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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
4
The Nebraska legislature allocates 35000 for a western state normal school and cities compete for the geographic center. The writer suggests Sidney as a viable site with equal access from all directions and notes a required donation of eighty acres of land for the campus.
The piece notes Sidney as a rare wet town amid surrounding dry areas and questions daylight law effects on thirsty travelers. It mentions saloons open 7 am to 8 pm and cites travel distances to Alliance Ogalalla and Brush with Cheyenne as nearby routes.
The piece mocks women for spending on this season’s fashions, quips about changing tines and odd outfits, and notes Lily Lena performing at the Orpheum while Omaha ladies are ridiculed for following trends. A satirical tone pervades.
The piece frames Theodore Roosevelt as a continuing hero in the public eye, noting a series of dramatic events over four weeks. It mentions an earlier alleged assault, a later near drowning, and hints at further happenings during his travels, with Taft in a supporting presidential role.
Dalton community notes elect Officers President Mrs Willis Vice president Mrs Armuth Secretary Mrs Jesse Ewing Treasurer Mrs Marquis. Annie Crawford of Scottebluff arrives to boost Royal Neighbors interest. Various locals noted including visits, travel, farming, a spelling contest, and a hotel change in two weeks with Segon as new proprietor.
Clara notes a basket social and program at Pleasant View school house on Friday evening the 16th. Other items include Mr. Higgins planting trees, Misa Rihn visiting her parents, and several residents visiting or traveling between Sidney, Hard Times, Camp Stool ranch, and Beyer Bros. ranch. The ball team plans a practice game on Sunday afternoon, April 18.
Sidney school notes report spelling contest winners Edna Harper Mary McIntosh Phyllis Corbett Lillian Roth Henrietta Shoemaker and Florence Merifield. County entries include five per class with Fern Johnson Minnie Hicks Sophia Gould and others. Reports urge parental review of third quarter results and note staff changes and basketball results.
A weather strip is being installed on window frames of 89 government buildings to block wind. The district declamatory contest, initially set for Friday night April 9, has been postponed to Friday April 17 and will be held in North Platte.
The text argues progress comes from humility recognizing flaws and striving to improve. It contrasts with vanity which leaves a person stagnant and self centered.
Union Pacific schedules list westbound trains from Sidney with times for the Overland Limited, Colorado Express, California and Oregon Express, Los Angeles Limited, and Fast Mail. Passenger seating on freight runs noted. a public timetable shows no passenger cars on the Fast Mail. J Smommaxen, Agent.
Compilation lists numerous farm to farm transfers and mortgage-like deeds. Names include J Palmer, P Z Gentry, G W Walters, M Notary, O Sprenger, T E Charlton, H L Patton, Frank Tobin, J Randall, W T Tate, J Hartzlern and more. Properties range across blocks, sections and additions with values from $1.00 to $21,500 and various percentages or cash terms.
Dr. Moss of the English polar expedition recounts a candle burned at 35 degrees below zero. The candle flame struggled to melt wax and instead carved a skeletal shaft, yet heat formed a facelike white cylinder with a yellow tongue flame, casting light into darkness.
A list of major hubs including Lincoln Omaha Chicago St Joseph Kansas City St Louis and all Points East and South is referenced, indicating an East and South route network or travel corridor. The note emphasizes interconnected rail or travel links through these urban centers.
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