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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

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Uptegrove Denies Non-Partisan League Ties

In a week before the election E. J. Uptegrove declares he is not a Nebraska Non-Partisan League member and urges voters to judge him by his farming and business record. He asserts commitment to representing the people of his senatorial district and opposing class antagonism.

E. J. Uptegrove Journal League State Journal Nebraska Non-Partisan League Nebraska Non- Partisan League Uptegrove Senate

Victor Talking Machine Firm Leaves Sidney Shop

Wier and Hamilton discontinue the Victor Talking Machine agency in Sidney and transfer operations to P. O. Burgess, who leads the Ross P. Curtice piano branch. Burgess traveled to Lincoln to secure stock for a new Victor Shop, aiming to offer a large Victor line and records and to expand when space allows. Dr. W. M. Skimpston, dentist, Sidney, Nebr.

Mr. Burgess Ross P. Curtice Co Victor

Sidney band promotes Wood for president candidacy

Chaplain Squires led a Wednesday night meeting at the Tobin Opera House in Sidney to back General Wood for the Nebraska delegation. J Lt. McIntosh and Miss Nettie Bauer spoke on victory, suffrage, and political organization as the New Sidney Band debuted with praise and plans for stronger support and summer programmes.

Sidney Tobin Opera House Squires Nebraska Chaplain Squires Woal Chicago J. Lt. McIntosh Chhplain Squires Wood Nettie Bauer Martin Dimery Miss Bauer

County Court Yard Shade Trees Pruned

The shade trees in the county court yard were pruned this week under H G Graff of Johnson Nursery Sterling. The work improves growth and appearance, removes shaggy growth, and should provide shelter from sun while offering pleasant shade and a grassy listening area for weekly afternoons.

County Court H. G. Graff Johmson Nursery Sterling Rees Old Sol

Seed barley sale at Central Graneries Co

A dealer advertises a car load of seed barley for quick sale. The notice urges readers to buy before stock runs out at Central Graneries Co.

Central Graneries CO

Gasoline and Kerosene Orders Directed to J B Smith Co

All orders for gasoline and kerosene may be phoned to the J B Smith Co Lorenzo Neb where they will be reported to us K B Oil Company Lorenzo Neb

J. B. Smith Co Lorenzo, Neb Us. K. B. Oil Company

Nebraska voters to choose candidates in next Tuesday primaries

Nebraska voters from both parties will cast ballots on presidential gubernatorial congressional and state legislative nominees. The piece notes Republican Wood and Hitchcock favored, with Bryan Norris and Pershing unlikely to alter the GOP lead. McKelvie seen as possible governor, Morehead gaining for Democrats, Kinkaid and Grimes to lead their parties in Congress, Uptegrove and Rodman as GOP state senators, Osborne likely Democratic senator with no GOP challenger. Voters urged to turnout and vote.

Nebraska Wood Gilbert M. Hitchcock W. Dd. Bryan Johnson Norris Raymond Robbins General Pershing Rh. McKelvie John H. Morehead Moses P. Kinkaid John W. Grimes Broken

Pershing Open to Republican Nomination if Nebraska Supports

General Pershing said at a reception in Washington that he would accept the Republican nomination if Nebraska instructed for him on Tuesday. He expressed deep appreciation for Nebraska's support and honors.

Pershing General Pershing Nebraska Association Ashington D. C Remiarks Nebraska

Women Vote Preference Sparks Debate on Suffrage Rights

Women are urged to vote for delegates at Tuesday primaries but cannot vote for state offices due to laws likely to be amended soon. The piece urges women to exercise the limited rights granted and notes lineups of local residents moving or traveling. L O Fundingsland moves from Sidney to Burlington while keeping Sidney property. Campbell family relocates south of Sidney. Roy M Scott visits Sidney. R H Rogers tours Denver for business and social visits.

Flouring Mill Opportunity Up To Sidney

Representatives of Nebraska's largest flouring mill firm visited Sidney to explore locating a plant. They seek community stock purchasers to ensure sufficient support. Local business leaders impressed by Sidney's location and rail access, urging residents to investigate and back the venture for a potentially successful mill.

Nebraska Sidney Caan

Save Your State Highway Signs by Permit

John M. Vearsen, County Highway Commissioner for Cheyenne County, informs that no advertising signs may be placed on state highways without a written permit from the Department of Public Works. Permits are issued serially with each sign bearing a permit number and a fee of 25 cents to 5 dollars. Firms must secure permits at once. blank forms are available at the Highway Commissioner’s office.

