This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
11
A 1920 editorial calls for public action to relieve the high cost of living and coordinate supply and demand. It argues citizens should actively engage rather than observe, noting government and people share responsibility to ease economic pressures and avoid leisurely delay.
A satirical column mocks social norms from suffrage to kitchen politics. It jokes about plumbers earning more than professors, argues against parlor bolsheviks, and questions high school dances becoming public events while pondering youth morals and seasonal social life.
Roland B. Shepherd four months old, son of Mr and Mrs Arlo Shepherd, died at an Omaha hospital Wednesday. He had been ill since birth and was moved to Omaha for care. The child’s body will be shipped to Sidney for interment at the local cemetery.
Walter Rezanina, fifteen, son of Mr and Mrs Leopold Rezanina of six miles south of Sidney, died Wednesday evening. Funeral set for Saturday January 31 at 10 o clock a m at St Patrick church.
If a burn occurs and no remedy is available rub common toilet soap over the burn at once. This provides immediate relief and prevents blistering.
An investigation into the South African lame sickness or lamelekite points to a plant poison formed under abnormal weather and soil conditions. Wilting during drought favors poison development, explaining the belief that the disease comes from wilted plants.
Sidney High School basketball team traveled to Scottsbluff last Friday and won 19 to 17 in a tense opener of the Western Nebraska league after an overtime. The quintet under Coach Roettger then beat Bayard 50 to 5 on Saturday, with Roach, Ells, Marsh, Kepler, Kerschner, Lally, Philson, and Dresser named among the lineup as they continued to improve.
Marshal FE Bowman went to Cheyenne early in the week and returned with Oliver Campbell and Clarence Lovela. They were arrested on a complaint of L. Griffith for stealing an automobile. The men are held in the city ward awaiting trial.
The Sidney Firemen announce their annual dance at the Tobin Opera house on Friday evening February 13. Attendees are urged to be ready for a big time as the event promises lively entertainment and community fun.
A note expresses deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindnesses and help during the recent death of Clyde Johnson. Thanks are given for floral offerings and support from Mrs Clyde Johnson, Mrs Fll Johnson, and the Johnson family.
A suggested 10 to 12 mile drive from Wolfville reveals the Gaspereau valley and its lake. The area features Gaspereaux herring, orchards, Grand Pre, and the site of the old French village marked by willows and old wells near Halliday Station.
Warsaw dispatch reports Polish and Lettish forces press eastward against Bolshevik units on the Lithuanian Ruthenian front. Despite enemy numbers, Bolshevik attacks north of the Duma and near Gen Lasocki are repulsed. Polish reserves counterattack near Lake Voron. prisoners and matériel fall to Polish raids in Volhynia and Polesye. Westward, Poles occupy towns amid calm German-held areas. London notes Irkutsk evacuation and Czech movement with Gen Semenoff aiding exits.
Mrs Ethel Roosevelt honorary president of a New York association of gold star mothers and fathers formed to oppose the return of American soldiers bodies from France Col Edward Olmstead assistant chief of staff of the Twenty seventh division and several army chaplains spoke at the meeting arguing transfer is impractical and sentimental in nature
A Helsingfors dispatch reports Bolsheviki enforce a twelve hour daily work rule across Russia with the aim of continuous labor. The policy affects all working classes and is said to be enforced with severity. In Kimballtown Iowa geese yield gold nuggets, with three recent discoveries found in the birds’ feathers.
Mary Livermore, born December 19, 1821 in Boston, rose from sewing shirts to leading a Duxbury high school, then became a Civil War organizer and renowned public speaker. Her first public address in 1868 at Dubuque, Iowa, launched a nationwide reputation as a gifted orator.
A sergeant instructor challenges a pupil who solves a sum in his head without pen or paper. The pupil insists he used mental arithmetic and is praised once the instructor discovers his understanding. The pupil is promoted after proving his grasp of the material. Dr. W. M. Kimpston advertising follows.
Markets report mixed activity with grains and livestock showing varied price levels. Corn oats rye and flour values listed with multiple grade distinctions, while butter eggs and pork products reflect retail trade ranges and packing stocks. Livestock prices span prime heavy steers to veal calves and hogs with notable spreads across weight classes.
Mrs. Canada Lynx teaches her three kittens that they should remain with her until they are a year old, then seek their fortunes. She explains they are lynx and part of the cat family, noting their fur, eyes, and future hunting for hares, mice, and birds rather than people.
A frightened child resists a boat trip as a man warns of a spanking breeze. The dialogue hints at implied danger aboard a vessel and a protective parental tone. The scene centers on fear and guidance in a maritime setting.
Clyde Henry Johnson died at his home near Peetz after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at St Matrick's church in Sidney with Father Link in attendance. Interment followed at the local Galathole cemetery. He leaves a wife and small son, plus brothers and a wide circle of friends. The Sidney Knights of Columbus expressed sympathy in a formal resolution read at a council meeting dated January 27, 1920.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Circle host a bake sale at Essig Wardware on Saturday January 31. No phone orders after 1 30 p m. Mrs SAXON serves as Chairman.
Mary E Jones administratrix of Samuel P Jones deceased files petition in Cheyenne County District Court to authorize deed of warranty to John C Swartzlander for the E1 2 of the NE1 4 of Sec 34 T14 R49 in Cheyenne County Nebraska Hearing set March 15 1920 at 10 A M Publication for six weeks in The Telegraph newspaper solicits all interested parties to appear or respond by the hearing date.
Mrs Catherine Berkland died at her daughter Hilda Berkland’s home Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev. T Porter Bennet of the M K E Church. Born in Sweden, she lived in the county forty years and was over eighty two. Survived by son Carl and four daughters Ida Eldermeyer Cheyenne Helen Cumberford Houlder Silvia Furgerson Brighton Hilda Sidney. brother L B Sprague New York. Interment was at Cremuveed cemetery.
On Friday and Saturday this week the Sidney Mercantile Co offers blooming plants and eat flowers. Carnations will be available for Sunday pickups.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.