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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
11
Jas A Rodman of Kimball Nebraska announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the Toth District, subject to the August primary voters will.
Guy Roberts of Oshkosh Nebraska announces as Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 76th District. He calls for cooperation with the Federal Government to end the war, ratification of the Prohibition amendment, passage of woman suffrage, postwar public works to absorb labor, a State Labor Bureau, and state ownership of terminal grain elevators.
J. W. McDaniel of Sidney Nebraska announces candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket awaiting August primary voter decision.
A statement announces IT as a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 27th District, subject to August primary voters' decision. The note signs off with kh and BUSHEE.
Gordon Wattles federal food administrator for Nebraska spoke to Omaha newspaper men on food conservation and price regulation. He cited price controls lowering consumer costs and warned against futures trading while noting Americans’ voluntary compliance. He linked wheat supply to wartime finance and cited remarks by Houston and Dean Mumford on farm production and defense needs.
The article notes a shift from sparse to widespread rural fire protection efforts in California as farmers seek to safeguard wheat and other farm products. Governor Stephens, speaking at Napa, called rural fire protection a prime essential in mobilizing the nation’s war resources.
The Alliance stockmen convention celebrates western heritage with pictures by Dr Condra and moving images of the sports, likening the event to Frontiers Day at Cheyenne. The piece urges continued support for such diversions to keep Nebraskan history alive and to maintain vigor during wartime duties.
President Wilson advocates a unified Pan American force to mobilize 180000 troops from Brazil Guatemala Costa Rica Cuba Nicaragua and Panama for training and equipping on U S soil. The plan aims to sharpen unity among republics and reinforce the Monroe Doctrine as a shared regional heritage and policy.
The text stresses limits on material aid due to controls yet asserts U S resolve to help friends like Brazil. It emphasizes decisive action beyond willingness, noting Director-General McAdoo and Administrators Carfield and Thoever. The passage frames aid as partnership in a shared wartime democracy.
The nation honors the naval and marine services for vital wartime duties. Admiral Albert Cleves commends transports carrying soldiers to France, disposal of idle German ships, and rapid ship types. Pacific Coast yards, Great Lakes, and Bethlehem Seattle contribute ships. emphasis on swift, efficient production and worker responses to federal calls for spruce procurement.
A street vignette notes a person’s sporadic church attendance and a car wreck two miles west of town. It mentions a car headed east on a notorious road and a speaker affecting a listener who suppresses a yawn till tears appear, capturing quiet reactions.
A mother driving slowly on a city street swayed the car while two children rode in the back. The two year old tumbled from the vehicle as a bystander, a prominent businessman, rescued the child and carried it away from further danger. The mother, unaware of the loss, continued driving and narrowly avoided more harm before the baby was recovered.
Fragmentary scene shows a kid’s restlessness as a car is started and moves erratically. A housekeeper discreetly discards bread to pigs, hoping no one notices the waste. An optician named E. L. Montgomery and jeweler Virgil Marsh are cited in ad copy.
The story contrasts ancient siege and curse with a Christian army seizing Jericho in modern times on Washingtons Birthday. It notes Jerichos biblical fall, Jesus Good Samaritan, and Joshua campaigns. It frames the Jericho village as a test of modern brotherhood versus ancient overlordship.
A columnist notes patriotic zeal can clash with sympathy for soldiers, recounting a homesick enlisted man’s request to visit a kitchen during a Sunday meal and a cheeky American letter describing a soldier who signed off with a flirtatious line about a waitress and a dish on the table.
Count Yva Tolstoy son of Leo Tolstoy warns Americans that true Russia lies with the peasantry ignored by leaders who follow their own programs. He says the real Russian is peasant Russia and that leaders have deceived and misled the people as Europe faces upheaval. He claims he cannot predict what will emerge from the present chaos.
A run of local items notes Woten from Potter State Bank visiting Sidney on Thursday while Judge CP Chambers testified in North Platte. Vogler family from west of Dalton shopped in Sidney Monday. Sherry Sitton appeared in North Platte as a witness in bootlegging cases. Gertrude Lenzen starts as a new clerk at Sidney Mercantile. Mrs J W Walker returned from a month in Denver. Attorney Wi Miles attended Federal court in North Platte. Mrs Po J Dalton of Pleasant View precinct visits Julia Lenmon for ten days. Mrs Mary Henderson returned from Gibbon after a three week visit. Miss Walla Neubauer and Miss Grace McFadden left for Estes Park to rent a cottage for two months. Henry Benedict of Loveland, Colo spent two days with brother Jack’s family before returning home. Charles Kemming of Vienna visited relatives then returned to work. Miss Belle Flenderson and brothers Russell and Charles visit this week with their mate and Mr and Mrs Will Davis of Dix Nebras ks.
