong school spirit under the motto one for all and all for one. Freshmen lead Booster ticket sales, with unanimous cheerleader selections and student council leaders Hollis Kepler and Frederick Ahrens. Students donate pennies for telegrams to the North Platte football team, with Freshmen leading the pace. Coach Horn and Principal Storkan praise the send off and urge continued effort.
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Lillian
Jack
Hollis Kepler
Frederick Ahrens
North Platte
Horn
Hye
Storkan
Sidney
Pep Club Forms A New Yale Spirit Unit At North Platte
The pep effort at North Platte features a new ep club to create original yells. Eligibility requires delivering a fresh yell before a student leader and showing enthusiasm. Initial turnout includes two faculty members and seventeen girls, with future membership open to more.
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Mr. Weymouth
Mr. Horn
Iillian Hostetler
Harriet Jones
Marybelle
Wooldridge
Delilah Erwin
Helen Reed
Delores Frankeberger
Viola Foster
Mable Foster
Thelma Baker
Velma Bell
Irene Bell
Charlotte Goodale
Freda Thompson
Helen Riggs
Oma Chick
Sabina Martin
Grace Cradit
North Platte Dominates Sidney 41 to 6 in Week Showdown
North Platte shut out Sidney 41 to 0 after a strong defensive stand. Sidney fought hard but North Platte's larger line overwhelmed the offense, yielding a decisive victory. The game marked Sidney’s first loss of the season.
Sidney Faces North Platte In Conference Tilt
The game was evenly played for the first half with North Platte leading 13 to 0. Wickwire sparked a decisive 80 yard run after halftime as North Platte stretched the lead, Griswold starred for Sidney with strong tackles and two way play. Sidney vows to fix weaknesses and aim for the conference championship at Alliance this Friday.
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North Platte
Sidney
Wickwire
Griswold
Maroon and Black
Platte
Allance
Song of Students Crowding Library Halls
A brief verse-style note describes students rushing to the library for exams then singing and putting away textbooks until spring. The tone recalls school life and study rhythms as exams conclude.
The Value of Algebra to Me
A commercial student explains choosing algebra despite it not being required. He argues algebra strengthens reasoning powers, underpins sciences, and offers lasting intellectual training from timeless principles dating back to Archimedes. The piece emphasizes practical logic and mental discipline gained through algebra.
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Archimides
Basis of all sciences proves best high school subject
The author argues that science forms the foundation of all disciplines and remains among the best subjects taught in today's high schools. The text emphasizes the universal value and practicality of scientific study for students' futures.
Sophomore Exam Eve Reflections At School Assembly
In the day before exams students showed worry and distress as unused books were carried home. Some freshmen studied, everyone seemed to rush to review before the nine o'clock bell. Even Sis Campbell hugged a history book, and the writer notes staying up late and making up lost sleep afterward.
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Sone
Sis Campbell
Ike
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
John Spendthrift Driven by Father Over Allowance
A playful verse recounts John Spendthrift, son of Old Man Spendthrift, squandering money until cut to pennies. John seeks more men as he nears marriage, provoking the Old Man to curse and declare no Thursday wedding. John fumes, concluding his father has sat upon him.
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John
Physics Classes Start Strongly In First Six Weeks
The physics class is progressing well with two weekly lab days and plans for new laboratory manuals. Six weeks grades show two pupils at D, twenty two at B, twelve at C, and five at A. Ellie Williams led the first division with an average of 06 and Viola Foster topped the second division with 94.
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Ellie Williams
Viola Foster
Stand by Your School Pep Club Rally Poem
A school poetry piece urges student pride and booster club support. It invites students to show leadership, welcome newcomers, and tell the truth, promoting the Boosters as essential to school spirit.
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Boosters
Glee Club Plans Public Appearance After Costume Talk
The Glee club meets Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays after school in room eight. At our last meeting we discussed a costume may be adopted for public appearances. We are singing songs loved by everyone and hope for a public appearance soon. Thelma Baker.
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Glee Club
Thelma Baker
Keith Ericson Visits Kearney This Weekend
Keith Ericson visited Kearney this weekend while local schools welcomed Richard Hutchison as a new pupil in the fifth grade.
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Keith Ericson
Kearney
Richard Hutchison
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