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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
5
The Telegraph announces subscription prices published weekly by Guy V. Doran. Rates cover one year six months and single copies with advance payment, and the paper notes postage paid status and Sidney Nebraska mailing details.
David Harris known as the midget at 51 inches in height was given an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years by Judge Grimes for breaking into a Jap bunk house. Cheyenne county fair officers were elected Frank X. Alhn president Gus Well ner vice president A. K. Greenlee treasurer and C. P. Chambers secretary. The board of equalization faces protests over higher valuations. Ann Radcliffe enjoys California visits as June weddings are notably absent this year.
Twenty four years ago a broad walkout by boilermakers along the Union Pacific halted work on Wednesday morning. In Cheyenne a marriage joined Joseph Paviat and Rosebud Neumann on June 11 at the Eckert home. The Burlington railroad offered cash prizes for Nebraska farm and stock photographs with trips to the coast as other rewards. Dipping cattle became common practice. A U S Marine corps special train carrying 275 men halted in Sidney on the way from the Philippines to Brooklyn for discharge.
From the Telegraph thirty four years ago. The partnership of H. M. Jenner and J. W. Hanper has been dissolved by mutual consent. The celebration of the 116th year of the nation's independence will be fitfully observed in Sydney. A ride up the North Pintte valley shows a wonderful improvement and old range riders almost find themselves lost. Sidney's own hand consists of C. Wieland, leader, J. Taylor, C M. Wright, I. Neubauer, C. Neubauer, C. E. Doran, WT. Dornan, George E. Taylor, Fred Dawson, Eugene McEvoy, P. Sanders, Dan McKee, W. W. Pease, Dave Gutfreund and Johm H. Barnhart.
A Telegraph Fort historical note records a ball game between the Tel Stockings under M J Sanders and the Never Sweats led by W J Weir, ending 16 to 14 in favor of the Tel Stockings. A citizen argues against high license by boycott, and Senator Heist is slated to speak on July 4. Six wagon loads of Missouri emigrants bound for Oregon divert to the Black Talls country after Sidney.
Judge Joseph Oberfelder received a finely engraved commission from Governor Adam McMullen appointing him to represent Nebraska at the Sesqui Centennial Memorial exposition in Philadelphia. The unsolicited appointment surprised Oberfelder, and the governor praised the choice as excellent.
Sidney Post No 17 of the American Legion announces an appealing publicity push for the Fourth of July celebration. A 2 color full sheet poster and related materials are being produced under Commander Wilhelmy and assistants. The Telegraph provides the special publicity for this colorful event.
A satirical chorus mocks tax hikes and wasteful spending under Coolidge. It riffs on poverty, housekeeping, debt, and civic frugality with witty quips about bartering, churches, and the mortgage of daily life. Notable lines reference Brigham Young, Sootleggers, and the enforcement gaze.
A fragment discusses women’s smoking from the past to modern times linking cigaret use to cancer per Dr William Seaman Bainbridge and questions what women can do. It contrasts old and current female habits with biblical allusions to athletic play, ending with a humorous misread about sports and scripture.
Sidney Nebraska Mayor J Richard H Rogers proclaims June 28 to July 5 1926 as National Festival Week to celebrate the Nation 150th Birthday and the 100th anniversary of Jefferson death. The document urges patriotic service display of the flag and dedication to American ideals and education. It names Thomas Jefferson as a key figure and calls for unity and reverence for liberty and faith.
Announcement states Nell Stewart of Cortland and Rody E. Edwards of Alvo will wed. Miss Stewart has taught at Gurley high school this year while Mr Edwards is a representative of the Western Rock Island Plow company of Omaha.
George W. Erbrache, ranchman near Birdwood, runs as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth District. He faces T. C. Oeborne of Bayard. His filing fee receipt was paid in Lincoln County and reached the secretary of state’s office on Saturday.
Geo R Adam critiques mail order houses for exploiting customers who must pay in cash without inspecting goods and notes the contrast with local merchants who support the community. He argues mail order trade drains local prosperity, offers poor personal service, and urges readers to favor home stores that provide fit, style, and fair prices.
Lightning and wind accompanied the third heavy rain in Bridgeport in as many days. About .25 inch of rain fell, bringing the three day total to nearly an inch. Hail in the district northwest of Bridgeport caused damage, especially to the beet crop.
Bring your friends to Krueger's lake for the big celebration of Sidney Post No 17 of the American Legion on July 4th and Sth.
Bridget O Kane executrix of James O Kane deceased has filed a petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska asking for a decree of distribution and final settlement. The county judge will hear it at 11:00 A M on July 3 1926 in Sidney Nebraska. A copy of this notice will be published weekly for three consecutive weeks in the Telegraph. Elmer Kahl County Judge.
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