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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
4
An old telegraph news notice advertises a subscription deal at $2.00 per year for the Sidney Telegraph News with two free theatre admissions. Renewing or back-subscription purchases also include one free admission. The offer promises weekly papers and theatre tickets, urging readers to visit the Telegraph office early to take advantage.
A survey of Nebraska and Midwest bankers shows widespread demand for rental farms with few properties available. Banks report tenants per farm varying from four to more than one, and several note that owning land may be cheaper than renting. Despite scarce rentals, experts foresee rising agricultural prosperity and growing land investment allure over the next decade.
The map situates Omaha along the Platte River about 40 miles east of Columbus and traces routes along the river and trails. It notes old Fort Kearney, Plattsmouth, and the California Trail through Nebraska City, with claims of a central trail opening in 1am that bridged streams and joined southern Platte routes, describing ranches from Denver to Nebraska City and naming various reaches.
The text recounts pioneer travel accommodations and land classifications on a trail map. It notes deserts in extreme northwest Kansas and parts of southwest Nebraska, sterile land in eastern Kansas, and wheat country developing north of the Platte. It mentions good river farming land, salt springs near Plattsmouth, and Jefferson County as sheep country, with historical banking and trade ads from Nebraska City firms.
The Telegraph begins a series explaining capital and income through practical, non technical articles. It covers savings accounts life insurance policies and sound stocks and bonds to help Mr Average Man use capital wisely, build wealth, and promote community progress.
The Farm Board chairman argues for reducing wheat acreage to avoid surplus. He says education will show producers the benefit of smaller crops for better returns. He warns against relying on hokum to boost demand and notes Europe would undercut profits if prices rise.
The speaker argues the United States should stop exporting wheat and focus on domestic demand as Russia and Europe could disrupt markets. He stresses farm organization as key, noting the Agricultural Marketing Act aims to aid farmer cooperation and that past attempts at organization have largely failed.
Knudson cites Bryan era actions that stabilized Nebraska banks amid insolvencies. He notes 66 banks were strengthened by stockholder assessments, while 395 banks wrote off excess loans. Twelve consolidations occurred with no loss to the guaranty fund, eight failures were absorbed, and depositors were paid in full in 18 cases. A new bond form will be issued for bankers under a revised statute.
Anton Link, Pastor, announces Sunday evening devotions with rosary and benediction at 7 30. Weekday masses follow at 8 00 p m. Lenten services are held Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m.
The coming Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of the United States entering the world war the church will observe with a special service. The pastor H Clare Welker will preach on Christian Principles of Citizenship inviting all interested to attend.
United Lutheran Church Sidmey and Trinity Lutheran announce Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Confirmation class Saturdays at 1 p.m. Lenten meditation Thursday at 6 p.m. Grace Lutheran Schoolhouse holds worship at 7:30 p.m. Young peoples meeting 6:45 p.m. Lenten devotions Thursdays at 8 p.m. Potter First Lutheran Church school 2:15 p.m. worship and sermon at 3 p.m. Pastor Kahse invites all to attend and bring friends.
Christian Church invites attendance for Bible school at 10 and services at 11 morning and 7 30 evening. Pastor J H Bicknell urges members to boost attendance in the Nor folk Scottsbluff contest and to bring a guest next Sunday. Midweek service Thursday 7 30 followed by choir practice for Easter.
An illustrated pattern advertisement stresses home fashion with a sheer union slip edged in lace and matching step-ins. It highlights a dainty embroidery motif and a fitted silhouette, offering Pattern No. 5098 in sizes 14 to 46 for 40 cents and Transfer Pattern No. 12841 in blue or yellow for 30 cents.
A golf club forms at Dix and work begins on a nine hole course with early preparations underway for course layout and facilities.
Nebraska ranks second in beet sugar production and yield per acre, while carrying no bonded debt. The pay as you go plan underpins public policy and broad popularity. Rich soil and crop rotation sustain high production, with notable historical figures tied to the state including General Pershing and Ambassador Dawes to Great Britain.
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