The Telegraph A Semi-Weekly Sidney Publication
The Telegraph is an independent Sidney Nebraska newspaper published on Tuesdays and Fridays. The paper lists J H Lowe and J C Bush as publishers with H P Craig, Nellie Davis and others in editorial and advertising roles serving Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska.
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J. C. Bush
Jack H. Lowe
H. P. Craig
Birs
Nellie Davis
11Th Avenue
Illinois Street
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Editorial: mechanization changes farm life and labor
The piece argues that tractors and beet harvest machinery have transformed farming over 25 years. It notes labor shortages during wartime boosted mechanization, reduces backbreaking work, and suggests future beet farming will be largely machine driven. It concludes that progress shifts from old ways to modern efficiency.
Where Your Money Goes in Tax History
In 1933 Omaha revenue collections were under four million dollars. By 1946 the office reported 238 million and 1947 is expected to exceed 300 million. Staffing rose from 42 to over 350 to handle the growth. An expanding tax system means nearly all workers contribute. The piece notes per capita government costs rise as the country runs on business and citizens fund the federal machine.
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Internal Revenue Office
Omaha
Let er Rain Prompts Hope for Spring Cheer
Weathering winter's gloom, locals celebrate rain as a sign of renewal and gratitude. The essay praises rain's mood lift, fresh growth, and renewed determination, urging skies to open and bring favorable soil and promise for the year ahead.
Too Busy to Vote in Sidney Shows Low Turnout
The editorial mocks residents who skip voting, noting fewer than four hundred showed up in Sidney last week. It asserts those who complain about government are often too busy to vote and predict critique of city officials and the school board in the next two years.
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Sidney
W Nn
Love Down The White House Old Days End
A playful, period-tinged item notes Writers at the White House are advised not to mention Harry Truman being a haber dasher and piano player. The piece laments his shift from past chatter to a firmer, forward looking stance as he leads, while quips about the nation’s leader and friends.
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White House
Truman
Harry
2 4 D Good For Lawn But Not For Gardens
University of Nebraska extensionist warns 2 4 D kills lawn weeds but harms vegetable crops. Pelkey cautions gardeners to use separate sprayers and clean with ammonia water after lawn spraying to prevent drift injury to tomatoes beans and peas. Two teaspoons of household ammonia per gallon of water recommended for sprayer cleaning.
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Robert Pelkey
University of Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service
Pelkey
Utility Acquisition is Carpenter's Ambition
Mayor-Elect Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff plans to seek municipal ownership of the city utility system now served by Consumers Public Power District. He urged negotiations for the sale of the distribution system and proposed absorbing the Consumers building if needed. Carpenter favors combining the city water office with the electrical office after acquisition.
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Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Consumers Public Power District
Carpenter
City Water Office
South Sund Notices and Local Visits
Mrs Steve Tilghman underwent an appendectomy Friday evening at Taylor hospital in Sidney. Chester Bruns welcomed a son born March 29 weighing 8 lbs 10 oz, with Margie Kokes as the mother previously. Local visits include Mrs Mary Tilghman and Mrs Krank Kokes at Taylor Hospital, Vets meeting in Crook, and various Dickinson Bonser Oliverius households.
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Steve Tilghman
Taylor
Sidney
Ed Ahlberg
Ernest Bonser
Chester Bruns
Lloz
Terry LeRoy
Bruns
Margie Kokes
Mary Tilghman
Krank Kokes
Taylor Hospital
Local residents visit homes and help moving tasks
Mrs Frank Kokes called at the D E Dickinson home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Glenn O Dickinson and family shopped Wednesday afternoon and called at Jim P Seda home. W R Brown and Glenn O Dickinson helped W G Brown move to the Bailey Jamison farm northwest of Creek. Mr and Mrs Frank Kokes spent Saturday evening in Lloyd Tilghman home. Me James Elmer Henry Elmer George D E Dickinson and Miss Miller spent Wednesday afternoon in Ed Ahlberg home.
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Glenn O.dickinson
Jim P. Seda
W. R. Brown
Glenn O. Dickinson
W. G. Brown
Bailey Jamison
Creek
Frank Kokes
Lloyd Tilghman
James Elmer Henry
Elmer George
D. E. Dickinson
Miss Miller
Ed Ahlberg
Aviation Gas Tax Cut Approved by Legislature
The legislature approved reducing the aviation fuel tax from 5 to 2 percent per gallon in LB 241 with an emergency clause, effective upon the governor’s signature. The controversial bill was revived after an initial 20 to 18 failure on general file. Also, a dance event at City Auditorium on Saturday night, April 12, sponsored by the Kings Daughters.
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Keaudiasza
City Auditorium
The
Kings Daughters
Mr Truman Grows Up Says White House Visits Hint Change
The piece argues that President Truman has matured, shedding amiable days and Missouri cronies, and now asserts himself through George Marshall. It suggests he will lead decisively against Stalin, projecting confidence and stronger public relations.
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White House
President Truman
Truman
Joe Stalin
George Marshall
Missouri
Mr. Truman
Benator Ray Babcock Speech At Chamber Of Commerce
Senator Babcock told the Chamber of Commerce that the public wants more government favors but dislikes paying for them. He advocates digging deeper to fund state government while noting the difficulty of raising overall taxes. He urges citizens to support higher state funding and reduce reliance on federal assistance.
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Benator Ray Babcock
Chamber of Commerce
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Rex Gentry
Charles Dickenson
Ledgepole
D. E. Dickenson
G. W. Bonser
Sterling
Joe A. Oliverius
Louie Hrbeck Sr
Denver
Chappell, Nebraska
Telegraph
National Jewelers
Omaha, Nebraska
Sidney Public Utilities
Jackson Street
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