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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
4
T Doran advocates farm loans at seven percent or a twenty year term modeled on the Rural Credit Law with red tape. The note emphasizes available options and parallels to established government programs.
For sale or trade the undersigned will sell the hardware and furniture store for cash or trade for town property. The store is a money maker. Also listed are an anti glare headlight, a registered Hereford bull five years old weight 1800, a tractor for sale with a six bottom plow in first class shape, and notices for lost items and rooms for rent. Names include R E L Jackson A Brott N W Olson Rolla M Mace Mrs O W Ericson Oscar Harris. Postoffice Sidney Neb. Postmark 1950s.
After September first our terms will be strictly cash on delivery. We explain the rule is to save the heavy expense of collecting many small accounts, not due to doubt of patrons.
The message commends the church's strong effort, notes growing Bible school attendance, and outlines plans for splendid instrumental and vocal music. Morning topic is The Condition on Which the Prize of Life is Won and evening topic Religion and Christianity. The pastor invites support and cooperation with the Church of Christ.
Cushman gas engine, 6 to 8 horsepower, lightly used for one season. For sale. Inquire at Central Meat Market.
McGrane Bros advertise a J I Case 9 18 gas tractor in excellent condition with a wagon and various machinery for sale seven miles west of Gurley Nebraska. Address Gurley.
Nice clean fall wheat seed for sale. Contact Be Flagg at 9 miles north of Sidney Nebraska Box 347 Sidney Neb for details.
Specializing in Ford overhauling this sale offers a complete outfit including 40 65 Reeves gas tractor 10 bottom Reeves plows 2 10 ft Emerson double engine discs 2 press drills gas tank cock car and E W electric light All in first class shape Can sell part or all with long term bankable paper or accept horses or cattle in trade GEO K JORGENSON Potter Nebraska
Three houses offered for sale by Sidney Lumber Co. Located two blocks from the school house this property features trees lawns water and lights. Inquiries may be directed to phone number 79 or to Mrs. B. W. Frazey.
A Heider tractor model 12-20 in first class shape is offered for sale by NOLLETTE in Upland Nebraska. The ad also promotes a high grade auto piano described as rapidly rising in price with a new zero style featuring a music library. District manager P L Kellerman invites inquiries from Sterling. The Knight Campbell Music Co.
For sale a 1914 Ford roadster in good condition with new tires. Contact P. O. Box 5 Sidney for details.
A bay horse, nine miles southwest of Sidney, two years old, white spot on face and branded on right cheek, is missing. A reasonable reward is offered. Contact E. Cc. Henderson.
Two horses, one gray and one bay, with an indistinct bay brand, were taken in. Owner must prove property and pay for advertising. Location: 15 miles southwest of Sidney. Owner: WM. Westphalen.
Frank C. Jerome, a graduate tuner, announces he will visit Sidney in early September to tune and repair pianos and player pianos.
Mrs. Fred Siedow lists modern furnished sleeping rooms two blocks north of Union Depot. Rental details are sparse with location and contact implied by the ad.
Sale notice offers a choice level section within 344 miles of Armstrong Colorado with good soil and no stone. Land lies 25 feet to water, priced at 15 dollars per acre. Address Box 282 Kimball Nebraska.
Sterling manager P. L. Kellerman offers a new American Walnut case piano and a Hobart M. Cable in mahogany with rental or purchase on very reasonable terms. Listed by Knight-Camp Bell Music Co.
Rental notice states a pleasant furnished bedroom is available for rent. Inquire at this office for details and arrangements.
A brief item notes a Bridgeport visitor named RT Toonice appearing on a Wednesday schedule causing local curiosity. Details unclear but the visit prompted resident inquiries and small town chatter about the visitor’s purpose and activities.
Miss Mary Clark came back Monday from Cheyenne where she had spent several weeks visiting.
Mrs. Charles Breternitz and her daughter are visiting in the William Breternitz residence, likely a household gathering noted in local society notices.
Fert Griffith takes a short vacation visiting relatives in Omaha Nebraska and Council Bluffs Iowa, outlining a brief personal trip with family in the two cities.
John Livoni spent Wednesday in Kimball handling an insurance matter and attending to related business.
Mrs Palmer and Miss Clara Klein drove to Denver on Thursday in the Palmer car to do some shopping.
