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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1924
Page
8
A humorous column filled with anecdotes and quips from a schoolhouse scene. It breezily parades teacher praise, a tombstone quip, misdelivered stories, and playful reflections on prohibition, manners, and bachelorhood. Names like Supt Liebendorfer and Judge Oberfelder appear among college-style jests.
A reader laments that farmers face financial hardship as grain sells for a mere dime a bushel. He notes the present farmer’s dollar is worth about 72 cents in purchases and critiques the lack of his singing during Music Week despite recognizing the farmers’ hard situation.
A public figure remarked that the voter who refuses to vote out of disgust with politics bears responsibility for the country’s condition today. The quote highlights frustration with political engagement and accountability in the current climate.
A nostalgic note imagines someone named Dave Huff promising dan delions from a court house yard scene. The speaker envisions dan delion wine with a kick, blending playful slang with rural imagery.
A curious speaker muses on enjoying a mixture of raisins sugar and a pinch of yeast as a small pleasure. The note shifts to a political thread about awaiting government insurance and aging beyond caring for such “kicks.”
A reader comments on wartime service and morale noting the idea of “dollar a year” men, reflecting on citizen sacrifice and patriotic commitment during the war. The remark connects economic contribution to public duty and civic spirit.
A reader urges readers to examine last week's Telegraph article criticizing lax public policy. The letter argues liquor costs, enforcement efforts, and civic duty, questioning why voters support candidates not committed to strong governance.
A humorous reminiscence on slow motion pictures credited to Mrs Zollars. The speaker recalls a man who saw two Scotsmen reaching for a dinner check and jokes about print sensationalism, court grinding, and fake Sioux City stories while noting changes in speed and singleness.
Grand Prairie Samuel Irwin traveled with Andrew Johnson to Sidney on Tuesday. F. N. Smith and Mr and Mrs Charles Smith shopped there Tuesday. Mr. Graham of Gurley began picking corn for John Olson last Tuesday. Mrs Graham and the children joined Saturday with two older boys helping too. Jack Burk aided William Sharman from Tuesday to Friday. Mr and Mrs R. C. Ruhter and daughter Roberta called at Emanuel.
Local residents and families frequent Jorgensen, Weaver, Irwin, Ruhter, Tremain and Welton homes with calls, visits, and small gatherings through midweek. Attendees include Ethel Irwin improving after appendicitis and many Grand Prairie shoppers joining Sidney events. Share of church and community activity noted along with farm labor onset.
Hal Roach spent two years training his St Bernard Buck for the lead in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Roach bought Buck to develop the dog’s nervous temperament and actions for the film, which will be shown at the USA theatre on Friday and Saturday, March 11-9.
Thursday night is family night at the U A theater. Family admission is 50 cents. The program includes the feature West of the Water Tower and an aerial presentation.
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