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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
2
The Telegraph announces J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe as publishers and lists mail rates within and outside the 50 mile zone. It states an independent weekly newspaper published at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street, Sidney, Cheyenne County, Western Nebraska, issued every Tuesday and Friday morning.
An editorial muses on the upcoming underpass at the crossing and wonders which north side residents will vent anger at the Union Pacific. It notes early settlers could curse the railroad and hopes the project won’t raise northside divorce rates.
A survey of common home motor operated devices shows how electricity powers everyday life. Fridges mixers vacuums heaters fans phonographs and washing machines illustrate the electric industry's vast contribution to living. The article credits private invention and labor for cheap reliable service and government funding through taxes.
The Telegraph marks a surge in soil conservation since the program’s start, citing nearly 250 stories and editorials. In 1949 Cheyenne County had 101 active participants in the SCS district and over fifty applications awaiting action, split between irrigation and dry land practices. The paper plans a dinner to honor the 101 participants, aiming to strengthen ties between Sidney and local farmers and promote ongoing soil stewardship.
The American Legion plans a handsome downtown Sidney building with a larger J C Penney storeroom. A large fund from old slot machine days will be used practically, though some oppose using ill gotten gains.
A collection of satirical quips and seaside zingers touching on labor, politics, fashion, and daily life. The humor skewers greed, consumer culture, and public figures, with playful observations on work, marriage, and social norms.
Mayor C B Dorwart today sued a proclamation urging Sidney residents to join the 1950 March of Dimes National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis drive. He cites a 1919 polio toll over 40,000 and projected care costs around 31 million dollars as the two week appeal opens that Monday January 16.
The proclamation notes infantile paralysis burden across communities with 1949 tolls and polio’s heavy social cost. It cites the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis expending about 100 a day at the epidemic’s peak and estimates 31 million dollars for 1919 polio care, urging support as funds dwindle and turning to the 1950 March of Dimes for relief.
I C B Dorwart mayor of Sidney pledges a citywide effort to support the 1950 March of Dimes. Citizens are urged to contribute during January 16 to 31 to aid the National Foundation’s fight against infantile paralysis.
Signed by C B Dorwart dated January 17 1900 the Telegraph advertises columnar pads and sheets available in various sizes and notes quick delivery if not in stock.
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