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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
8
Ads urge readers to visit Sidney's stores to view unmatched holiday merchandise. The Telegraph dares shoppers to compare prices and stock, claiming no need to order from outside Sidney for gifts this season.
The article outlines the upcoming basketball season for the Mariners with players Cann, Barger, W. Craig and E. Nelson. Nelson may be unavailable due to doctor’s orders. Coach Black predicts a tough start but a stronger finish, with 16 games plus tournaments. The opener is next Thursday against Sterling, with a balanced schedule including compact home and away dates through January and February.
A list of January to February tourney dates across western Nebraska outlines two Class A events this year with Sidney bidding for one spot. Chadron Mitchell and Alliance are named as other likely locations after one meet. Class B tournaments run March 1 and 2 while Class A sets for March 7, 8 and 9.
Reverend Mills announces departure to Wayne after January first to serve in a college town setting. He leaves a strong local influence and a challenging vacancy for the church. Reverend J J Sheaff of Epworth church Lincoln will succeed him after eight years of service there. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.
December 1933 brought cold unsettled weather with snow across the West. The sky cleared yesterday afternoon but fleecy clouds lingered, hinting at another storm before conditions eased. The first days of December showed colder temperatures than last year, with more snow than had fallen to date.
Discussion on a sales tax earmarked for old age pensions. Insurance data show 8 percent of people reach financial independence at 60, with 85 percent of the rest still employed. About 8,000,000 would be eligible to apply. economists say $200 monthly pensions could create jobs and reduce unemployment. The plan argues pension spending funds constructive purposes and supports employment.
Speaker outlines a pension plan to empower people over 60 to retire from gainful work, asserting it would increase buying power and demand for goods, create jobs, ease tax burdens, and sustain domestic production while freeing humanity from destitution fears as locals show interest in forming a permanent club to promote the idea.
Prices in Nebraska for farm goods show higher values than national averages in several categories. Calves and lambs command strong per 100 pounds rates while cattle, milk cows, and horses fetch mixed returns. Poultry prices trail national averages. eggs and butter align closely with or differ modestly from U S figures.
Prices show wool at 15 cents per pound in Nebraska and 19.2 cents nationally. Hay sells for 15 dollars and 50 cents in the state versus 13 dollars and 58 cents across the nation.
Santa and his troupe visit town Monday December 10 with a free kiddie party. Children and parents will enjoy a day of unstructured fun as Santa and his helpers roam the streets. Chaperones are unnecessary. the event promises no charges for activities or attractions regardless of weather.
A vivid invitation describes a charming scene at the auditorium where children will enjoy an educational and entertaining day. The piece praises an old man who cheers the youngsters, promising a memorable, imaginative experience for all attending families.
Petrus Peterson of Kimball spoke briefly on the western Nebraska potato industry and urged a bill on potato inspection. John E. Hunt of Bayard argued for labor first lien on debtors. Arthur Bowring of Merriman, Nebraska Good Roads, shared convention recommendations for road legislation.
M. E. Rasdal of Ogallala, newly elected representative, outlined seven plans and a district draft for a one house legislature. He focuses on advancing the one house movement ahead of the 1935 session. Rep. Cromer of Gering favors a short session and early adjournment if business is not complete. Senator Green led irrigation talks and urged support for a program to boost interest in irrigation and sanitation issues.
A revival of speculative fervor drove grain prices higher in American markets with corn reaching six year highs and wheat surging to an overnight gain of 4.58 cents a bushel. May delivery corn neared the season’s best price as corn topped six year records and wheat climbed to $1.05 per bushel within 12 cents of the peak.
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