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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph notes brisk business and quicker pace after recent rains urging Cheyenne County residents to capitalize on the moment. Farmers, tradesmen, and local men are called to show what they can accomplish in cultivation and enterprise following the moisture.
The legislature passes a closed style primary returning to earlier features with preferential voting for president and vice president, and electors. Primaries occur August 15, 1911 and in April in 1912 and every four years after, with party nomination filings required thirty days prior. Separate ballots by party, rotated candidate names, and district and at large electors are described. The note ends with a whimsical aside about the dandelion’s persistence.
Village board failed to act on ordinance changes to liquor license money. Only one-fifth of the higher revenue would enter the treasury, despite needs for extra funds. The progressive trustees support town improvements and a better school fund, though revenue opportunities were overlooked.
From Our Exchanges notes a new law requiring hunters and fishermen to procure a license from the county clerk. The measure, with an emergency clause, was signed by Gov. Aldrich and is now in full force, affecting all licensees.
Reports from Nebraska include John Buckhover near Kearney injuring his left foot while hunting. May 18 is slated as Peace Day in public schools. A 71 year old groom and an 80 year old bride wed at Fairbury. Wave Whitcomb of York shines in Paris and plans grand opera on return. Nellie Bringon of Dunbar regains sight after losing it at eight. Nebraska Red Cross nurses await orders for the Mexican border. Skeptics doubt wolves remain in the region.
The state auditor mailed 500 wolf bounty warrants as the initial installment of about 5000 to be issued. A Nebraska Goff Orpington hen reportedly laid an egg within an egg, noted in the same report.
Goldis St Clair, famed female rider, crashes while riding an outlaw boree near Cheyenne and nears death. A Kansas farmer’s slot gun accident injures his 17 month old child, leg almost severed and later amputated. A Caesarian operation is performed in Omaha on April 21. Mrs W H Jaestus of Rapid City Dakota becomes mother to a boy.
Sidney has taken no step toward a dry position and does not expect action soon. The state championship debate will be held in Lincoln on May 19, and the winner of tonight's contest may send one representative.
Rushville seeks state honors with a top high school debate squad known for five years of near perfection. Tonight’s hostilities begin at 8 30 with best seats at thirty five cents as Sidney aims to challenge the veteran team from Rushville.
A Detroit Free Press fragment notes a social tactic described as dinner parties used to bring people together who would later ask daughters to sing. The item hints at matchmaking through musical appearances within social gatherings.
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a brave girl in college who earns money by not taking singing sessions. Her father pays $10 for each session she skips, illustrating a unique approach to schooling and perseverance.
Henry C. Krum was sentenced to twelve years in the state penitentiary at hard labor by Judge Hostetler in Kearney for assaulting ten year old Cyrena Brown at Amherst last month. He pleaded guilty and had just completed an eight year term for a similar crime and is wanted at Stanton for the same offense. He is a young, unmarried man.
Grand Island Nebraska April 26 State bank of Giltner located twenty five miles south was robbed with safe and building badly wrecked. Loot reported between 1300 and 1400 dollars. Five horses stolen across Hamilton county as robbers head toward the area. Sheriff Dunkel and armed posse have gone out to intercept.
A Washington Star joke exchanges flirtatious remarks about a husband in Wall Street. A young Mrs. Torkins replies that her spouse acted like a bear when he returned home, prompting a wry exchange on market mischief.
A reader questions a claimed $500 debt in a Pittsburg Dispatch item. The exchange notes the speaker denying owing money, asserting they lack funds to owe. The note highlights a financial dispute or misunderstanding rather than a settled debt.
Wheat futures held mixed gains with May at 90 14 cents and July at 87 4 cents while corn May 52 4 cents and July 52 c. Oats May 31 and July 31 5 cents. Pork May 15 65 dollars and July 15 12. Lard May 8 15 dollars and July 8 25. Ribs May 88 72 dollars and July 8 20. Cash wheat No 2 hard 89 14 91 4. No 2 corn 52 4. No 2 oats 31 and 32 4. Cattle receipts 15 000. beves 50 60 dollars, western steers 48 and 47 5. Hogs receipts 25 000. prices up 5 to 6 cents. Sheep 16 000. natives 39 4 60, westerns 32 4 60, yearlings 4 25 5 25, lambs 4 25 6 15.
A car driven by George Leiser with Sheriff James Dunckle John Link and Warry Bernstein of Grand Island skidded in Kearney Nebraska on the way home from North Platte. The vehicle turned about broke a rear wheel and threw the occupants into the street. Two men suffered bad bruises while the others escaped injury.
A dream of an ideal farm with smooth silken hide horses, natural charm, unwatered milk cows, wooded hills, brooklets, and a good strong man in June. Buffalo Express notes a June run for change and features Mr BK W L Hall of Waverly Va praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. For sale by all dealers.
South Omaha receipts show cattle totaling 5149 up 10 cents with steer prices from 4.85 to 6.90 and cows 3.80 to 5.65. Hogs receipts 16697 up 10 cents with long string sales 5.75 to 5.90, butchers around 5.80 to 5.85 and bacon 5.90 to 6.05. Sheep receipts 10449 steady with wethers 3.50 to 4.60, ewes 3.00 to 4.10, lambs 3.75 to 6.00.
John Oraie is notified of an attachment order issued in Cloyenne County Nebraska for 315.00 in wages in the case Henry E. Gapen voun by Judie. The case resumes June 8 at 2:00 a.m. in Sidney with S Fishman as plaintiff and John Grale as defendant. An estray report lists a brown three year old horse with E or F brand and white hind feet, available to the owner on proof of ownership and expense reimbursement.
New York residents heard that Rushville debating squad aims for the Northwestern Nebraska championship after an easy Alliance defeat. The city awaits further developments with interest as the outcome remains uncertain.
The Sidney residents flood the Tobin Opera House this evening while the local squad urges readiness for any naval action. Reserved seats are offered at twelve thousand dollars and thirty five cents per battleship, with sale ongoing.
In Nebraska, Cheyenne County, County Court, April 20, 1919, Judge Henry E. Gapen presiding. Petition by P A Overseth for final account as administrator in the estate of Marinus Sorenson, deceased. Hearing set for May 6, 1919 at 10 o'clock a.m. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks prior to hearing.
A Sidney capitalists group aims to set up several mic eries in Cheyenne county. They will stock red yellow white and plaid mice and offer special prices to ostrich ranches. School houses will be leased this summer as collecting centers and distributing hubs for the venture.
Money is needed by the new company and the High School Debating Squad. Expenses tonight are heavy. The Sidney team must raise funds to send a representative to Lincoln if the home team wins. Reserve seats now to boost a greater Sidney.
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