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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
5
A promotional note touts Goodyear Fortified Tires costing $1,635,000 in a claim about five costly features unique to the product and additional features not found elsewhere. The ad emphasizes superior construction and exclusive benefits to persuade buyers.
In every community some avoid fair margins on goods by believing smooth-tongued frauds. Most "soft snaps" turn out swindles. Patronizing local merchants supports churches and schools and ensures accountability for sold goods. They are responsible and reachable if issues arise.
Last Friday night the lodge room filled for a new charter ceremony of the Degree of Honor auxiliary to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Grand Chief of Honor Mrs Cleaver and Grand Financier Mrs Herre presided as officers installed. thirteen names formed the charter. Attending officers included Mrs Scanion as Chief of Honor and Mrs Worden as Past Chief of Honor, with Miss Mabel Wallick Lady of Honor and Mrs Couch Chief of Ceremony. Souvenir spoons, engraved with the court house image, were presented to Mrs Cleaver and Mrs Herre. A social followed with refreshments. Sidney Eudora No 276 invites applications. trustees are Mrs Brennan, Mrs Grabill, H Schroeder.
A local ad advertises five gallons of gasoline and a spark plug priced at 75 cents, with total sale price of one dollar, offered at Andy Brott's.
Nebraska news reports Governor Morehead's return from a western trip with Omaha boosters. He praised the journey, noted good crop conditions, and described visits with Wyoming Governor Kendrick and Colorado Governor Carlson during a stop in Cheyenne.
The state board of control weighs buying machinery to manufacture number plates for autos and motorcycles. Costs have reached up to 75,000 dollars, with 3,000 small plates for motorcycles. A penitentiary plant could produce plates at a substantial saving for the state.
Joe Stecher of Dodge county will appear at the state fair in two bouts one against his brother and another against a strong heavyweight if secured. The events are set for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the boys camps where contestants from the various congressional districts compete.
Secretary Coffey issued the call for the eighth annual convention to be held in Omaha on September 14. Local Omaha unions have appointed committees to arrange entertainment for about 200 delegates expected to attend.
The Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway company appeals to the supreme court from a $12,000 judgment won by Alva H. Jackson for injuries suffered in July 1913 while riding a street car in Omaha. Damages of $25,000 were sought in the Douglas county district court.
The state board of control will not comment on the death of an inmate who fell from a window at the Norfolk asylum. They have received no report from the superintendent and will act only when the matter is officially brought before them.
Saline county has applied to the state board of irrigation for a new state aid steel bridge across the river about two miles south of Crete. The span is planned at 290 feet with an estimated cost around 5 000 dollars.
R A Studley of Staplehurst bought the Guy Ramsey farm three miles north of Seward at 160 dollars per acre, a price deemed a good average for well improved land in the area.
Christ Church Episcopal invites all to Sunday Holy Communion at 8 am and Morning Service at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am. A Sunday School contest offers prizes on September 5. A big children's service is planned for September 6. Dean Bowker will celebrate Communion and preach.
Lutheran Sunday school meets regularly at 9 45 a m Mrs Trognitz serves as superintendent placing emphasis on steady attendance and instruction for families and children in the congregation.
Special services at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday mark the dedication of a new pipe organ bought from Williams Piano and Organ Co of Chicago for about $100. Rev Kaul of Defiance North Dakota will lead the dedicatory services at 10 a m.
The two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Bly, living in the extreme west part of town, died Friday morning after a life of illness. This is the third loss for the couple, who have two surviving children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with interment at Greenlawn cemetery.
Sam Fine and Frank Hahler hosted a Thursday night gathering for about twenty married and near married guests in their Bentley building suite. The evening featured card games, dancing to Victrola music, lavish refreshments, and generous punch. The event, described as one of the season’s most successful society cents, highlighted flowers for the ladies and lighthearted games reflecting playful wit.
Real estate men plan to attract many land seekers this late summer as the county boasts 760000 acres yet only about 600 farmers. Omaha tourists, led by Mr O Brien of the Henshaw hotel, toured the divides and marveled at vast fields and deep grass prairies. They noted the county could support thousands more farmers, with 160 acres per person for 4750 or 320 acres for four times as many, arguing the need is simply more farmers.
The Omaha saengerfest draws a profit of about four thousand dollars after expenses. A 2000-voice children's chorus filled the second matinee in the Auditorium, with soloists Christine Miller Enrico Palmetto Julia Claussen and E C Boehmer. The Nebraska saengerband performed On the Shores of Weser River arranged by Professor Reese. Kansas City will host the next national saengerfest in July 1917.
Ww B Eastham begins duties as insurance commissioner and plans no immediate office changes. He will work with one inspector and do away with a clerk position. Henry Berge begins work as deputy state treasurer, while former deputy Murray returns to his cashier post at Franklin State Bank.
Lorton village in Otoe county informs county officials no tax levy will be needed this year due to sufficient funds on hand to cover minor expenses.
Fundingsland Transfer Co. has just received two car loads of John Deere binders marking a strong stock update for farming customers across the region.
Sidney Schroeder returns to brakeman duties on the fourth division as his brother Frank covers the office. Two young eagles captured in the North river brakes are kept at the U P Hotel yard. William Elsasser reports from Omaha after attending a Safety Committee meeting. Tom Spicknall and Leo Young toast a successful fishing trip near Laramie Wyoming and plan future campaigns. Charlie McQueen is due back at the Union Pacific hotel early this month. Jack McCleneghan ships cattle as heavy eastbound demand grows.
A quip from the Baltimore American questions whether a prank that makes someone laugh by pulling away a chair actually unsettles their balance and gravity, suggesting humor can provoke unsettled reactions beyond mere amusement.
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