Trip Report From Martin Leapdale
A letter from Martin Leapdale recounts a seven week absence spent visiting relatives then old friends in Mankato Minnesota and Nebraska. He notes Minnesota and Iowa farmland values from 125 to 200 dollars an acre and swamp land requiring drainage. He mentions Juand broken into 20 to 80 acre tracts and warns youths about Indians and tomahawks while defending Nebraskans.
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Mankao
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Juand
Martin Leapdale
Local residents attend events and visits around Peetz
Olaf Peterson traveled east last week. Attendees earning perfect attendance certificates were Lilda Pi erom and Augusta Pieron. Hruza and the Nelsons shipped hogs from Peetz. Hugh Kenoyer and Frank Hruza with Kingsleys visited town. Asa and Alived Kenoyer visited home folks. Edgar Peterson visited with Hieron. Elmer Nelson returned from Lincoln where he studied. Chris Peterson visited Potter. Arthur Nelson toured the neighborhood. A masquerade is planned for Saturday night with invites to all.
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Olaf Peterson
Lilda Pierom
Augusta Pieron
F. R. Hruza
J. and
EB. Nelsons
Peetz
Frank Hruza
Barbara Kingsley
Dessa Kingsley
Alived
Asa Kenoyer
Edgar Peterson
Red Hieron
Elmer Nelson
Lincoln
Arthur Nelson
Miverybody
Snowy week brings visits and a medical call in district 62
Snow kept falling as Carl Carlson and Clarence Strand burg visited schools in district 62. Everyone except Helen Pearson in Sidney attended in district 62. Pete Nelson traveled to Potter while Dr Hedlund attended Mrs Brott Sunday afternoon, then returned with his driver to Dalton the next morning.
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Carl Carlson
Clarence Strandburg
Eiveryone
Helen Pearson
Sidney
Dr. Hedlund
Mrs. Brott
Concert by The Shirley's Concert Company Arrives Tomorrow
The Shirley's Concert Company performs in the hall tomorrow night February 27 offering a varied program of stringed and wind instruments. They are reputed to be reliable so the entertainment is not to be missed with a dance to follow.
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Shirley’s Concert Company
Dry Farmers' Association Meeting In Sidney Courthouse
The Dry Farmers' Association meeting, postponed by weather, will be held in the Sidney courthouse tomorrow February 21. The same speakers as planned for the prior meeting will attend. L. M. White and Anton Benish Jr. were in Sidney this week making proof on their homesteads.
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Dry Farmers’ Association
Sidney
L. M. White
Anton Benish Jr
Home Talent Show Thrills Crowd at Rome
A Saturday home talent event drew a full hall with receipts near 46 dollars. Betty Russmussen as Miss Winchester the old maid earned praise and encores, while the cast and stage crew including Viola Osborne Nels Miller and Grace Our Old Maid received strong applause for performances and musical numbers.
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Potter
Rome
Betty Russmussen
Miss Winchester
Old Maid
Viola Osborne
Winchester
Grace Our Old Maid
Betty Rassmussen
Joshua Pratt
Nels Miller
Westfield
Sam Sly
Babcock Mus
Babcock Run
O. Adams
Thornburgs hall concert and Stevens cinema schedule
Readable listings show travel company concert at Thornburgs hall on Saturday February 27 followed by Stevens movies in hall on March 6. March 10 offers The Passion Play in moving pictures with supper social then Three reels. March 13 entries include March 16 Tuesday events at M E church Joseph in the Land of Egypt four reel play by Stevens under Happy Harvesters. March 20 cinema schedule, March 26 illustrated lecture at M E church and March 27 movies by.
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Thornburg
Stevens
Hall
M. E. Church
Joseph
Egypt
Happy Harvesters
Topics of Interest at M. E. Church Next Sunday
Sermons at 11 a.m. Victories of Christians and 7 p.m. Seeking the Lost. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. Topic Winsome to Win Some led by Miss Agnes Thornburg.
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M. E
Sp.m
Epworth League
Agnes Thornburg
Bull Tractors Order Spring Deliveries Early
Community notice urges early orders for spring tractor deliveries from J. A. Wiekhorst and invites attendance at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Pastor J. A. Kerr. The piece lists worship hours and a church quote, along with a timetable for passenger trains east and west including local freights.
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Bull Tractors
J. A. Wiekhorst
Prosperous Land of Contentment Draws Western Farmers
Sidney Telegraph lauds Peetz Colorado region as a thriving farming area with strong soil and irrigation growth. It highlights rising land values, low death rates, favorable climate, and booming crops including corn and wheat, inviting eastern settlers to relocate for affordable land and opportunities. It notes a first prize in a Boys’ Corn Growing Contest and a paid trip to Washington, D C for the winner.
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J. F. Whitelock
Peetz
Colorado
Nebraska
Homsteads
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Sidney Telegraph
Local notices reflect church work delays and travel
This week locals report slackened Lutheran church work due to a misunderstanding with the ceiling material supplier. C B Jacoby plans one last Tuesday visit to Potter for photography before a long absence. Other arrivals include Mrs Whitsell and sister from Three Forks shifting to Frank Firuza’s home, and E L Challburg with Irene leaving for Sandville to settle business. Roy MacAdam sold a car shipment at Farmers Elevator and saw high recent prices. Mrs Slama of Omaha visited before joining her husband north of town. I H C engineers transported Spitzbart equipment to Sidney but bogged in mud. Wickhorst’s sale drew a big crowd. Mrs A D Irey invites cake recipes for baking.
Sunday Worship And Mission Amid Lent Observance
Church notes morning and evening services with a sermon on Divine Silence and the Play the Man program. Sunday school at 9:45, foreign mission day with offerings, Luther League and catechetical classes schedule, and a Passion Play benefit on March 10 featuring Herbert Stevens.
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Luther League
God
Christ
Farmer Payroll Proposal Sparks Tax Relief Call
A farmer group urges lawmakers to stop what they call useless taxation on agriculture. The campaign seeks payroll relief and stronger protections for farming operations.
Ames sisters arrive to reside with Ray Hager
The Misses Amy and Fay Hager arrived this morning from Ames and will live with their brother Ray Hager. For sale a Black Beauty folding postcard size camera with film pack in fine condition for 35 dollars. See at Review office.
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Amy
Fay Hager
Ames
Ray Hager
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Dye News
Hugh Kenoyer
Chris Peterson
Sextorp Locals
Pete Nelson
Farmers’ Meeting
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Kerr
Sciedat Ee Oh
E. G
C. BE. Jacoby
R. W. Whitsell
Three Forks
Montana
Frank Firuza
Whitsell
Mr. Hruza
E. L. Challburg
Irene
Sandville
Mr. Challburg
Roy MacAdam
Denver
Wickhorst
A. D, Irey
Lutheran Caurczh
Herbert Stevens
Peter Radford
National Farmers’ Union
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