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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1932
Page
2
The article discusses Garner's strong protest against partisan politicking over emergency relief. It cites Democrats supporting Hoover's effort and urges bipartisan cooperation. It notes Democratic restraint, Republican boasting, and calls for unified action amid a national crisis. The piece also touches on a district court matter and a bishop's $65,000 donation linked to Hoover campaigns.
A four month old grand jury indictment against Bishop Cannon and Ada Burroughs charged conspiracy under federal reform act for not reporting 65000 dollars from E C Jameson of New York. Justice Proctor upheld a demurrer arguing the bill failed to show Burroughs knew of the Jameson contribution. The assistant district attorney said the decision will be taken.
A Latit Journal survey of the census of distribution shows retail trade in rural areas and small cities under 10,000 people accounts for about 30 percent of national retail business, totaling roughly 15.5 billion dollars. This population making up 52 percent of the nation could lift rural buying if on par with urban levels.
The text notes retail sales in rural areas are not as high as in other areas, though they are not more than half of urban levels. It suggests a gap between rural and nonrural retail performance without providing precise figures or context.
The article notes France's remarkable five year recovery from near bankruptcy in 1926, now holding one sixth of world gold. It attributes prosperity to balance between industry and agriculture, intelligent government interference, and competent officials, while acknowledging imperfections and a generally accepted absence of revolutionary desire.
In a Chicago News piece, the author condemns hoarding money as desertion in the face of national crisis. Hoarding, estimated at 1.5 billion dollars, throttles credit and delays recovery, risking unemployment and prolonged depression. Citizens urged to abandon hoarding and support wartime unity, with a closing prompt to use Telegraph Wanted as a results channel.
Mrs Pear Sparks was honored at a Wednesday birthday party with two bridge tables and high scores to J A Sparks and Mrs Claude Sparks. The North Divide crowd included Mr and Mrs J A Sparks Mr and Mrs Claude Sparks Mr and Mrs Fred Kettler and Mr and Mrs Paul Sparks plus guests.
Mrs. Wm Turner reports a Friday party hosted by Miss Mable Foster and Mrs. John Miller to bid farewell to Evelyn Kefka who moves to Broadwater. Prizes went to Lomila McCleneghan Myrna Shinkle Geneva Darby and Rita Miller. Various locals attend share meals and visits across families including Lutes Darby Shinkle and Anthony households.
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