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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
5
Atlantic Monthly notes that truly beautiful noses are rare, with perhaps fewer than 100 among New York's 4,000,000. It praises noses that are expressively strong yet unobtrusive, and describes the ideal balance of strength, delicacy, and breeding.
British and French forces reportedly recaptured a trench at Hooge after a heavy artillery exchange, while Germans press eastern offensives near Warsaw and Praga. Berlin notes major activity around Kovno and Lomza, and the looming fall of Novogeorgievsk. Polish loyalties to the new German regime intrigue observers as Warsaw’s occupation unites Polish factions. In the Balkans Serbia seems ready to cede Macedonia to Bulgaria, though Greece resists Kavala’s return, with Venizelos expected back in power soon.
A Washington Star quotation contrasts two approaches to parenting. A serious man recalls once trying to set an example for his son, but now he studies the boy to determine appropriate clothes and the style of conversation a discerning young man should adopt.
Dun's Review of Trade notes weather in the east hampers commercial progress while constructive developments continue. Monthly trade figures show fewer June losses than July. Pig iron output reaches two-year high and steel demand drives rising quotations. Woolen industry revives though denim plants halt due to dyestuff shortages.
A New York Globe line theater style exchange questions wealth and foresight within a family. The daughter asserts the mother’s money is a sign of planning while the father proclaims ownership of all possessions as his.
A terse reflection notes that steady opinions resemble still water and contrast with minds that harbor fixed beliefs. It evokes Blake’s critique of unchanging thought and the danger of mental stagnation.
Governor Morehead announces delegates to the Irrigation Congress in San Francisco while the State Auditor reports on warrants issued. The State Board of Assessment sets the 68-10 mill levy for the year, with a 41 mill levy to raise funds for the general fund and additional departmental fees. The grand assessment roll totals 481,375,672 with allocations to General Fund, University, University Building, Normal Schools, and State-Aid Bridge totaling 3,273,354.56.
Seventy five degrees were conferred at Memorial hall as the largest summer graduating class in the history of the University of Nebraska. Chancellor Avery presented twenty four bachelor of arts diplomas two state military commissions ten graduate teachers diplomas one doctor of philosophy twenty one master of arts two first grade city certificates six teachers college diplomas one doctor of medicine five bachelor of laws and five bachelor of sciences.
Commissioner Gerdes proposes a plant at the Nebraska penitentiary to produce automobile number plates. He recently visited Chicago and believes installation can cost four to five thousand dollars. He anticipates future growth in advertising plate production as a common industry.
Attorney General Reed informs Hugh O Neill, president of the Nio brara Electric Light Power and Railway, that he must seek railway commission approval before the state can invest in Coleman township Holt county bonds worth 7000 dollars issued to aid a 25 mile railroad from Anoka Boyd county to Atkinson Holt county.
Printing Commissioner Walrath presided at the first letting of contracts for state jobs. Milburn & Scott of Beatrice received the State Historical Society report, 800 bound copies of 400 pages each at 3.48 dollars per page. York Blank Book Co. won the State Building and Loan report, 160 pages and 500 copies, at 1.49 dollars per page.
Ongoing question whether state board of equalization or county board can revise the Lincoln Traction right-of-way valuation. Lincoln Traction officers were not summoned to justify a valuation of 6000 dollars per mile, vs 12009 dollars per mile assessed for the Omaha traction company.
Secretary Mellor announces Thursday, Sept 9 as Omaha day at the Nebraska state fair. Special trains will run from Omaha to Lincoln for tourist traffic and roads will be prepared for visitors traveling from the north to the capital.
Trevor Arnett, a college accounting and business methods expert, conferred with the University of Nebraska board of regents and offered suggestions on accounting and finance. He is expected to recommend an efficiency expert for a permanent position created by the last legislature.
The Central Federated Labor of Lincoln declares its annual parade will be a protest against war with no floats or emblems on workers’ rights. Banners will focus exclusively on the European struggle.
Reports from Wymore and Blue Springs indicate rainfall around three inches. Observers note high water marks near the Blue River area and a rise in creeks, with crews assessing damage and recording precipitation totals for local weather records.
The Telegraph Directory lists national and state office holders including U S Senate members G M Hitchcock and Geo W Norris, governor J H Morehead, lieutenant governor Jas Pearson, secretary of state C W Pool, auditor V H Smith, treasurer G B Hab, superintendent A O Thomas, and other state officers. It also records postmasters, land office receivers, county officers like sheriff Andy Agatelidis, treasurer Simon Fishman, clerk H T Doran, surveyor, coroner, attorney Clayton Radcliffe, commissioners, village trustees, and school board members for Sidney and surrounding districts. The roster extends to railroad commissioners, U S land offices, and local fire department staff.
A crowded list of meetings for Camp No 12 Royal Neighbors O of F other lodges and orders. Several groups including A F and A M Odd Fellows Patriarchs and Masons schedule monthly gatherings on various Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays at Masonic and IOOF halls with officers named such as Elisabeth Greenlee Frank Welch Griffith Nicholson and McIntree in attendance.
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