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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1933
Page
2
A Port Gibson editorial argues that rapid scientific and industrial advance tests public temper and social order. It calls for restoring foundational virtues, curb greed, and honor honest dealing as the nation debates the 20th amendment and the timing of presidential and congressional transitions.
The piece argues the 20th amendment's rapid state approval contrasts with slow Congress action, blaming public indifference for political paralysis. It contends people only mobilize when government actions cause personal inconvenience, then react with sharp, sometimes unjust anger.
In Delano Minnesota a merchant’s wife welcomes a child as the editor writes a long celebratory piece and wedding notices. The column covers births farewells weddings deaths obituaries and lodge notices with pride and sharp editorial voice. Readers cancel ads in protest at the lengthy tribute.
The piece traces a family business lineage as their subs and ham sandwiches pass through three and four generations. It notes ongoing recipes and craft, highlighting how family effort sustains a local staple across decades.
Norfolk Press argues for reduced legislative representation through fair redistricting. It notes past reapportionments increased rather than decreased numbers, boosting costs and hindering efficiency. The editorial advocates trimming state and possibly national legislatures to lower taxes and improve function.
A Camden Times editorial argues tax cut programs shift burdens rather than reduce overall taxation. It uses a pocket purse analogy to claim politicians swap property taxes for income, inheritance, or sales taxes, amounting to a misrepresented economy.
Mrs H J Elsen and family hosted guests including W L Needham and son Billy and Virginia Herbert. Farmers Union meeting in district 39 attended by Elsen, Deaver, Harvey George. Numerous visits and events across Sidney and district 72 with dinners, Valentine party, card games, shopping, and greetings involving Elsen Witters George Deaver Koester and many others.
A fragment argues that costs of running the government are not being overstated and that actions should follow. It cautions against shifting financial burden elsewhere and implies accountability for fiscal decisions.
A crowded week of visits and gatherings unfolds across Sextorp with neighbors hosting Sunday evenings at Arlo Fisher and Leslie Sanders homes. Local trips include Potter shopping with Henry Hotes and Kimball for ear care, while school activities feature an Abraham Lincoln essay contest won by Jean Nelson and Richard Shae. A February 18 marriage unites Helen Tutt and Don McMillen in Sidney, and Campfire girls honor mothers with a Nettapue group mother daughter banquet.
Roscoe Lunger of Lincoln spent Thursday in Potter on a business mission. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Enevoldsen and son Donald, and Mr. and Mrs. ... were also noted among Potter visitors and residents.
Potter Pirates secured four basketball victories last Friday night. Potter town beat Lodge Pole town 30 to 29 while the Coyotes defeated Gurley high school 25 to 21. Potter grade edged Gurley grade 14 to 13 and Potter town 40o mans team beat the girls high school team 10 to 2, as St Patrick's of Sidney and Dalton were listed as upcoming opponents.
Sidney Hardware Company offers entire stock of wallpaper with beautiful patterns at a drastically reduced price.
Hepners advertises AN type radio tubes promising better reception and longer life. The notice emphasizes new tubes for your radio’s performance upgrade.
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