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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

5

Sunol Local News Mixes People Places and Events

Electrician SUNOL George Minshal wired Oscar Fenske residence nearing completion a doctor may locate in town and a drug store could open. Fenske family hosted at Bert Allington's with dinner and piano music. Local residents travel to Sidney Alliance Scottsbluff and Crook for services and commerce. Marriage of Alma Walker to John Stumps in Sidney. new high school plan discussed for Sunol.

George Minshal Lodgepole Oscar Fenske Guy Gilbert Sidney Floyd Jackson Fensko Broa Crook Fierechs Bros North Divide Demera Alma Walker Jeanette Walker John Stumps Lisco Sunol Joe Demers Mr. Wassum Bert Allington Friend Dickinson O. E. Fenske Lee Line Ray Withrow George Booth Joe Reuttner Tom Allington Arthur Dodrill Fenske Bros

Winter Brings News From SEXTORP

SEXTORP residents note the deep snows signaling full winter. Jessie Sanders, taken to Denver for an operation, is expected to return soon. Mr and Mrs John Anderson plan a sale and head to California, missing friends. Pete Nelson and daughters with Miss Teig attended the Sidney Teachers Association. Miss Goldie Wills returns home after a stay with Hugh Watens. Mrs Dullard’s friends wish her a speedy recovery, sister Mrs August Milke has visited at her bedside. Olaf Schwartz and daughters visit at granddaughter and niece Mrs John Anderson’s home.

John Anderson California Pete Nelson Miss Teig Teachers’ Association Sidney Goldie Wills Hugh Watens Dullard August Milke Olaf Schwartz

India in Biblical Record and Trade Links to Ophir

The article notes India among nations listed by I Maccabees as part of Pergamus former possessions of Antiochus the Great and cites a more authentic notice in I Maccabees 9 37. It mentions active India western Asia trade, Solomon Ophir Red Sea commerce, and Indians as Cueh in Genesis 10 6.

India Pergamus Antiochus the Great Western Asia Solomon Ophir Red Sea

War Savings Certificate Stamps Explained and How to Buy

The article outlines War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps authorized by Congress in 1917 1918, detailing 25 cent thrift stamps 5 dollar war savings stamps and 6 dollar stamps with interest rates and purchase rules. It explains how stamps can be bought at post offices banks stores and other agencies the cost schedule for 1917 1918 and five year redemption values. Nebraska sales goals and the Omaha based state publicity team led by Ward Burgess are noted with local committee members and structure for distribution.

Congress Secretary of the Treasury Nebraska Omaha Ward Burgess O. T. Eastman

Death of Dr A D Melvin chief of animal industry

Washington December 10 Dr A D Melvin chief of the bureau of animal industry and leading figure in fighting foot and mouth disease died at his home of pulmonary hemorrhage He was fifty five years old He had served since 1886 leaving a widow a son and a daughter surviving him Dr John Mohler his assistant is now acting chief of the bureau

Washington A. D. Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Melvin John &. Mohler

Ten Day Truce for Russia Front Declared

Berlin Dec 9 The war office announced a ten day suspension of hostilities along the entire Russian front starting at noon Friday. Jassy Dec 9 An official notice says Roumanian troops will join with Russians in the armistice though Roumanians resist fraternization with the enemy.

Berlin Dec. S War Office Jassy

Senators Call for One Billion for Rail Equipment

Washington reports Senator Newlands, chair of the joint railroad committee, after a conference with the railroad war board, urged a government furnish of one billion dollars for new railway equipment during 1918. The request aims to modernize and expand U S rail capacity amid wartime demands.

Washington, Dec. T Senator Newlands Joint Congressional Railroad Committee Railroad War Board Whuraday

Nobody Seems to Have Much Sense in Opinions

A reflective snippet argues that listening to everyone’s opinions leads to universal doubt about sense, suggesting no single view is trustworthy and that constant disagreement erodes confidence in all speakers. The piece catalogs opposing judgments as endless and self-consuming.

Center Church Sunday School Cancelled by Storm

Center reports no Sunday school due to a Sunday storm with plans to resume next Sunday under Reverend Lewis. Miss Cook and Miss Wood visited Sidney for Teachers Association. Sheldon Scott and family moved three miles west and a half mile north of the school, with Cash Scott and Vernon moving into the vacated place. Basketball game at Dalton postponed indefinitely. Students are preparing a Christmas program for Friday evening December twenty first with a Christmas tree event.

Center Church Mr. Lewis Miss Cook Miss Wood Sidney Teachers’ Association Sheldon Scott Cash Scott Vernon Sheldon Dalton

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure

There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases, once deemed incurable. Local remedies failed, so a constitutional treatment is urged. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney & Co is marketed as internal and system acting. One hundred dollars reward offered for any case not cured. Toledo Ohio circulars and testimonials requested. Hall's Pills also advertised.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio J. Cheney

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