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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1930
Page
2
The Telegraph of Sidney Nebraska lists postal details and subscription prices. It notes entry at the Sidney post office and outlines advance payment terms for zones.
The John Deere Plow Co completes a new Sidney building costing about 100000, signaling Sidney as a future wholesale distributing point for Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota. Credit is given to local manager Tom Poole and pioneer Dan Campbell for foresight, with the Telegraph congratulating them on the milestone.
Traffic experts say wasted time at red lights costs the nation billions annually and irritates the public, including in Sidney. They urge safer faster control and critique a junction at Illinois and 10th Avenue as causing more congestion than it relieves, calling for a better system by the city council.
The author argues that poverty ill health gambling drink and crowding are not the primary crime causes. Citing Horace Wyndham and England US crime trends he notes England lowers prison populations while the US grinds higher. He questions reliance on socio economic factors and examines governance differences.
The text argues that England lacks a written constitution yet guards subject rights, notes unarmed police held to account, limited restraints on liberty, swift impartial justice, and contrasts with Wisconsin as a potential moral for a free country. It questions whether citizens’ liberty implies responsible self government, amid social ills.
A defense of loafers argues against the stigma of idleness. It cites examples from Bruce Eaton’s census of train passengers and contrasts modern efficiency with slower cultures that yield masterpieces. The essay praises leisure’s role in creativity and questions overreliance on measurable output.
The piece argues that party labels no longer reflect core principles as both major parties drift. Vandenberg notes Republicans may be elected by independents or Democrats in protest, and both parties contain wets and drys, high and low tariff advocates, with no strong unifying program left.
The passage argues that Republicans would oppose only the plans aimed at preserving office, framing tariff, republicanism, and democracy as local concerns. Senator Vandenberg is cited as having learned this dynamic, highlighting partisan stances on sugar tariffs and wool schedules.
Official confirmation from Frank B. O Connell shows the Scottsbluff chamber of commerce that a state game preserve is established in the Wildcat range south of Gering. The current 900 acres include 640 acres of school land turned back to the state, 160 acres from Mr Henderson, and 100 acres from Airdale Ranch on lease, with a two year option on 1,000 additional acres westward. The site has ample springs water and hay, grass, and pine timber suitable for preservation.
Tax Commissioner Scott announced that across Nebraska s 93 counties the average tax per $1 000 of valuation would be about $30. Arthur County has the lowest rate at $10 50 per thousand while Red Willow County shows the highest at $52 20 per thousand.
The report lists county and subdivision tax rates with wide gaps, noting Custer at 52.10 and Dawes 51.40 while Douglas 31.45 and Lancaster 22.50 sit much lower. Arthur county stands out at 10.50 with minimal city tax and school assessment, highlighting broad variance in tax burdens across regions.
An appreciation note from the Rexall drug store owner expresses gratitude for friendly business associations in Sidney. The narrator retires from the drug store but will remain in Sidney and recommends his successors, described as capable druggists and fine men, hoping customers extend the same loyalty and kindness.
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