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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
15
The Nonpartisan League lawsuit against the Council of Defense in Holt County was withdrawn as the league accepted the State Council’s demanded regulations. Cheyenne County farmers rejected the initial advance agent who appeared in the community, ending the contested matter.
Notice explains that due to recent rain and work at the power house, restricted water use after six will end for the rest of the week. A short fire whistle will signal no further water use for day or evening. Ladies with electric ranges are asked to use only necessary burners and avoid ironing between eleven and twelve a.m. this week.
A roughhouse tale contrasts a father's wartime bravado and a son T's question about peace. The old man recalls a Donnybrook fight with a German, vowing to work for victory and thrift stamps before peace. The piece shifts to GC. Journelle's Atlantic Monthly critique of Prussian manners, praising repatriates' resilience and noting a claimed German lack of morality and animalistic traits.
Ninety four year old Mrs Richard Flower of New Orleans embodies wartime service I no such thing as a retired patriot she says Her daily effort includes knitting sweaters socks helmets and washcloths for the Red Cross since the war declaration Her industry is praised and her example called invaluable She keeps up with war news and has helped stage several entertainments for Red Cross funds She has five sons and three daughters including the late Mayor Flower of New Orleans.
Popular Mechanics Magazine notes American chemical exports rose to 141 million dollars in the first nine months of 1917, up from 121 million in the same period in 1916 and 54 million in the first three quarters of 1915. Analysts urge strict purity and strength to sustain growing foreign markets and avoid incalculable harm during this expansion.
A crowded office building elevator stalled on the ninth floor causing a crowd to push forward. The operator urged passengers to step back. One boy spoke up noting the car lacked a back door, highlighting a safety concern.
Cheyenne County Nebraska holds a partisan primary on August 20 at precinct polling places for U S Senator, Congressman Sixth District, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other state and county offices plus nonpartisan judges and Regents. A constitutional convention question also appears. Election opens 8 a m and closes 8 p m. County Clerk N Slawson.
A thirteen-star service flag is raised in Baltimore to commemorate thirteen companions. One star honors Louis Cohen, boatswain’s mate on the U S steamer Manley, who died in the Atlantic collision with a British vessel on March 19. Four stars mark navy personnel and others at Camp McClellan and Camp Meade. The flag hangs at 1480 Baltimore Street, a former meeting place of the group. Cohen’s father, Louis Cohen of 13 Ridger Place, New York, mourns him.
In this excerpt Winifred Kirkland argues for updated mourning symbolism as a progressive shift away from traditional black attire and rigid burial rites. She notes white garments, continued dress colors, and gold star service flags as expressions of a growing protest against the sadness and paralysis following a loved one's death.
The French Academy of Medicine notes cancer arises from excessive elimination of substances in blood. Professor Dubard reports magnesia deficiency in cancer patients and administers large doses during operations with encouraging results in many cases.
The Board of Directors of School District No 188 will open bids Saturday evening August 8 1918 at 7 p m for the construction of an addition to the present school building. A certified check of 100 must accompany each bid. Plans and specifications may be seen from Gurley Lumber Co Gurley Nebraska. The directors reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Signed S J Flora Chairman Geo H Ruether Co Eb Weyerts
Well casings and wag on tanks offered by S. A. Schmitt Implement Co. 22 gauge 5 inch galvanized steel screw joint well casing priced per foot 34.44. 350 gallon wagon tank for gasoline or oil priced at 6,850. 500 gallon wagon tank for gasoline or oil priced at 86.50.
The bulletin notes true mahogany comes from two closely related Swientenia species, S mahoganacq and S machophylla king, native to tropical America. It warns many cabinet woods are sold as real mahogany and cites a department bulletin listing 667 species across 41 genera in 18 plant families.
A brief notice announces efficient job work services offered at the office. The message stresses promptness and neatness in completing tasks for customers seeking reliable assistance. The exact office name and location are not provided in the readable text.
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