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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
3
Prairie wolves trouble the plains west of us. Only one man killed the Fourth by a shell fragment in Omaha. Parasols trouble Sidney as the pink of perfection fade away.
Suspicious characters hover around town and observe horse flesh closely. The note urges stock owners to watch out and to use the rope when necessary.
A 1873 reform bill suggests marking initials and birth dates on all children born after January. Critics prefer calling it branding, arguing it would aid capture if children misbehave and push reform. Also notes Hon W F Cody Buffalo Bill arriving in Sidney en route to Ogallala with Major Frank North for cattle drives.
South Platte Editorial Association plans a visit by editorialists traveling from Sarina in oxen drawn wagons to Sidney around the 21st. They will attend Montgomery's Queen circus and Sunday school, receive a memorial, then depart for Omaha in the evening. They will bring food and sell their oxen here.
Sotheby’s in London sold a 114 Bible collection spanning 1537 to 1686. Featured items included the Greustible 1540 the Buy 1549 the Denevan or Breeches 1660 and the Tear Bible 1653, among others.
The Nebraska Farmer urges farmers to host boys for summer work and guidance, matching youths with rural homes for board or modest wages. It notes courts intervene with many youths and stresses positive development over punishment, requesting farmer references and histories of the boy or girl for placement.
Resolution on the death of W W Chowins notes his kindness and friendly conduct, grieving friends describe him as at peace with God and well known for good deeds. The lodge offers a brief tribute to his character and memory.
Mrs J T Cunningham died in Kimball after a long illness. Funeral held Monday July 15 at St Patrick's Church with high mass. Rev Anton Link officiated and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Born in New York state, she left a husband JoT Cunningham a daughter Marie and many friends. Relatives from Omaha attended.
A visiting clergyman at a Southern colored church prompts a woman to relate the practical benefits of her religion. He asks whether it motivates her to cook for and care for her husband, eliciting a proud admission from the speaker in a Boston Transcript excerpt.
The Sidney Rebekah Lodge No 6 expresses heartfelt sympathy to relatives and friends for the death of Brother Chowins. Resolutions note the community lost a good citizen and the lodge a worthy member, with copies to be published and records updated. A closing poem memorializes friends departing yet remembered. Also a shoe advertisement from Hink's Boot Shop offers good leather work shoes for harvest field at $2.95.
Real estate transfers include Maron T Mautsianger and wife to G M Ackerman for 830 000 with parcel 23 17 48. Fred Jo Harr and wife to Florence A Harr swap on SW44 9 16 50. J A Woten and wife to Gus B Eggers SW14 26 16 33 for 9200. H C Casselman and wife to The Gurley State Bank FEY 25 15 48 for 4250. Chester A Guddeford et al to Victor A Johnson N4G 3 13 51 for 28800. J A Bentley and wife to Stella G Deaver NY Lots 1 and 2 Block 9 Wellner's Add to Sidney for 4000. Mary White and husband to Grace T Barlow Lot 5 Block 2 Krueger's Add to Sidney for 1000. A M Leafdale and wife to Gus B Eggers Lot 12 Block 11 Tefts Add to Potter Nebraska for 3600. Co FE Weyerts and wife to Emilie
Entry lists ring northwest lots, sums for deed claims and quarterly title claims. Names include Dwin Fo Zorn and wife to H. G. Nfmrichs, Carleton Clark Young to Halleck C. Young, with dates in 12 16-18 and 2-15-£ 8 and nominal sums of 100 dollars.
A young man identified by initials Hugh L Faith of Lingle Wyoming was instantly killed when attempting to board a moving freight car. He was thrown under the car and rolled between the rails, his body crushed.
Eye ear nose throat specialist Dr. B Charles Pease now located in the Osborne Building, signaling a new office address for his practice.
Hines Boot Shop offers a single lot of stylish strap pumps and oxfords for sale at 41.95 dollars. This bargain item highlights affordable footwear options available to shoppers seeking value today.
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