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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
3
A London Chronicle excerpt traces shifts in mealtime words from luncheon to dinner and dinner to supper. It notes nobles, gentry, students dine at 21 before noon and sup after five, merchants dine at noon and six, husbandmen at noon and seven or eight, while scholars in universities dine at ten.
A reader asks editor Wogeles of Household Friend who wrote the piece on supporting a six person family on ten dollars a week. Wogeles names Bing ham, praising him as one of their best men and notes a $5,000 yearly pay.
The Sultan of Turkey reportedly sent a portrait to a Berlin surgeon who recently operated on him, signaling gratitude and continuing medical ties between the patient and the German medical team.
The New York Press notes air loses vital qualities when circulated through shafts and chambers away from outdoor atmosphere. Even pure air in ventilated homes can weary readers and lower mood. It suggests country air remains superior and criticizes artificial food and air as lacking true nourishment.
Two miles cited. Chinese mile described as 600 yards, while Norway is noted for the longest measure at 12,182 yards.
A fragment from Agnes McDougal extols choosing joy over strife. It argues that a single kind word can heal the aching heart and ease sorrow, while harshness brings only gloom.
A brief, stark caricature accuses Edward Fales Coward of preying on friends with a treacherous charm. The quip suggests victims suffer, with phrases implying a parasitic crime and consumption of others in a dark metaphor.
A compact verse fragment presents Ruth McEnery Stuart pondering compensation and strength, contrasting hardships with a rose motif as a living, resilient image. The lines convey a question of sweetness amid struggle and a stylized Southern voice.
Nebraska notes report Hastings planing mill damaged by fire with five thousand dollars in losses. Other items include deficits in Lancaster county bridge funds, civic moves, and local incidents across the state.
The writer announces another year of labor in the local Disciples of Christ congregation, praising fellowship with the community and business friends. He notes ups and downs, expresses gratitude, and invites public inquiry into their gospel efforts guided by Christ, the New Testament, and the Golden Rule. He asks for cooperation to spread their work and blessings, signing G. R. Miller.
Priscilla Club meets with Miss Mabel Wallick on Thursday evening February 3rd but is rescheduled due to Mrs Brown illness. The Triangle Club gathers Saturday at the Christian parsonage at 2 pm for needlework and personal supplies.
The Adult Bible class of the Methodist church met last Friday night with Mr and Mrs. Grant and reported nothing missing after a royal good time.
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