LOB Book a Work of Art and Merit
The 1917 18 Year Book of the B M S Club is a standout published by The Telegraph press. Noted for elegant design and club colors of two blues with the American flag on the cream deckle cover. The club, organized 1904, joined the State Federation the same year and General Federation in 1906. It meets on the first and third Tuesdays, with forty seven active members contributing to yearly programs described as educational for both presenters and audiences.
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Telegraph
General Federation
Odd Fellows Hall Expands With Rebuilds and Upgrades
Building receiving enlarged improvements. Odd Fellows Hall is extended rebuilt and remodelled to become a premier lodge hall in the state. It will feature an improved kitchen built in closets for fraternities and will be used nightly for events by various orders.
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Odd Fellows
Weeden's Store Holds Housewarming Dance
The new Weeden Furniture storequarters hosted a public housewarming dance Monday evening. A large turnout enjoyed a lively social event with the local orchestra delivering notably fine music, widely praised as one of the town's best social items.
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Weeden
Registration Of Women Find Many Bageda
The registration of women drew many patriots and prompted a longer period due to minor paper receipt issues. Those who missed registration can find cards at precinct polling places and the county superintendent's Sidney office. By Thursday 620 names were reported to Chairman Miss McFadden.
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Sidney
Miss McFadden
Mrs J W Walker Visits Julesburg for Orchard Help
Mrs J W Walker traveled to Julesburg on Wednesday to visit her mother and assist in conserving the fruit crop in the home orchard.
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J W. Walker
Julesburg
New Law Prompts Anti-Glare Headlight Bulbs Ad
A compact ad lists anti glare headlight bulbs from A Brott and Onyx Hosiery at Hinks Boot Shop, promoting updated offerings under a new regulation.
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A. Brott
Onyx
Hink
Man Found Dead In Potato Patch Near Bronson
Henry Pierburg about forty and living alone near Bronson was found dead in his potato patch on Monday after neighbors failed to see him for weeks. Authorities said he appeared sick, carried $72.76 and papers, and a $200 deposit slip. no inquest was held. He had worked on the Oldershaw ranch and relatives were in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He owned a quarter section, had little cash, no stock, and lived on vegetables and meager groceries.
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Henry Pierburg
Bronson
Frank Anthony
Mr Pierburg
Mr Anthony
Anthony
Sidney
Oldershaw
Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Pierburg
Delightful Shower for Dorothy Hart in Clara Klein Home
A midweek bridal shower for Dorothy Hart hosted by Miss Clara Klein featured eighteen intimate friends. Guests unwrapped aluminum utensil gifts each containing a recipe, then admired a towel gift ritual and enjoyed elaborate refreshments as a reception reward for the seamstress guests.
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Clara Klein
Dorothy Hart
Alford Bentley
Miss Hart
Farewell Social To Mr Welker At Saxon Home
About forty Presbyterians and friends held a farewell social Thursday evening at the Saxon home in the east end of town. The gathering honored Clare Welker who led the parish this summer. A largely musical program delighted attendees and dainty refreshments followed at an appropriate hour. Welker, a Princeton student, leaves with the affection and respect of his people.
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Presberians
Clare Welker
Welker
Princeton
George Argue Passes Away in North Platte Home
George W. Argue passed away at six o'clock last evening at his west Second street home after suffering from Bright's disease. He was about fifty five, survived by wife two daughters and two sons. The remains will be taken to Cheyenne, his home for thirty years before moving to North Platte about a year ago. Mrs Argue was well known in railroad circles in North Platte Sidney Cheyenne and among railroad workers.
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George Argue
Geo. W. Argue
Bright
West Second Street
Cheyenne
North Platte
Argue
Sidney
North Platte Telegraph
Ideal Weather Enables Producers to Move Food Under Cover
With ideal weather and no frost yet, producers are able to advance work and move foodstuffs under cover. The calm conditions support storage and preparation as markets anticipate steady supply.
The Long Train at the Ideal Opens Tuesday
A brief account notes the film The Long Train at the Ideal theater opening Tuesday September 25. It also reports a birth: Mr and Mrs R W Johnson welcomed a son born September 14.
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the Ideal
R W Johnson
Boys March Away to Oneeusa of Crowds
Twenty eight soldier boys left on No 4 Wednesday night amid a royal send off. More than five hundred gathered at the train, girls sang, and handshakes and kisses marked parting. Citizens spoke of patriotism and wished the returning men safety, experience, and strength.
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No 4
Men Drafted for Camp Funs ton Mobilization
Men transported Wednesday evening for mobilization at Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas. Names listed include Herbert H Stevens Francis H Ayres William C Lovall Francis J Schwartz Cody F Patterson John Nick Chelonis Albert J McCoryndale Henry G Kurth Roy Hedges Albert M Darling Otto E Olson Frank Peterson Lyle Vernon Kintz Henry S Schimpf Alonis Hajek Charles H Rowan William Hargens Bal Bobrick Claud E Bigs Luther T Killion William H Weber Oscar N Johnson Frederick L Holtman Brdgar V Hite Rollin B Jordan William S Walsh Samuel H Wolf William P Hynes.
