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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
4
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James F. Abel of the Interior Department argues public expense for transporting pupils is common and essential to ensuring education. He notes 22 states moved 446,226 children in 1921 22 at $14 536 368 total, averaging 832 55 per pupil. Costs vary by region with Maryland and Georgia examples, and states typically spend about 30 to 40 dollars per pupil annually for substantial transport needs.
The camp will open on August 1 with forty nine hundred youths from schools farms and factories across Arkansas Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska and other states to participate in training programs and related activities.
Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota will enroll for the Citizens Military Training camps in the Seventh Corps area announced by Major General George B. Duncan at the Army building in Omaha. The programs aim to boost citizenship patriotism and Americanism through outdoor life and military training for civilian youths aged seventeen to twenty four with all costs covered by the government.
C A Abrahamson, longtime gasoline engine salesman, entered the Capital office with a claimed universal cold weather starting recipe. The method uses no costly contraptions, only a piece of cheesecloth or handkerchief to start any gasoline engine on the first turn of the wheel, regardless of cold.
Abrahamson describes a method to start engines in cold weather using a saturated handkerchief held in a gasoline tank to vaporize fuel. He instructs placing the cloth over the intake manifold and cranking until the engine starts, claiming success in tractors and cars even after long cranks or subzero conditions.
Ed Brown and his son Thomas, farmers near Peetz, were brought to Sterling by the sheriff and deputies on Wednesday afternoon on charges of operating a still and storing liquor and mash. The still was found in a well hidden cave under the house with a trap door and straw cover. The copper outfit, described as modern, may indicate long suspected operation for about two years. They were jailed awaiting hearings.
A column in the Anderson Independent catalogs bizarre names for illicit liquor substitutes across South Carolina and neighboring counties. Tales claim effects include animals walking banks of Rocky Creek and people climbing trees, croaking, or digging graves, with regional nicknames such as block and tackle liquor and estate liquor reflecting local lore and warnings.
Faye Reddish of Troop No 1 Bridgeport Boy Scouts received national recognition for heroism in life saving after diving into the Platte river to rescue 14 year old Julius Burke who had sunk twice. He pulled Burke to the surface before 500 spectators at a church picnic. He is the second in the North Platte valley to receive the honor. presentation will be at a Presbyterian church meeting.
A brief notice states a birthday portrait session will be held at Phelps Studio this year with photography available to capture the event for the celebrant.
U S investors show reluctance to commit to new foreign issues as bond trading remains quiet. A $35 million Polish loan is set to float as 8 percent bonds sold at a discount. Sao Paulo Brazil also seeks foreign funds with simultaneous offerings planned in New York London and Amsterdam totaling $15 to $35 million.
Official note indicates France may prolong Franco German treaty talks Deputy Raynaldy has written to Dr Trendelenburg requesting more information and precise details on points including Germanys references to Frances future customs regime The note is seen as signaling further concessions by France in the German quarters here.
Willis H Booth Jr leads a League of Nations calendar reform panel meeting to review government replies on Easter dating reform. The United States declined to comment due to lack of departmental unity. The proposed system would split the year into thirteen 28 day months with extra blank days for non working days.
Last Spanish Philippine Governor Pedro Puig died here recently in poverty after years of obscurity. He governed during the transfer of the Philippines to the United States and upon leaving the islands he carried a large sum of money which he delivered to the Spanish government.
A major blaze at the Kansas City motor show in the American Royal Livestock Pavilion destroyed about 3 million dollars worth of new automobiles. Within an hour the adjoining annex housing accessories motor trucks and buses was also burned.
Dr William M Jardine president of the Kansas state agricultural college is chosen by President Coolidge to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. He brings practical farming knowledge and a rugged western background to the cabinet.
About one thousand lumbermen from Iowa Nebraska and Kansas are expected for the thirty-fifth annual Nebraska Lumbermen's association convention at the Fontenelle hotel February 18 to 20. The event will include the Knot Hole club institute. Peneion Gill Passes House Civil War Veterans Omnibus Pension Bill.
A movement by a local Presbyterian church men's club aims to place a copy of the Ten Commandments on the walls of every Denver schoolroom. The city school board has given its approval for the project.
Governor Neilie Tayloe Rosa will take part in the inaugural parade in Cheyenne honoring President Coolidge on March 4 and will attend the inaugural ball that evening.
Work begins soon on a new school building at Odell. Wayne American Legion hosts minstrel shows March 19 and 20. Revival meetings in Blue Springs. Omaha auto show draws 12,000 on first day. United Master Butchers in America to hold convention in Omaha August 1. Kearney opens a $135,000 water works plant. Mrs. Ed Ryan of Osceola injured by a power wringer. Minatare dog poisoning kills most dogs in three weeks. Red Cloud forms business gym class with 13 members. Dover. Crand Island works thief steals 70 sheep pelts valued at $1,000. Spring Merchants Market in Omaha March 9–14. Nebraska bowling tournament in Omaha March 27–28. Broadwater Bank and Union State Bank consolidate under Union State. Gov. McMullen names C. Stine state purchasing agent. Lindbloom anniversary reception at Salem Lutheran. Doane College treasurer appointment at Crete. Death of Charles F. Allen, 64, former representative. Rev. Burnham resigns from Liberty Cristian church to move to Bethany. John Lewis killed when train crashes into his car near Cosad. Beatrice Express bound files donated to state historical society. Bridgeport may get public gym. plan to enlarge Sunday school room. Sleeping sickness fears in Wymore. farmer Jobo Harris dies. Beatrice warns dogs off leash due to poisonings. Odell Steele City Diller seek Beatrice Power electric service. Grandpa OConnor injured by pipe in New Castle. Pawnee City may get Burlington station. State Federation of Retailers meets in Omaha Feb 24–26. District basketball tourney at York first week in March. Several towns eye class D league. Tristate alumni discuss reformation.
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