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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
15
A historical note cites Catholics basing citizen rights on constitutional provisions and asserts all faiths receive equal rights. It quotes Bryant on human liberty and recalls religious liberty clauses from Article VI and Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The excerpt emphasizes no religious test for office and no establishment of religion by Congress.
A historical space ad argues Catholics are loyal Americans, citing Washington on justice and liberty and patriotism of Catholics in government. It notes Catholic France and Spain recognizing U S independence and a 1917 quote about Catholics composing 35 percent of the new army, paid by Catholic citizens.
Early settlers praise ideal fall conditions with strong wheat and livestock outlook. Sidney volunteer firemen report routine business with January meeting due to New Year’s Day. Sheriff McDaniel reopening petitions noted as misstatement. W. J. Shoemaker recovering from Mayo Clinic operation in Rochester. Juvenile Band sent him well wishes. Carl Ledbetter named membership chairman for Big Sixth American Legion district and challenges Omaha district to a competition with a banquet at the national convention. Gift Shop advertises crystal goblets and pettons at 4.23 per set with ship-anywhere packing services.
A Christmas candy offer at Burke's Candy Store prices candy at 20e per pound. L. Moxon Jeweler advertises a jeweled movement watch at $10. Central Meat Market teases a big extra special event next week. Lutheran ladies Bazaar at the Wooldridge store on Saturday December 13 features fancy articles, home made candies and a lunch starting at 11:30.
Don Devine notes 53,000 attendees at a Nebraska picnic held in California last summer. He claims organizing another gathering for former Cheyenne County residents and visitors there would be nearly impossible due to scale and logistics.
Superintendent Liebendorfer notes no definite findings after fingerprinting high school boys to identify the guilty party for the Thanksgiving eve break in at the principal and superintendent’s office. Coyotes were said to have learned of a planned slaughter in Bunker Hill last Sunday. Thirty hunters searched hills and valleys for hours but only three coyotes were seen and they slipped away.
Postmaster Pindell states a fresh batch of soldiers applications for the bonus act insurance has arrived. Veterans of the late war who have not yet filed are urged to apply, as only about one third have done so at present.
Through Mrs Zollars the U S A will show Tome Sweet Wome on December 15 and 16. Sidney Womans club sponsors the Better Homes in America movement with Franklin Hornaday singing Home Sweet Tome and organ performances. Snow and cold temper the week as farmers praise wheat prospects and the Gift Shop and W J Siders note local services.
Hahler Garage reports installation of plate glass for windshields and sedan doors enhancing showroom and workshop security and durability. May indicate updated materials for vehicle glass in local auto service.
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