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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

1

Former Governor Charles W Bryan at county talk on issues

Ex governor Charles W Bryan spoke on political issues to a large audience on the court house lawn last Saturday evening after addressing crowds in Lodge Pole Gurley Dalton and Potter He railed against the Republican party and current administration praising Democratic positions on farm relief and laws aiding workers He highlighted farm organization efforts at Houston and the Democratic platform changes urged by farmers focusing on child labor laws minimum wage and eight hour day all while warning against voter manipulation and noting bipartisan agreement on enforcing the 18th amendment.

Charles W. Bryan Court House Bryan Lodge Pole Gurley Dalton Potter Republican Party Democratic Party Congress Lowden Illinois London Houston Smith New York

Grandson of oil king visits wheat farms in Panhandle

Fowler McCormick of Chicago son of H F McCormick and grandson of John D Rockefeller toured western Nebraska panhandle counties last week with A J Lindgren chief engineer of International Harvester. They visited Sidney and Cheyenne operations and discussed machinery needs soil preparation harvesting and farming prospects. McCormick plans to return at harvest and may buy a wheat farm.

Fowler McCormick Chicago H. F. McCormick John D. Rockefeller Nebraska A. J. Lindgren International Harvester Company Young McCormick Cheyenne Kimball Nebraska Panhandle Sidney E. L. Uptegrove

Trek of Duck Hunters to Lakes and Ponds Opens

Sunday morning hundreds of Cheyenne county hunters hit ponds lakes and sloughs for a first crack at ducks. The Nebraska season opens also for plovers Wilson and jack snipes geese and squirrel with prairie chickens opening October 1. Pheasant season may follow in late October in some counties. Details continued on page 8.

Cheyenne County Nebraska Wilson State Department

Cheyenne County Fair Ends With Big Friday Crowd

Cheyenne county fair closed Friday with a record crowd after a four day harvest festival, despite dusty weather midweek. Attendance surged as schools participated with 100 percent delegations on educational day, and interest centered on the new educational building and school exhibits. Livestock shows, auto and farm displays, and the Cheyenne county exhibit, praised at the state fair, drew widespread praise from visitors.

Cheyenne County Cheyenne

Nebraska PTA Congress to Meet in Kearney October 10

The Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers plans a state convention at Kearney October 10 to 12 with the theme Building for good citizenship. About 200 delegates are expected. National worker Mrs. Hugh Bradford will address sessions while E L Newotney and other officers present talks on topics such as Building Through Organization and Congressional Publications.

Building For Good Citizenship Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers Kearney W. W. Day Lincoln State Organization Hugh Bradford Sacramento Cal National Organization E. L. Newotney Central City C. W. Wentz Loretta Walker Congressional Harry Gilbert Emma Schwerin Hartington

Telegraph Marks 56th Birthday with Open Service to Community

The Telegraph of Sidney celebrates its fifty sixth year with pride and a pledge to continue fair, honest, and fearless reporting. The paper recalls half a century of integrity commitment to progress education and civic betterment, renewing dedication to serve all readers faithfully and openly.

The Telegraph

Mission Festival Held at Trinity Church South of Sidney

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church south of Sidney hosted a mission festival Sunday. The German language service began at ten with Rev. Dryer of Mitchell preaching, followed by an English talks at 2:30 by Rev. Heins of Chapman. Lunch at noon drew a large crowd. Rev. W. F. Peters of Sidney oversees church affairs.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sidney Dryer Mitchell Heins of Chappell W. F. Peters

Many bootleggers caught in Western Nebraska raids

Western Nebraska officials reported a Saturday night crackdown on bootlegging with multiple raids. In Cheyenne County officers seized liquor, a still, and an automobile, arresting about a dozen suspects as state agents aided county authorities. The operation targeted peddlers and makers, aided by undercover work, as officials push to tighten enforcement in the dry district.

Nebraska Western Panhandle Cheyenne County Prohibition Prohibition Squad

Caution Urged Over Driving Through School Zones

Motorists are urged to slow in school zones after repeated violations near city and rural schools have endangered children. Officials warn violators will be prosecuted as children rely on laws protecting them from fast driving in these areas.

Ade

Upward Trend in Cattle Industry Boosts Nebraska Stock

Western Nebraska reports the strongest harvest in memory as cattle move east to markets with rising demand and prices. Rail officials note heavy shipments this fall with spring calves at 50 to 60 dollars, yearlings 75 to 85, cows 100, and steers 135 to 175 a head, signaling recovery for cattlemen and stabilizing grain farmers.

Nebraska Cheyenne Tier Oma

Plains Golf Tournament to be Held Here September 30

Sidney Country club announces a one day event named the Plains Golf Tournament on the local 18 hole course. Open to all, with trophies for flight winners runners up and medalist, plus special prizes for longest distance oldest youngest best dressed and various hole in one and birdie feats. Entry fee 2.50 includes dinner, entries due by 8 am September 30.

Sidney Country Club Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Tance Sidney

Mission Festival at Gurley Church Draws Large Lutheran Crowd

Grace Lutheran church at Gurley held a mission festival with morning and afternoon services. Rev. W I Guss of Omaha preached the morning sermon, Rev. Max J Hartner of Oshkosh the afternoon sermon, with special music and a congregational dinner. Offers for missionary purposes were generously given, making it the best attended Gurley celebration to date.

Grace Lutheran Church Gurley W. T. Kahse W. I. Guss D. D Omaha Max J. Hartner Oshkosh Kahse

Sanitary hog lots help Eliminate cholera outbreaks

Reports from western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado farms show hog herds largely free from cholera due to prevention methods, county agents, and veterinarians. Cholera remains more common in northeastern Nebraska and hogs in Iowa study large losses. vigilance advised as winter nears.

Nebraska Colorado Parker Cheyenne Lancaster Dixon State Department Iowa

Terrific Storm Off Porto Rico Claims Vast Losses

San Juan Porto Rico Sept 16 A mounting death toll from the hurricane now exceeds 250 with forecasts it may reach a thousand as communications return. Half the island population of nearly two million is homeless and famine threats grow amid possible property damage over 100 million dollars. Hydro plant losses to San Juan and north island may top three million. authorities move to curb profiteering.

San Juan Porto Rico Horace M. Towner Krug

Farmers Caravan From Colorado Tours Wheat

More than one hundred wheat farmers from Washington County Colorado visited Cheyenne and Kimball counties in a caravan to study Nebraska wheat practices. County Agent Willey and local supporters explained soil treatment summer fallow and seed handling while Akron business leaders observed. They praised the courtesy and promised to pursue larger yields on their own farms.

Cheyenne Nebraska Washington County Colo Akron Kimball Sidney Willey Colorado Ste Cheyenne County Kimball County

Chrysler Endurance Run Sets 3460 Mile Benchmark At Fair

Fred Smith, a noted driver, steered a Chrysler 65 for 106 hours in a record endurance test for Fundingsland and Reisdorff at Cheyenne county fair. He logged 3460 miles on Western Nebraska roads with official checks, sealing the car at start and end, using 172 gallons of fuel and minimal oil loss.

Fred Smith Fundingsland & Reisdorff Chrysler Cheyenne County Fair Smith Nebraska Fair Grounds Fred Whittaker Sterling L. A. Schroeder Dalton Pauline Berry Galesboro Ill A. G. Holm

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