Sidney Telegraph Weekly Notes and Publication Details
The Sidney Telegraph is published every Saturday by F. A. Gapen. This record notes the weekly publication schedule and the responsible publisher's name.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph is published every Saturday by F. A. Gapen. This record notes the weekly publication schedule and the responsible publisher's name.
An open gathering at the Commercial Club discussed a proposed county bond of 50000 for a new court house. Attendees from most factions favored the project as cost efficient and timely with a five year potential debt payoff. Committees will prepare petitions for the county board meeting next Tuesday.
Six year old Kenneth McKenzie of Central City saved a playmate from drowning in a creek. The piece notes Omaha conventions by the Nebraska Retail Hardware Dealers and the Nebraska Master Plumbers. Speaker Kuhl received a silver gavel from the State Historical Society, using wood from Fort Kearney’s flag. Nellie Sisley travels from the South Seas to wed Dr Orville Rockwell of the Nebraska Sanitarium. Mrs Henry Harstick dies at 101, leaving many descendants and ties to early St Charles township. A Michigan stockman comments on western growth, Union Pacific land fencing, and farm rental shifts affecting Buffalo County. Gothenburg merchants issue a February 1 1911 settlement rule for cash or interest notes, with delinquent reports to shun further credit.
The Alliance Times critiques overoptimism and constant encouragement. It argues that excessive praise can shield weak schemes from critical evaluation while underscoring the value of frank, constructive feedback to help others avoid costly mistakes. It notes cheerful supporters may mask underlying flaws and money concerns.
The Chicago market moved to a three month low on wheat with weak demand and large stocks, but short-covering produced a small rebound by close. May wheat 94 1/2 to 95 cents, corn mixed, oats down, hogs and lard lower, cash bids steady to mixed across No. 2 hard wheat 24 and corn 46 to 47 cents. South Omaha reports similar cattle and hog trends with modest gains for beef and steady to lower hogs, calves strong, and lambs mixed.
The document notes Henry E Gapex with a 0-4 record for a seat on the County Judge bench. It appears as a formal copy indicating candidacy or official designation amidst local election materials.
At the January 10 1911 Cheyenne County Board meeting the estimated county expenses for 1911 were set. Funds cover county and justice courts district court poor relief medical aid official fees salaries clerk hire and general fund. Bridge and road repairs also budgeted and an old soldiers relief fund of 300. Dated January 18 1911. Signed Web I Conan County Clerk.
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