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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
2
The open tournament draws high interest as Sam Daniel and another man are extended this year in interclub matches. Eighteen holes of qualifying in the morning split entries into flights for 18 holes medal play in the afternoon. Winners are decided by medal scores in each bracket, with trophies said to be finer than ever before.
Schools will observe Constitution Week by order of State Supt. The article recalls George Washington's Farewell Address delivered on September 17, 1796, the ninth anniversary of the Constitution’s signing, stressing the need to sacredly maintain the Constitution and administer with wisdom and virtue for the happiness and glory of the nation.
Sidney and an unnamed Potter rival clash Sunday as both teams, despite not contending for the title, aim to spark big plays. The season is described as a scramble that has elevated Cheyenne county baseball and promises major actions in 1931.
Local youths from Sidney depart soon to attend diverse universities as their names reveal ongoing growth in pursuing higher education. The article notes a rapid rise in the number of students entering higher education each year.
Continued from page one on Saturday September 20 at the city auditorium. The band will again appear at Krueger's lake the following day both afternoon and evening. Capacity crowds are anticipated as the affairs are being advertised over all of western Nebraska.
The stage production of What Price Glory features Captain Flagg with Lewis Ayres leading, joined by Wolheim as Katczinsky and a strong supporting cast including Russell Gleason, William Bakewell, Scott Olk, Walter Browne Rogers, Ben Alexander, and Owen Davis as Paul’s six comrades. Sidley Fox has introduced talkies after delaying the field, plus a new picture palace joins the town.
The Agriculture Department warns the national crop will be significantly lower than prior estimates. A feed shortage and drought areas push livestock sales, depressing meat prices. Farm prices fall to their lowest August level since 1915 as wheat production is projected at 837,761,000 bushels versus 805,000,000 in a prior period.
A serious frost averted until October 1 leads to an estimated corn crop in Cheyenne county of over 64,000 acres with about 90 percent expected to yield heavily. Some fields near maturation, but the official record awaits first authoritative report this year.
The 1929 wheat crop is estimated at 1 390 892 000 bushels with winter wheat leading at 597 492 000 bushels and durum 50 950 000 bushels. Other spring wheat stands at 419 000 bushels, total production 790 000 bushels, and condi tion at 80.3 per cent normal. Pasture conditions substantially normal with restoration noted. Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota report satisfactory pasture. plowing progresses and much winter wheat sown. rains favorable in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Roche visits county to discuss household management topics and enrollments. Women’s groups may enroll at the Sidney county agent's office, designating two leaders. County Agent Willey hopes many new enrollments in September from existing or newly forming groups.
The Alliance Masonic Temple rebuild progresses from basement to enclosure with a choir loft stage runways and a large balcony for degree work. Interior work continues as cold weather approaches and Hargraves expects completion in time for the December reunion drawing members from western Nebraska.
Last Sunday Rev. Van Hise reported on Christian doctrine of God and on the bishops interpretation of marriage and sex with birth control discussed amid international press stir. The series ends September 21 with church unity progress and is open to the public for broader insight into religious life and relations.
Nebraska's state game department explains the legislature can cut bag limits to comply with federal law but cannot raise them. There is no open season for grouse and prairie chicken in the state until next year and every odd year thereafter. Pheasant shooting will be lawful in this county from October 23 to November 1 as decided by the state game department.
The Equalization Board levied funds for road improvement in multiple precincts including Bunker Hill Colton Sidney and Trognitz after petitions signed by a majority of resident freeholders were submitted to the county board. Funds will be used to grade and gravel public highways.
A combined Kimball and Potter golf team visits Sidney Sunday for a regional match. About 25 visitors are expected as Sidney eyes another win after a season victory over Kimball.
State railway commission officials will preside as large business delegations from affected communities attend today’s meeting to oppose the train removals. Local committee members A. J. Jorgenson and Paul L. Martin prepared the resolution for submission to Mr. Broadhurst at the session.
Hunter's Serenaders a colored dance band booked by Homer C Beebe will play at Hardy Hall Monday September 15. The band has recently closed a successful engagement at Roseland in Omaha.
Nebraska's 1930 football squad under Coach Dana X. Bible begins practice with uncertainty over returning veterans and scholastic constraints. A new sodded practice grid enhances drills as John Selleck predicts a strong season, with season attendance around 112000 and big crowds expected for Missouri, Pittsburgh, and Texas A&M games.
Mrs. Samuel Hartinger of 616 North Washington Aberdeen says after ten years of stomach trouble and failed medicines Konjola restored her health. She took five bottles and reports digestion improvement restored energy and relief from sour stomach and gas. She endorses Konjola and notes it is widely sold in Sidney Nebraska and nearby towns.
Memorial stadium is the scene as Montana State expects about 8 000 fans while Kansas A ggies anticipate 14 000 and Oklahoma 6 000. Cornhuskers will wear lighter gear this year designed by Coach Bible to suit the open style. Line coach Gish Bunny Oakes Browne and basketball coach Black are named in the report alongside the rules interpretation committee at Kansas City.
Bernard Bonser started work in the Park garage at Crook Monday. Sterling visitors Mrs. B M Lewis and Mrs E W Hellyer seen the hospital patient Mr Hellyer. Ernest Bonser and several locals called on Monday. School started in area districts and threshing begins after weeks of rain delays. Numerous visits to farms and homes including Gentry, Bonser, Bluhm and McCracken families. many small errands and shop calls noted amid a busy local week.
The piece recalls fifty eight years of Western Netaska’s leading newspaper and its journey from humble quarters with limited equipment to a long and prosperous life. It credits unselfish service, journalistic standards, and proper work. A Special Free Offer in Celebration of This Joint Anniversary provides free tickets to the Fox Theatre.
A couple of hundred pigs were raised this year in sanitary A type houses on clean ground and a thousand chickens were fed from self feeds which saved time and ensured adequate feed. One home in town added a complete new garage with a concrete floor and folding doors.
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