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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
2
Births deaths and marriages in 1920 affect tax returns for that year. Exemptions vary by status at December 31 1920 with $200 per newborn and $1000 for widows or single filers, $2000 if married and living with spouse. Majority earners with $1000 or $2000 thresholds must file a return. Penalty avoidance requires filing by March 15 1921 with the IRS collector.
A Balida Colorado three year old nearly dies after a rooster attack before a father intervenes. Oakland California infant sues a nurse for 50 000 dollars over a scalding bath. A lengthy graft to restore a baby's face is needed after a severe burn. Juarez bound C G Cody walked four miles in underclothes after robbers steal his clothing. Chicago girls reportedly wear bottles of perfumed liquor on wrist watches.
Topeka Kansas on February 2 reports wild flowers in bloom and wheat as green as in spring according to a weekly weather bureau update.
Sarah Wyckoff, aged 76, died today in the state prison at Raleigh New York after forty two years in confinement for the murder of her husband in North Carolina mountains. She served as an accomplice to the principal who was hanged. A deathbed confession reached three years ago absolving her of involvement. Wyckoff had declined a pardon five times following the confession.
State news reports Miss Lucile Erazim of Omaha missing for thirty six hours and located unconscious in a folding bed in her apartment. Her condition described as serious. The issue also lists several local injuries and accidents in Madison County including Ed VanOwen’s mangled hand, Blaine Pugh’s son’s leg and ankle injuries, Joseph Kilpatrick’s paralysis, Dr Jake Murray’s fall injuring hip and back, and Mr Worden’s severe hand wound requiring twelve stitches.
A humorous essay suggests blondes need glasses, not just peroxide, noting that plain glasses suffice in ordinary settings but tortoise shell or blue glasses offer better disguise. It humorously advises a cautious man dining with a blonde to use two pairs of glasses.
A humorous study by Dr. R. C. Augustine, head of the American Optometric Society, argues light haired women flourish after sunset and suffer irritability in daylight due to ultraviolet rays. The piece jokes about blondes in northern countries, violet rays, and a mock referendum favoring blondes.
A vintage testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache. Mrs. John Buettner recounts severe attacks forcing work stoppages and hip pains, praising the remedy as the cure. Price 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
L A Fricke of Scottsbluff had a minor mishap while driving east of Minatare after business matters. He drove into a drain ditch, missed the bridge and landed the car at the bottom of a six foot drop but escaped injury. the vehicle was later dug out and towed back to Minatare, with Fricke calling himself fortunate.
A playful verse describes Lily the cook planning a holiday surprise at 10 a m while Uncle Horace discovers a holly sprig in the guest room. The boss contemplates sabotage after finding gifts, Maybelle reuses old presents, Mother eyes a red ball atop the tree, and Father ponders bills amid a drunken punch scene with Florence the cat.
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