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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
5
The Sidney Telegraph muses on New Year resolutions for 1920, urging citizens to uphold law and order, foster national unity, and pursue peaceful differences. It jokes about the water wagon, recalls political figures, and notes labor strife and holiday inflation with a light, editorial tone.
Citizens lament the Supreme Court ruling as a Christmas short on egg nogg. The column notes widespread sorrow that the world did not end Wednesday last and mentions William Jennings Bryan in a reflective aside.
Naomi Fishman travels from Denver to spend Christmas with Sidney relatives. Presbyterian Circle meets at P. W. Barker home Thursday. Mrs. J W Graham and Miss Lauran McDonald visit Denver for Christmas shopping. George Baker Sr of Cheyenne passed through Sidney en route to Nebraska City due to his mother's illness. County Agent Gould and Mrs Gould attend Kimball County Organized Agriculture meeting and report a good program. Mr and Mrs W R Roettger spend Christmas with Mrs Roettger's mother in Wheatland Wyoming and he returns for basketball practice. Cream of Nut Margarine advertised. Dr Kimpston Dentist phone 12. Closing Out Sale of Winter and Mid-Season Millinery by Nora Braash.
Miss Eva Miles daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Miles and Myron Flintier of Leavenworth Kansas wed at the Miles home on South Rose street. The ceremony featured a large white bell centerpiece in pink and white decor with Rev Elmer Wahl officiating. A six course dinner followed and guests received miniature wedding cake boxes. The couple will visit Kansas City and Leavenworth before returning to Potter County with plans to spend time in Sidney.
The New Idea club held a Christmas party at Mrs Julia Scanlon's home with all members present. The event began with Silent Night, readings by club members, and Santa Claus gifts. Ladies enjoyed decorations and stories while gentlemen joined for a dinner, speeches, and further gifts. The evening closed with holiday greetings and best wishes for the New Year.
Public dance event at the Tobin Opera House held on Saturdays including December 27. Music by Sidney orchestra, learn to operate Burroughs machines, special short course offered for 15 dollars. Position guaranteed to graduates at Platte Valley Commercial College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
A Kansas City physician nearly faced danger after declaring a nine month old baby normal following a routine examination. The mother asked for his opinion and the doctor responded that the child was normal. The incident highlights how a casual remark can lead to alarm or consequence in medical practice.
Charles Callahan cashier of the Burlington National Bank buys the Tobias Stevens improved 160 acre ranch northwest of Burlington on the Pacific highway for about 37000. The deal boosts Skagit county north end farm land demand with prices rising toward 400 dollars per acre and expected strong investment gains.
The funeral for Mrs. Maurie Udelena Anderson who died at her daughter's home in Sterling Colorado, was held Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev. Nimer Kahl. A large crowd attended honoring a longtime Sidney neighbor aged 71 years 3 months 14 days. She leaves three sons Charles Ed Grant and daughter Mrs Len Sherwin and many friends.
Closing out sale now in progress due to the winter departure. Entire stock of hats offered at sacrifice. Includes gold and silver lace hats and other mid season models. Call to view stock if interested in a hat.
Desire to thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved mother. Grateful for the splendid service from the Liberty State tank people. Dc. S. Anderson, Ed Anderson, Grant Anderson, Mrs. Len Sherwin.
The wheelbarrow trade in South Africa averages between 45000 and 50000 dollars annually in normal times, highlighting a steady niche market across the region.
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