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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
2
A commemorative piece on July Fourth celebrating the Declaration of Independence. It extols liberty, the founding moment in Philadelphia, and the enduring significance of the document guiding Americans toward progress and human happiness. The essay honors the flag and national unity across homes and businesses.
Nebraska highways win praise from a Sterling Advocate editorial noting Nebraska’s systematic, careful road work. It contrasts Nebraska’s well-graded surfaces and durable Lincoln highway with Colorado’s past skepticism and Kansas mud barriers, arguing centralized maintenance as a strong justification.
The article criticizes a state law banning local clippers and home haircuts, arguing it harms rural residents unable to reach towns for weekly shaves. It notes arrests for illegal practice and questions if prohibition has broader cultural effects beyond drinking.
Four large Illinois power firms will build farm electric lines at their expense, offering up to 450 dollars per farm to extend central station electric current. The Prairie Farmers calls it the week's top farm news as electricity promises household labor relief, farm efficiency, and broader rural access to phones, radios, and modern conveniences.
The Nebraska Good Roads association plans to submit a proposal for a 4 cent gasoline tax at the upcoming legislative session. The move is certain to sharpen the campaign as Nebraska remains tax weary.
The piece argues farmers and urban property owners face heavy burdens and warns against tax increases, except for road funding. It notes Nebraska has spent wisely, delivering value, and cites favorable road conditions during four weeks of heavy rainfall, contrasting with older, blocked roads after storms.
Statewide appeal highlights the highway program as vital to Nebraska’s economic progress in farming business and industry. A recent survey shows farm electrification rising, with Butler County 270 farms, Hamilton 248, Lancaster 404, Seward 268, Fillmore 180, Saline 163, totaling a bit over ten percent of farms in six counties equipped.
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