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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
2
Mrs Zehner recalls childhood in a southern home where a colored mammy warned against Yankees. She grew up fearing Yankees but as an adult married a Yankee and became a leading Chautauqua speaker promoting one country idea.
Representatives Snyder of Hastings and Foster of Omaha conferred on alleged irregularities in the Omaha Produce Exchange tied to a House recommendation for immediate action by the attorney general. The investigation cites price spreads from orchard to consumer, including an apple carload sold at a large profit, with the farmer paid 45 cents per barrel and the consumer paying 2.50.
Rain across Nebraska feeds corn and crowns the winter wheat harvest. Grain men call it ideal for finishing the biggest winter wheat crop yet harvested in the state. The northern belt benefits as the rain sinks to the roots, sweeping the state from Missouri River to Colorado and Wyoming.
Wim Godling came down from Potter Monday. F A Fecht was a Dallas visitor in the cry Monday. Mrs C W Simons left Monday for Ogallala to visit relatives. Mrs J T McIntosh left Tuesday for a short visit in Denver. J B Wiker and Will Morrow were North Divide men in the city Monday. County Superintendent Mrs Stark spent Monday in Lodgepole with friends. C W Johnson and H P Peterson were Potter visitors to the county capital Tuesday. L Rezanina has been busy hauling out material to finish a fine large barn on his ranch. Wm Schuler and Red Bratz represented the east Dalton country in the county seat Monday. N Brewer and son Davy went to Denver Wednesday evening on business and pleasure combined. Dr Webster spent Thursday in Bridgeport attending the Dental Association convening there. A B Knox spent three days this week at Sonsie farm resetting fence and fixing up the place. Mrs Leroy Martin left Wednesday morning for Hedrick Iowa to visit friends of her girlhood. The annual school meeting of District No 1 will be held at the Court House Monday June 30 at 2 o'clock PM.
The United States shipped $80,186,093 to noncontiguous territories in the ten months ended April 1913, down from $85,970,947 last year, while shipments from those territories to the U S totaled $104,315,908 versus $112,062,150. The estimates project 1913 total exports to noncontiguous territories around $110,000,000, surpassing 1912’s $106,000,000.
War Department reports fourteen killed and twenty-five wounded among American forces in the Moros disarmament on Jolo island Philippines. Among the wounded is Lt Edwin N Rackley with a gunshot wound to the right heel. One private John Mattala may die from his injuries.
The treasury department will surrender 3,000,000 dollars to European importers of wood pulp and paper after deciding not to appeal the customs court ruling. The decision follows a ruling that countries with favored nation treaties with the United States are entitled to free wood pulp and related products.
Prices of commodities in the United States last year were higher than at any time during the last thirty years the Bureau of Labor Statistics announces. During the year wholesale prices advanced sharply with the greatest increases in farm products feed fuel and lighting and metals and implements.
Secretary of State Bryan assures Porter Charlton will have fair trial in Italy extradition case. A U S designated official will attend the court proceedings as part of the oversight.
Buffalo officials tally eleven dead from the Huested Milling plant dust explosion and identify twenty six workers still missing, believed trapped in the collapsed elevator ruins.
Quick results from Adlerika a German remedy mix with buckthorn bark and glycerine surprise Sidney residents. Laune's Pharmacy claims the antiseptic digestive cleanse removes sour stomach gas and constipation in a single dose, prompting strong local reaction.
The French aviator Moulinais arrived in Stockholm after flying from Reval across the Baltic in four hours. He has completed the Paris to St. Petersburg flight and plans to resume travel tomorrow toward Copenhagen on his return to Paris.
Miss Babbette Wasserman from Cheyenne arrived Tuesday evening to spend time with Miss Leona Oberfelder and will stay for a visit.
Clyde Stratton, the escapee from Fort Leavenworth who crawled through a sewer, was convicted of murdering J. L. Crowder a Silvis banker. Punishment set at fourteen years in Joliet penitentiary.
The article explains season tickets offer about half the price of single admissions, usable by any family member. It notes community interest hinges on season ticket sales and implies the event’s future permanence depends on them.
A local organizer pledges to boost attendance for the upcoming Chau tauqua by personally inviting every acquaintance. He insists the event will be a triumph only if he makes it the town’s largest gathering through his own energetic promotion.
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports relief from chronic stomach upset after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says after reading letters of cures she began the remedy and now can eat almost anything. Sold by all dealers.
Mrs Hink departed Friday for her Lincoln home and will stay several weeks with her daughter Mrs Ernest Stuht.
Sam Fine, Glenn VanGorder and Miss Mona Corbett attended a Potter Saturday evening event hosted by the Catholic ladies. They joined a dance held at Potter following the occasion.
James H. Cook of Ault and Caroline McCann of Ft Winton wed at County Judge Gapen's office on June 24 1913.
The Pioneer hotel changes hands with Mrs John Reimers stepping down from management to retire. She plans to move to Colorado with her husband, who has acquired land there.
Mrs Scanlon, Mrs Ahrens, B A Jones and wife, and Russell Dedrich took a pleasant auto party to Kimball and back Friday. They showed interest in some land in that country.
An automobile party to Cheyenne on Tuesday included Mrs Scanlon Mrs Davoren Miss Peetz and Miss Treinen. They rode in the Scanlon car with Russell Dedrich as the chauffeur.
Mrs Pfeifer came home in the latter part of last week from visits in Omaha and Chicago. She enjoyed a delightful trip, met many friends, and gained impressions of the newest dress creations and fashion ideas.
Mrs F Campbell and her daughter Helen spent the past week visiting relatives in town. They called on Mrs John Atherton, sister of Mrs Campbell, and have now journeyed to Montauk ranch to visit another sister, Mrs Harry Selch.
Willis boys work on the high school roof, prancing along narrow ledges. Their risky method gives the man below the creeps yet is considered a good job by those who fear accidents. The town might pay a high price in injuries.
Miss Vera Yockey of Chappell dined with Mrs. Stark Sunday. She has resigned as county superintendent of Deuel County to take an instructor post at the state normal in San Diego California.
Sidney Drug Co. offers Hire's Root Beer served from the keg as a novelty at the pharmacy counter. This brief note highlights a local tasting option and promotes the store’s soda presentation.
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