Irrigation trip fuels Cheyenne county rejuvenation hope
Paul Tl. Martin and Judge Jt. Tewell returned from a five day irrigation tour through Colorado, Arkansas and Kansas convinced pump irrigation can revive Cheyenne county. They observed pump systems outperform gravity, noting higher yields, lower maintenance, and strong sugar beet and alfalfa prospects given adequate water. They reported land values rising with irrigation and promised pump wells near Sidney to begin next spring.
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Paul Tl. Martin
J. Tt. Tewell
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Colorado
Arkansas
Kansas
Otis
Burlington
Kiowa
Cheyenne
Lamar
Ark
Garden City
Hamilton
Wallis
Sherman
Martin
Cheyenne County
McIntosh-Martin
Tess of the Storm Country in Sidney Tonight and Tomorrow
US audiences packed theaters on Monday and Tuesday to see Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country. The reviewer praises the production and commends Mrs. Zollars for bringing the excellent pictures to Sidney.
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Mary Tickford
Cheyenne County Exhibit at State Fair Showcases Wheat Variants
County Agent I Willey presented Cheyenne County at the Nebraska state fair with a small display. Samples included Marcus and Kanned wheats, a smutty wheat, and Nebraska 21 oats, plus placards on smut treatment and yield improvements. The exhibit notes that Nebraska 21 oats yield increases and that Marcus and Wanned wheats retain milling quality, based on experiment station tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Willey
Cheyenne County
Logan County
Colorado
Willey
Extension Service Department
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Marcus
Sidney Public Schools Open With Large Enrollment
School begins with a growing attendance across Sidney public schools. Early figures show 74 in grades and 100 in the high school, with 405 and 165 at end of last year’s first month, respectively. Rural schools open Monday. St Patrick's academy now ~200 enrolled with 54 in high school.
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All OG Sidney Public Schools
Liebendorfer
East Ward
St. Patrick's Academy
Certified Potato Inspection in Cheyenne County
Reiner Bonde with County Agent L D Willey conducted the second seed potato field inspection in Cheyenne county. Three fields and parts of two others failed certification while seven fields passed, totaling thirty nine acres. A further inspection will occur after harvest. Willey joined a two day potato tour in Kimball and Scottsbluff counties to study production diseases and marketing.
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Reiner Bonde
L. D. Willey
Cheyenne County
Willey
Kimball
Scottsbluff
Sidney Golfers Win Big In Western Nebraska Tournament
A Sidney hosted three day golf event drawing players from Colorado Nebraska and nearby towns. Seventy five golfers competed with Sidney claiming four of five flight titles and most consolations while Blip Doran of Sidney emerged as champion. Bottled weather and a Legion auxiliary canteen aided a thriving tournament atmosphere.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Sidney
Colorado-Nebraska Golf Association
Blip” Doran
Brown
Chappell
Kepler
Butler
Brush
American Legion Auxiliary
Mesdames Golding
Hyde
Witham
Bridgeport
Cronover
Lindahl
McDonald
Irwin
Poole
Davis
Rapp Si
O'Connor
Jaynch
Tobias
Irown
Rusho
Powers
Thompson
Sterling
Cummer
Cummings
Akron
Fitzgerald
Haxtun
Becker
Bentson
Rugg
Keim
Bennison
Willard
Sidney—McIntosh
J T
Blip Doran
Guy V. Doran
Campbell
Barger
Closman
Haworth
Drumline
Grimminger
J. Tu. McIntosh
Green
Thomas
the Grabill
Barker
Aptegrove
Thayer
T. Osborn
Tewell
Schroeder
Pettibone
Bentley
B. Grahill
Worden
Hardy
G. Kratz
Doran
Glenn
Power
McMullen
Snyder
Wagers
Johnson
Rapp
Connor
Tower
Clossman
Dornan
Dawn
Showalter
Normic
Wages
J. E. McIntosh
Blue
B. Grabill
Ike Grabill
Field
Barney
McIntosh
ePttibone
Banta
Seymour
Munson
Armstrong
Sheedy
Keating
Plan Practical depot in Sidney in 1924
Burlington plans a practically new depot in Sidney for 1924 with a tile floor heating system extended platform and exterior stucco. The project faces budgeted 10 000 dollars and hinges on 1924 funding after last summer flood losses near Thermopolis Wyoming. The 1885 station has rotting windows and poor sanitation. Bracken and Holtorf approve outlined plans though insulation and stucco are debated. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank G Meier of Lorenzo on August 31.
