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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
15
A sprawling critique contrasts Hoover’s economic reform with entrenched Washington habits. It cites top officials arriving early, argues competition improves government, and mocks Prohibition era moralizing. It also nimbly lampoons a Scottsbluff court case and warns against lying to avoid punishment.
A flurry of quirky lines from readers touch on charity slogans misers and jokes about heaven jazz and punishment. Roy Harris admits involvement in a murder case while denying the actual killing. The Chicago News is cited among varied city mentions.
Hub City Implement Co announces a limited stock of Special Guaranteed Tractor Oil available at 50 cents per gallon. quantities are limited and offered on a first come basis at the store.
Tuesday April 12. Members present and Mr. I. A. Sharon from the freight claim department of Omaha Nebraska. We feel we are doing a great deal of good in eliminating loss and damage to merchandise. If any merchants have suggestions please place them with the local agent. COMMITTEE.
County Agent R. S. Scott had a serious operation in Hot Springs South Dakota on April 6. The gall bladder and appendix were removed due to worse condition than expected. He is mending slowly and Mrs. Scott says she cannot leave him yet. Local friends are hopeful for a complete recovery.
A Buick carrying six tourists from Ulyses Nebraska overturned at a corner north of the railroad crossing east of town on Monday. A broken wheel and two broken axles caused injuries including a bumped child’s head. The family of four adults and two children were flung into the grass while speeding through storm curtains. Mr Niemeller rescued the group and brought them to town. The younger matron said the father was speeding.
Card party to be given by the Catholic Ladies Tuesday April 19 at St Patrick's Academy. Admission 25 cents lunch free prizes to be awarded everyone invited. Special priced millinery Saturday and Monday 16th 18th four to twelve dollars Metz Millinery. Guaranteed tractor oil limited supply fifty cents per gallon Hub City Implement Co.
Advertisement invites bids on at least 200 square feet of concrete three inches thick with 1-5 mixture, all materials and labor supplied. Price quoted per 100 square feet. Includes line about tractor operation and guaranteed oil at 50 cents per gallon from Nub City Implement Co.
Thousands of Knights of Columbus from the United States and Canada will join a pilgrimage on April 17 to the crypt of St. Joseph on Cote-des-Neiges in Montreal. They will pay homage to Frere Andre, the shrine sacristan known as Canada's miracle man, whose shrine sits opposite the Holy Cross seminary. Inside the shrine are crutches and bandages left by pilgrims seeking healing.
Tuesday April 10 at St Patrick's Academy admission 25 cents. Invited attendees expected. Melz Millinery promotes the event with a portable shop setup.
May Ball scheduled for Monday May 2 at St Patrick's Auditorium features excellent music and a welcoming invitation to all attendees.
Mrs. Margaret Martin pleases family and friends with greatly improved condition since returning from the hospital a week ago. Physicians assure her and all indications encourage belief that the after effects of the flu are conquered, with recovery of strength and buoyancy to previous health.
The Mother's Department of the Woman's Club will meet next Tuesday afternoon April 19 with Mrs Shipman presiding. Members from all departments are welcome. The Altar Society held an inspiring meeting Wednesday afternoon at St Patrick's Academy, moved from the regular Thursday slot.
The West Minster Circle plans a meeting next Thursday afternoon April 21 at the Presbyterian Church. It will discuss church activities and community outreach with members from local groups in attendance.
Examinations for teacher certificate subjects will be held on April 23, 1921 at the High School in Lodge Pole and at Sidnes Court House Nebr. All subjects offered at this single session. Anna McFadden County Superintendent announces. Also advertised are ribbons from Metz Millinery and Wubh City Implement Co.
Regular monthly meeting of the committee on cause and prevention for the 4th and 5th District of the Wyoming Division of the U P R R Co. held in car foreman Schroeders office.
Mrs Minnie Adamson and her daughter Edna of Deshler Nebraska arrived to spend the summer with her brother W M Juedes and family on the north divide. She will assist Mrs Juedes in regaining her health after rheumatism attacked her a few weeks ago.
On March 13 1921 five shooters each fired fifty shots totaling 249 hits of 250. Dr Mantor missed one bird in the match held in Douglas Wyoming breaking all trap shooting records.
Mr and Mrs L. L. Martin of 77 Drake Court Omaha announce the birth of a daughter named Margaret Elizabeth who arrived on March 28, 1921. Lewellyn L. Martin, a former Sidney boy, is noted as the son of Mrs. Margaret Martin.
The Knights of Pythias held a Wednesday revival admitting two new candidates and reviewing twenty two applications. The order plans an aggressive campaign with two captain led teams, C. W. West and F. B. Tobin, already showing strong momentum and enthusiasm.
Sidney's J Osborn named president of the Farmers Union of Nebraska to fill the unexpired term of C H Gustafson who resigned to lead the Chicago Bureau of Markets. Osborn assumes duties immediately and brings Cheyenne county prestige as Sidney proclaims Awake While New York Sleeps.
The American Committee for China Famine Fund reports midcourse progress led by Thomas W. Lamont. Despite relief to date, just 5 000 000 more people must be aided before the June harvest. Americans urged to sustain subscriptions and donate daily spends to save China's starving population through local channels or direct to Vernon Munroe at Bible House New York City.
A nationwide China Famine Week from May 1 to May 8 marks a practical demonstration of American sympathy for a sister republic. Churches civic groups and professional bodies are urged to participate actively to bolster relief for 5 000 000 starving people dependent on outside aid.
To hasten relief, this newspaper will forward contributions to the focal Treasurer or to the National Treasurer, China Famine Fund, Bible House, New York City.
Weekday Mass at 8 am and 7 30 pm devotion on Wednesday and Friday. Rosary sermon and Benediction on Wednesdays. Fridays include Stations of the Cross. Sundays feature 9 am High Mass with sermon and 7 30 pm Rosary, instruction and Benediction.
Christ Episcopal Church opens daily for prayer with Holy Communion on Sundays and the first Sunday of the month. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Church school at 10 a.m. Holy Week services include Wednesday 7:45 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 7:45 p.m. evening prayer, and Good Friday at 9 a.m., noon, and 7:45 p.m. Rev. Henry Ives.
Grace Lutheran Church of Gurley announces Sunday school at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 o clock in the morning led by Pastor Elmer Kahl. The Sidney Gurley English Evangelical Lutheran Church lists Pastor Elmer Kahl and Key. Pauls Lutheran Church notes English service next Sunday at 7 30 p m with no Sunday school as the pastor attends Chappell on Sundays, Pastor W Ef Peters.
Lutheran Emanuel Church Weyerts Nebraska lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. Pastor Karl Fenke. Trinity Lutheran Church Christian Falck.
Last Sunday both morning and evening services were celebrated. The S. S. social was a Thursday evening great success. The organized church is hailed as the mightiest institution. Services are held Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A twenty minute talk on the International Sunday School lesson will be given in the evening. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. Public invited. REV. SAMUEL LIGHT, pastor.
Pastor L. L. Holmes invites attendance with Sunday School at 10.00 and worship at 11.00 featuring The Lost Sheep. Epworth League meets at 6.50 followed by It is Finished. Junior and Boy Scout activities, Mid-Week Rally, and a free motion picture event are announced with Porter Bennett as pastor.
The Lorenzo Methodist Church reports a large Sunday gathering leading trustees to rent Meiz's Hall for Sunday afternoons. The board pauses building plans due to finances. Two more members joined last Sunday and Sunday school attendance reached sixty four. Pastor T Porter Bennett invites attendees to bring guests.
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