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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
5
A homes only when clean and orderly reflect a clean mind and life. The piece urges residents to tidy yards and houses to boost community value and invite good influences, noting stark contrasts between dusty cluttered homes and neat humble ones.
Reports from across the wheat belt show revival in winter wheat with more favorable rains lifting prospects for spring wheat corn oats barley beans and potatoes. Experts from Nebraska urge farmers to protect seed and invest in seed saving, equipment and labor, while the Omaha grain exchange moves to import spring wheat seed for affected farmers. Professor Burr notes corn as a leading crop next to winter wheat and urges maximizing corn acreage as prices rise.
Arbor Day celebrates outdoor life and childhood virtues through tree planting. The practice teaches patience judgment and responsibility, linking trees to shade fuel and construction. The essay envisions forests and tropical trees while highlighting songs, recitations, and civic pride as part of the celebration.
A Manchester labor congress with 750 delegates urged permanent government operation of railways and coal mines. The Adamson bill grants the president authority to run railroads telegraph and telephone lines in war insurrection or invasion. The federal role expands to regulate interstate commerce and harmonize state loyalties, forming a national framework under the president.
A legislative debate endorses prison labor on farms and in making goods as a wartime measure. The discussion cites Northern farmers needing hundreds of convicts for potato harvests and notes parallels with Colorado programs. It discusses Indian and Chinese labor proposals, moral framing, and broader social observations on spring, war shortages, and everyday life.
A humorous slice of town life surveys marriage hustle, local labor and band music. It mockingly critiques chaotic scenes with sly observations about progress, manners, and springtime odors from bonfires and garbage wagons. Local figures face odd fates in brief, satirical vignettes.
An inland town hosts a mermaid party for women teachers organized by Miss Johnson and Miss Schulte. The event, aimed at light relief from intense study of Greek verbs and the fourth dimension, takes place by the swimming pool with fifteen teachers in bathing suits and caps.
A whimsical piece recalls mermaid themed diversions, hostesses, and transforming beauty while a banquet and story telling unfold. The story closes with plans for a new skating ring and a note on Lena M. Davis and her daughter Martha staying with Mrs. M. E. Banta amid Wheatland banker duties.
Estate No. 110 of Alice Redeen deceased Cheyenne County Nebraska hearing set for May 12 1917 in Sidney Nebraska. Oscar Redeen and Esther A Redeen named heirs seek decree that decedent died testate none admin issued and heirs as owners in fee simple of described land. County Judge C P Chambers signs April 11 1917.
Florence Frazey guardian to Ila Grosvenor minor announces a court ordered sale of an undivided one half in Clarkson's Addition Lots 1 and 2 Block 20 Sidney Nebraska at public auction for cash. Auction at the Cheyenne County courthouse front door April 28 1917 at 10 am with open bid for one hour.
Creditors of Cicero Allen deceased must present claims to the administratrix before the Cheyenne County Court on April 25, 1917 and October 21, 1917 at 10 o clock A M for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from March 24 1917. Notice published in The Telegraph for four weeks prior. Co P Chambers County Judge.
Cheyenne County Nebraska announces a hearing on the estate of John Oldershaw deceased Susannah Oldershaw filed a will petition to admit the will and issue Letters Testamentary The hearing is set for May 9 1917 at 9 am in the County Court Room Publication for three weeks in The Telegraph is ordered to notify interested parties Witness is County Judge Co P Chambers SealApril 10 1917
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court on April 6 1917 judge C P Chambers reviewed Oscar Redeens petition seeking recognition of an Illinois will as the deceased Nels Redeen s last will and probate. The court ordered May 12 1917 at 1 PM for hearing with notice by weekly publication for three weeks prior to the hearing.
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