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Sidney
Burlington
Thermopolis
Wyo
M. A. Shipman
Sterling
Bracken
Holtorf
Frank G. Meier
Lorenzo
Two New Silos Are Under Construction
The Telegraph reports two pit style silos under construction in Cheyenne county to salvage corn stalks. John Tryedl near Dalton builds a twenty by eight foot silo costing under 100 dollars, feeding calves and twenty cows seasonally. Lon Houge near Sidney adds a six foot above ground silo of tile. A Cheyenne Lumber manager notes twenty by eight foot silos can cost under 100 dollars to complete.
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John Tryedl
Dalton
Troydl
Lon Trouge
Sidney
Houge
D. Hutchinson
Cheyenne Limber Company
Corn Beyond Danger Of Damage By Frost
Cheyenne county farmers report corn crops thriving with three times prior acreage and yields near fifty bushels per acre. Warm days and mild nights boost growth. frost risk recedes as most corn is dented and safe though some stands, especially well planted fields, need more frost-free weather to mature. Barley and small grains also show strong yields with reports from Lodge Pole and Dalton. alfalfa prospects still good and pastures in excellent condition.
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Cheyenne County
Snfe
Lodge Pole
Acre
Joe Reel
Dalton
Roy Roche Killed in Omaha Auto Crash at Tree
Roy Roche of Omaha died from injuries after his Ford crashed into a tree at Twenty ninth and Pacific streets while he rode on the running board. The 34 year old ex serviceman, traveling salesman, was from Sidney where he had headquarters previously. He died of a skull fracture after the impact. The crash victim was un married and survived by parents Mr and Mrs M J Roche, brothers Ralph and Vale, sisters Mary Ann and Marian. Watterson pleads not guilty to drunken driving. case continued until Wednesday for inquest verdict.
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Roy Roche
Omaha
K. E. Roche
Sidney
Toy
Cassius Patterson
Roche
Ford
Twentyninth
Pacific Streets
Mr. Roche
M. J. Roche
Ralph
Vale
Mary Ann
Marian
Creighton University
Watterson
Sidney Ball Tournament Promises Largest Local Event
The Sidney baseball tournament scheduled for next Friday to Sunday is expected to be a major event with 100 to 200 fans from six towns. Competing teams include Lodge Pole, Chappell, Dalton, Gurley, Kimball, and Sidney. Admission is 50 cents, prize money tops $240, and managers will meet at The Telegraph office Monday night to set game dates and finalize umpire arrangements.
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Sidney
Enthusiasim
Lodge Pole
Chappell, Dalton, Gurley
Kimball
Sidney Merchants
Tris
Telegraph Office
Marriage License Law Is Unpopular
Nebraska couples avoid the new marriage license rules as the law lures few applicants. Only two Sidney couples married since the law took effect, with most opting for Colorado where rules are laxer. County Judge C P Chambers may waive the ten day notice, but overall the system sits unused and revenue from licenses dwindles to about $200 yearly.
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Lcense
Danny Cupid
Sidney
Inw
Colorado
C. P. Chambers
Nebraska
Sterling
Denver
Cheyenne
Kilburn Invited to Return as Sidney Pastor Next Year
At the fourth quarterly Methodist conference in Sidney Rev. William Kilburn received an unanimous invitation to remain as pastor next year. The district conference in Lincoln on September 19 will assign state pastors, with churches generally seeking reliable placements. Kilburn has led a thriving year, after coming from Warne, fostering growth and community ties in Sidney.
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Methodist Church
Sidney
William Kilburn
Lincoln
Kilburn
Warne
Tie
Wind Storm Visits Sidney With Little Damage Reported
Sidney and vicinity saw a severe wind storm late Wednesday night, one of the worst in months, but reports indicate little or no damage. Local authorities monitored the event and noted minimal impact on structures and utilities.
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Sidney
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