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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
2
The Telegraph is published at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street Sidney Nebraska every Tuesday and Friday morning. It is an independent newspaper serving Cheyenne County and western Nebraska with a mailing rate of $3.50 per year inside the 50 mile zone and $4.00 per year outside.
Editorial argues Cheyenne County shows local boards and highway engineers can manage county roads efficiently and cheaply without state or federal funding mandates. It urges keeping improvements at county and township levels to meet farm to market needs and prevent wasted money.
With thirteen shopping days left before Christmas, Sidney merchants showcase a festive scene. Streets glow with color as shops overflow with holiday merchandise. Postmaster John Martinosky urges early mailing to ensure gifts arrive by Christmas Day.
Dean William Myers of Cornell urges farmers to build financial reserves in U S Savings Bonds rather than expand operations. He cites postwar busts when high prices led to mortgage risk and losses, arguing bonds offer safety liquidity and government ownership, with appreciation or solid interest.
A columnist warns that compulsory government health insurance erodes professional liberties. Citing England as a case study, the text argues government dominance leads to political control over doctors, risking loss of practice and livelihood and a decline in treatment standards. The piece frames doctors as pressured to comply or face consequences.
A humorous survey of dance styles and types from a bygone era. It classifies male dancers by caricatured types such as the Pump Handle, Tip Toe, Jiggle-Bob, Dream Boat, and Jolly Roger Tyre, noting their flaws and social quirks on the dance floor.
A humorous survey outlines several male dance types from speeds to caution, whistling, and self deprecation. The Speed type boasts mileage on the floor and a pedometer, while the Cautious man keeps distance and avoids breach of promise. The Whistler’s Son whistles off tune and showcases his teeth, the Confidential type talks loud and pants secrets, and the Inf é riorty Complex type apologizes excessively.
A brief comment notes a person avoiding distractions to balance apology with action. The speaker observes frequent apologies leaving little room for bold moves. The sentiment ends on a note of gratitude and resilience in daily life.
Columnar pads and sheets offered in many sizes with rapid fulfillment. If not in stock, orders ship within a few days. The Tele Graf advertises a ready supply of paper products for office use.
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