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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1918

Page

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New Jewelry Store in McKean's Place

The Tobin corner now leased as a jewelry store operated by Betts and Swisher under Betts and Swisher. They relocate from Cheyenne after leaving the U P Watch inspector's shop. Betts plans to move his family here soon while Swisher remains unmarried. They expect a bustling reception in the city.

Tobin Corner McKean R. S. Betts M.S. Swisher Betts and Swisher Cheyenne U. P. Watch Inspector Betts Swisher

Woolen Hosiery Offer From Wink's Boot Shop

Local shop Wink's Boot Shop promotes woolen hosiery sales. Advert reflects a sale pitch urging readers to buy warm stockings and related footwear items.

Wink's

Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with president Mrs Chas Hower presiding. Members knotted comforters planned aid for needy children and families and organized bandage making to support the government for the boys. The group asked how they could do the greatest good and enjoyed the session. Next meeting is Wednesday at the church.

Ladies' Aid Society The Methodist Church Chas. Hower

Eye Sight Specialist Promises Prompt Lens Service

We grind our own lenses and offer prompt service. E. 8. SHER RERD, eye sight specialist operates from Marsh Jewelry Store.

Sherrerd Marsh Jewelry Store

County Agent Voted to Lead County Farmers Bureau

A packed county meeting at the Court House voted unanimously to establish a Farmers Bureau and appoint a County Agent. C J Osborn chaired the session with officers elected, a director board formed, and plans to include Junior work led by a paid leader. Cheyenne and Seward counties highlighted strong club activity and county-wide support.

Court House Farmers’ Bureau C. J. Osborn S. H. Babb L. F. Cunningham Binaers Co. M. Andrews Ray Swift Lodgepole Dalton House R. D. Holland E. G. Maxwell Lincoln Holland Maxwell Rottenger Madison County Miss McFadden George Kretz Otto Perso C. W. Hornaday Mrs. Goodwin Cheyenne County America E. W. Wise Otto Person Jim Nelson Dye Seward

Every Line of Work Doubles in Sidney

A periodical visit to Sidney's telephone exchange shows it has doubled its switchboard in a year and seeks larger space to handle growing volume. Nine operators, three shifts, and constant busy calls to southern Texas and beyond illustrate the nerve racking, precise nature of the job and public demand for instant service.

Sidney Telephone Exchange Texas

Thrift Stamp Campaign to Be Made Over County

N. E. Medlock named campaign chairman to divide the county into districts using the Y M C A drive system. The Sidney State Bank serves as distributing station with Felix Smith as secretary handling thrift stamp duties. The government urges every patriotic citizen to purchase a thrift card without waiting to be called.

N. E. Medlock Sidney State Bank Felix Smith

Degree of Honor Lodges Installs Officers

Eudora and Sidney Degree of Honor lodges installed officers last Friday and Tuesday amid cold. Grand officers led ceremonies. new officers include Miss Mabel Wallick and Mrs Frances Knox in Eudora. Erica Boggs and Elizabeth Burkhardt in Sidney. Lunch followed installations with members and guests attending.

Eudora Lodge Margaret Worden Florence Trognitz Julia Scanlon Iona Griffith Elizabeth Tobin Mabel Wallick Frances Knox Ruth Fast Kizzie Daugherty Carrie Hartway Elizabeth Schroeder S. Wilnes Rose Morgan Soren Wilnes James Worden Sidney

Frances Hart thanks backers for Ford Touring car prize

Frances Hart expresses sincere appreciation for the generous support received during The Sidney Telegraph subscription campaign. She thanks friends who helped her win the first prize, the Ford Touring car, and extends gratitude to all who assisted.

Sidney Telegraph Frances Hart

Telegraph prize contest winner thanks supporters

Florence Parks expresses gratitude to supporters who helped in The Telegraph subscription campaign, noting victory in the second prize Edison Phonograph and praising the newspaper and contest management for fair conduct. She also mentions a consolation check equal to ten percent of funds raised on her behalf.

Telegraph Edison Phonograph Florence Parks

Odd Fellows Visit Dalton Lodge For Installations

Tuesday night a car load of Odd Fellows traveled to Dalton to assist the local lodge. Officers were installed and a class of ten received the initiatory degree. A. S. Ayle led the party with C. M. Wright Oscar Harris Judge Chambers and W. R. Wood joining. They praised the Dalton welcome and noted the road to Dalton as well graded despite recent snows. They suggested more solid bridge fill to prevent four to five inch drop offs. L. O. Fundingsland, a land man farmer and auctioneer, returned early this week from a visit to Beresford South Dakota with his family.

Dalton A. S. Ayle C. M. Wright Oscar Harris Judge Chambers W. R. Wood L. O. Fundingsland Beresford South Dakota

Foot Air Accelerator Promises Gas Savings for Ford Cars

N Tarpening known as Barber Johnson advertises a new device named the Foot Air Accelerator claimed to save gas on Ford automobiles. He reports strong interest and satisfactory business in filling orders for the appliance.

N. Tarpening

Theda Bara Stars in Camille At The Ideal

Theda Bara appears in Camille described as the era’s most elaborate screen drama and the most expensive to film. Shows at the Ideal Theatre Sunday with tickets priced 15 and 25 cents.

Theda Bara Camille the Ideal Leo Clouda

County Court Fines Man for Jag and Fur Coat

A colored man named White was fined thirty dollars plus costs in county court after being found in possession of a jag and a fur coat. He claimed the items were intended to keep warm and he remains jailed to cover the fines with county grub.

Matsuda & Co to Open National Cafe at Scotts Bluff

The Japanese firm Matsuda and Co. which runs cafes at Scotts Bluff and Bayard has leased the National Café and will open for business as soon as arrangements can be completed.

Matsuda & Co Scottsbluff and Bayard

Stars to Be Seen at The Ideal for the Week

J Stuart Blackton Mil dred Harris Kenneth Har Lan Theda Bara Mme Petro Va Ellif Ferguson William Russell June Caprice Mar Garet Clark appear in the marquee at the Ideal for the week with a lineup of noted performers and stars scheduled to feature in screenings and performances.

J. Stuart Blackton Mildred Harris Kenneth Harlan William Russells Theda Bara Mme Petrova Ellif Ferguson William Russell June Caprice Margaret Clark

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