The Corn Palace Movement for Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce backs a Corn Palace at the Central Avenue and Second Street intersection to showcase corn Belt production. Proponents propose a sixteen foot square wooden frame veneered with corn ears and a roof of dried stocks to display exhibits, celebrating county farmers and a three million bushel annual yield.
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Chamber of Commerce
Central Avenue
Second Street
Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne County
King Corn Crowned King Wheat Superseded in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County the reign of King Wheat ends as a strong young heir named Corn rises to power. The community sees Corn as a savior who will lead to greater wealth and prosperity, with a grand Capitol palace planned to honor the new king and his court. Long live King Corn.
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Cheyenne County
Wheat
Fred Korsmeyer
Gurley
One House Legislature Referendum Push by Senator Mutz
State Senator Otto Mutz of Lincoln urges voters to approve a one house legislature in 1924. His plan abolishes the senate, leaves the 100 member house as the sole law making body, with the lieutenant governor presiding. He argues it will reduce politics in legislation and simplify lawmaking.
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Otto Mutz
Lincoln
Mutz
Senate
House of Representatives
One-house Senate plan to replace both chambers
The author argues replacing bicameral legislatures with a 33 member Senate and requiring open unicameral votes on all bills. The plan aims to expose lawmakers to the people, curb secret committee actions, and allow referendums to express public wishes, contrasting with earlier Attempts deemed killed by politicians.
Local and Personal News Mentionings
Mrs. White has returned after an all summer vacation visiting sisters in St. Louis and a brother in Illinois. Mrs. EL. W. Anderson and her Burlington, Colorado son are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tipton.
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Mrs. White
St. Louis
Ilinois
EL. W. Anderson
Burlington, Colo
H. 8. Tipton
Oman Family Plans Return From Sidney Visit
Mr and Mrs Clyde Oman and daughter depart Saturday for Wayne after an extended stay in Sidney where Mr Oman tended crops near Dalton The Oman sisters gave a vocal recital at the Sidney Methodist church during their visit.
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Clyde Oman
Wayne
Sidney
Oman
Dalton
Oman Sisters
Sidney Methodist Church
Miss Florence Parks Visits Sidney for Vacation
Miss Florence Parks of Long Beach California arrived in Sidney on Wednesday to spend her vacation with her mother Mrs J J Parks. Ralph E Wise and wife of Kearney visited Tuesday at his uncle George Wise’s home en route to Casper Wyoming on a vacation trip. Mrs Jerry Vacik has returned from Julesburg Colorado reporting a fine baby girl born to E H Kiltham’s family. Mother and daughter are doing nicely.
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Florence Parks
Long Beach
Cal
Sidney
J. J Parks
Ralph E. Wise
Kearney
George Wise
Casper
Wryo
Jerry Vacik
E. H. Kiltham
Julesburg
Colo
Clarence Olson Ill in Lincoln Suffering Sinus Trouble
Clarence Pete Olson is seriously ill in Lincoln according to his parents. He has sinus trouble four weeks after onset, an X ray suggests care could prevent forehead bone infection, and doctors note brains in the cheek ducts. He worked for Security Mutual Life Insurance in Lincoln this summer and planned to return to university in the fall.
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Clarence
Pete” Olson
Fincoln
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lincoln
Luncheon and Bridge Prize Won by Mrs Jewett
Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs Radcliffe featured a four table afternoon bridge session. Mrs Jewett captured the prize with a standout performance in the three table event.
Nebraska nurse promotes baby conferences in state plan
Miss Kate Lincoln of the Nebraska state division of hygiene reports Sidney’s push for baby conferences over contests. notices mention Tawton Pacific system pledging $25,000 to the American Red Cross for Japanese relief and free food supplies when called. County Agent Willey judged Morrill county fair exhibits. hogs, fruit, and crops praised. A boy suffered a double leg fracture from a horse kick. A solar eclipse was seen in Sidney. A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. J J McIntosh and Miss Grace McIntosh featured eight tables with prizes for Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Golding, and Mrs. Worden. guests came from Lodge Pole, St. Louis, and Tekamah.
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Kate Lincoln
Nebraska State Division of Hygiene
Sidney
Tawton Pacific
American Red Cross
TL. D. Willey
Bridgeport
Morrill County
J. J. McIntosh
Grace McIntosh
10 O'Clock Bridge
Hyde
Golding
Worden
Libby
Persinger
Lodge Pole
Morley Pearson
St. Louis
Gordon Bryant
Tekamah
Miss Freda Hammer Returns as Theater Organist
Miss Freda Hammer resumes duties as organist at the U. S. A. theater after vacation. L. P. Smith, who filled in during the absence, has returned to Ft. Morgan.
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Freda Hammer
L. P. Smith
Ft. Morgan
City examines sewer connections for Sidney homes and businesses
Dr Roche of the city health department told the council that twenty five Sidney properties lack sewer connections. Three years ago there were 119. He said 75 percent of those unaffiliated could connect if owners can afford it, though some cannot due to finances. He offered to enforce connections for those able if the council desires. Council member Jorgensen urged pressuring those who can cover the expense, with a financial check-up to be reported.
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Sidney
R. E. Roche
City Health Department
City Council
Roche
Health Department
A. F Jorgensen
Douglas Fairbanks Robin Hood Opens Next Week at U S Theater
Kimball county district court opened with Judge J T Tewell. Attorneys Hyde and Hodgkins attended. Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood, a United Artists release, draws wide interest as Pickford Fairbanks Studios hosted crowds during production. One show at 8 p m with special organ music.
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District Court
Kimball County
J. T. Tewell
Hyde and
Hodgkins
Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks
United Artists
Pickford-Fairbanks
Methodist Conference Delegation Heads to Lincoln
Reverend Kilburn and Reverend Moore with Mrs. Margaret Martin depart Monday by motor to Lincoln for the annual Methodist conference. Bishop Stuntz will preside as elections designate ministers and laymen for representation at the general conference. RB W Bonham serves as layman delegate and attends the layman's conference in Lincoln on Friday, September 28, with Mrs. Martin visiting relatives in town before returning.
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Bidmey
Nebras
Guy V. Doran
Telegraph
U. P
Burlington
Sidney Post
The
American Legion
Grabill
Ed O'Leary
J. Ernest Williamson
Film Booking Offices of America
Lulu McGrath
Ethel Clayton
Ralph Dendinger
Joe Dendinger
J. R. Taylor
California
M .J. B. Brand
McDonald Motor Sales Co
Automo
Bile Distributors
Nebraska
Colorado
Sidney, Nebraska
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