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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
12
Samuel E Joseph of Chicago and his wife, hospitalized at Grand Island after a Lincoln Highway collision, recounts hard luck including the loss of four children to pneumonia, measles, and diphtheria, and the death of nearly all their $14,000 savings last year. They were traveling to seek a new location when the accident happened.
Sidney Lumber Co. invites readers to inquire about a home project or building need. Local firm advertises lumber and supplies for construction, remodels, and repairs, promising reliable service and neighborhood familiarity.
Industrial notes report Continental Gas and Electric contracts for surplus current from Wilber and Deweese plants and new lines from Humboldt to Stella and Shubert to Verdon. Van Akeren Bros complete a 450 horsepower hydro plant on Cedar River with modern gear and plans for spring transmission lines. Also noted are Niagra Falls power output, Nebraska Gas and Electric’s 1250 kilowatt generator in Norfolk, Hallam line to Blue River Power Company, Silver Creek sewer plans, and employment and farm land value increases in Nebraska through 1920.
A fragment shows a casual exchange about business health with a cryptic line and a humorous church schedule. An audience member dismisses repetitive commentary, while a pastor announces morning and evening sermons on Married Life and Penal Punishment respectively.
London reports say Eamon de Valera’s reply to British peace proposals was discussed by the cabinet with Fitzalan and Greenwood present. Secrecy remains tight while some writers view the letter as a step forward, demanding clarification of terms before next Tuesday’s Irish republic parliament. Rumors claim de Valera seeks amnesty for about 6,000 internees and financial indemnity for wartime losses running into millions.
Delegates of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen endorsed the eight hour day and the forty four hour week, rejected the one big union principle, and aligned with the farmers faction in political affairs. A North Dakota delegate praised farmer-labor alliance work, while radical plans for four and six hour days drew little support.
Col A V Smith state’s attorney for Lake county said his Waukegan home was damaged by a bomb and he had been offered 10000 dollars to drop prosecutions of bootleggers in the lakes region this summer. He linked the bombing to moonshiners and reported attempts to bribe prohibition agents.
Chicago report details a violent home invasion at 1745 Ingleside Avenue. Two Black suspects entered the residence of Mr and Mrs Isine Stern, bound and gagged a sixteen year old nursery maid, locked her in a closet, and fled with four thousand dollars in cash. Police seek help identifying the assailants.
Regular Legion meeting held at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday August 16 delegates elected to State Convention at Fremont October 7 with alternates. Land entry for homesteads opened in North Platte valley with 60 day preference for ex service men. Woman's Auxiliary to be organized. Willie Campbell received medical aid and was transported to Omaha. he is recovering in hospital.
Thayer's Rex All Drug Store advertises Kodak printing and developing 24 hour service offering quick photo processing and reproduction at the Rex All location.
Statewide compulsory education law requires every parent or guardian of a child aged seven to sixteen to ensure attendance at public private or parochial day schools. Teachers must maintain attendance records and report weekly absences to county or city superintendents. A list of nonattendance is to be transmitted to officials.
Attendance officers with police powers issue notices to violators. If uncomplied within one week, they file complaints with the county juvenile court. The Cheyenne County board and superintendent appoint village marshals as local attendance officers and John Billeter of Sunol named general attendance officer for Cheyenne County schools. ANNA McFADDEN, 47-2
The Cheyenne County Teachers Institute will run Thursday Friday and Saturday October 6 7 and 8. New school law requires all county teachers attend with salaries paid during the session if the County Superintendent reports full participation to the school directors.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court before Judge C P Chambers, A J Jorgenson sues Thomas L Scott claiming 620 dollars plus interest on a promissory note dated 1920 and assigned from D R Jones. Wheat on the east half of section 29 17 50 is attached. Answer by Sept 12 1921. Published as required.
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