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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
3
A writer recalls a Jewish friend citing the eye for an eye rule to defend capital punishment for murder. The friend, refined and clever, seemingly misinterprets the law, prompting reflection on the stance and implications of such a principle.
A writer warns Congress on the failed Ludlow amendment and expanding war preparations, arguing the administration wields dictatorial control over industry and manpower. The piece cites the Sheppard-Hill bill, Nye committee cautions, and fears a distant Pacific war with Japan, portraying a growing war machine as a threat to democracy.
The speaker reflects on conjecture about a modern prophet and lauds courage gentleness and the inherent goodness of ordinary people. He frames a noble deed as a testament to untapped human potential and collective merit.
A quirky editorial collage discusses democracy as a duty and vigilance, Charley Bryan launching a farm sale to pursue reforms, and a string of satirical one liners about politics, technology, crime, Japan, whiskey aging, and gasoline costs. It weaves humor with social commentary and local observations.
In Grand Prairie and nearby Sidney community notes, residents shared visits and gatherings at multiple homes. Alfred and Beatrice Jorgensen hosted and joined by many relatives. others attended church, a miscellaneous shower, and a party at Lester Theis’s. Several families reported on schooling, mumps and grippe, and local dining and skating outings through the week.
Sunday to Monday social notes show Mrs Albert Stevens and family dining with Hiadda Hadden. J H Gell and Jacob Frerichs homes hosted visits. Andrew Johnson dined with J C Jorgensen. Forrest Tremain and Reinhart Franzen with Frank and Martin Flessner traveled to Imperial for overnight at Bill Franzen. Lillian Johnson and Hazel Linde called on Oscar Olson. Sam Irwin hosted a tenth anniversary dinner with guests Robert Irwin Lester Theis Revert Livoni Josie Irwin Richard Patrowsky Cecil Tremain and Lee Johnson.
During West's January Clearance sale a special on boys dress pants is offered at one dollar per pair. The promotion targets affordable school wear and highlights price point for parents shopping in the children's apparel section.
East Dalton residents Mr. and Mrs. George Shinker and family hosted Sunday dinner at Harold Warren’s home. Alfred Alborn joined Clarence Mellberg’s family on Saturday. J D Devier Edith and family visited James Devier’s home Sunday afternoon. Julius Schoen and C A Baker hosted Sunday dinner for their guests. Herman Armuth and Gilbert Myers families attended supper guests. Clara Ewing Hazel Munshaw Earl Munshaw and daughter Peggy joined Clarence Mellberg for Sunday dinner.
Bargain sale offers Lay's evershoes and children’s evershoes at low prices. Clear ance in January slashes stock with pairs priced at 50 cents for children and one dollar for Lay's. Limited quantities. High urgency for shoppers in need of affordable footwear.
Bey's offers helmets with goggles for ten cents at West's January Clearance sale while supplies last.
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