Debt shirkers echoed in wartime warning
A wartime line labels a shirker a hard name, recalling duty to answer the call. The phrase suggests lingering stigma for those who avoided obligations during the war era.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
11
Bible Class Meets Sunday at 162 Street
The International Bible Students' Association local class meets every Sunday at two o'clock p m at 162 street. All who study the Bible are invited to attend. Clara Downey, Class Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bible Students’ Association
Street
Clara Downey
Adjusted Compensation: Veterans’ Bonus Debate Deepens
A historical editorial argues the United States owes World War I veterans an adjusted compensation bonus. It contends rich profits profited from the war while soldiers earned little, and presses that the burden should fall on profiting interests. It cautions that tax cuts alone won’t deliver the bonus, urging decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Local and Personal News From Sidney Area
Charles Trognits has been ill for several days. Carl Olson attends the live stock show in Denver this week. Miss Vera Mahr is reported improving after a serious illness. Millard Sullivan broke a hand at the stockyards last Saturday. A. A. Bauer called to Scribner for his grandmother’s death. H. D. Gould, former county agent, called in Sidney on Thursday. Cc. A. Thurston of the Equitable Trust in Omaha was in Sidney last week on business. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Mohatt twelve miles west of Sidney on Tuesday January 2. Dean Henry Ives of Scottsbluff and former rector visited Sidney Thursday. Splints removed from Mrs Alice Closman’s shoulder yesterday. Mrs. R. E. Roche has been at St Joseph’s hospital in Omaha for a week. doctor reports improvement. Clarence Wright of Northwestern Bell made a brief visit to Sidney. Chapter B0 of the P. E. O. met Monday with Mrs Haworth. program and refreshments. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Bolt eleven miles north of Sunol on Tuesday January 22, two girls. family quarantined after scarlet fever death of a child. County Attorney Kepler says Assistant Attorney General Bayse reported to the state attorney general that his Cheyenne county investigation was not unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bolt
Sunol
Kepler
Bayse
Sidney Juvenile Band Plans Monday Concert at U S A Theatre
Director Bonham announces a half hour concert by the Sidney Juvenile Band at the U S A theatre Monday night January 28. The event honors Sidney residents who donated for the band banner and will be part of the regular movie program with no price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Sidney Juvenile Band
Sidney
Office rooms shift as Dr Pettibone to occupy
The rooms used by Ieo Osborn will be taken by Dr Pettibone after the first of the month. Mr Osborn has moved his office across the hall from his former location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.eo Osborn
Dr. Pettibone
Mr. Osborn
Mrs Snell Hosts Bridge Party With Four Tables
Mrs Snell entertained at her home Monday afternoon with four bridge tables in play. Mrs Hardy took high score and Mrs B Grabili won second prize. A delicious five o'clock luncheon followed the games.
Birthday Celebration and Bridge Supper Noted
Mr and Mrs A J Jorgenson hosted a small gathering at their home last Friday celebrating Mr Jorgenson junior s birthday with dinner and card play. The Del Pranso club joined Miss Alta Sawyer for a 7 o clock dinner at the Union Pacific hotel and an evening of bridge where Miss Jean Swatzlander won the high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. J. Jorgenson
Mr. Jorgenson
del Pranso Club
Alta Sawyer
Union Pacific
Jean Swatzlander
Lorenzo State Bank Closes After Slow Loans and Paper Decline
The Lorenzo State bank shut its doors last Saturday January 19 due to depleted reserve from slow paper and loans. It was capitalized at $15,000 with President Magnuson of Chapman. Principal stockholders are L Pilger and Vernon and Roy Pilger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo State Bank
Mr. Magnuson
Chapman
L. Pilger
Vernon
Roy Pilger
Potter American Legion Plans February 22 Musical Event
The Potter American Legion post aims to stage a mixed musical entertainment on February 22 at the local theatre. Proceeds will fund expenses for the county war memorial, with a Sidney Juvenile band likely among the featured performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post of
Potter
Sidney
Potter Post
County War Memorial
