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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
2
An independent Sidney Nebraska paper published at 925 Tenth Avenue issues Tuesdays and Fridays aimed at Sidney Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska. The notice lists prices at 2.50 and 2.00 dollars.
A call for common sense in driving urges stricter enforcement against speeding and careless conduct in city streets. It warns that traffic disregard endangers children, pedestrians, and parked cars, urging authorities to arrest and prosecute violators and to curb dangerous practices before tragedy occurs.
A discussion of initiative as the key driver of progress across nations and individuals. It argues that leaders in commerce, culture, and industry rise by blazing new trails, not by following others. Citing Elbert Hubbard, the piece frames initiative as the force that carries cities states and nations to success.
Prof George W Kirchway of Columbia law school and former Sing Sing warden argues in the New York Times that the nation faces no first degree crime emergency. He cites Census Bureau data showing a 35 to 40 percent crime drop 1919 to 1927 and says bootlegging hijacking and similar offenses reflect responses to prohibition laws rather than a general criminal surge.
Ancient wisdom on ants and bees inspires University of Toronto researchers to study royal jelly’s potential to alter bee development and life span. Researchers note insulin production from animal digestive organs sparked longevity advances, hoping royal jelly may unlock human rejuvenation through longevity.
The piece argues retirement can hasten death for the aged and that a busy mind and cheerful disposition help prolong life. It cites Sir Humphrey Rolleston on maintaining kindness, lack of anger, and active work to extend longevity, noting dignitaries often outlive others. It praises coffee, naming Bluhill as a top tonic.
Henry Sherman, 21, who murdered three members of the Roger Pochon family in Rushville, Nebraska, was executed by electric chair early Friday. He received a second 2300-volt jolt after initial respiration continued, and was pronounced dead at 6:35 a.m. The crime occurred May 18, 1928, and Sherman became the state's second youngest executed man. Willis Buddy Pochon met Sherman after the chair, while Joe Dieriex refused to acknowledge him.
In a Thursday night incident Sherman could not sleep and smoked several cigarettes. He spoke with Guard G. A. Diltz who sat just outside the barred door, continuing the conversation through the iron bars.
Mrs. W D Matthews and children visited Lloyd Shaw's home on Wednesday. Mrs. Ben Hilpert will host the Ladies Aid next Wednesday. Pleasant View School closed Tuesday for its annual picnic at the school house with a fine lunch and an enjoyable time.
J E Morrow traveled to Potter Tuesday afternoon and Dan Heimer also went to Potter Monday. W D Matthewson plows south of Potter and called at the Morrow home Wednesday. Sidney trips by Mr Brandenburg, Paul Morrow visiting kin Sunday, Kimball’s Mr Linn called on Dan Heimer Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs August Thies visited Mrs W D Matthews Friday.
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