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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
Dayton July 12. Governor James M. Cox signals westward campaign opening may be asked by California and Minnesota Democrats. National committee will meet July 20 to set plans and official notification timing. Roosevelt and Cox discuss arrival. civic events rescheduled to July 20.
The plan allows ex servicemen or survivors to apply for Victory Medals via local posts, with typewritten forms and discharge certificates. Medals will be delivered to the post commander for presentation on Armistice Day, with special clasps or stars for various service conditions and battle participation.
Prof Fogg of the University of Nebraska gave a war lecture titled Nebraska's Part in the War to a small gathering at the M E Church last Thursday evening. He used sixty battlefield pictures from France showing Nebraska men in action and paid tribute to the state.
The piece reflects on the Landing of the Pilgrims as foundational to American self-government and notes Nebraska should join the worldwide celebration with vigor. It credits the Mayflower voyage, cites Brewster Carver Standish Bradford, and links Pilgrim ideals to national freedom and the Legion’s mission against tyranny.
Mr Herbert M Calderwood and Miss Hazel Matson both of Denver Colorado were married at the home of Rev Holmes on Monday at 8 pm After visiting relatives they plan to make their home in Scottsbluff.
Tokyo reports the government will seek about 22.2 million dollars for current fiscal year shipbuilding and naval needs as part of a decade long defense program totaling over 450 million dollars. The plan includes four battleships four battle cruisers 12 cruisers 87 destroyers and other vessels with full completion by 1927. The year's initial outlay of 33.1 million was trimmed by about 11 million due to available funds.
Washington July 12 the interstate commerce commission heard J F Townsend representing over twenty steel manufacturers in Pennsylvania and Ohio warn that a car shortage may suspend work in many steel plants and throw thousands of workers out of employment.
Washington reports indicate five thousand draft evaders were convicted in federal courts with sentences from thirty days to a year. About 275,000 cases have been investigated with 10,000 failure to register and 10,000 false questionnaires found. Wealthy individuals bought farms to gain deferred classification. many delinquents were floating or non-willful.
Carl Wanderer admits he killed his wife and the unknown man in their Chicago home vestibule at 4723 North Kimball. He says he fired all shots to prevent others from her and planned to return to the army for safety. He sought his wife's savings of 1500 dollars.
London July 12. At the International Zionist conference Dr Max Nordau proposed moving a half million Jews to Palestine within a year. Dr Chaim Weizmann sharply opposed the plan, calling the undertaking impossible and blaming Jews for not rising to the San Remo decisions.
Washington July 12 The department of agriculture predicts this year s wheat production at 808 000 000 bushels based on July 1 condition for winter and spring wheat. Corn output seen at 2 779 000 000 bushels with 108 648 000 acres planted. Other forecasts: winter wheat 510 000 000 spring wheat 291 000 000 oats 1 322 000 000 barley 113 000 000 rye 82 000 000.
Dayton July 12 Gov James M Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt the Democratic standard bearers will have their first meeting since the San Francisco convention in the executive office at Columbus today.
The Sidney Loan and Building Association met Monday evening under secretary Leon Fine. Directors C. R. Radcliffe, Leslie Neubauer, and Ernest Worden were re-elected to serve another year as the association reports strong growth and a solid financial condition for upcoming business.
Mrs Christina Cuber, mother of Mrs F G Griffith, died Thursday morning in Iowa City after a paralysis attack. She was past eighty two and had spent the previous winter with her daughter and son in Town City before returning to the old homestead for a visit.
Mrs. W J Shoemaker left Monday for the cast to spend her vacation with relatives and friends. G KR Buckner of the Grain Belt Oil Co returned Thursday from a business trip to Omaha. Kk l L Riley spent several days in Omaha this week transacting business affairs. He returned Thursday. Lodge Pole district of Cheyenne Co has purchased a Cletrac Tractor from Stephen Jensen to be used for road work. B A Jones left Wednesday evening for his home in Portland Oregon. Mr Jones has been there several months and will take a visit back home before returning to look after business affairs. Senator B K Bushee of Kimball was a Sidney visitor Wednesday in attendance at the Bankers Association banquet. He is president of group five of the bankers of this section of the state. The group meets next week at Scotts Bluff. Miss Pearl Garrison of Vocatello Idaho arrived this week for a visit with Miss Henrietta Shoemanker. Miss Garrison is at the head of the household arts department of the Pocatello schools and is on her way east for a visit. Nels C Pedersen and family have located in Sidney for a few months stay. Mr Pedersen is a member of the Pedersen & Baker architects firm at Gering. They drew the plans for the M W Osborn Motor Co building and have work in Kimball, so Mr Pedersen decided to locate here for the time being.
A massive tunnel project would connect New York and New Jersey beneath the Hudson, designed wide enough for cars and multiple rails. The mile long tube would be over thirty feet in diameter, with ventilation shafts spanning 3,800 feet, and an elaborate air system to supply fresh air and exhaust stale air.
The Country Club home plans have been approved by the club’s board of directors after securing them from the architect. Bids are being sought for basement excavation as the club proceeds with a modern clubhouse slated for late fall completion. Visitors to the swimming pool praise the project as a crowning achievement in the club’s permanent establishment.
Kackley July 13 reports thousands of bushels of wheat lack storage as rail car shortages and high building costs leave farmers unable to store or market grain. Much of last year’s crop sits in elevators while this year’s grain is thrashed directly from shocks. Some pilots own elevators, but most may pile grain on the ground, pleading relief for freight cars and relief from prices. Victor Records now in stock at the Victor Shop.
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