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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
4
News Review recounts Shanghai street clashes over anti-foreign sentiment after Chinese student demonstrations escalate, with British Sikh police firing on crowds and foreign ships landing. The piece notes parallel protests in Peking, expected political reshuffles, and fears of foreign reprisals amid international tension.
The Supreme Court unanimously invalidated the Oregon 1922 education law requiring children eight to sixteen to attend public schools. The decision states parents and guardians have the right and duty to direct upbringing, and that the state cannot standardize children by forcing public instruction. The ruling emphasizes liberty rights and limits on state power.
Secretary Weeks recently underwent an operation at a Boston hospital. Physicians report his condition remains not satisfactory and cause for anxiety persists, though there is no immediate alarm.
An odd OCR fragment outlines a crossword puzzle method with horizontal and vertical clues. It lists many sample clues like frighten and edge and mentions first letters from chamber indicators and a diagonal reference, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Local notes show South Colton residents like A A Bauer and B C Brauer visiting neighbors and conducting business. Farmers replant corn due to ground squirrel damage while numerous social calls reference Wendig, Wendate, Halslander, Whittaker, and North families. A car purchase and animal exchanges mark a busy week in Colton and nearby towns.
I Meick phoned S Whittaker Saturday morning. Al Bauer M J Halslander E C Brauer and Pete Lenzen attended the Sidney sale. Meick plans to install a light plant. George Deavers and Mrs John Cortney returned from their visit. Grand pa Deaver accompanied them.
South Sund and Julesburg visitors kept busy with family gatherings and ice cream at the Miles home. Local individuals report ill health and travel to Crook Sterling and Sidney for shopping or chores. A special election at McCracken school moved the building a mile south. A horse was killed by lightning, and rain was welcomed for crops.
Spring Canyon resident Miss Minnie Backer returned to Sterling Monday after spending the weekend at the Ray Sheffield home. Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield and their son accompanied her to Sterling. Berdie Porter of Paoli is staying at the A D Hilliard ranch. Jr. and Mrs. Moore spent Monday evening with the Brecht family. Arthur McKelvey made a business trip to the county seat on Tuesday. Mrs. C M Morten and Frederick of Sterling are visiting the McKelvey and Moore homes this week.
Miss Nora English spent Tuesday with Mrs Charles Brecht. Several locals, including A D Hilliard and Berdie Porter, visited in Sterling. Mrs Bernard Hill and others called on Mrs Robert Nicholas Tuesday afternoon. Mildred and Dorothy Wesley began music lessons with Mrs Hilliard last Wednesday. Ellis Dunn worked on telephone lines Wednesday. Elwin Mergrne returned to work for Robert Nicholas. Joe Shutte dined at the Hilliard home last Thursday. Mrs Robert Nicholas reported improved health. A man from Sedgwick selling Red Ball goods visited Friday. Scully service man demonstrated a Fordson mower at Rush ranch Friday, a successful show. Bible school in Crook has drawn big attendance and will run one more week. Mrs J E Bates called on Mrs Harry Reeves Friday. Showers visited the area Friday night and Saturday with two inches reported. Elden Biiney fell ill in Crook Thursday and was taken to Dr Sprecher, then improved and returned home. Ray Sheffield and Gus Sutter drove to Crook Saturday. Alfalfa cutting ongoing, hay plentiful, corn two-tow el in fine condition, all small grain headed out.
A fine rain fell last week as farmers smile. Local residents Ti Pavint and Wm Gade visited Sunol. Mrs Emil Englert and Mrs Noah Walters hosted the Sunol Womans club. A daughter blessed Mr. and Mrs George Held. The Blauvelts visited A J Englert in Hamlin, Kansas. Joe Demers family drove to Sidney. L L Ford preached here. Mrs A A Fenske and Mrs Webb with Esther and Leah Booth joined the ride to Sidney. Esther Booth visited Mrs Emil Bluhm. Mrs Lindley and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Seeger. D E Dickinson and Kuera visited Mrs A Allington. Cora Norton and Albert Mikkelson wed June 2 at Elgin Nebr. to settle near Julesburg. Noah Walters seen in town Monday. Annual school meeting elected A A Fenske director and Millard Pavlat treasurer to fill Henry Pavlat’s term. Union Sunday school will host Children’s day June 14 at 10 am. John Kucera went to Tribune Kansas for summer help. Paul and Firth Booth moved sheep back to town and the Booth ranch.
The Agricultural College at Lincoln advises treating hogs for lice and mange mites now. They recommend using discarded crankcase oils with creosote or crude petroleum thinned with kerosene as effective surface treatments in dipping vats, barrels, or sprayed over pigs. Clean, dry sheds help prevent skin parasites.
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