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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
5
In this playful dialogue two kangaroos recount their arrival from Australia and meet the zoo's oldest inhabitant. The oldest kangaroo mocks boasting while the newcomers describe their journey and the diverse visitors who admire them. Subscriptions for magazines and periodicals will be taken at this office.
Wise notes of a family choice about attending a circus, mentioning a boy now old enough to crawl under the tent. The exchange hints at practical considerations and humor in a local social scene.
Livestock prices at South Omaha show moderate sheep and lamb supplies with strong demand from killers and feeders. Cattle demand steady to higher for good to choice grades, hogs $17.20 to $17.40 with top $17.65, lambs $14.50 to $18.25, and overall market cited as active with higher week-over-week results.
A sequence of local social items details Judge Chambers and family at the ranch on Sunday, Miss Goldie Bliss dining with Mrs Clyde Lovall, and a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Owens on Saturday July 18. Visitors include Hank Walsh and families, and a delegation of Odd Fellows traveled to Chappell for lodge installation. Strong mentions of farming work begin harvest, rains aiding grain, and daily calls among neighbors.
Harvesting dominates the week as rain aids crops. Families and neighbors from ST. Nielarain to Poets Colorado attend gatherings, church events, and visits in Lodgepole and surrounding areas. Local soldiers and relocations tie into news as families share travel and extended stays while community groups meet and celebrate.
A whimsical note ties a famed painter’s late floor finish to a woman knitter burning midnight oil. The piece links dedication to craft with moments when scarce resources spur decisive action, highlighting shared impulse across art and craftsmanship.
Local and personal notes recall the late Mr Stork dick, a retired Marine and wartime figure, with his widow and family hosting visitors from Texas.District deputy Grand Master Pasepit Oberfelder installed Chappell Lodge Oddfellows officers Tuesday evening amid a small turnout.
Charles Perry sells his drag line business to Re Ro Mc Donald as he departs for military service. Perry has been a highly satisfactory manager and McDonald plans to continue operations with the same efficient approach and standards.
Word arrived that Keith Bassett age ten from Cham pagn Illinois has drowned. No details given. The Telegraph urges readers to place want ads for buying or selling. Daugherty car trip to Denver country planned with family members. July 20 is last day to file for county offices and police judge candidates in Sidney. All county offices contested except the first district commissioner.
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