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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
8
A short editorial reflects on the perils of seeking knowledge prematurely. It argues knowledge should arrive gradually and warns that schools and universities push a contrary system, delaying understanding until it is ready to be absorbed.
London reports bolshevist units along the Riga front southwest of Petrograd suffer heavy losses with many prisoners and equipment captured. Anti bolshevik detachments seize ground near Narva and Pskov region as soviet forces retreat in Borisoff and Troitsk areas. advance noted elsewhere as Kolchak lines pull back.
Nova Scotia raises exceptionally large luscious black berries described as cherries. The report highlights the province’s fruit cultivation and abundance of harvestable berries in the regional agricultural scene.
Mobile B Oil at 70c per gallon, bbl. lots while it lasts. S. A. Schmitt Implement Co. Full stock of Electric Auto Bulbs for all cars at the right price. Osborn Motor Company. Dr. Kimpston Dentist. Phone 12.
The ad argues Brunswick tires combine reputation and performance, cost no more than similar tires, and offer superior value. Since 1845 the brand aims to give the utmost, not just to get the utmost, encouraging drivers to try ONE Brunswick Tire and likely purchase all Brunswicks for longer life, less trouble, and lower cost.
Miss Wilma Ehmke of Sidney visited with sisters the Madames Vere Byer Windendas and families. Farm activity includes thresher work by Johnson and Brett yielding eighteen bushels in a day and elevators at Dalton Gurley Hluntsman piled with wheat. Mrs John Jones reports overseas arrival of her brother Arthur Hughes from France. A near accident was averted when John Jones avoided a fork injury while pitching brindles. The piece notes extended visits, relatives from Warne and Federal Wyo, and a dog bite recovery for young Richard Knapp’s son.
Washington Aug 18 The Carranza government will not be allowed to import further arms and munitions from the United States for the present. The move follows exchange of notes in which the US threatened policy changes unless Americans in Mexico were adequately protected. Shipments had been prohibited since wartime entry, though Carranza had bought large supplies here before. Mexican editorials toned down their reaction, recognizing the seriousness of the situation.
Some men seem to be living in hope that a way will be discovered before they die whereby they can take their money with them when it's their time to go. No place like nome. See us about one. SIDNEY LUMBER CO. Dr. Kimpsten Dentist. Phone 12.
Job advertisement seeking a girl for general house work with good wages. Apply by sending details to Box K in City. Also note EQ has four full stock of Electric Auto.
The passage notes there are 1 033 distinct faiths worldwide and adds a humorous estimate of about 3 456 876 varieties of sheer cussedness, reflecting a playful rift between sacred and profane human traits.
Washington August 18 with the last group of shopmen expected to return to work today the railroad administration prepares to take up wage demands for a 24 percent increase. Negotiations hinge on workers resuming duties as President Wilson stipulated.
The American First Division, first to land in France and captors of Cantigny, begins leaving the Rhine for home from Coblenz Germany on August 18. The Coblenz bridge head will be turned over to French troops and the Eighth Infantry will remain on the Rhine for probably several years.
Paris reports seven killed and 34 injured in a wreck where an express train from Paris to Nancy and Strasbourg collided with a troop train. Details indicate a major rail accident with several casualties and numerous injuries.
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