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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
9
On Washingtons birthday this piece reflects on the colonial struggle to found the republic. It contrasts Revolutionary grit with modern war, praising George Washington as the pivotal leader who unified a divided populace under hardship and risk, shaping enduring American ideals.
The quote praises a passive stance where killing serves a larger purpose in safeguarding life. It argues that apparent destruction contains a hidden constructive force, a view attributed to Philips Brooks in reflective prose.
A satirical column decries news slackers and calls for jobs for returning soldiers. It critiques current workers avoiding news and jokes about a waitress wearing party dress at work and a woman who claims to love children but has none.
A Scottsbluff bootlegger sold a jug of fire water with only the upper third water, while the remainder was hardened pavif fine, highlighting deceit in local liquor trade.
In New York on February 17 members of the Association Opposed to National Prohibition announced plans for a nationwide campaign. Hotel and liquor interests pledged to rally thousands of dealers to hold meetings in major cities to avert what the wets call a catastrophe.
Concerning Minds compares minds bouillon cables and flavoring extracts as similar in concentration with stronger taste when more concentrated. The fragment hints at taste science but lacks clear context, dates, or proper subjects from a readable source.
A fragmented line echoes a reflection on fame as the scent of notable acts and suggests a discussion of heroism. The excerpt appears truncated after a quote and a partial word, limiting clear attribution or event context.
Born to Mr and Mrs Nels J Nelson on February 16 a fourteen and half pound son. Myrtle Lancaster county treasurer attended State Association of County Treasurers convention in Lincoln Monday evening. St Patrick Academy sisters and students plan a musical and play for St Patrick Day with fuller notice to follow. Rev J KE Lewis returned from North Platte leaving daughter Mrs Cram slightly improved from illness. Mrs Lewis stayed at her daughter's bedside. Mr Lewis will return after urgent matters are handled.
The Nebraska War-Savings Committee announces Anna McFadden of Sidney is reappointed director of Cheyenne County War-Savings Societies. She organized county societies to promote War Savings Stamps, with a county quota set at 27.5 million dollars for Nebraska, 1.5 million more than last year. Continued efforts and government guidance urge ongoing sales to finish the job.
Washington D C Feb 17 Among the amounts recommended for new post offices and extensions of existing buildings in the omnibus bill to be reported to the house are Washington Courthouse Ohio 30000 Steubenville Ohio 150000 Sandusky Ohio 80000 Madison Wisconsin 625000 Memphis Tennessee 630000 Akron Ohio 686725 Chicago Illinois 4850600
United States army demobilization figures show 1,174,545 officers and men discharged by Friday with 1,501,000 assigned for demobilization. Of those discharged, 71,255 were officers. Dr. Kimpston Dentist. Phone 12. Patronize the Osborn Battery Station for service you will like.
Minutes from the January 28 1919 stockholders meeting in Sidney Nebraska record amendments to the original articles and by laws The capital stock is set at 100000 with 2000 paid in and non assessable A five member board will govern with two year terms including a one year chair rotation Certification by Secretary I C J Osborn confirms the amendment details and notice is given to interested parties
The Sidney high school basketball team faced Kimball in a high tempo game, leading early before Kimball surged to win 17 to 11 in the second half. The pennant race hinges on Alliance-Kimball results with Alliance set to visit Sidney next Friday for another swift matchup and local fans urged to attend.
Alliance readers learn Win Noggle formerly of Manhattan Cafe in Alliance now runs the Commercial Cafe in Sidney. Sidney visitors praise his prosperous business and past high standards. District Attorney announces deportation of Anders Jensen a Nearney county farmer near Minden for opposing U S participation in WWI. Jensen to lose his 80 acre farm and property. he is jailed as a German alien enemy and to be interned and deported. Captain William Ritchie Jr discharged from army will open a law office in Bridgeport and later Omaha. Mrs. Ritchie visiting Grand Island.
A terse public remark plays on a joke about hearing Pike Speak and Jack and the Beans Talk, spoofing a voice known for mockery. The line hints at a humorous challenge to a speaker and a nod to fairy tale dialogue in a witty, old fashioned voice.
A public notice urges local businesses to advertise in The Telegraph, warning owners that failing to place ads harms both the advertiser and the paper’s revenue stream. The appeal frames ads as essential for sustaining local news and community coverage.
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