Miss Anna Chambers left Thursday for Alliance to arrange the opening of school next Monday. Miss Minnie Oldershaw spent early in the week in Bridgeport to line up work before school. Clarence Perry returned from Cheyenne Wednesday to set his affairs for shipping on orders. Miss Helen Sloan visited here Wednesday with her uncle S. P. Witters and family after a trip to Kimball.
Miss Kathryn Greenlee departed Wednesday for Wardner Kelloy Idaho to resume her work as instructor in the high school at that place.
John I Kendrick Bangs recalls aAtlanta encounter on Lincoln birthday and a southern hotel lobby conversation. A Georgian Terrace guest praises Lincoln's likeness in a prominent southern newspaper and notes the region's recognition of his genius despite Civil War tensions.
The London Mirror reports soldiers on march are trained to “freeze” when a hostile scouting airplane is sighted. On the warning Airplane? each man drops to his right knee and bends his head toward the rifle muzzle, remaining motionless as the aircraft passes overhead to avoid exposing white faces.
For sale at 50 by 140 feet asking $75 in Chichester's Addition. Readable items note livestock including a three year old steer, two two year old steers, seven one year old heifers and steers, nine spring calves, plus some cows. Contact Martin Mikkelsen and see V F Kucera.
Public thanks from Mrs L H Hazle for kindness during recent trouble. Also for rent two furnished rooms inquires at office. Ford for sale two used Ford cars for sale by M W Osborn.
Hunters and other trespassers are warned to stay off the Trognitz range property under prosecution as provided by Jan CHAS TROGNITZ.
A man who gazes too long on red wine sees double because alcohol alters nerve centers and disrupts the muscle coordination that moves the eyes. Instead of both eyes focusing together, one eye receives an impression from the other, causing double vision.
Exterior wall areas that show fading are hard to touch up without a botch job. The article suggests preserving the wood by applying two coats of linseed oil with a rag to improve appearance until repainting can occur.
A Detroit Free Press quotation contrasts critics and investors, noting someone has endured two for tunes and that the speaker, having little money, would have done the same if given the chance. The exchange reflects opinion on risk and judgment.
Axiomatic anecdote shows Alexander the Great observing Diogenes studying bones and asking what he seeks. The philosopher replies he seeks what he cannot find, namely the difference between his father's bones and those of his slaves, highlighting equality beyond birth.
A belief holds that microbes avoid gold coins while paper money hosts bacteria. Gold is seen as a bactericide protecting against disease, whereas every old banknote is viewed as a potential health risk.
A concise aphorism notes that complacency ends progress. The quote credits a speaker identified as B and emphasizes steady effort over perfection, warning that losing ambition undermines improvement and growth.
A wife explains to her husband that maintaining a tan ning account at the department store saves time by avoiding repeated price inquiries. The husband questions the value, while she asserts the practical benefit of quicker purchases. Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt.
Calcutta's botanical garden maintains temperate zone flora by storing them in cold houses, paralleling tropical plant preservation in hot houses to suit the climate.
Optometrist W. H. Wiker has relocated to the Stahl and Hink Building, moving upstairs.
Local notes list servicemen forwarded to Fort Logan on August 24 including Charles J. Martini Addison A. Tracy Alva Hall and Chester E English. Relatives report Lieutenant Dr James Britton has been appointed head physician of army tuberculosis examiners in France noting the disease is prevalent there and soldiers must have strong lungs to endure the rugged campaigns.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat item recounts a judge with wild hair questioning a youth about understanding an oath. The boy, after study, humorously replies he might identify the judge in six months if the judge didn t comb his hair.
The article asserts that the distance from the equator to either pole is exactly 6000 miles, presenting a precise geographic measure without qualification or context.
The notice proclaims cream priced at forty two cents and highlights a new jewelry line. It states they buy only what they can guarantee, emphasizing guaranteed purchases and up to date offerings from MARSH JEWELRY.
An announcement states the practitioner has located in Sidney for dentistry and will operate offices in the Newstorm Building rooms 1 and 2. Mrs A A Clark traveled to Cheyenne on Tuesday to visit her daughter Janesta who will teach in Cheyenne schools this year.
John Doherty of Lodgepole appeared in the court here this week to conduct legal business. He engaged in proceedings and related court actions during the session.
W Allen Duncan of T G Northwall Co Omaha opens headquarters in Bidney. He represents Lawson Tractor 15 35 H P and the 12 24 Happy Farmer tractor. Demonstrations arranged by calling or phoning Mr Durcan at Sidney Rooms or S A Schmitt Implement Co.
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