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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
12
A Seneca tale explains the flying squirrel’s ascent as a rescue from nut theft by a woodchuck and a giant bullfrog. Punishments remove tail and teeth, then the squirrel gains a blanket to glide between high trees, becoming the origin of gliding from limb to limb. The text elevates these bedtime myths as worthy American fairy tales.
A midwestern politician warns that thrift harms campaigns. He recalls a rival who refused to spend, then bought cheap cigars for supporters. Election day reveals the ploy backfired as workers report friends who shared the cigars are ill, undermining the bid.
New York's latest vocational education effort targets minors fourteen to eighteen not in regular high school. They must attend four days a week 9 to 5, with schools tracking progress in chosen occupations. If employers do not provide training, the school supplies related instruction, and many employers now run part-time or apprentice programs.
The legend credits Romulus with founding Rome and the Palatine on the Tiber's left bank. From 758 B C to 508 B C the early history is unknown amid myth. The authentic record was broken when Gauls sacked the city.
A young worker, Sallie, declines bread at lunch saying she fears it is laced with gunpowder. She recalls soldiers being fed gunpowder to make them fight, a notion spurred by stories of the past. The tale reflects humorous misunderstanding from a 19th century Indianapolis News item.
Charles M Schwab told Yonkers YMCA attendees to finish what they start and avoid constant switching. He warned that a rolling stone gathers no moss and tends to crumble if not steady.
Notice of sale under a November 24 1922 contract. American Bank Sidney Nebraska will sell at public auction to satisfy $20 121 17 debt the following stock certificates of Nebraska Colorado Grain Company for cash at 10:00 AM February 9 1925: 76 of 20 shares 77 of 39 shares 78 of 50 shares 79 of 50 shares 80 of 10 shares 81 of 18 3 4 shares.
The North Sidney Farmers Union votes to stage a jack rabbit drive on Monday the 19th to curb a growing pest and provide sport. Participants must bring a shotgun. rifles are forbidden due to stray-bullet risk. Meet at Frank Goodwin's at 9 30 a m to form hunting sections.
The annual meeting was held Tuesday at the courthouse with routine business and officer elections. Elected to lead next year are Gus Wellner as president Nels Olson as vice president P Chambers as secretary treasurer and directors George Kretz W E Chambers Jim Nelson. The association has 65 members with loans totaling 273000 paying 4.5 percent and an amortization plan. Borrowers have 35 years to repay and the association has paid dividends each half year ranging from 7.25 to 13 percent.
A pretty Saturday party honored Miss Harriet's seventeenth birthday at Mrs Mary Jones's home. Rainbow decor and seven colored candles set a festive scene for twelve guests. Dinner followed at seven with bridge games. Bertha Flo won high score and Geraldine Kennedy the consolation. Mrs Otten and Mrs Anderson assisted.
The W. C. T. U. marks its fiftieth jubilee in Nebraska with husbands as guests and a fine program. A reception for new members is featured, and the event is hosted in the Methodist church basement.
Mrs A E Shelps hosted a charming party last Friday in honor of Mrs Gordon Bryant a former Sidney girl visiting from Tekamah. The gathering began at one o clock with light refreshments and social conversation.
A dainty luncheon with roses set eight bridge tables. Mrs West won first prize, Mrs Witham second, and Mrs Gordon Bryant a guest prize as scores dazzled guests. Weather and illness slowed social life, yet the gathering sparked future gaieties. An engraved invitation from Austin, Texas invites Sidney to Miriam Ferguson’s gubernatorial ball on January 20, 1925, with committee chair John W. Hornsby and attorney John H. Peeler handling details. Also an ad notes a Chevy sedan trade-in offer through A S Hardy.
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