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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
11
The piece reflects on Hoover and the Federal Food Administration guiding wartime conservation. It contrasts national restraint with European hardship, praises leadership, and includes Wilson’s proclamation urging citizens to follow food-savings suggestions, praising women's cooperation in conservation.
The piece discusses daylight saving proposed by Senator Calder and endorsed by President Wilson, and a related push to extend the work week to seven days of seven hours. It notes potential boosts to productive capacity and war efficiency, while analyzing religious and cultural resistance in the United States. It also references figures such as Lemuel Gompers and the impact of the five day fuel order on industry.
Nebraska editors urge federal action as Thurston county Indian farmers face a million bushels of corn ruined by ground storage and rail delays. Governor Neville and Thurston officials press McAdoo for immediate aid, warning the war resource impact if relief is delayed. The piece calls for a centralized transportation relief bureau to coordinate schedules and rehabilitate equipment for future emergencies.
President Wilson calls upon the nation to reartail wheat consumption in 1918, signaling further wartime sacrifice. Initial resistance from some quarters is noted as the country steels itself to meet food goals and support the war effort.
A quirky romp notes that family life, teacher pupil relations, and employer employee tensions are largely nerves rather than misdeeds. It jokes that close proximity strains relations and hints at a remedy in absent treatment, even imagining Uncle Sam biking by to ease nerves.
A reader questions the fate of a man who proposes to a woman and later refuses to marry her. The response suggests that he should be compelled to wed the woman, framing it as a social remedy for broken engagement.
County notes show January gains with 13 sustaining, 41 annual for the group. The Sammie Girls met Saturday, working hard and expanding to 51 members. Red Cross fund rises $49.50 from a joint school district box supper. Teachers Esther Stark and Edith Loney are thanked for efforts. Mrs Topolski helped supervisor Mrs McDaniel Tuesday. Free steam laundry offer drawn in. Tuesday program details and a call to fill the work room. On Friday March 1 a benefit music program is promised, touted as Sidney’s cream of talent and a strong show.
Organizers promote a community event titled Chicken Sapper on February 12 urging participants to pace pace and focus on digestion during the run. Local sponsors include health groups and running clubs aiming to raise awareness of stomach wellness.
America's great corn crop exceeding 3 000 000 000 bushels will save the world food situation, officials of the United States food administration say. Corn is the nation's main stay in the war crisis, aiding bread making, oil production, and supplies for Europe as wheat is sent abroad.
A community event promoting the Red Cross hosts a chicken supper with food and beverages. Proceeds support relief efforts. Local volunteers organize games and music for an inviting night in February.
A classroom exchange retells Balaam as a distant prophet who rides a donkey. The student claims Balaam grew angry and struck the beast, until a heavenly voice declares that striking the donkey is forbidden on holy ground.
Washington February 6 Senator Hitchcock Nebraska Democrat pressed for a war cabinet and a munition director citing centralized wartime coordination as essential while warning against over optimistic claims by War Secretary Baker and urging Congress to back reorganization despite opposition from Senators Williams and Reed who argued the measures infringe presidential authority.
Washington reports a plan to cut imports by 50 percent to free ships for troop transport to France. Estimates vary on tonnage needed to sustain a continent‑spanning army as the United States lists about 4,000,000 tons in service with roughly a quarter tied to essential materials. Secretary Daniels says transport facilities will support 500,000 American troops in France early this year.
Washington February 6 President Wilson extended government control of industry to oil by licensing the manufacture and distribution of all fuel oils. The proclamation mentions only fuel oils but allows likely future control of gasoline and kerosene as well.
President Wilson approved restoring entry and purchase rights under coal land laws for nearly 100000 acres of withdrawn coal land in northeastern Montana south of the Missouri river near the Fort Peck Indian reservation. The land, largely lignite bearing, opens to mining to ease the coal shortage.
Friday evening drew the season’s largest crowd as Marguerite Saft and Kathryn Paden performed a varied program at the high school auditorium. Paden displayed exceptional dialect reading and piano accompaniment while Saft, a skilled violinist and vocalist with Chautauqua experience, offered a broad, patriotic set. The duo’s evening balanced common and classical pieces and promised a fitting finale on March 15 with an electrical display by the era’s wizard using appliances.
Frank Stafford reports a severe ankle sprain requiring a cast and hospital care at St Josephs Omaha He hopes to return soon Barney O Neil traveling road foreman of engines from Cheyenne to North Platte joined the roundhouse force from Friday to Tuesday Karl Mueller has been relieved as foreman of the car gang Herman Schroeder has returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where he endured cold as low as eight below zero On the way back he visited ex foreman Jno Nicholson at Council Bluffs Iowa
Florence Thornburg has received a letter from her brother Jack Aldridge who has enlisted with the colors and is stationed at Vancouver British Columbia. A resident doctor was arraigned in Judge Chambers Court on Tuesday on charges of carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the district court in $1,000 bond.
Lieutenant Walter Davis and his wife arrived Wednesday for a week with Mrs. Davis' parents Mr and Mrs S Dedrick. They came from Dupont Washington where he has been at officers training camp. Thursday the Davises joined by the Dedricks planned a trip in a few days to Kansas to visit Jim Davis at Camp Funston in training.
The Farmers Co Operative Company met Thursday night and decided to erect a grain elevator of 15000 bushels at Lorenzo with coal sheds. President W E Chambers and officers L V Meier vice president Guy Shaw secretary O C Dimick treasurer James Walker J H Warrick E V Hiett directors are noted ranchers of the south divide. The move aims to improve market access by providing storage to utilize favorable markets and available cars. They publish incorporation notice in this issue.
At a regular meeting of Odd Fellows in Nebraska Dean Joseph J Bowker Grand Chaplin attended as Grand Master representative and delivered an able address. The gathering included special degree work and a lunch by Chef J Dearman. Members pledged they would not miss another meeting and noted a Sunday February 10 at five o clock for more degree work.
County Court Sidney Nebraska calls creditors to file claims against the Albert M. Houge estate. Claims may be presented by May 7, 1918, for adjustment and allowance. Debts must be paid within one year from October 21, 1918. Judge Co. P. Chambers seals the notice.
An ordinance to amend section 22 of Chapter 40 of Ordinance 162 adopted August 14 1917 establishes meter rates tap fees and charges for water services in Sidney Nebraska. It sets rates per 1000 gallons with a 1 dollar minimum for the first 2000 gallons and adds 1 dollar delinquency on turning on or off water. A ten dollar tap fee is required and installation costs after curb line work. The ordinance repeals the old section and takes effect upon passage publication.
Honorable County Judge presiding. William E Tyrell, non resident defendant, is notified that on January 7 1918 the plaintiff filed a bill for 25.50 dollars plus costs or merchandise and an account for clothing bought from Sam Fine. Garnishment and attachment of 35.50 in Union Pacific Railroad Company hands applied to the debt. An order extends the case to March 5 1918 at 10 a.m. Defendant must answer or plead. failure will yield judgment in favor of plaintiff on March Suh 1928.
The Cheyenne County Commissioners publish estimated General Fund items totaling 30 000 for 1913. Items include conducting county and courts, care of poor, salaries, furniture, printing, fuel, improvements, old soldiers relief, county agent, and road and bridge needs. County Clerk F N Slawson signs the notice.
Kansas City Star quotes an optimistic line about kissing among engaged couples and married pairs during wartime. It suggests affection and forgiveness persist as artillery moves forward. The remark frames romance as a hopeful, morale-boosting constant despite conflict.
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