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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
16
Cattle and hog markets at Union Stock Yards South Omaha on April 13, 1921 show stronger demand and higher prices. Cattle up to 25 cents, best steers at 8.75, hogs down further with bids around 7.00 to 8.00, sheep and lambs up about 15 to 26 cents with top lambs near 9.60. Also a brief note on Swiss unemployment policy and a short film humor vignette.
Chicago April 11 preliminary steps completed for the United States Grain Growers Inc a national sales agency to market farmers grain. Directors elected and a national membership drive planned to enlist all grain growers. Aim to curb speculation raise profits reduce marketing costs and stabilize prices with pooling plans debated among regional associations.
Roy Harris admitted he was a principal in Joseph B. Elwell’s New York murder last June. He identified a photo said to be Mrs. Fairchild, who allegedly bribed him to kill Elwell. Met detective Oswald keeps the name to New York authorities.
Boston April 11 Lieutenant Joseph J. Lynam assistant paymaster of the U S S Chester who vanished weeks ago after a reported 25000 shortage in his accounts will surrender to naval authorities He was traced by a Boston reporter who said Lynam claimed he had been robbed of 13000 on March 31 and had news without funds.
Ammon's introduces American Beauty and Hot Point electric appliances showcasing ranges, refrigerators, and laundry units. Shoppers can compare models and pricing as the retailer promotes new wartime era home conveniences. Guest demonstrations and in-store specials accompany the rollout.
In New York on April 11 authorities seized drugs valued at over $100,000 stored in half-pound packages bearing Darmstadt Germany markings. David Bottt, importer and occupant of the Mott Street apartment, was arrested as police linked the cache to a $3,350 shipment smuggled into the country.
The President and two former presidents join in a historic appeal for China's famine relief. Harding Wilson and Taft lead a national drive, with a committee including Taft and Lamont to coordinate fund efforts across over 200 cities. Stamps sold to raise aid are placed on letters and packages, with a ten stamp quota per adult, and local committees coordinating sales through churches schools and businesses.
The American Committee for China Famine Fund reports sales of Life Saving Stamps reach thousands of dollars in the first month. Orders exceed 10,000,000 stamps, equating to about 300,000 for China once returns finalize. The stamps aim to secure small contributions from many individuals and involve nationwide cooperation as the era’s largest philanthropic effort.
If each person buys ten stamps at 30 cents, the community will exceed its stamp quota. Stamps available from the China Famine Fund Committee or China Famine Fund at Bible House, New York City.
Hub City Implement in Sidney advertises a limited run of guaranteed tractor oil at 50 cents per gallon with bold claim Awake While New York Sleeps.
Advertisement style notice listing Sidney Lumber Co and Hub City Implement Co promoting products and services. It mentions an electric curler guaranteed for two years at 3.50, a dentist Dr M E rettinone, a building block address, a tractor oil at 50 cents per gallon, and a Tractor Oil promotion by Hub City Implement Co.
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