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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
3
Warren G. Harding died at 7 30 p m Thursday in San Francisco from a stroke of apoplexy after a week of illness. Mrs Harding and two nurses were in the room as he collapsed with no time for medical aid. She remained steady throughout, reading to him until the end.
Born November 2, 1863 in Blooming Grove Morrow County Ohio. Began as newspaper publisher on November 26, 1884. Elected to Ohio Senate November 6, 1898. Became lieutenant governor November 3, 1903. Defeated for governor November 5, 1910. Elected to U S Senate November 3, 1914. Nominated for the presidency June 2, 1920. Elected president November 2, 1920. Inaugurated March 4, 1921. Died August 2, 1923.
News of President Harding's death fell with paralyzing impact on the national capital. Officials, though hopeful after days of illness, had arranged for telephone notification in case of relapse and learned of the death within minutes.
Public offering of 20 million dollars in three year notes at 5 percent by the government of Switzerland. The sale, led by J. P. Morgan & Co, targets investors nationwide at a yield of six percent. Scottsbluff Neb reports 1.25 million Nebraska grown cantaloupes named Golden Pheasant. Market release from North Platte valley expected in about two weeks.
Walton Peteet of the American Farm Bureau warns the wheat industry lacks producer organization to secure fair price levels and market control. He cites the influence of traders and processors, urges wheat farmers to merchandise their crops like other staples, noting examples from cotton, tobacco, rice, and dairy sectors. A concluding note references a sale by Oberfelder's.
Nebraska and western states express strong discontent with congressional and other remedies said to aid agriculture. They view the Fordner McCumber tariff as a fraud and Copper-Temher grain futures law as depressing prices. Farmers demand usable markets and profits, not more credit or promises. Kansas is described as hard-boiled and distrustful after repeated political failures.
Poultry extension expert Oliver Summers told Nebraska farmers that about one third of hens do not pay for their feed through culling methods. Demonstrations occurred July 21 at Gadeken’s farm near Rashneldy and at Petrus Peterson’s north of Dix, with about forty to forty-two attendees at each event.
Sidney offers the Chevrolet Coupe as a wonderful motor car value at 828 dollars through Hardy Motor Co. This local deal highlights a bargain price for a stylish vehicle.
Report notes strong attendance and enthusiasm at two Istinbull County meetings with widespread appreciation for the work. Speakers emphasized the value of public involvement and praised organizers for successful gatherings.
A man named Robinson living south of Dix was brought to Kimball last Friday with shotgun wounds to both legs. At least fifty No. 4 shot entered his legs when a shotgun discharged. The cause of the accident is not disclosed.
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney issues with Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming strong efficacy and customer endorsement. Mrs. John Buettner of Sidney testifies to severe backache and kidney symptoms eased by the product. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y is listed.
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