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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
7
An obstruction was placed on a track used by King Alfonso of Spain as his royal train passed near Granada. The freight train ahead spotted and removed the obstacle. no damage occurred. Police arrested two men, one carrying code letters from Barcelona.
American expeditionary forces under Major General Pershing withdraw from Colonia Dublan, marching toward the U S border after ten months in Mexico. War department orders the withdrawal as infantry cavalry artillery and motor trucks travel the route watched by refugees and locals fleeing Villa era threats.
Attendance at the Organized Agriculture sessions in Lincoln January 15 to 19 reached a historic high with about 15 000 attendees, more than double last year’s turnout. Herbert Quick told 1500 farmers at St Paul’s church about the rural credits act, noting it was the largest audience he had addressed on the topic. Demand for a larger auditorium grew as sessions overflowed and some attendees could not find standing room, prompting calls for state legislative action.
In San Angelo Texas the State seeks to impeach Harry J Spanell by calling Mrs Garret H Butler widow of Colonel Butler. Spanell and Butler are tied to the July 20 shooting death in Spanell's automobile. Butler and Spanell's wife also died in Alpine. The testimony recounts a visit to the Butler room at the Holland hotel and disputes over insults, with Spanell claiming Butler fired the fatal shot after a confrontation.
Snow storms stall operations southwest of Riga as a major engagement nears. In Volhynia Galicia and Roumanian front minor clashes yield trench gains for Russians and Teutonic forces. In France and Belgium artillery duels persist near Hill 304 at Verdun with heavy casualties from French attacks. Entente reps reach Petrograd for a war council. An English astronomer cites airquakes from meteor explosions. Mrs Ethel Byrne feeds by tube after hunger strike collapses in Blackwell’s Island jail term.
A reader argues against buying furniture on installments, claiming total costs nearly double the cash price. Another voices a counterpoint that moving savings justify the plan. The exchange appears in the St Louis Post Dispatch.
Agricultural botany experts urge Nebraska farmers to address oat smut now with formalin treatment. The department of agricultural botany warns the disease cuts over five percent from annual oat yields and invites inquiries for a spring drive to combat the problem.
A circular from the University of Nebraska Extension Service delivers a four year farm inventory outline with blank farms and usage directions. It urges completion before March 1 as the most valuable farmer record. Also notes winter poultry lighting at Lincoln university farm with automatic 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. operation to extend productive day.
The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved the proposal to cut free time for unloading export commodities from fifteen to five days at eastern seaports. Tariffs enforcing the plan were suspended until June 1.
Dense fog near Mounds Arkansas obscured view as a St Louis and Southwestern engine struck the rear car of a Rock Island passenger train. The impact telescoped the coach ahead, killing three and injuring more than twenty, with two likely fatally.
The University of Nebraska stock judging team dominated the National Western Live Stock Show in Denver, winning first place and $200 plus four silver trophies. Their five members placed 1st 2nd 5th 7th and 8th among 30 contestants. Colorado Agricultural College was second, Curtis School of Agriculture Nebraska third, and Colorado School of Agriculture fourth.
The Dusseldorf Anzeiger reports a fire at a chemical works near Cologne triggered a massive explosion of explosives. Two people were killed, two seriously injured, and substantial property damage occurred.
A book titled The Truth About Cancer promises a comprehensive explanation of cancer and non surgical treatment. Send name and address to Dr. O A Johnson at 1320 Main St Butte 528 Kansas City Mo for a free copy.
Assistant Secretary Ingraham outlines wartime measures and national readiness efforts. He emphasizes government coordination with military and civilian agencies to reinforce defense readiness and mobilize resources across the United States.
A short guide states that a calf should receive only a small amount of grain. At six weeks about half a pound daily. at two months one pound. and a month later two pounds per day. This schedule remains sufficient up to eight months of age.
Carpenter J. E. Brudeen of Sidney testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills keep his kidneys in good condition, curing soreness and backache when kidneys act up. He praises their reliability and recommends them, noting the price of 50 cents at Western Drug Co and other dealers. The ad promotes Foster Milburn Co as the producers, Buffalo, New York.
An advice note urges kindness to cows during milking, stating unkind handling quickly reduces milk. The piece credits W. H. Wiker as a registered optometrist and mentions McKean Bros. Store with Viggo Nelson handling painting work.
Sidney Lumber Co presents a land sale message urging listing with Osborn and Jorgenson. The terse notice emphasizes local homey appeal and invites inquiries about the seller.
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