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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
11
A critique of American attitudes toward war arguing national optimism blinds preparation, and that governments and peoples pursue war for reasons of policy, profit, or passion. It notes pacifist certainties, Japan’s military split, and the Union’s endurance after early defeats to preserve the nation.
A handful of men once funded a bold attempt to lay telegraph wire across the Atlantic. Many called it foolish and predicted failure as money spent without result. Years passed with setbacks until only one man remained committed to the project.
A string of quips on marriage, vanity, cinema, and social mores. Notes on male pride, female beauty, and the tug between romance and practicality. A Sidney girl reflects on old treasures while pondering a life of domestic work amid hard times.
A young girl explains her tardy arrival by saying she had to ditch her mother at the cinema. The remark reflects a casual defiance and hints at the social norms of the era.
A local observer complains the election will be dull while health and domestic strains surface. A resident recalls a Sunday roast episode as proof the public mood lacks zeal. A man laments tooth extraction pain, while his wife endures ongoing chronic issues unseen by him or others.
A breezy, mild day yields universal grumpiness in a village. The piece humorously blames perpetual calm and prosperity for everyone’s grouchy mood and suggests public shaming and even a law for slaps to cure blues. It lampoons social pressure and petty grievances.
A reflective call to delegate duties to appropriate authorities and stop worrying. The author urges stepping away from anxious overthinking, trusting the weather, roads, and public duties to those elected or appointed, and to enjoy simple outdoor sights like meadow larks and ground squirrels.
The piece argues that current business conditions need sound judgment rather than bold courage. It notes stable prices and steady demand, contrasting with a past fear of a merchandise famine and urging prudent, cautious enterprise.
Weather for a week mixed with planting, rain and snow, then clearing skies. Friday enjoyed good conditions, potatoes were planted. Saturday brought a twelve hour storm with rain and snow, then eased without a deep cold snap. Sunday offered clear skies and a sunny, lakebed from melted snow, Easter millinery visible, and a continued run of fine weather since then.
A local city election is set for Tuesday April S this year with a single-ticket slate. Voters are urged to support incumbents and candidates including Mayor J E Grabill Treasurer Frank Schroeder Clerk Fred Stephens Engineer Morley Pearson School Board Martin Dimery and A S Hardy and Ward 1 Dick Rogers Ward 2 James Malowney Ward 3 Al Jorgenson with voting framed as a civic formality.
County offices show bustle in a quiet week at the county treasurer and clerk's offices. County Superintendent Miss McEnadden was away with rural districts, while precinct assessors met with Lawson chairing to plan April property visits. Mrs Wasson prepared a district court docket amid the busy scene.
At the April term of court J W Billiter County Road Commissioner and L R Barlow County Commissioner led a busy session lining up plans for permanent road work. The meeting focused on upcoming projects and long term improvements for the county transportation network.
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Brown on March 23 a fine son. Born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Manning March 25 a daughter. Charles Scott visited from his north county home last Saturday. H Schubarth from North of Potter visited county seat last Friday. J B Copley left Monday for Arriba Colorado to visit his ill son. J C Busacker from Union Valley precinct was a county seat caller Saturday. Henry Vick of Dalton visited Sidney last Saturday by train. Miss Timm went to North Platte Sunday for a day with intimate friends.
Deputies report a man and his wife fled Cheyenne by hopping a refrigerator car. The man’s crime lay in the manner of his leaving, prompting the railroad company to object as Deputy Bowman pursued after them.
Sheriff McDaniel says he has worn out tires serving papers for foreclosures suits on notes and other civil actions, the busiest fourteen years in his tenure. He adds he could guide road mending after spotting every low spot in the county since the last storm.
The police judge, McCleneghin, has not been in evidence much this week with no sinners brought into the fold, leaving the court scene unusually calm and uneventful.
County Judge Chambers resumes routine duties after a twenty day absence and has not yet performed a marriage ceremony during this period in office.
Mr and Mrs Curt Scott and Mr Cash Scott motored into this city on Thursday from their North Divide ranch as locals noted their visit and arrival in town.
County Agent R S Scott has developed a serious ailment and will leave his duties for hospital treatment and operation. His efficient clerk, Mrs. Scott, will keep the office running during his absence.
Leroy Larson came back Friday last week after a brief visit to Denver for business linked to his music house.
Wyatt Hunter of Wesleyan College toured with his aunt Mrs. 8S. P. Jones over Sunday. Joseph Oberfelder spent a few days earlier this week in Grand Island Hastings and other cities on lodge business. He returned Wednesday. Mrs. Mayme Leader of Burkley California is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Shunk for a few days.
Fred Henry Bushman and Clara Marie Reker, both of Sidney, were granted a marriage license to wed on March 30 1021.
Walter Leroy Grubis and Ethel V Pease of Dubois Wyoming were issued a license to wed on March 23 1921 in a local civil record.
An old belief holds mistletoe hung in the center of a room brings bad luck if not suspended. In Scandinavian myth Balder was killed by mistletoe and, after resurrection, it was promised the plant would harm only if it touched the earth.
John Null of North Platte visited the Armstrong home last Sunday and had a chance to shake hands with many friends in Sidney during his trip.
John Alyward of Greenflyer Wyoming attended to business interests here last Tuesday and formerly lived on the south table, where he still retains property.
Miss Bessie Jones hosted a five o'clock Easter Sunday luncheon inviting a small circle of friends. The gathering honored her cousin Wyatt Hunter, a leading singer at Weslyan College, who was briefly in town.
A Wesleyan Glee Club member was unavailable to meet the younger set and plans a future return. Mrs. Edward Furer expected home tomorrow from a Denver hospital after appendicitis surgery. Her father Mr. David accompanied her to return home.
Jesse Bitton continues to improve from his injury a few weeks ago and remains confined to his room. Doctors describe escape from death as a medical miracle and express cautious optimism about his recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack O Neill spent from Saturday to Thursday in Gothenburg with Mr. O Neill s parents. They enjoyed a fine time including a chivavari party that gave them a ride in the fire wagon and tours of the city s utilities.
Mr and Mrs A B Phelps returned Thursday from Denver where they had been on a sad mission elsewhere recorded. Mrs F L Varney of Beatrice sister of Mrs Phelps who was with them in Denver returned with them and will remain for a while on a visit.
Mrs. S. A. Maley and daughter Doris and Mrs. BE. L. Jacobi returned Thursday from Long Beach California and joined Mr. Maley who had returned weeks ago. They will take possession of their home used by Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Fuller this winter.
A Pullman agent explains berth pricing using a punny riddle about upper and lower berths. The man asks for a berth and learns the higher price is for the lower bunk, while the lower is cheaper. The exchange twists on higher and lower terms, leaving the man overwhelmed and fainting.
Dr M E Rettibone advertises dental services from Mele Tesh block Room 5 6s with special prices during Kiddies Week and a contact phone 64 and Metz Millinery noted nearby.
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