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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
13
The article notes U S spending on public schools surpassing one billion dollars annually. It compares 1890 and 1920 per pupil expenditures, and traces teacher salaries rising from 515 in 1913 to 1020 today, while real purchasing power has shifted.
A blast aboard a Belgian army troop train crossing the Hochfeld Rhine bridge killed between 50 and 60 soldiers and wounded about 30 as the car was demolished. Belgians blame German extremists amid anticipated reprisals. the weapon is said to match Ruhr-area extremist devices.
Four resolutions at the 74th annual American Medical Association convention in San Francisco urge stricter Volstead Act enforcement. Two seek modifying prescription limits, one requests changing prescription methods, and a fourth attacks doctors who prescribe liquor for non medicinal uses.
Springfield report blames nearly all officials connected to the Herrin mine riots of last June in which 22 men were killed. With one dissent, Rep Thomas Curp of Chicago, the commission says state military leaders could have prevented the disaster by acting promptly and efficiently.
Washington reports the government closed the fiscal year with a surplus near 310 million dollars, per General H M Lord, director of the bureau of the budget. The outcome is more favorable than two weeks earlier estimates. President Harding had announced a balance of ordinary receipts over expenditures around 200 million.
One man died and six others in serious condition from heat prostration in the canta lupe fields near Calexico as the region reached a 116 degree peak in the heat wave.
Nome Alaska reports Captain Raold Amundsen and Lieutenant Oskar Ohim Juhl have not abandoned plans to fly over the north pole, departing from Wainwright Inlet Alaska toward Spitzenbergen in a bold expedition.
Lincoln Nebras ka awaits a Democratic party reception Saturday evening July 7 at the gubernatorial mansion. Gov Charles W Bryan and brother William Jennings Bryan of Florida host party members from across the state amid rising tensions in Germany over Ruhr policies, described by German press as murder.
In the John O Connor estate case at Hastings many claimants seek the $200,000 estate of the wealthy cobbler. John Kirkman of Council Bluffs claims he is O Connor's son. Minneapolis James A McFarland of Dalton Georgia is elected national commander of the Disabled Veterans of the World.
A Fremont Nebraska paper reports Cheyenne county received about two inches of rain this week aiding a large corn crop. wheat harvest has begun, rust concerns persist, and yields of oats, barley, and macaroni are expected high. Farmers diversify to corn, hogs, and dairy. many Fremont and Dodge county residents own Cheyenne county farms.
Local notices record visits, harvest labor, and family events across Oakley Kansas and nearby towns. Named residents, farming activity, travel, illness, births, and hospitality highlight community life during harvest in July. Notable mentions include the Hand, Robertson, and Cassidy families and regional helpers from Rising City and Mapleton.
George Bell and wife and Mrs Walt Stillinger and daughters left for Nebraska after visiting a week at the RK Bell home. A severe electrical storm struck Crook area last Wednesday evening, followed by an inch of rain, and lightning damaged Joe Hecker's house but with no injuries. Several locals, including Dan Beebe, George and Glen McCall, and others, traveled to Crook, Sidney, Sterling, and other nearby towns for repairs, visits, and shopping. Margaret Sutter and Stella Hecker were among those aiding with meals and support after the storm.
Edison Diamond Diselectory is listed for a birthday photo session at Phelps Studio. The notice urges individuals to be photographed this year at the studio, highlighting birthday portrait opportunities and location.
Maple Grove notes describe visits and gatherings among residents. Ed Miles and Hazel visited J C Jorgensen group and Ruhter helped with chores. Mrs Ruhter hosted a birthday party for her husband with neighbors attending. Visitors include Mabel Collart from Nunn Colorado and various local families enjoying Sunday and weekday activities.
Pleasant Valley residents report Sidney shoppers Pleasant Valley News notes R G Simpson repair trip in Sidney on Wednesday storm causes little barn damage lightning struck Chas Simpsons barn Wilcox family visit from Medicine Bow Wyoming to R G Simpsons Mrs N W Jepson Leslie Emerson visit Julesburg trip by Geo Lauderback A birthday surprise for Phail Bossard Geo Bonser and family visit R G Simpsons on Sunday
The White Cove Valley report notes heavy rains and local inundations. Zelma Austin returns from Denver, Hazel Marshall arrives from Big Springs Nebraska after a week with relatives. John McDonnell and family were early Sidney shoppers. Mr. Gross threshing, Dannie Gross and John McDonnell break a wheel while threshing for Bernard Hill, causing a Sidney trip for a replacement. Mrs John McDonnell assists her father.
Tuesday to Sunday residents of Crook and surroundings record visits, farming and harvest activity, hail damage, and social calls. Names include Mrs Reeves English McDonnell Loudy Gross Brossards Bossard Pope and Nebr Fleming visitors with local families amid a rainy harvest week and store and business notes.
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