J R Williams and C L Mann traveled to North Platte on Sunday to be on standby for jury service as the Federal Court session began Monday morning.
W J Braham and his family traveled to Denver by car on Saturday to stay a week. Miss Grace McFadden joined them and will stay with Miss Neubauer during the vacation. Mrs John McClenaghan and her children left for Elkhorn Nebraska to visit relatives and let the children enjoy country air during the Whooping cough period.
Charles Hayes of Fairbury Nebraska accepts a position at Essig Hardware to succeed Mr Eastwood who departs next week to run a hardware store in Hastings Nebraska.
Mrs Roy Witters and her two sons from York Nebraska spent Friday and Saturday in the city as guests of their uncle. PL Witters and family and the Witters home were noted in the visit.
Clarence Anderson a fourteen year old boy traveled alone from Long Beach California to spend part of the summer with the N W Olson and Henry Anderson families arriving Thursday He was here last summer and is quite a traveler.
The dedication at St Patrick's church occurs Sunday at 9 a.m with patriotic services. The Home Maids attend in a body and all are invited. The event mirrors the memorable unveiling service and promises a notable gathering.
Postmaster McIntosh has been busy taking fingerprints of women this week. A notable case involves a young wife born in this country to American parents who married a foreigner, changing her status. Most people are cooperative in providing thumbprints for Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Walter Davis arrived home Wednesday from American Lake Washington while her lieutenant husband joined his company at Hoboken New Jersey. The transport will soon swing out from its pier with the eager company aboard Mrs Davis will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs S Dedvick.
The text argues that a one pound loaf with 11 percent water if round versus 34 percent if cylindrical yields 140 grams more edible content for money for long loaves. It notes spheres maximize volume per surface area, so evaporation is greater in cylinders of the same weight, making round loaves less efficient.
Mr and Mrs B G Hopper and two daughters Lomiht and Dorothea visited Sunday with their niece Mrs J Eb McClenaughan and family. They traveled by car from Sedgwick county where they inspected their wheat farm, en route home to Waterloo Nebraska.
William Schwartz of Bronson precinct allegedly refused to register on June 21 as unfounded. Records show he registered the day before with the county agent in Sidney, unsure of registering in his own district. His name appears in Mr. Gould’s office among the first registrants.
The Vi Ds plan a sewing session with Mrs Ed Ahrens to continue refugee tasks. The Kings Daughters Ind held a fine meeting with Mrs C 5 Qadelitt at her ranch home. The Helping Hand Society south divide met with Mrs C Walker near Lorenzo with strong attendance. Lorenzo Red Cross guests worked on refugee tasks and basted and divided articles for home stitching. Refreshments were ice cream and cake. Next meeting with Mrs Thomas.
Miss Anna McFadden, director of the Junior Red Cross in this district, made a flying trip to Omaha from Thursday to Saturday. She is one of twenty state directors, Nebraska hosting the first Junior Red Cross convention in the United States. The convention on June 21st was noted as very interesting with plans for action formed.
Okinaha Nebraska June 17 1918 notice urges all residents to attend a school house meeting Friday evening June 28 at 7 00 pm to learn about forming War Savings Societies. School officers will preside and record attendance. War Savings Director Ward M Burgess notes government call and loyalty expectations.
Mrs W B Whitman died at her home three miles west of Brideport on June 13th and was buried June 15th under Presbyterian and Woman's Club auspices. The funeral honored her unselfish nature and wide affection. Had she lived to July 2nd she would have been 86. Mr and Mrs W P Miles attended.
Mrs. W. P. Miles improves from neuritis. Editor Gresham of the Potter Review attended to matters in Sidney last Saturday. Louis Mann went to Denver Wednesday and expected to drive back today for a big trade. S. Fishman took his wife and Mrs. Leon Fine to Colorado for a two day automobile sightseeing trip returning Monday. Will Maupin of Lincoln of the Publicity committee of Nebraska was busy in town Wednesday. He loves this western county and visits often. Mrs. Arthur Closman and her little son left for Omaha and Dunlap to join relatives for an Okiboji Lake outing. County Agent Gould reports excellent harvest registration with eager participation and few slackers observable.
We thank friends and neighbors who helped at the time of our father and brother Frank W. Sheckler's death and those who sent flowers. Signed by Mrs. Sarah Curtis and Mr and Mrs Masse and family.
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