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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
8
The warden notes that in winters past antelope herds drift to Colorado for shelter and feed. With no complaints he believes the southern herd has done the same this year and hopes the northern herd will reach the Garden county game preserve.
The report shows winter wheat condition very poor, especially in the Great Plains where most rye is produced. Acreage sown declined for the third year in a row, and condition is below average nationwide, indicating less than average progress by December 1.
City food stores reveal low prices and high value deals in this issue. Thrifty shoppers should study the Telegraph ads this morning to prepare a two day holiday grocery list as stores may close Sunday and Monday.
County police continue investigation after two men threatened a local resident with a rubber hose misidentified as a gun. Phillips Scot valued at four to five dollars, and a similar prior attempt may have yielded more money. Victim Epps had just secured funds at a local bank, prompting fear. Maximum charges to be pressed if apprehended as officers guard the public against further burglaries.
Sidney hosts a tight confrontation as the Maroons rally in the third period to beat Lodge Pole 29 to 22. Neal Atkins and Ladine led improving play, Black plans two forward units, and Bonham and Maley added steady guard work. Next up are Mitchell and Minatare on a two game road trip January 6 and 7.
A cleaned survey shows Christmas purchases focusing on necessities rather than luxuries with toys meeting demand and wage cuts yielding cautious buyer sentiment. Clothing, jewelry, and diamonds rank low, while cheaper toys remain popular as shoppers stretch budgets amid cautious spending and sustained Christmas spirit.
The group passes measures attacking high interest rates, urges a 6 percent cap on loans, and calls for committees to study cooperative medical and mortuary services. They back tax reform proposals, oppose additional state fair funding, praise county commissioners, and seek governance reforms including nonpartisan information before primaries and rights for cooperative grain elevators.
Funeral records note the death of the first white woman married in Sidney. She taught school at Omaha before moving to Julesburg, Colorado, where she resided prior to her death at a Denver home.
Mrs. Newman died after a life marked by frontier settlement and family ties. Born 84 years ago, she moved from Sidney to Denver in 1904, leaving eight children and a large clan. Survivors include three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. burial at Crown Hill in Denver follows a funeral at Olinger mortuary.
Green calls for elimination of unnecessary offices to reduce the tax bill and opposes salary cuts. He favors liquor reform as a remedy, remains dry on beer or wine, and plans to engage with Congressman-elect Terry Carpenter in January while in Lincoln. He may use proxy if quotes arise.
The new congressman returned from Washington after a week acquainting himself with the capital and arranging living quarters for his family. He is described as an outspoken, quick decision maker who vows to follow the party platform and criticizes what he views as waste in Washington. Carpenter is noted as an advocate of Philip.
Pine Independence backs a protective tariff with Nebraska and Colorado sugar growers. Several Sidney men visited Carpenter at Scottsbluff about a postmaster appointment here. Carpenter has not said whether he plans to replace I L Pindell when his term ends next December. He has given no confessions, fueling further speculation on Pindell’s successor.
City police warn of a coming surge in petty theft as winter bites. Residents should lock homes and cars, secure valuables, and avoid carrying large sums at night as transient crime rises with hard times.
SMIFH outlines a tax reduction budget aimed at Bryan revision. It notes requests for appropriations may be cut, with a focus on protecting dependent institutions and prioritizing charitable needs before universities, normal schools, and state departments.
More than 400 toys have been given to poor families, yet 200 pieces remain available. Mothers may call at the headquarters before Saturday noon to secure these repaired toys for their children. Anyone in town or country may claim them. the Lions Club sponsored the effort which mobilized school boys and girls to repair the toys.
Scouts of troop 99 plus guests gathered at the American Legion club rooms Wednesday evening for a Christmas party. About 50 attended, guided by Scoutmasters Leo J. Thomas and Bob Osborn, with Lions club members sponsoring the event and gifting prizes.
A draft plan for domestic allotment to four major commodities was presented to the House Agriculture Committee by Rep. Jones of Texas. The tentative bill, shaped with Roosevelt advisers, would grant producers certificates redeemable by a processing tax, aiming to ease farm burdens and spur relief amid mortgage, trade, and tax pressures.
The Institute of American Meat Packers said the domotic allotment plan proposed to Congress would lower hog prices. They argued a two cent a pound excise tax would not reach consumers or be absorbed by packers, harming producers and requiring costly administration. The report notes weak credit, large corn crops, and subdued hog and pig movements amid low prices.
Difficulties in securing funds hinder cattle feeding in Nebraska slowing activity to near prior year levels. Nebraska reports similar feed availability to last year and feeder shipments show declines from July to November, with October 1 figures 16 percent below previous year.
The new Hotel Astor at 1960 Broadway Welton Denver sits two blocks from the business district. Rates include 50 cents, 1 dollar, and 1 dollar with bath for outside rooms. A Publix taxi TA0111 serves depot, rooms offer restaurant inside building.
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