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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
2
The Telegraph, an independent Sidney Nebraska paper, lists annual subscription rates payable in advance. Outside zone one over 50 miles costs $2.50 plus postage. zone one $2.90 for one year.
A historical observation notes a paradox where citizens ardently support civic improvements yet travel funds and loyalty away from the town by buying goods and services elsewhere. It argues this self-defeating habit undermines local trade, industry, and progress, urging readers to invest locally and set an example of local pride.
This piece urges preserving good credit as a civic and personal asset. It stresses budgeting to income, avoiding late payments, and using installment plans responsibly. It warns that unpaid debts harm individuals, creditors, and the wider economy, urging prompt payment to keep money circulating. It cites Babson on credit as vital to business health.
In advance of action to stop horse race betting at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Attorney General Sorensen sent a rep to buy an ex pari mutuel ticket. A $2 stake yielded $122 after a long shot won, prompting questions of what to do with the funds since the state cannot keep proceeds from a policy it seeks to ban.
Chicago May, once hailed as queen of the blackmailers, began as pickpocket and shoplifter and rose to big criminal schemes in London earning a 15 year jail term. She spent 52 years alive with much of that in prison, later reforming and writing her memoirs to warn others. Her death in Philadelphia ends a notorious yet reflective life.
A sharp comment argues that the fate of offenders serves as the strongest proof that the supposed triumphs of crime are illusory. The observation frames crime as self-defeating, emphasizing consequences over appeals to success.
A Louisville Herald-Post summary notes that advertising executives monitor a general federation of women’s clubs section on advertising. It highlights Hawaii’s pledge by women to avoid products on billboards and signs. vows to protect scenic beauty and curb intrusive urban advertising while preserving civic space.
Albert Otties visited George Bonser’s well and repair work in Crock. Mrs. Carr and daughter shopped in Crook. Fred Stake, Crook Telephone manager, worked on lines. James Vacik and others made Monday calls. Harold Bonser and bride returned from mountains. a large shower greeted them at T A Bonser’s home. Maywood ties noted. Local residents visited, shopped, and attended various calls and gatherings in Crook and vicinity.
J C Penney, headquartered in New York, buys the Golden Rule chain in Alliance and nearby towns including Hemingford Rushville Gordon Lewellen and Chappell. The stores will join the Penney system by August 1 expanding to about 1400 stores nationwide with 50 in Nebraska. Golden Rule owner Waz Barnett will keep his other Alliance businesses and make Alliance home.
Dalton residents face a water shortage after weeks of drought and overuse. Authorities urge conservation, allowing irrigation only during set hours as city pumps at the station run to meet demand.
City reports show 24 hour operations insufficient to meet demand. Authorities warn of a potential shortage and residents in Dalton pray for a soaking rain to remedy the situation, though no immediate danger is seen.
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