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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
21
Weeds rotting on lots and lawns have become a health hazard due to rapid growth and neglect by property owners. Rattlesnakes are more frequent this year with several killed. two bites in the country, one fatal. Parents urged to supervise where children play and note vacant lots offer hiding places for serpents.
Many boys and girls now members may join and use the swimming pool and other amusement features at moderate junior and associate prices. Officers and directors aim to establish a recreation center that will be a community pride, promoting health, happiness, and sociability through play.
A reflective piece contrasts sentiment about improvement with personal isolation and aging. It laments lack of money and friendships despite ideals, then shifts to a critique of social clubs and seaside pleasures. The prose blends mood, color imagery, and ironic commentary on happiness.
Mrs H O Shunk left Wednesday for a few days visit with friends in Denver. George K Jorgensen of Dix was a Sidney visitor Thursday transacting business and calling on friends. Comr J L Reel called on friends in the city Tuesday following the meeting of the board of equalization. Bert Wright is able to be about and recovering from a rattlesnake bite received July 5. Comr J R Barlow of Lodge Pole was in town Tuesday attending the board of Equalization. G S Buckner is confined to his bed after a fall at St George's ranch. Mrs Helen Wooldridge took Mrs Fred Planz and Miss Oltie Smith to Kimball for a visit with friends. Mr and Mrs Fred Planz and daughter Ethel of Ogden are visiting the Wooldridge home. Mr Robert Duncan and Miss Tessie Saunders of Potter were married by Rev Samuel Light at the Presbyterian Manse Monday. They will make Potter their home.
The Methodist Episcopal Church known as The Church of the Friendly Greeting will hold Sunday School at the usual hour. Dr. J. D. Buckner of Aurora will fill the pulpit for both morning and evening services. Special music has been prepared and pictures as usual. T Porter Bennett, pastor.
L. C. Leedy of Bankers Trust Co of Denver called on Sidney men this week regarding business. Misses Olga and Effie Largon return from Minnesota trip and report a delightful visit. Florence Law returns to La Junta after visiting Fr Schroeder family. Helen Wooldridge of Nebraska State Bank begins one month vacation. A Peason of Oregon City arrives to look after land interests. Crops reported unusually good. Maggie King of Nevada Iowa visits with Sherwan and Sherman families. she teaches in Nevada schools.
Mrs. A. S. Ayle is enjoying a visit from her cousin Mrs. A. H. Kulhman and two children from Lodge Pole. Mrs. Kuhlman is the wife of the new superintendent of schools at Lodge Pole.
Mr and Mrs A S Hardy and child ren left Thursday for Grand Lake Colo for a few weeks of vacation in the mountain regions. E W Bartholomew in St Josephs hospital Denver is doing splendidly and is expected to make a rapid recovery considering the severity of his injuries.
Mrs Ollie Smith of Englewood Call visited Sidney for a few days with Mr and Mrs P F Wooldridge and family. She travels back to Iowa to reunite with relatives and friends. She is a former school chum of Mrs Wooldridge.
Messrs Radcliffe White lock Campbell and Swatz lander visited Osage Oil field in the latter part of last week and early this week. They report being well pleased with the oil prospects on their held land.
R. R. Barten of Denver vice president and Claude Richard son secretary of Sterling Lumber and Investment Co. were in Sidney on business. They visited A. E. Phelps, manager of the local plant. Mrs. R. Stinson left for Iowa after visiting Margaret Martin and family. She is Le Roy Martin’s sister. Mr and Mrs Swatzlander and others trip to Scottsbluff for a bankers meeting, returning by Thursday.
The Sidney City Council met in regular session July 16 with Mayor I. E. Grabill and Councilmen Campbell Schroeder Mellwig Shipman present. The journal was read and approved. Penderson’s auditing bill for 316 dollars was approved. Sidney band bill was tabled to next meeting. Clerks to contact International Trust about sewer warrants. attorney to draft resolution for leave from Union Pacific. Adjourned.
On the first day of school Gordon, now in second grade, brings his younger brother Arthur to start first grade. The teacher asks Arthur’s age and Gordon replies he does not know but they have attended three fairs. Plus a note on a clearance sale at Hinkh's Boot Shop for summer footwear.
Warren G. Harding accepts the Republican nomination vowing party sponsorship over personal rule. He urges protectionist, pro tariff policies, a strong merchant marine, a small well trained army, national budget reform, and woman suffrage while defending American sovereignty and World Civilization. He emphasizes production, anti profiteering, and cautious international engagement. He calls for unity under the party, a capable cabinet, and forthright defense of constitutional rights.
A condensed speech notes pledge to fidelity to the country and Republican nomination for the presidency. It emphasizes wage earners, universal inclusion, support for collective bargaining, cautious currency and deflation, and limits on arms. The speaker calls for swift peace and a capable cabinet with the vice president as a key participant.
A speech urging tax reform for peacetime equity, guaranteed civil rights for Black citizens citing wartime sacrifices,友 neighborly relations with Mexico, strong law enforcement, and a commitment to constitutional government. It supports women’s suffrage, urges swift state ratification, and praises America’s resilient republic with confidence in its future.
Director James L Willmeth of the Government Printing Office estimates the daily perforation output of stamps would form a single file 8 63 percent miles long when holes are aligned edge to edge, illustrating the scale of production.
A burnt electric bulb explodes inward, shown by painting the bulb with a harlequin pattern. A well aimed pistol bullet scatters colored fragments to the opposite side, proving the inward force of the blast.
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