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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
2
A Paris autumn display shows a shift to concealed silhouettes with long lines, high collars, and covered arms, except for one corseted, light colored gown. Dominant tones are black, gray, khaki and brown with rare color accents, while evening wear favors square necks and emerald greens and rose crepe de chine.
C W Pugsiey of Nebraska Farmer reflects on Thomas A Edison’s sharp critique of formal schooling. Edison questions the value of college training, proposing simple exam questions to test practical ability versus theoretical knowledge. The piece argues readers focus on fundamentals within their chosen professions.
A speaker critiques the matters pardon debate describing a man isolated from family church home and work. He envisions leaving an immunity board to protect those accused of wrongdoing while considering the broader social impacts and questions about justice.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats nasal catarrh by cleansing the blood and building systemic resistance. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces, reduces inflammation, and restores normal conditions. Circulars are free, with J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio listed as the makers.
William Wrigley of chewing gum fame extols newspapers as a highly effective advertising medium. He says advertising is a necessary investment for business growth, citing his own expanding spend from a few thousand to millions annually and urging readers to calculate the gum sales needed to cover such costs.
Pearson's Weekly notes a humorous exchange as Smith questions his neighbor about a bungalow name. The neighbor argues its misnomer, while the speaker laments the failed work, quipping that the job was a bungle and he still owes for it.
Eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr B Charles Pease now operates from Osborne Ridge offering comprehensive ENT care.
Classified ad fragment advertising Sidney Lumber Co and Dr. M. E. Pettibone dentist with a Moelin tosh block address, Reem ,5-60, phone 419.
An Irish worker mishandled dynamite causing a blast that killed Mike. The quarry boss later asks where Mike is. Pat replies that if Mike returns as quickly as he left, he’ll be back yesterday, delivering a dark humor punchline from O E R Bulletin.
An advertisement for Electric Supplies urges readers to visit the Electric Shop located one block east of American Bank. The note emphasizes convenient access and product range for household and small business electrical needs.
Dr M E Pettibone promotes dental service from room 5 6s in McInosh block and invites callers to see about options at Sidney Lumber Co. phone 419 linked to No place like home ad.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition by Raymond Clinton seeks final settlement and distribution of heirs for Katherein Clinton deceased. Parties Frank Clinton Thomas Clinton Willis Clinton Catherine Wellman Raymond Clinton and others must appear Aug 29 1921 at 10 am in County Court to show cause. Notice will be printed in Telegraph weekly for three weeks prior.
The note references the Electric Shop located one block east of the American Bank and mentions Dr M E Pettibone dentist on McIntosh block with contact details including phone 419 and tax call 161.
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