John M. Vearsen Cheyenne County State Department Department of Public Works J. T M. Pearson

District Declamatory Contest on Tonight

Contestants from Alliance Bayard ridge port Gering Kimball Scottsbluff Mernn and Sidney vie at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday with the dramatic class leading, followed by oratory and humorous sections in the evening. Strong student interest and fine music accompany the program with a fifty cent admission. Tickets on sale at Bassett Pharmacy. Sidney’s entrants include LEva linn Gray in dramatics Starry Marsh in oratory and Nora Straight in humor.

Alliance Bayard Ridgeport Gering Kimball Scottsbluff Mernn Sidney Methodist Episcopal Church Bassett Pharmacy Levalinn Gray Starry Marsh Nora Straight

Dr. F A Barger and family resume duties after quarantine

Dr. F A Barger and his family have completed quarantine and are back to normal duties with no regrets about being released.

F. A. Barger

Sidney Will Build a City Baseball Team This Year

Business leaders in Sidney pursue a funded, salaried baseball team to boost the city’s profile. They note neighboring towns raise six to twelve thousand dollars for squads and urge immediate fundraising, local recruitment, and securing a suitable diamond site east of Sidney Lumber Co or Trognitar’s pasture for the venture.

Sidney Oream Vetter Sterling Viana Colo North Platte Julesburg Sidney Lumber Co Trognitar’s

Sidney Should Be on Airplane Mail Route

Congress has appropriated 1,250,000 for a transcontinental airphone mail system and approved a route via Omaha. The current New York to Chicago service will extend to Omaha after April 20, with the Omaha westward path to be decided by July 1 for operation. Sidney should push to be included in this route as equipment arrives for the project. A local airfield was established last year for the country race and supports the effort.

Congress Omaha New York Chicago Sidney

Personal and Local News Mentionings

I F Freytag visited in Colorado this week for business and to visit friends. Miss Leona Oberfelder leaves with her father for Salt Lake City where she will be married Sunday. Franz Engle of Gurley visited Sidney Thursday to see friends and reports good wheat conditions nearby. Mr Shipman traveled to Philadelphia after his father’s death. burial will be in Plattsmouth. The Sidney postmaster exam was held in Sterling with Walter Nelson A A Clark and J L Pindell tested. A I Jorgenson Ice Osborn and A J Griminge drove to Colorado Wednesday to pursue lunch business. roads were surprisingly good.

Leona Oberfelder Salt Lake City Franz Engle Gurley Shipman Philadelphia Plattsmouth, Neb Sidney Sterling Walter Nelson A. A. Clark J. L. Pindell A. I. Jorgenson Ice Osborn A. J. Griminge Colorado

Card party at Kof hall yields prizes for locals

A large crowd attended a Tuesday card party at Kof hall. Mrs. A. 6 Warren won the prize and Dorothy Hart the consolation prize. Frank Whitelock left for Denver on business then Omaha to accompany Mrs. Whitelock who is returning home after weeks in an Omaha hospital. they expect to reach Sidney about Sunday.

Kof © Hall A. 6 Warren Dorothy Hart Frank Whitelock Nenver Denver Mr. Whitelock Omaha

Dimery and McNish Arrive From Denver for Travel Plan

Martin Dimery and Jesse McNish arrived from Denver on Wednesday. Dimery planned to stay briefly for business, while McNish will depart for Omaha, Chicago, Atlanta for bankers association meetings, then North Carolina for a healthful change, with Mrs. McNish accompanying him. They will then visit Texas after returning.

Martin Dimery Jesse McNish Denver

Osborn Battery Station Offers Rented Batteries During Repairs

The facility announces rental batteries available for use while customers’ batteries are being repaired or recharged. Osborn Battery Station provides a temporary power solution, ensuring customers stay powered during service.

Osborn Battery Station

Also Mentioned on This Page

EL. Uptegrove Non-Partisan League Wier & Hamilton Victor Agency W. M.sKimpston Neubauer Bidg Sidney, Nebr JD J Lewis Rose Street Merth U. P. Depot Leonard Wood L. O. Fundingsland Burlington, Colo D. R. Campbell Sidney Thursday Roy M. Scott The R. H. Rogers Just Oberfelder ING CO Neb I. PF. Freytag American Bank of Sidney Frank G. Schroeder American Bank Frank G. SC Lroeder Myr Savings Department Martin W. Dimery
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