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Camp Funston
Fort Riley
Kansas
Herbert H. Stevens
Francis H. Ayres
William C. Lovall
Francis J. Schwartz
Cody F. Patterson
John Nick Chelonis
Albert J. McCoryndale
Henry G. Kurth
Roy Hedges
Albert M. Darling
Otto E. Olson
Frank Peterson
Lyle Vernon Kintz
Henry 5. Schimpf
Alonis Hajek
Charles H. Rowan
William Hargens
Bal Bobrick
Claud E. Bigs
Luther T. Killion
William H. Weber
Oscar N. Johnson
Frederick L. Holtman
Brdgar V
The Fashion Shop Opens Fall Styles To Crowd
Last Saturday marked opening day for fall styles at the Fashion Shop drawing ladies from the city and within forty miles. Shoppers viewed warm woods and field tones, white and silver winter accents, and garments inspired by soldier boys. Leon Fine, proprietor, with Mrs. Jack as supervisor and Miss Huff leading saleswoman led a busy staff serving a large crowd of visitors and buyers.
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Leon Fine
Jack
Miss Huff
Red Cross Fund Drive Report From T N Club Sidney Neb
The T N Club reports 292.85 total proceeds from tinkets lunch and Red Cross night, with 269.25 balance after expenses. An acknowledgment from the American Red Cross War Finance Committee notes a 200 contribution from the T N Club, Sidney, Nebraska, dated August 17, 1917, while the remaining 69.25 funds are allocated to knitting and sewing materials for the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Red Cross War Finance Committee
T. N. Club
Sidney
Nebraska
Red Cross War
Red Cross War Fund
J. J. Miller
Fort Scott camp life joy and friend sends message
Raymond Clinton writes from Fort Scott and San Francisco about the pleasant camp life. He notes the welcome of J. J. Parks and the comfort kits and gifts from Sidney friends. He suggests friends send occasional cards to the boys left behind.
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Raymond Clinton
Fort Scott
San Francisco
J. J. Parks
Sidney
Ford Cylinder Boring Specialist Firm: Brott
Local industry note identifies Brott as a specialty shop known for boring out Ford cylinders. No further details available in the fragment.
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Ford
BROTT
Mystery of the Double Cross Episode at Sunday Theatre
Sunday program features Tenth Episode The Mystery of the Double Cross The Hole in the Wall with Molly King plus two reel comedy Prices 10c 15c Also on Monday The End of the Tour starring Lionel Barrymore A feature of rare power and charm Prices 10c 15c
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Molly King
Lionel Barrymore
Library War Fund Proposed for Sidney and Countr y
The Library War Council in Sidney plans a $1,000,000 drive to equip 32 Cantonment libraries with 40 by 120 foot buildings and space for 10,000 books, newspapers and magazines plus staff living quarters. Cheyenne County aims to raise $125 with Sidney contributing $55 and Lodgepole Potter Dalton and Gurley sharing the rest. Local chairs include Mrs. WU Bates Potter Mrs. Woten Dalton Mrs. Brous Gurley Carl Jones. campaigns to be completed by October 1, funds sent to County Chairman Mrs. JL Bryan in Sidney, Nebraska.
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American Library Commission
Library War Council
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Lodgepole
Potter
Dalton
Gurley
Library
Langston
R. O. Smith
Lucy Hedges
Duncan
Simodynes
Knox
A. K. Greenlee
C .L. Mann
W. UL. Bates
Woten
Brous
Carl Jones
Douglas Fairbanks in Wild and Woolly at Ideal
Douglas Fairbanks stars in the comedy Wild and Woolly showing at the Ideal theater on Friday September 28. Fans request a repeat screening as the pageant town enjoys classic humor and adventure.
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Douglas Fairbansas
The
IDEAL
Governors Endorse Immediate Allotment Examination
Under a Washington dispatch the provost marshal general’s plan to immediately examine the 7,000,000 men registered in the draft was discussed. A large part of state governors reportedly approved the move to clarify expectations for those yet to be called to duty.
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Washington
Womanhood at the Ideal Saturday screening
A note promotes the film Womanhood showing at the Ideal on Saturday September 22. It calls the picture wonderful and urges attendance.
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Rou
Mr. McIntosh
the American Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
U.S. A
Dorothy Dalton
Alaska
Arctic
Isis Theatre
Denver
Livoni & Son Mortgage, Loan
Parewell
MR. Welker
Oneeesa
Ideal Theatre
Slesday
Lou Tellegan
Mary Fuller
Great Northwest
Price
Gail Kane
Reel Mutual
Carlyle Blackwell
June Dividge
Adirondack
Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Broadway
Wilson Bros
Oberfelder & Co
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C. Menish
Osten Berg
Medlock
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