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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
2
An unsigned editorial critiques Thomas E. Dewey for blunt remarks to Nebraska Republicans during a cross state trip. It warns party leaders may misuse his growing fame and urges tact, noting Dewey’s inexperience but support for his spirit and potential GOP leadership. It also praises Sidney Mayor Roche for urban improvements and civic dedication.
A call for a just, permanent peace after Europe’s war, stressing the dangers of a harsh or delayed settlement. The United States should influence talks with Europe’s leaders, using all facts and diplomatic efforts, to avert another conflict and sustain global economic stability.
Sidney has progressed during Riley E Roche's six years as mayor. The expenditure of large sums of money created a better city and work for many, fostering confidence and growth. We are choosing this, unsure if Roche will seek another term.
The article condemns Nazi Poland policies denying world access and restricting relief aid. It notes a limited Cracow entry allowance for Polish Relief, Inc led by Dr Henry Noble MacCracken, while the homeless in occupied Poland remain unsupported. It contrasts Nazi actions with World War I Kaiser's setup and Hoover era aid to Belgium.
History Of Interest Items of Interest to Sidney and Vicinity outlines events from 14 years ago including travels of Miss Phyllis Corbett on a European cruise, storms at sea, visits to Spain and Italy, and local notes on school honors, job changes, social gatherings, theft discoveries, and early community concerns in Cheyenne County. It lists residents traveling, civic activities, and notable deaths and weddings referenced from that period.
The Nazis refuse to let the Commission for Polish Relief negotiate a Poland aid compact and bar newspaper correspondents from subjugated territories, signaling harsh conditions and lack of press freedom under occupation.
Sidney Nebraska February 23 1930 reader urges editor to use federal funds for a city wide public improvement not only paving streets but building a Union Pacific viaduct or underpass in the business district to prevent crossing accidents provide safe passage for residents and faster access to schools and services and to raise property values and revenue
A Northside Taxpayer urges a cooperative civic plan to add a viaduct or underpass at railroad crossings. He argues benefits include lower maintenance costs, fewer hazards, and rising property values with federal funding. The letter blends public works talk with medical analogies on anemia to stress societal health.
The text explains anemia as a lack of red blood cells and notes other deficiencies involve different blood elements. It highlights red blood cells as the most numerous solid component of blood and begins to describe blood composition.
An advertisement for Adlerika claims one dose relieves stomach gas pressing on the heart by clearing out both upper and lower bowels. Marketed through Western Drug Co. and Sidney Drug Co.
Of Interest to Doctors notes American physicians planning Mediterranean trips to Cos in the Aegean, birthplace of Hippocrates and site of an ancient medical school, and Ragusa where the first drugstore is said to have existed. The piece frames a voyage as scholarly browsing for medical history.
A description of small Rhine supper boats that specialize in Rhine wines with naval fare such as Rhine salmon and Rhine peas. They voyage at sunset and return by moonlight through a silvern stream, accompanied by soft music and scenic river views.
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