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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
16
Sidney Community Association discusses continuing efforts for a county fair expansion and a new chautauqua plan. They evaluate secretarial duties, membership drives, and finances while seeking county support for improved fairgrounds and a major agricultural exhibit, with volunteers named to push the project forward.
A historical note outlines convoy composition for American camps and overseas operations. It lists COMPANY A and COMPANY B vehicle types including Dodge light open cars, GMC ambulances, Harley Davidson sidecars, Packard and Cadillac trucks, and Indian motorcycles, plus a 3-ton standard delivery and a kitchen trailer, with an Engineer Unit truck and searchlight unit.
Washington reports the $613 billion sundry civil appropriation bill was signed by President Wilson after revision. It includes $14 million for rehabilitation and education of disabled service men, up from $6 million in the vetoed measure, and funds for various government departments that had been unfunded since July 1.
Copenhagen reports that the siege in Pomerania has been raised. Citizens in Stettin ended their counterstrike and labor leaders proclaimed an immediate cessation of the general strike and repudiated any breach of contract between employers and workers.
A series of parties last Friday and Tuesday featured hostesses and about thirty guests per gathering. Decor was pink and white with crepe paper roses, three course menus, punch, and favors drawn by ribbons. Prizes awarded for games included sewing baskets and flower baskets. Other gatherings included luncheons, club meetings, and birthday celebrations at Mrs Osborns and with the New Judea Club, concluding with dinners and outings for attendees and their spouses.
Lange Blubanker and Agnes Cass of Denver were married by County Judge CP Chambers in his office on Wednesday afternoon.
Notice announces opening of bids on Monday August 17 1919 for construction of a school building in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska per architect Geo A Berlinghoff 911 Security Mutual Building Lincoln. Bidders must furnish labor and materials and provision for heating openings and installation. Plans available from the architect or at the county judge's secretary office. Sidney Nebraska July 25 1919.
Spokane July 21 three thousand men battle widespread western Montana and northern Idaho fires threatening Gilt Edge Alberton and St Seghis area. Fire consumes millions of feet of pine, with Canada border crossings at Portneuf aiding efforts. fire zones extend to Missoula’s Lolo forest and areas near Helena Canyon Ferry. Cost of June and July firefighting climbs, with manpower scarce.
A girl recalls being marked at age ten to signal engagement readiness and the evaluation by a middle woman. At twelve she learns of a costly trousseau she must prepare with silk garments, trunks, and undergarments as her parents negotiate her marriage to a man unknown.
Land for sale advertised in Omaha Lincoln and Denver routes. Sale held at Kit Carson Colorado on July 30 1919. Properties include level Cheeckalite loam soil with water rights and crop potential. 25 percent cash and 11 16 percent terms with mortgage, railroad fares refunded. Owners at 311 Fraternity Bldg Lincoln Nebraska and Fred L Perdue Denver Colorado auctioneer.
Property listings from Cheyenne County Nebr offer multiple parcels for sale or rent. Includes 320 acres near Lorenzo with 100 cultivated, potential wheat land, possession in 30 days. Also fields in Section 44 near Bowne, and quarter sections near Sidney and Hot Springs with various owners seeking offers. Includes contact names and locations.
12 lots offered in Mel adds Addition on West Lincoln Highway for sale. Buyers may purchase a single lot or the entire parcel.
Dr W M Kimpston is listed as a dentist working in Neu bauer Building in Sidney Nebraska. The short entry notes his professional title and location, identifying the practitioner for local residents seeking dental care.
Advertising blurb from Schmitt Implement Co offers mobile B oil at zero cents per gallon for limited barrel lots while supplies last. Includes terse call to action and dealer name.
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