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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
11
James A Rodman of Kimball Nebraska declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 76th District. He seeks voter support at the August primary and states the will of the voters will decide the outcome.
Oshkosh resident GUY ROBERTS declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska's 76th District. He advocates federal wartime cooperation, prohibition ratification, woman suffrage, postwar public works to absorb labor, a State Labor Bureau, and state control of terminal grain elevators, seeking voter support to enact broad measures for wartime and postwar needs.
J W McDaniel of Sidney, Nebraska announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary voters decision.
State Senator candidate for the nomination of State Senator from the 27th District, subject to republican voters decision at the August primaries. B. K. Bushee.
MYRILE LANCASTER seeks re election as County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters decision at the August primary.
Anna McFadden, nonpartisan candidate, announces her bid for County Superintendent. She states her name will appear on the ballots and invites voters to decide at the August 20 1918 primaries.
Fr N Slawson declares candidacy for nomination to the office of County Clerk in the Democratic primaries to be held August 20 1918.
Jo Haiston announces as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner of the Second District, subject to August Primary voter decision.
Louis Wasem declares his candidacy for Cheyenne County Treasurer subject to Democratic primary on August 20. He pledges best efforts and ability to serve if nominated and elected.
C C Hade declares candidacy for county commissioner in Cheyenne County second district under the Republican banner. He appeals for primary voters on August 20, 1918, promising to serve the county impartially if nominated and elected.
Republican candidate BROWN files for county treasurer in Cheyenne County and seeks support for the primary on August 20. The notice states intent to run and requests backing from voters and party members.
County Judge Chambers declares candidacy for re election with name listed on the non partisan ballot in the August 20 primary.
State Senator candidate C J Osborn of Sidney Nebraska accepts the nomination for Senator of the 27th Menatorial District from Democratic voters at the primary election held August 20 1918.
A patriotic piece praising President Wilson and the Allied alliance. It highlights telegrams to France on Bastille Day, calls for cooperation with Russia and Persia, and notes Japanese, Chinese, and other nations backing the war effort. It frames democracy as expanding globally as Germany trembles before united Allied power.
The Senate backed House action to place telegraphs telephones cables and radio wires under federal direction as a war measure. The move aims to harmonize agencies centralize war actions and safeguard critical information while facing public sentiment and past political resistance.
Government control of transportation shows progress with higher wages and new rolling stock but remains uncertain in early months. Directors promise fulfillment of best expectations as summer and winter trials test wisdom. Espionage and sedition diminish while federal authority over telegraphs and telephones tightens, easing capital labor disputes during wartime.
The article discusses federal efforts to boost farm prosperity through organization, education, and cooperation as essential to wartime food production and national strength. It stresses farm bureau support, extension service leadership, and the need for farmer unity to sustain crops, marketing, and rural livelihoods during the war effort.
The piece argues that freedom to act within lawful limits can be abused by crafty men who crowd small operators out. It urges stronger farm organization through farmers bureaus unions and the state grange to fairly distribute production and profit. Once organized, initiative and originality can outpace old world notions, especially during war.
In 1917 American soldiers in a Canadian unit could meet the American ambassador only on Sundays. Mr Page hosted tea for them at his London drawing room and then proposed a fourth Sunday to conclude talks. The scene inspired the Y M C A to open the American Officers' Inn at 5 Cavendish Square, London, to provide a home-like shelter for arriving troops.
Paint and varnish can be removed from hands by massaging grease or lard into the skin, then washing with warm water and soap. The method emphasizes using a greasy layer to lift the coating before cleansing.
22 gauge 5 inch galvanized steel screw joint well casing sold by S. A. Schmitt Implement Co. at 3434 cents per foot. 850 gallon wagon tank for gasoline or oil priced 868.50. 500 gallon wagon tank for gasoline or oil priced 86.50.
A newspaper advice column tale shows Bob, a young columnist, debating whether to answer letters from the lovesick. After testing a suggested plan on his own quarrel with Cleo, they abandon the scheme and resolve their differences with a sincere reconciliation and a vow not to mock such dispatches.
Last Friday a merry group from Indies surprised Mrs Rose Morgan at the William Riggs home for her birthday anniversary. They served luncheon, shared entertainment, and donated pink silk items and stationery. Mrs Riggs received gifts for her birthday, with sixteen ladies present plus hosts. Eva Miles hosted the Kings Daughters meeting with war work underway. Harriet Radcliff led a special meeting to help a needy family, prompting fundraising for medical treatment.
A Wednesday evening gathering at the Dedrick residence brought Mrs. Walter Davis and nine close friends together for lunches and stunts that lasted until dawn. Eight couples danced and enjoyed music and refreshments at a Thursday party hosted by Miss Mabel Perry for Vera Goff of Casper and Elva Perry.
Mrs Kenneth Agnew hosted a delightful Thursday luncheon for Miss Jessica Morgan of Hebron Nebraska visiting in the city at the Braham home. Seven covers were set and the event was pretty and dainty. The Agnews reside in the Hardy building. Mrs Hammer and Mrs Roettger entertained Saturday night at the Hammer home in honor of Mrs W A Duncan departing the city. A silver olive fork and a cut glass toilet box were presented. Night refreshments followed. Lizzie Rice hosted Monday evening for about twenty guests with dancing games and light refreshments.
The Attar society met yesterday with Mrs Vonterhordt on the east side to discuss forthcoming events and community matters.
On July 11 1918 Earl R Kratz businessman and Sidney Kratz Brown Co president wed Katheryn M Sharmer in San Francisco The couple honeymooned in Fresno Los Angeles Granite Park and other points and plan to return to Sidney about August 1 their many friends ready to welcome them home.
Francis Basil Nolan and Mrs. Mary M Turner were married July 6 1918 at 9 30 AM at St Patrick's church. Reverend Father Anton Tink officiated. Nolan runs a large vulcanizing and tie shop and is active in civic affairs. Turner, a trained nurse, recently moved to Sidney and has made many friends. They will establish a home once suitable accommodations are found. The Telegraph joins well wishers.
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