Sidney voters reject proposed sale of municipal plants
Sidney voters rejected Western Public Service company’s offer to sell the city’s municipal light water gas and steam heating plants in a special election. The tally was 262 against and 279 in favor, with sub‑ward results showing narrow opposition in First ward 105 to 154, North Side 100 to 2, East precinct 167 to 83.
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Sidney
Western Public Service Company
Gower
Western Lubbig Service Company
North Side
East
Sheriff’s Office targets hootch makers in Dalton area
In Dalton district Cheyenne county deputies pursue illicit stills amid a crackdown. Mrs Elmer Wersthoff alerted authorities after spotting suspicious activity at her husband’s farm and a man delivering barrels. A Scotts Bluff county man named Demler was hired to remove a still from John Peters’ nearby property. Stills are said to be set up briefly then moved, with operations shifting to isolated North County sites. Despite arrests, hidden mash artists remain at large as officials intensify patrols.
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Dalton
Cheyenne
Sherriff
Elmer Westerhoff
Sheriff's Office
Collier
Scotts Bluff County
Demler
John Peters
Peters
Westerhoff
Callier
Judge Oberfelder travels to cities on Democratic mission
Judge Joseph Oberfelder will spend several days in eastern cities on a business trip and will attend the Democratic convention at Grand Island as the Cheyenne County central committee representative.
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Joseph Oberfelder
Grand Island
Cheyenne County Central Committee
Sidney Chamber Discusses Improved Roads and Highway Links
The Sidney chamber of commerce met at the Union Pacific hotel with a banquet before the business session. Discussions centered on north and south highway graveling from Sidney toward Colorado and toward the main highway, and on designating a federal highway connecting to the Black Hills route.
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Sidney
Black Hills
L. ¥. Poole
Poole
Coast To Coast Highway Association
Sidney Chamber
Tobin Opera House
Hagenbeck-Wallace Show Draws A Large Audience
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus in Sidney drew a large crowd with premier acts. Marcel Ripert balanced on a bicycle in midair, no net, while Clyde Beatty, at twenty, faced nineteen lions and tigers, holding the audience in suspense before exiting the arena. The show featured beautiful horses and charming circus girls, with spectators traveling up to 100 miles to attend.
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Sidney
Marcel Ripert
Clyde Beatty
Hag
Sidney fire department notes fire hazard removal report
The bulletin from the Western Actuarial Bureau via the Nebraska State Fire Prevention Association details a May 25 inspection. Of 210 hazard removal recommendations, 13 percent were complied with by property owners. The free inspection aimed to address conditions known to cause fires and warrants proper consideration.
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Fire Prevention Department
Western Actuarial Bureau
Nebraska State Fire Prevention Association
Sidney
New North South Highway Opens To Black Hills Route
Tourists head via the new north south highway opened this week through Bridgeport. Sidney gains traffic as travelers prefer the shorter route with better grades. Early reports show nearly five hundred autos and trucks southbound toward Denver, with rising northbound travel. Northern towns plan celebrations for the official opening, with Cheyenne county residents assisting in festivities.
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Here
Bridgeport
Alliance
Blackills
Sidney
Telegraph
Denver
Black Hills
Cheyenne County
Sidney Dairy Calf Club Holds Interesting Meeting
The Sidney Dairy Calf Club met August 30 at the school house district 36 with all members present except Cecelia Kurz Genestia Foster and Louise Kurz. A demonstration on judging dairy cows was given. Key will represent the club at the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln, leaving September 4 and returning September 12. Lunch of pie and coffee was served. The next meeting is set for September 13 at the same location.
Fire destroys farm home eight miles east of here
The Tours Benton farm residence, eight miles east of here, burned Tuesday due to an overheated stove in the kitchen. The house was a total loss with some household goods destroyed. Occupants were the Stevens family. Reportedly partially insured.
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Here
Tours Benton
Stevens
Poor hay crop outlook eyed by Kansas City dealer
Willis Coats, a well known hay dealer from Kansas City, was in the territory this week examining alfalfa and wild hay. He reports the hay crop in poor to fair condition in small sections and predicts this feed will be scarce this winter with accordingly high prices likely.
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Willis Coats
Whay
Kansas City
Poultry and Swine Specialist To Visit September 8
Poultry raisers and farmers get relief from losses as Dr A McCain former South Dakota state vet now with George H Lee company visits Sidnes High School gym on September 8 at 7 30 pm for a post mortem demonstration on poultry and hogs part of a campaign to reduce yearly farm losses.
