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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
3
A vivid note on plains tribes valuing calico as preferred gifts during visits. It describes travel customs with spring wagons and eight horses, the role of calico in gifts, and the historic use of papoose boards carried by squaws during trading trips in Ponca City and other trading towns.
A Brooklyn Eagle article reports a Munich chemist patenting a method to extract cheap hydrogen from water. If real, this discovery promises vast reparations impact and a revolution in fuel, reducing dependence on coal and transforming factory and home energy. Hydrogen would revert to water when recombined with oxygen, restoring nature’s balance.
A Mexican legation attache and an American friend share a lunch in Washington where mock turtle soup spurs a tale of a Caribbean voyage. The American corrects the speaker, who insists the rocks they passed were “mock turtles” in the literal sense, claiming genuine mock turtles.
A novel air propelled craft built in France features a much larger propeller on a tall skeleton stand that may extend into a mast. The slow turning propeller moves ample air to propel the boat at a gentle pace, reflecting ongoing French interest in air driven vessels.
The text notes the largest organ in Sydney New South Wales and mentions the Boston Music Hall organ built by Walcker of Württemberg which spurred public interest. It cites Roosevelt of New York and Jardine as prominent American organ builders and lists large organs including Montreal Cathedral and Muster hall Cincinnati with stops and four manuals and the Prmont Temple in Boston with 65 stops.
An editorial urges young men to remain on rural farms despite migration to cities. It argues farm life offers greater wealth and usefulness, cites fluctuating economies as cycles, and warns that city booms bring later busts. The piece praises rural blood and warns against following the crowd to urban centers.
A letter from Ben Hites at Grand Island recounts a near death during a tornado that devastated the Baptist college area. He was in the gym boiler room when the building collapsed, struck by timbers and beams, yet escaped with only several stitches and minor wounds.
Hugh Foy of Webster was killed in a Friday afternoon runaway plow accident in which his team bolted in the field and he was dragged and mangled. He was among eight children and a well known youth. his funeral was held at Webster-Dalton Delegate.
On Saturday afternoon near the bridge north of Kimball a truck driven by Guy Fleming collided with two cars driven by Herbert Rich and Bud Scoville. The truck stopped abruptly and Rich’s car halted, but Scoville in a new Reo could not stop and crashed into the car ahead which struck the truck. Rich sustained slight injuries. the Reo and the Ford were badly wrecked.
A farewell dance at the Hipp theatre honored Mr and Mrs H Babb who plan to leave for California around early June. The gathering, though smaller than usual, was a valued sendoff for the respected longtime residents.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Meacham of Lincoln welcomed a son early Thursday morning after camping overnight in Neligh at the tourists park. The birth delayed the family’s planned weeklong resumption of their journey to the Black Hills country.
A Civil Service clerk jokes with a transfer applicant named Sprat about Jack Sprat, leaning into the family pun. Another applicant titled Mrs Eve Apple notes that history repeats itself as the clerk quips about accepting an apple.
Representative John Garner recalls a Bob Taylor story about a South preacher with a large family and meager pay. The church organizes a pounding to stock the family, plus a purse for the pastor. Two men bet on the preacher’s next words, but the prayer ends with thanks for the succor.
The Washington Star reports a shift to plated paper over thin metal sheets for cushioning. Electro plating on graphite coated paper creates a conducting surface, with moistureproof varnish preventing squid in the bath from loosening the metal film.
A Franklin Virginia dairyman launches a rural parcel post milk system using thermic containers to ship fresh milk on four routes. He collects milk from farmers and delivers to town customers without opening containers. The plan seeks post office adoption nationwide to flood the land with milk.
A New York Sun excerpt notes how modernism reshapes religion and time. Jones at lunch argues Lent feels abnormal this year as Ash Wednesday aligns with Valentine’s Day and Easter falls on April Fool’s Day, signaling calendar chaos from changing manners.
Information from Postmasters describes a novel search method for rare meteoric finds. The US National Museum curator wires local postmasters who then connect him to witnesses with reliable facts.
E W Mochnert will remain in Julesburg to practice law with W E Pound, forming Pound & Mochnert. A University of Nebraska Law School graduate (class of 16), he previously practiced at Mitchell Nebr and served in World War I. He left Citizens National Bank where he was a bookkeeper before choosing Julesburg for his firm.
The Toadies of the Christian Church plan a bake sale at Burgess Music Store on Saturday June 2. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
A local notice extols Donn's Kidney Pills as a long trusted remedy for kidney trouble. It warns that early signs include loins ache and urges prompt treatment to prevent serious issues. Mrs. S. M. Kulp of Sidney testifies to relief from backaches and kidney discomfort after using the pills bought at Western Drug Company. Price five cents per bottle. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
A local studio invites residents to schedule a birthday photo session this year at PAIELPS STUDIO. The offer highlights personalized portraits and a celebratory package for milestone ages.
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