Big Battle in Thick Mist
London reports a Picardy clash where fog hindered identification of friend and foe. A patrol from Manchester troops ventured out and, returning, found their sector encircled by German forces amid dense mist.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
6
London reports a Picardy clash where fog hindered identification of friend and foe. A patrol from Manchester troops ventured out and, returning, found their sector encircled by German forces amid dense mist.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska an order directs Katherine McAleese and all heirs of Daniel McAleese to appear April 15 1918 in County Court at 10 a m to show cause why Rev James McAleese final settlement and decree of heirship should not be granted. The Sidney Telegraph is ordered to publish this notice for three weeks.
Legal notice of unknown heirs and claimants in the Elizabeth Poffinbarger estate. Mary Walsh petitions Cheyenne County District Court to quiet title to the SE quarter of section 28, township 17, range 51, west of the 6th P M, and to deprive defendants of any lien or interest. Answer required by May 6, 1918.
Mrs Alva Heimer and children and John Heimer returned home Monday from 1. Chas Kinnersly guests from Colorado with Mr Stine ton. Gus Cavalli hires farm help as son Will works. Sheehegh moves to Heimer neighborhood. George Hicks drills well near his buildings for stock. Charles Stanton handles work. Louis Brett attends Mrs Courtright’s funeral. Mrs Olnstead of Sidney visits daughter Mrs W Aldrich. Ladies Aid meets west of town with Mrs Allen Dykman. Br. Wo Praneees arrives from Wood River to assist in drug store. Totten’s Everent Cafe sold to Mex Gallipeaux of Grand Island. Miss Mabel Leafdale en route to Scotts Bluff Teachers’ Association. Mr and Mrs Charles Hendrickson visit from California. Large attendance at Mrs Harry Courtright funeral. Rev TO Yeager delivers discourse with M church. Music by Mrs A Nelson Miss Glueile Cleson and Messrs Joseph Johnson and Alen Dykeman. Bereaved have community sympathy. Friends from Loveland and Cody attend.
An old Sterling Colorado advertisement touts Doans Kidney Pills to relieve kidney pain and backache from bad mineral water. It quotes H T Richmond, a local curios dealer, claiming the remedy eased his disordered kidneys after drinking local water. Price is 60 cents at dealers.
Paris reports German raids in Seuzey seven miles north of St Mihiel and Vaux les Palameix repulsed last night. American troops have taken over sectors south of Verdun. French war office confirms the actions and outcomes.
Mr Ray Frame attended to business in Sidney on Wednesday. Geo Neiman hauled two loads of hogs to Sidney on Monday. Mrs Ed Odgen and children returned to Wymore via the Burlington after two weeks with Frank McManus and wife. Frank Portrey and family of Sidney were entertained Sunday at the home of Francis Kelly and Mrs 10 Brocher shopping at Sidney Saturday. Albrahl Hart and wife of near Dalton were guests to dinner Sunday at Frank McManus. A six inch snow fell last week with cloudy days and moisture benefitting fall and spring wheat. McCann of the Tunisman elevator resigned and moved with his family to Glenda Wyoming. Henry Empire and family with Mrs Wm Jeudas and John Plaine were Sidney visitors Saturday. Lewis Shulenberger looked after business in Sidney on Saturday and had dinner with his parents. A large number of farmers hauled hogs to Sidney Monday, shipped to Denver through Farmers Union. Frank Portrey wife and Mr Townsley of Sidney attended the District 72 meeting Tuesday evening. C M Andrews attended the funeral of Harry Bixby in Sidney on Sunday. Frank Kinton may take a shipbuilder job on the coast in Oregon. Sane Jones and daughter shopped in Sidney on Saturday.
Baltimore citizens by the thousands lined the streets as 12 000 troops from Camp Meade marched to open the Third Liberty Loan campaign and mark America's entry into the war. President Wilson reviewed the procession and spoke at night at the Over There Liberty Loan Armory, the venue where he was nominated in 1912. The city virtually shuttered as residents watched the spectacle.
A compact reflection noting that experience is a costly teacher and advice can be offered but conduct must be learned by individuals. It warns that those who ignore counsel cannot be helped and that reason will eventually bring corrective consequences.
The $3 gold piece coinage began February 21, 1853, and was discontinued by law on September 26, 1890. From 1854 to 1889 inclusive, 539,792 coins were minted, and the remaining specimens are largely in collectors’ hands.
The description outlines level rolling land near Seibert on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific line with rich dark loam soil suitable for winter and spring crops. It notes mild climate, abundant rainfall in 1903, various crops, strong cattle and dairy prospects, six cream stations, and urges buyers like renters to invest while prices are low, citing James J. Hill on land crops.
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