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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph lists subscription prices with one seat at 1.50 for six months, postage paid, and single copies at 5 cents. The notice marks the paper as entered at the Sidney, Nebraska post office as second class matter with foreign advertising handled by The American Press Association.
A brief notice states that this paper is represented for general advertising by the Nebraska Press Association. It identifies the association's role in brokering advertising placement and supporting local papers with standardized practices.
The Union Pacific fences its eastward right of way from Esmarch. Congressman Kincaid obtains a government expert to plant grasses in sandhill localities. Rev. Crane missionary in the Orient visits Sidney. W. Klein to open a general merchandise store in Sidney. Sidney public schools close. A July Fourth celebration is being planned. A watchman is acquitted of shooting a tramp. self defense claimed. A tramp killed while attempting to board a train. Memorial day services list Commander Hudson, Jon E. McLernon, Prof Lynch, C. D. Essig, Miss Jamita Chuk, Dorothy Thornburg, Myrtle Fishman, Rev H. Zinniker, Rev. Gunderman.
Lightning struck and killed a head of horses owned by Joe Nelson on a Saturday evening. The 1899 cake walk festivity drew crowds as the Burlington railroad moves toward tangible construction with surveyors arriving. High School Alumnae hosted a reception for the class of 1899 with W. S. Doran and others welcoming attendees including Miss Minnie Chase and Miss Julia McFadden among many.
A meeting in The Telegraph office brought together editors from the Kimball Observer Randall of the Centros Polis World Wolfe of the Lodgepolt Express Wellington of the Democrat and Callahan and Robertson of The Telegraph to form the Western Nebraska Press Association.
Joseph Oberfelder and A Newman elected to hose company, Rubel and Julius Selomonsen join dook and ladder. C W Smith resigns as secretary. James McNulty fills vacancy. Charles Ross chosen to board of trustees after I T Livingston resignation. Fort McPherson fire destroys Sutler store post office and saloon. a cat knocked over a lamp. passerby George A Keelins saves sleeping men.
Edison Diamond Disc pianographs priced from sixty dollars and up. Visit Larson's Music Store for a demonstration.
A terse exchange framed as a detective scene prompts reflection on the cost of critical information and the price paid for attention.
A playful exchange features a taxi driver described as a taxidermist, sparking a pun about watching the bin and skinning encounters. The quip rides on wordplay and quick humor between speakers.
A pretty young doctor insists on listening to a heartbeat while a susceptible patient objects that a stethoscope is unnecessary. The exchange highlights a playful tension and intimate moment between the two.
A puzzling exchange unfolds as a dog bites a leg and a companion quips about matching a pattern in the trousers. The brief vignette mixes surprise with dry humor, reflecting everyday street humor in a historical context.
A brief exchange notes that recipient hopes for handsome returns on poems sent, while Poet replies that return slips are often well prepared.
A dialogue hints at seeking a criminal lawyer for a business deal. The exchange jokes about crooks and the idea of illicit assistance. A contrasting line notes a wife who always speaks her mind, but is said to continually change her mind, sparking humor about consistency.
A fragment notes lacquer work as a Chinese art taught to the Japanese with Japan seen as the primary custodian of lacquer in its many uses, while other nations are set apart by authorities who define lacquer as distinctly Japanese.
A guide describes painting on floor boards by drawing lines with a lead pencil before varnish. It explains how to style Koors with gid and wide Svorts, and notes this method helps floors with narrow boards.
A witty mock complaint quoted from the New York College Mercury shows Jimmy the office boy scoffing at a six dollar weekly offer and questioning expectations of college graduates. The remark captures early 20th century workplace humor and class attitudes.
A witty Frenchwoman says age slips away with youth and theater. A dramatic critic notes Juillet's role can be mastered until the performer ages out of the part.
Lon Chaney stars in a suspenseful mystery labeled for U.S. audiences Friday June 8. Sherlock might pale at the twist as danger looms.
Mr and Mrs J Jorgensen and family shared Sunday dinner at Jim Irwins with afternoon guests Mr and Mrs Glassburn and children and Hugh Courtney Albin Olson is painting for Andrew Johnson.
Center residents shared meals at multiple homes including Ban croft Scott and Groshans households. The Dorcas society was organized by Center ladies with a meeting hosted by Mrs. Martin Christoffers. A regionwide rain drenched the area Monday night as Sidney Decoration Day drew attendees.
A string of visits tallies between the Glen Bales and Borcher families and friends from E Troutman Curt Scott Kilmer and others around Bunker Hill and Sidney. Highlights include births, a May 30 daughter, local shopping, dinners at multiple homes, and a 6 to 3 setback for the U P club on the Sidney diamond.
Lodgepole Mrs. Mary Peters visits North Platte family. Oshkosh defeats our team 11 to 1 in baseball. Arnold Walters injured during play and hospitalized in Sidney. Various residents and visitors from Sidney Gurley Chappell and West Plains stop by. A Children’s Day program at church impresses attendees.
Maple Grove notes show Vera Signor visiting Lydia Chick last week while Louis Chaha lists corn for W. Miles. Ed Miles and daughter attend Willing Workers at Frank Holms, and A K Anderson recovers from an operation. Families travel to Nunn, Colorado for a funeral, and many neighbors call on Ed Miles and W. Miles.
Friday locals joined Decoration Day observances with graves decorated in the morning and a church program in the afternoon featuring an address by Hon. L. O. Pliefer of Chappell. The Legion bus followed with the play The Man Without a Country performed at night.
Ir. J. Mantor of Sidney and W. H. Goettsche departed Saturday for Omaha to attend grand lodge. Mrs. A.KE. Slawson spent Tuesday in Sidney with her son, Fred.
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