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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
12
A speaker recalls a bold theft as a cunning fel low strides in and removes a clock from the mantel. The dog Flossy is present in the room but is described as only a watchdog, noting the lack of protective action.
Zareda gazes into crystals to read the future in a staged omen of divination. The brief notes a performer named Zareda and signals a theatrical piece titled Trifling Women.
Mrs W M Still of Peetz had her tonsils removed by Dr J R Taylor in Sidney Wednesday. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles E Jones of four miles northeast of Sidney on August 12 a son. Mrs Joseph Sandberg of Ong has been visiting daughter Mrs John Hickam and family. Sam Bray of Kimball, a Kimball Juvenile band member, received a broken finger last Thursday, missing the concert but attending camp. Temskwatahwah Camp Fire group, ten girls, Camp Guardian Ellen Waite, camping at St George ranch. Dr and Mrs S Tu Tanner of St Joseph Mo stopped in Sidney visiting uncle A E Tanner. eleven years since last seen. A farewell picnic for Mrs C D Essig by Presbyterian Circle. flag presented, handbag given. Mr and Mrs W Leroy Larson and Mr and Mrs W K Hodgkin hosted at Arson home. four bridge tables. ladies prize to Mrs J W Johnson, men’s prize to Paul Martin. Devious luncheon. Golden rule tags warn motorists of improper parking. arrest will follow. Four Sidney motorists fined for speeding in police court. Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs Jessie Honnecutt’s north divide home for her forty fifth birthday. baskets of food, music, socializing and many presents. refreshments served and guests departed late.
Monday night event at U S A promotes a women focused show titled Trfling Women. Patrons are invited to attend and support female performers in a local venue setting.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated May 1922 and filed May 6 1922 at Cheyenne County Clerk, J W Reinmuth pledged to Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc a Waterloo Bay tractor 12 25 No 10045 to secure 1944.00. With 1355.00 due and default, the company will sell the tractor at public auction at Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc Branch House Sidney Nebraska on September 7 1923 at 10 30 a m. Dated August 17 1923.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated May 5 1922 and filed in 1922 J W Reinmuth assigned to Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc Lalor te Indiana to secure 1208 and now owed 935.00 defaulted and no suits filed. sale of one 12 25 Avery tractor No 6069 at public auction at Advance Rumely Thresher Company Branch House Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska on September 7 1923 at 10 30 am. Dated August 17 1923 Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated April 19 1922 and filed April 22 1922 J W Reinmuth assigns to Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc of LaPorte Indiana for 1208 dollars now 1120 default. property described includes Type G 20 40 Pull tractor one Rumely Automatic engine plow five breakers and auction at Advance Rumely Thresher Co Branch House Sydney Nebraska September 7 1923 at 10 30 am.
Secretary J W Johnson was instructed to write to Omaha about Lincoln highway maps distributed to tourists. The maps show a Denver branch via Big Springs Julesburg and Sterling, not west through Sidney, a misrepresentation. Dr R E Witham chaired. Dr F A Barger named next week’s chairman. L T Pools praised Lincoln highway’s benefit to Sidney.
Theatre announces Monday night August 20 as ladies night with one free entry for each paying gentleman. Extra strong production titled Trifling Women features Barbara LaMarr cited as very beautiful. Theatre Management.
A historical note claims dynamite is among the safest explosives, failing to explode except under an intensely hot detonator. It describes the material moving like a candle when held, and emphasizes rare circumstances needed for detonation.
A rat chewed through insulation on an electric cable causing about 7500 pounds of damage and temporarily halting work by many men. The incident left the electric installation badly damaged and the power plant out of action in Sheffield, England.
Ancient wooden conduits dug up in London reveal hollow trunks from two fine elm trees laid over 200 years ago. Despite the long burial many sections remain remarkably well preserved and intact.
A parent notes two twin boys resemble each other in appearance yet differ greatly in temperament. David tells his uncle that their faces are twins but their thoughts are not. The remark underscores contrasting personalities within a shared likeness.
A dubious antique home tip claims placing zinc on red hot coals will clean chimneys by removing soot. The instruction is unsafe and not scientifically backed, with potential fire and inhalation risks highlighted by modern safety guidance.
A striking woman dives into vampiric thrills in the production Trifling Women, promising dark romance and provocative suspense with gothic flair and bold performance.
On May 6 1922 the Cheyenne County Clerk filed the matter noting J W Reinmuth executed a deed to Advance Rumely Thresher Co Inc of Ta Porte Indiana securing 2664 dollars with 2300 dollars due. The notice sets a public auction for September 7 1924 at 10 30 AM at the Advance Rumely Thresher Company Branch House in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska to recover the debt and property described including a Pull tractor No 15247. Dated August 17 1923.
Notice to land owners that weeds along roadsides must be destroyed twice yearly by mowing by July 15 and by September 1. If not completed, the Highway Commissioner will perform the work and charge the land owner as real estate tax. By order of the Board of County Commissioners. Attest: Oakley O. Otten, County Clerk.
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