Sidney Telegraph Publication Note
The Sidney Telegraph headlines a weekly edition published every Friday by H. E. Gapen at the Sidney post office in Nebraska.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
11
The Sidney Telegraph headlines a weekly edition published every Friday by H. E. Gapen at the Sidney post office in Nebraska.
A satirical column questions economic quirks and social issues. It jokes about metal value in a dollar, wood alcohol tragedies, carpenters as plumbers, leap years in campaigns, suffrage momentum, a Lincoln era egg strike model, and the blurred line between mine and thine as national trouble.
We thank the people of Sidney for generous gifts and loyal support in our efforts to ensure every home in Sidney shares in a Merry Christmas.
A brief note outlines a Farmers special term automobile insurance policy issued to C W Hornaday. The document mentions coverage scope and term length, indicating standard policy terms and insured vehicle details.
A dignified retired minister accompanies his granddaughter to Sunday school. On her fourth birthday Mary Ellen clutches her four pennies, insisting she will keep them. To preserve his reputation, the grandfather rises and adds four pennies, provoking amused chatter in the congregation.
The Hudsons Bay Company sells over 3,000,000 acres of former King Charles grant to settlers. The land, largely uncultivated since Indigenous times, passes from company control to farm use amid a long historical arc from empire to retail era.
A brief quotation emphasizes that true rewards come to those who bear burdens without murmuring and to be rewarded for both work and hardship. The message highlights diligence, resilience, and the virtue of endurance in the face of burdens.
The whale rarely swallows anything larger than a herring. Although the head is enormous, about a quarter to one third of the body length, the mouth measures fifteen to twenty feet long and six to eight feet wide, while the gullet opening remains roughly the size of a man's fist.
Chicago reports a fifth death and a sixth collapse in the wood alcohol poisonings as federal and local authorities vow stronger action. The total dead across cities rises with cases in Chicopee Holyoke Hartford Springfield Marinette and more. Investigations target saloon sellers and the New York origin of the tainted liquor.
Detroit authorities enforce a by law amendment banning members of Local No 127 Automobile Aircraft and Vehicle Workers of America from joining the American Legion with a $100 fine for violations. Members already in the Legion must re sign under the amendment.
Jack Graham an escaped prisoner from Utah state prison was captured by Garfield County Sheriff Fravert in a cafe eating dinner at a little town in Colorado. The arrest ends his flight from the Utah prison.
Paris December 29 Marshal Foch informs the Republican committee Mr Finisterre that he will decline the offer of candidacy to the senate.
Mrs W I Harington offers dress-making services with guaranteed work and reasonable prices calling 875. Mrs Zimmer and children Frederick and Gladys visited Cheyenne this week. Mrs Hostettler hosted a Christmas party for twelve at the Olean hotel, followed by a U S A funded theater outing. G I Cunningham of Sebastopol Cal praises Nebraska coal and fuel availability in a letter to The Telegraph editor. Jesse McNish, president of the American Bank, and family plan to settle in Sidney as a home. Mr Mersh seeks a place to live to devote time to business interests here.
The Kings Daughters met at a seven o clock dinner hosted by Mrs C H Radcliffe Tuesday evening at her home. Mrs Radcliffe and Harriet Radcliffe served as hostesses to a delightful afternoon gathering with guests of honor Miss Esther Devine returning from university and Miss Freda Hopps of Omaha.
Mrs Agnes Plein wife of contractor G M Plein died Sunday evening after a week long illness. They came from Minden Nebraska and gained many friends here. Aged thirty she belonged to St Patrick church and its theatre society which attended the funeral held Wednesday with Father Link officiating. She leaves husband relatives and many friends. Interment was in the local cemetery.
A commentary on human nature and money notes the tender affection people hold for wealth, the effort to earn it, and the contrasting voices about those who accumulate large fortunes. The piece examines social attitudes toward finance and success.
When in need of electrical repair work or repairing consult The Parks Bros Electric Co Satisfaction guaranteed Phone Red 172.
For sale a four room house with new garage and a 16 by 18 foot area on the north side. Priced right. Inquire at this office or see Jack Heavrin.
The Modern Woodmen of America at Sidney Camp 1001 held their annual election choosing officers Venerable Counsel Joseph Oberfelder Banker F D Wooldridge Clerk F M Wooldridge Escort O M Harris Inside Watch Leslie Neubauer Outside Watch W F E Swatzlander Managers K E Worden C W L Chambers I J Barlow The newly elected officers will be installed tonight with full attendance expected An oyster supper is planned for January 16 Used where the best is served Oak Grove Oleomargarine.
Pleazall Flour is listed at the Schmitt Implement Company catalog or ad segment, indicating sales or stock placement at a hardware and farm supply venue. The notice names both Pleazall Flour and Schmitt Implement Co as the involved entities and implies a product display or availability event.
Weatall Flour announces a closing out sale of winter and mid season millinery at Schmitt Implement Co now on Nora Braash.
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