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Bb. A. McCain
South Dakota
George H. Lee Company
Sidnes High School
Greek family injured as car overturns near Sidney
Five members of a Scottsbluff Greek family escaped serious harm after their Chrysler overturned into a ditch on the East Lincoln Highway near Sidney. The driver sustained bruises, the wife broke an arm and collarbone, one child was hurt, while two other children were uninjured. They were taken to Sidney for initial care and then traveled by bus to Scottsbluff. Names could not be obtained due to language barriers.
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Scottsbluff
East Lincoln Highway
Sidney
Scottscluff
Omaha
Tilaha
Columbia Ladies Orchestra Delights Sidney Audience
The Columbia Ladies Orchestra presented an excellent program at the U S A theatre in Sidney on Monday evening. Despite a small audience, the performance was one of the best offerings for Sidney, with each member praised as an artist of unusual ability.
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Colmbian Ladies’ Orchestra
U. S.A
Sidney
Infant dies after brief illness near Gurley
Henietta Engelena Ehmke infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ehmke northwest of here died Thursday after several days illness Funeral held Tuesday at German Lutheran church Gurley district with interment in church yard cemetery Undertaker W E Gehrig in charge
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Henietta Engelena Ehmke
Henry Ehmke
Here
Gurley
W. E. Gehrig
Red Cross Car to Tour Sidney and Cheyenne
A special American Red Cross car will visit Sidney from 5 a.m. to the following morning offering lectures and demonstrations. The vehicle will also stop longer in Cheyenne for similar demonstrations and talks.
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American Red Cross
Sidney
Cheyenne
Banks Reflect Prosperity of Cheyenne County Farmers
Western Nebraska reports Cheyenne county's bumper wheat harvest swelling Sidney banks deposits to hundreds of thousands and near one million, with loans paid off and farmers investing in government bonds. Local elevators still hold thousands of bushels as shipments continue, signaling regional prosperity.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney Banks
American Tank
Liberty State Bank
Sidney
Myrmer
Sidney Danks
Sidney Country Club Golf Tournament Opens This Weekend
The Sidney Country Club golf tournament began last Sunday with qualifying rounds completed Thursday night. Jay Clossan was medalist at 67, three under par. Pairings were drawn Thursday night for Championship, President’s, and other flights, with matches to be played by next Thursday evening.
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Sidney Country Club
Jay Clossan
Heinie Bauman
John Melnateesh
Carh
Tasman
K. I. Kepler
Mhazard Lytle
Les Bentley
Pettibone
St Grabhill
Simodynes
Yaunian
Lindegard
Bayoran
Hraworth
Smith
Hardy
Schroeder
J. T. Melintosh
I. Gutabili
Hiaunt
Perry—Thayer
Balcock
Theal Robineau
J. A. Dentley
Martin—D
Jh. Campbell
J. JK. MclIntosh
Rupert Campbell
Barger—Wilson
Joly
G. V. Doran
Polk—Johnston
O'Neil
S. Fine
Bill Lowe
Don Howard
Stokes
L. Jewett
Trains Delayed by Heavy Rains Across Union Pacific
Trains were two to four hours late Wednesday evening due to heavy rains. Some tracks washed out by cloudburst rainfall disrupted service, with Western Nebraska seeing only light storm effects.
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Union
Pacific
Nebraska
Saint Patrick's Academy Opens Eleventh Year Tuesday
Saint Patrick's Academy will open its eleventh scholastic year on Tuesday, September 7. The school emphasizes character building, moral training, and a solid foundation in knowledge. It offers primary to high school courses plus commercial and music programs, with teachers living with students and guiding them as friends.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
St. Patrick's Academy
Min
Academy
Buick Car Sale in the Sidney Territory Haadler's Garage
Haadler's garage reports Buick deliveries in Sidney territory this week. B. P. Hamilton receives a Buick country club coupe, Albert Juedes gets a Master sedan, John Clausen of Dix takes a Master sedan, and two standard sedans go to Chappell Auto Co. Ankler agency has booked over thirty additional Buick models for delivery as soon as available.
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Haadler
Buick
Sidney
B. P. Hamilton
Albert Juedes
Gurley
John Clausen
Dix
Uo Chappell Auto Co
Ankler
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Sidney Fire Department
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Sidney Dairy Calf Club
Columbia Ladies’ Orchestra
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M. G. Soward
Jr. Patrowsky
C. Marsh
T. Daniel
S. Poole
DD. Jewetti
J. J. MacTntosh
Barker
G. P. Kratz
Coler—Rhirgess
Jordan—Phelps
Wl. Marsh
F. Barger
Pioneer
Saint Patrick's Academy
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