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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
2
Letter from TI L Pindell dated October 2, 1014 describes a World War I hospital stay after a broken pedal impaired speed. He reports appetite and mild nerves, mentions staying with Sidney comrades who were in good shape, and hopes Judge Gape may visit before the war ends. The tone is informal wartime cheer and resilience.
The adjutant general of the United States Army urges proper disposal of worn flags by private destruction, preferably by burning, and warns against discarding or using flags in any disrespectful manner. The note ends with a garbled prompt about a cocdates in Sidney Set Mber co in the best town on earth.
The text urges saving money in War Savings Stamps to win the war and protect government solvency and family safety. It credits local businesses and services in Sidney and surrounding area including J. S. Davis Auto Co. Sidney Branch, Sidney Steam Laundry, Anderson Grocery, W. H. Weeden, Hardy Hardware Co., and several others listed as contributors or sponsors.
Rose Weldon a wealthy steel heiress befriends Earl Morgan a radio student and war hero after knitting a sweater for a Red Cross unit. They meet across the bay at Weldenmere and fall in love, later announcing their engagement. They pledge support to the Red Cross with a generous gift.
Edna, an only child not pampered, visits Irene and argues over candy. Their mother explains limits, noting Trene’s mother does not grant every wish. Edna lashes out, claiming it’s unfair that she has one mother while Trene has four.
In a fragmentary note on World War I leadership Foch seeks a line on the situation and then takes the Hindenburg Hoe as a metaphorical action, reflecting strategic mood in the period.
Sidney reader Sidney Ackerman a North Platte Nebraska retiree testifies backache and kidney trouble were cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes three years pain free health and no return of kidney trouble and praises the remedy as best kidney medicine. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY publishers of Doan's.
The Telegraph advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as a constitutional remedy that works through the blood to treat catarrh, with a $100 reward for any cured case and circulars available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
HA Stover, who had been in Denver last Friday, reports recovery after a ten day siege of influenza. The note confirms health improvement and recent travel.
A promotional piece extols the International motor and internal gear drive rear axle, arguing the motor’s efficiency must be matched by a sturdy drive. It claims these features yield ten miles capacity and superior hauling and delivery performance, with owners praising the investment.
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