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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
1
General soaking rains across western counties last week left the earth saturated for inches. An inch and a half fell Sunday and Monday, followed by heavier showers. Hail damaged some spots on the south divide and west, with uncertain extent. Despite losses, estimates indicate only about ten percent damage for grain areas. benefits noted for potatoes, corn, spring grains, and pasture.
Last Saturday a district court room meeting brought threshers and farmers together to discuss current conditions and agree on harvest terms. A threshing committee led by W. J Braham H. G Gould and A. A. Altmann was named to handle questions. Price schedule set for dependent and independent crews includes oats barley wheat rye with threshers furnishing fuel and farmers hauling coal.
The stores now open three nights weekly to aid harvesters with daytime work. Evenings are Tuesday and Thursday plus Saturday, closing at nine. Patrons should shop before going to the picture show. Dr. W A Zwink, Dentist, Osborn Building.
J Osborn is a respected county figure and practical farmer, owner of the Idelwild ranch near Sidney. He announces candidacy for State Senator in the 27th district, promising a thorough canvass and strong, clear statements to bolster the district with a dependable representative.
Last Saturday Mrs Clyde Johnson struck a new crossing near Councilman Hellwies home. A head wound required stitches after the impact. Virgil Marsh and E L Montgomery also sustained injuries claiming the other driver was at fault but both blamed the crossing. Will Keep and Earl Barnes assist harvest work at F A Wand place. Barn dance at Kuceras Saturday July 20 urged orderly conduct.
A few candidates have announced for the August 20 primaries with qualifying filings due by July 20 at the County Clerk. County Judge C P Chambers remains unchallenged while FL Brown, formerly assistant cashier, enters the race for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket, joining EB Kratz in local land and abstract business.
Miss McFadden, county superintendent, this week received the semi-annual apportionment of state school funds for the county. The base amount was 3.48999 dollars, plus over a thousand dollars for local fines and licenses, totaling 4490.22 dollars. The Sidney school district will receive 814.59 dollars.
Miss Esther Devine travels to Evergreen for the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Swenson at their mountain home. Harvesting foreman West spends Wednesday in Sidney as rain halts field work. Miss Jessica Morgan leaves after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Braham before returning to Hebron. Leon Fine departs for New York to select winter stock for the Fashion Shop. L. H. Van Diel, training at Camp Kearny, returns for furlough but is recalled in Sterling. Pr. W. Barker resigns from Cheyenne County Trading Co. due to health, considering outdoor duties elsewhere. Reverend and Mrs. B. A. Cram and daughter Catherine visit from North Platte. he heads to army service with YMC A and Mrs. Cram will complete his parish duties.
The Local Draft Board selected a group to entrain for camps the week of July 25. Named are Ralph Coller Elena Vicenje Trenry Wo Layman George W. Mead Joseph Di Marko Marino Joseph J. Curran Emil N Wohler Thomas L. Shea August A Nelson Daniel Keenan Fred W. Vaughan Sidney Albert Schroeder James Stratta Emery E. Anderson Willian Evans Milos. Price Alfred John Radditt Grover C. Wills, substitutes William August Hendrickson John Johnson Arthur E. Leclair James Mason Wesley Blackwell Herman Baumbach.
The G M C tractor show near Sidney was postponed by mud and rain though units were rolled for display. On Wednesday demonstrator G A De Graw drew a small crowd, with a repeat tomorrow from one to five at the farm two miles north of Sidney. The tractor’s claimed capabilities include pulling multiple plow and harrow configurations, a 40 acre test in hills at seven inches depth, and fuel consumption figures. Nebraska Buick Co. handles sales west to Morrill and east to Boone with exclusive Cheyenne County dealer Joseph Hahler having twelve units this season. Factory price is 1750.
The Sidney Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting last Monday evening and reelected Miss Lena Jessen, C. P. Chambers, and J. R. Williams as directors. The association is described as prosperous with many homes and business houses in Sidney. Technician note: E L Montgomery optician advert says they fit eyes and order lenses from factory men. Dry cell batteries available at Osborn Garage.
Americans and French push Germans across the Marne on a 25 mile front. They clean three trenches capture thousands and dozens of large guns. Yanks fight fiercely, forming a solid wall of force as cheers erupt nationwide. Battery station ad follows.
Last Sunday Charles Trognitz received a telegram to rush to Denver to the bedside of his son Carl whose condition was said to be most unfavorable. Carl had undergone an appendicitis operation and was a grave case. P McGinnis of Kimball later relayed word that Carl was very sick but the greatest danger seemed past. The family and friends in Sidney await further news. Frances Burgess seeks piano pupils by phone or box. Sidney.
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