Four- calf birth wonder in Nebraska reported by county agent
County Agent Wiley recalls a cow in eastern Nebraska that bore four healthy heifer calves at one birth. Each of the grown calves has since produced one calf of its own, though all were bred to a bull who was one of twins. The mother cow is owned by Cash Scott’s brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Cash Scott
Nebraska
Dr Keeve Delivers Sermons at Sidney Church
Dr Keeve of Kearney district superintendent of the M E church preached two fine sermons at the Sidney church on Sunday to large audiences. After the evening meeting the second and third quarterly conference combined were held. Keeve expressed gratification at the Sidney church’s advancement during the first half of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeve
Kearney
M. E. Church
Sidney
Sidney Church
Catholic Church Schedules Mass and Rosary Instruct ion
Masses set for weekdays at 6 08 am led by Rev. Anton Link with daily Benedictine instruction and Rosary at 7 30 pm. Evening services and weekday mornings planned for the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Anton Link
Sunday Lutheran Services Announced for Three Churches
United Lutheran Church lists Trinity English in Sidney, Grace Lutheran in Gurley, and First Church in Potter inviting the public to Sunday services. Trinity holds Holy Communion at 11 o'clock with preparatory service. Grace offers 7:30 p.m. services and 10 a.m. school. Potter conducts 2:30 p.m. worship with sermon. Rev. W. T. Kahse, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity English Lutheran
Sidney
Holy Communion
Grace Lutheran Church
Gurley
First Church
Potter
W. T. Kahse
St Pauls Lutheran Church Ad invites all to English service
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday English service at 11 00 a m with Sunday school at 10 00 a m All who have no church connections are invited to attend W F Peters serves the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Peters
Services Held Last Sabbath At Local Church
Very helpful services were held last Sabbath with a sermon summing to blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed. Bible school at 10 am, worship at 11 am, evangelistic service at 6:30 pm, talk on Japan by pastor at 7 pm. Visitors and friends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Japan
Bargains Indeed Weed Ford Coup Bentley Land Company
Firemen's ball tickets go on sale at all business houses. The notice invites community members to support the event and purchase admissions from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Bentley Land Company
Warning Issued On Cheyenne County Vehicle Licenses
Notice warns persons operating motor vehicles in Cheyenne County after February 1 without a 1924 license will be arrested. Signed by J. W. McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
J. W. McDaniel
Skekijf
Firemen Return From Convention Bid for Sidney Rejected
The Sidney volunteer firemen delegation returned from the Beatrice state convention with Hastings chosen to host next year. Hastings won 4310 delegate votes to Sidney's 200 after a single-city vote. Delegate R P Kepler urged Sidney's case, but distance from eastern Nebraska hurt its bid while Hastings offered central location and publicity. B Tobin was re-elected state treasurer of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Beatrice
Hastings
R. P. Kepler
Nebraska
B. Tobin
Diphtheria Cases Rise In County With Quarantines
Two diphtheria cases have developed in the county since last Friday. The Hubert Fuller family in Sidney and the J. F. Dahm family north of Bronson are affected. The Dahm daughter also has scarlet fever. Weston is under quarantine. Kilgore and Dyke have been released. Henry Boss family north of Sunol remains under scarlet fever quarantine. Rob Lowe family faces severe tonsillitis in two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Fuller
Sidney
J. F. Dahm
Bronson
Dahms
Weston
Kilgore
Henry Boss
Sunol
Rob Lowe
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Central Avenue
Second Street
U. P
Lodgepole Valley
Burlington
United States
Charles Trognits
Carl Olson
Denver
Vera Mahr
Millard Sullivan
A. A. Bauer
H. D. Gould
Lincoln
Cc. A. Thurston
Eqquitable Trust Company of
Omaha
James Mohatt
Henry Ives
Scottsbluff
Episcopal Church
Alice Closman
R. E. Roche
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Clarence Wright
Northwestern Bell Telephone System
CHURC
United Lutheran Church
ST. Paul's Evangelical
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Light
Pat’s
Wooldridge’s
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