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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
4
The U S Food Administration urges use of one cup wheat flour to two cups substitute flour for quick breads like biscuits and corn bread to conserve wheat for the war effort, noting many can manage without wheat and still enjoy corn bread, biscuits, or capjacks.
Hubby says the trust raises canned goods prices and foresees the country board being higher next summer than last. Wifey asks why, and he explains the price boost will lift overall costs.
Miss Lois Cuddeford and Alfred Sprenger visit Sidney. numerous calls at Sprenger and Reed homes. Mutual Improvement Club gathers with Mrs. H Lukens. Farmers Union meets in District No 27. Several trips to Potter Peetz and Lorenzo noted. families visit, shop and socialize across Sidney and surrounding homes.
Japanese women resist occidental styles though upper class women wear modern dress at social functions where European or American women gather. C. E. Bosworth, trade commissioner, urges selling American shoes now to build a future market as ready to wear footwear remains scarce and commercial patriotism should keep American shoes in Japan.
Free battery testing offered at Sidney Battery Station located on West Lincoln Way. Service aims to help customers assess battery health and determine replacement needs. No appointment required, walk-ins welcome through the day.
The writer, TI C Witwer, recalls first Paris impressions from the war front visit. He compares Paris to Philadelphia, praises the streets cafes and restaurants, and lauds French politeness and hospitality. He notes lively nightlife, cheerful women, helpful shopkeepers, and resilient Parisians despite war, asserting American troops admire their partners and resolve.
Private Garrell Mabe of the United States Marines at the Boston Navy Yard and Chelsea Naval Hospital offered to donate blood for a fellow patient in need. His selfless act saved a life and earned praise from the hospital commanding officer and Major General Barnett. Mabe enlisted in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in November 1916.
A Dutch daily notes a shift in Malines as the rich adapt by wearing wooden sabots due to shoe shortages. Physician and alderman Mr. Gillis is seen daily in sabots with his hat, maintaining style while shedding pride, and several ladies are imitating him.
A man speaks of hoping for a cooler summer while his daughter, described as wonderfully smart, buys more furs this spring than last. The exchange hints at fashion trends and future weather expectations reflected in a family’s attire choices.
In a Louisville Courier Journal snippet the idea that many girls aspire to marry wealth is discussed with skepticism. The piece notes that while hopes are many, most are likely to be disappointed, yet there appear to be epouchieutenants for all.
Mrs John Leff and two children of Teetz Coloradoa and Mrs Cloella Slagle of Shubert were visitors at Frank Kinton’s home. Families from Sidney attended the circus and local farmers stacked grain as no thresher was available. Pete Byers welcomed a son while George Rippe hosted relatives from Grind Ish and Friday.
Sidney residents and neighbors shared visits and calls this week. Families including Wirkpatricks Reineka Glassburn and Kirkpatrick hosted, traveled to Lorenzo and Bridgeport, and several members headed to Kimball and Dalton for work or relatives.
A Kansas City Star excerpt humorously notes a young man deep in study, burning the midnight oil and poring over ponderous tomes. It predicts the period of rest after he is admitted to the bar, implying afterward he will have little to do.
A local ad urges patrons to visit Osborn Battery Station highlighting friendly service and a satisfactory experience for customers seeking battery needs and related auto care.
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