City of Sidney Criticized Over Rural Power Shortage
An editorial blames Consumers Public Power District for forcing the City of Sidney into extra liability under an old contract tied to REA. It argues the city should have been released when lines were sold and praises Sidney's move to an independent electrical energy source.
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Sidney
Lodgepole Valley
REA
Consumers Public Power District
City of
Reclamation Bureau
The Case of the Blocked Crossing
A North Side reader explains why crossings stall traffic as westbound and eastbound freight trains block two main crossings for about thirty minutes. The author praises Union Pacific prosperity but urges crews to clear crossings swiftly and hopes for a non grade crossing in the future.
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13Th Avenue Crossing
Union Pacific
10Th Avenue Crossing
13Th Avenue
Frustrated Consumer Pleads for Honest Ads Without Hidden Taxes
A reader rails against misleading advertising that hides taxes in the price. He proposes a national push to expose overcharges and demands clear total costs including tax on all items from cars to cosmetics. He urges advertisers to state full prices up front and vows to organize against deceptive copywriters.
Mount Vernon Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. C H Hammoad reports a flurry of weekend and weekday visits in Mount Vernon. Families including Hulls Sprengers Nelsons and Sprengers share meals trips to Salt Lake City Chadron and Curtis with a slate of callers from Dixon Fontana Wayne Morrill and Sterling. Local youths attended a 4 H pledge at Sidney Park and Rural Youth picnic at Curtis while others joined a Farmers Union Camp in Chadron.
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J. Mollett
James Vanover
Allen
Nelson
Alfred Sprenger
Keith Sprenger
Lavern Ells
Karl Sprenger
Nadine Nelson
Jane Edwards
Eleanor
Tom Roberts
Wayne
Nebr
M. A. Nelson
J. C. Johnson
Roy Hull
Francis
Milan Glassburn
H. C. Westphalen
Harvey Marsh
Clarence Evans
Clarence
Edward Killham
George Whitney
George Olsen
Svend Olsen
Leo Olsens
Victor Johnson
Ed Larsen
Morrill
M. E. White
Sterling
Ella Howe
Sidney
Park
Mary Ann Hammond
Patty Fleming
Chadron
Farmers Union
Leo Olsen
Jens Jensens
Tod
J. C. Johnson and Son
Kearney
Wilma Johnson
A Beekeeper Metaphor for Government Control
The piece argues that government, like a beekeeper, exploits people and bees to extract honey for rulers. It contends individuals resist producing under coercive oversight and cites revolutions and civil wars as outcomes of dictatorial rule. Over time, people may balk at such governance.
Waterproofing pots to protect window sills
Instructions describe waterproofing flower pots by heating paraffin in a saucer, melting it in an oven, and dipping the pot bottoms so paraffin soaks into pores to create a water resistant layer.
Picture Hook Nails and Studding Guidance
Before driving nails for picture hooks check where baseboard nails go. Baseboard nails are driven in the studs which provide solid support if plaster fails.
Telegraph Ad For Staple Refills And Bostitch Machines
An advertisement notes BOSTITCH stapling machines and staple refills kept on hand at all times. The Telegraph placement highlights ready availability for customers seeking reliable office tools and supplies.
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South Colton Community Notes and Local Visits
South Colton sketches a series of visits and happenings. H J Elsen hosts and attends gatherings with relatives in Gurley and Sterling. New pastor Rev Royden Frese inducted at South Divide Lutheran Church. Osterloh family from Kennard Nebraska visited friends here before moving last winter. Ronnie Draper stayed with grandparents in Elsen home. Gene Bonkiewicz returned from hospital and recuperates at home. Davy Peetz spent time with grandparents Morey. Dist 97 school house wired for REA last Friday. Marilyn Ray Maurice Sunderman Bob Elsen joined gatherings and activities in the community.
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Stanley Elsen
Grant
H. J. Elsen
Burgett Peetz and Sons
Madelyn
George Bartels
Gurley
Royden Frese
South Divide Lutheran Church
Martin Osterloh
Kennard
Nebr
Osterlohs
Ronnie Draper
Gene. Bonkiewicz
Davy Peetz
Frank Morey
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Frank,Morey
Bennett
Sterling
Marilyn
Ray
Maurice Sunderman
Bob Elsen
Roush Explains How Terrain Affects Tire Wear
Roush notes that topography heavily influences tread wear as hills, winding roads, and curves accelerate tire degradation versus flat straight regions. The piece also mentions high chick losses from diseases, with pullorum risk passing from parent stock via eggs to chicks. Buying disease-free hatching eggs or chicks helps prevent spread.
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Roush
Red Writing Hood typewriter offered with carbon paper
The Telegraph advertises the popular Red Writing Hood typewriter available with carbon paper. It promotes a compact office tool, highlighting its use for quick copies and neat record keeping.
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