Sidney Telegraph description and publication details
The Sidney Telegraph is an independent weekly newspaper published at 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska every Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoon. It serves the City of Sidney Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska with post office entry as second class mail. Subscription inside 50 mile zone is 7.00 per year. Outside 50 mile zone 7.00 per car.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Lth Ave
Cheyenne
County
Fishman
Supreme Court
Burlington
Union Pacific
W. P. Miles
Miles
Lodgepole
Potter
Mr. Pultz
Dewey Bros
R. O. Bolton
Jack
H. B. Leafdale
Edwin Erickson
We, Too, Long For the Days Of Ease
A Tele gram reader in California, subscribing 55 years, complains about the paper switching from weekly to semi weekly then three times weekly. The Telegraph laments the change, notes growth in town, and hopes the reader keeps her subscription another 55 years.
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California
Telegraph
Kly
Sidney
Underground Water Should Be Developed in Colorado Springs Denver
A 1940s commentary argues that underground water from the Rocky Mountain subterranean river could ease Denver and Colorado Springs needs. It warns of western slope resistance, high costs for reservoirs, and potential timing, urging the Denver water board to study tapping underground supplies as a cost effective alternative to large impoundments.
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Denver
Colorado
Springs
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Nebraska
Sandhills
Sidney
Charles D. Green
Green
Colorado Springs
Denver Water Board
Doing The Impossible Oil Men Rise To Challenges Across World
A feature praising oil industry resilience and ingenuity. It highlights global exploration from Saudi Arabia to Alaska, noting vast resources in the Dakotas and offshore tidelands. A 620 mile Alaska pipeline shows old timers wrong as crews completed the line in under six months.
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Free World
Saudi Arabia
West
Dakotas
Alaska
Truly Revolutionary Retailing Says Big Bank Report
A New York bank report notes that since prewar 1939 retailing has been revolutionized by merchants cutting costs and prices. Large retailers grew by serving the public with low margins, distributing efficiently, and expanding variety, delivering more value per dollar. It argues mass distribution lowered the time needed for workers to earn money to buy retail goods.
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New York
Disrobing Miss Liberty Quote Turns On Government Power
A columnist laments Americans seeking socialist paths while relying on government to shoulder freedoms. The piece argues that true liberty requires personal responsibility and rejects expanding state control, warning it strips Miss Liberty of her glory.
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Miss Liberty
Bicycle Safety Day Proclamation by Sidney Mayor
The City of Sidney Nebraska proclaims Saturday January 22 as Bicycle Safety Day to emphasize safety on streets for youth. City officials and law enforcement pledge observance, recognizing the need to protect young riders. Proclaimed January 19, 1955 by Mayor J. Fred Thompson.
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J. Fred Thompson
Sidney
Nebraska
City of
Sidney News Briefs and Social Roundup
Local items report Marvin Sherrerd resuming studies at Chadron State College after holidays with family. The Shelter House opens for parties with a nickelodeon. A fire damaged Sidney Tractor & Machinery Co. shops. Local and regional officials attend events in Omaha Grand Island and Lincoln. The North Side park purchase is authorized. Various social events, road, railway, and business notes fill the week. AProposal to secure a public cemetery gains momentum through the Kings Daughters.
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Marvin Sherrerd
Chadron
Chadron State College
E. S. Sherrerd
Sidney Tractor & Machinery Co
Cecil Tremain
George Fleming
Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha
A. E. Wright
Sidney
Nebraska School Boards Executive Association
Grand Island
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Margaret Uptegrove
Edward L. Uptegrove
Raymond J. Fox
Frank Fox
Emery
S. D
M. H. Robineau
Western Nebraska Oil Co
Europe
Country Club
Martin W. Dimmery
Sidney Lions Club
Union Pacific
Denver
Mercury
North Side Park
Leon Fine
Tribune
Kan
McKinley McIntosh
Lawson Airplane Co
Milwaukee
G. D. Patterson
American Railway Express Co
Points
Joseph Simodynés
J. T. Morley Pearson
U. P
Schlitz and
Krug Brewing
Slaney
Tobin
Kruse
Doran
Schlitz
Krug Co
Dan McAlesse
Neubauer
Miss Kreamer
Misse Katie
Mattie McKee
Willow Island
Miss Ella
Congress
W. J. Powell
Vicle
Pennington
Omaha Bee
Telegraph
Newspapr
Income Tax Forms in 1954 A Guide for Filers
The article explains 1954 federal income tax forms 1040 and 1040A and when to use each. It covers standard deduction versus itemizing, eligibility limits by adjusted gross income, and rules for 1040A, short 1040, and long 1040. It notes that those with AGI over 5000 must use 1040 and previews future articles on joint returns and head of household rules.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
T. Colemar Andrews
Social Security Coverage Expands for Farm Workers
Rural residents learn new 1955 Social Security rules covering farm operators and workers with taxes set at 3 percent for operators and 2 percent for workers. Eligible workers earn monthly retirements from 30 to 180 dollars, wives and children may receive benefits up to 200 dollars monthly, while some may qualify for continued coverage and extended benefits after further employment. Farmers and farm workers earning under 4200 dollars yearly contribute, with a 2 percent employer tax on wages. earnings thresholds and age requirements shape eligibility.
Future May Bring Musical Farming via Ultrasonic Pollination
The Winshall Organ Co executive George Hadden predicts sound based farming within 25 years. Ultrasonic waves could pollinate crops by shaking pollen from blooms and vary frequencies to suit plant types. He also suggests sonic cleaning could remove dirt from clothes without detergents.
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George Hadden
Winshall Organ Company
Bratleboro
Vermont
Mr. Hadden
Dible
Defi Frea Pers Designs Draftless Calf Pens
A farmer devised draftless calf pens to save young heifer calves from cold. Pens measure about three by three by five feet with solid sides to prevent drafts during barn chores. Heat lamps are used for calves when young and during extreme cold to prevent pneumonia and winter calf killers.
Red Writing Hood Typewriter Paper Sold At Pilegraph
A note describes carbon paper for typewriter use in letter and legal sizes from the Red Writing Hood brand offered at The Pilegraph shop. The item highlights common office supplies once popular in mid century desks.
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Red
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America
United’ States
E. L. Uptegrove
Lincoln
Uptegrove
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AP News
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Bureau of the Budget
Tomic Energy
Eisenhower
Defi
Frea Pers
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