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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
16
A newspaper note discusses a strange belief in trees resisting lightning. Ancient Romans supposedly thought mulberry laurel peach larch and box trees were lightning proof. Some foresters in modern times argue that certain trees are more prone to lightning destruction.
C Spiker and sons with Frank Kinton assisted Frank Portrey unloading machinery at Sidney. Pete Beyer hauled twine from Sidney. Beyer and brother own nine hundred acres of wheat and bought 730 dollars of twine. Ehmke family sought medical counsel for ill child. Hail during Sunday rain. heat eased after rain. Osborns visited Sidney for business. Ground too wet for corn. weeds pulled. expects good crop as rain soaked soil. News of a new daughter for Mrs Iva Byer in Sidney. mother helping at bedside. Mrs H Ehmke Sr. visited with daughter in country. Eschleman, Jones trading with Sidney merchants. Mrs Pete Byer accompanied mother home. Ka- Job Work neatly done at this office.
Irene Harris clerks at Sunset grocery. Osborn unloaded a car of Dodge cars, all sold by 38 pom. Wayhaus family enjoy summer near Denver at Medlock mountain home. Mrs. Gould returns from Cheyenne to stay with John son parents while husband serves in army. Henrietta Shoemaker graduates Northwestern University Chicago and will seek work next year. Mrs. Dawson departs for San Francisco after visiting in Laramie. Henry Mitchell taken to Cheyenne for arm abscess operation. improving. Milo Webster recovering in Denver hospital after serious surgery. Martha Greenlee returns from Albuquerque where she taught. Cowboys on train brag about joining army. One spent sixty five dollars to send Kaiser Bill a message. Livoni and Mahr visit Denver. Reinhardt son Norman in a San Francisco sanitarium. Norman enlisted in navy at sixteen. on submarine last year, now in sanitarium with few details.
Isaac F. Marcosson argues in the Saturday Evening Post that today’s Spain diverges from its historic splendor. He warns of disorder and German influence undermining economic independence, comparing Spain to a bomb factory and noting the ruling classes’ ties to German propaganda.
The earth’s temperature increases from the surface downward about one degree Fahrenheit per 50 to 60 feet. At a short distance of a few miles the temperature would be exceedingly high.
A wartime speech proclaims the United States will fight for outraged civilians, Belgium, France, Italy, England, and human liberty against Germany. It frames the conflict as a moral crusade aligned with Christian principles, vowing to defeat the Kaiser and end atrocities. It declares unity with allies and insists the war is a struggle for civilization and justice.
A series of transfers recorded including warranty deeds from Harry White to James L. Tewell for Section 21 14 51 valued at 2000 dollars and from John W. Shunick to James L. Tewell for NWl Sec 21 14 51 at 2000 dollars, plus multiple transfers involving Roy Carter, Emory F Langley, Elvis Woodhouse, C Weyerts, Benjamin Thornburg, W M Goding, William Belknap, John A Bentley and others for parcels in sections 35 16 53 and 15 12 53 and Potter, Nebraska. total values range from 500 to 9200 dollars. A quit claim deed transfers W E Swatzlander and wife to Chancey H and Ada A Moore for Sec 23 13 48 at 1 dollar.
Hungry Gulch residents hosted visitors including Wise and family, Bennett, and Yuonk families last Sunday. Nellie Weigers stays with sister Mrs Warren. Olson and Cun ningham households hosted gatherings. A large crowd attended Miss Mary Swift’s surprise honor. Farmers Union to hold July 4 picnic at Emanueltson’s grove near Lodgepole with various amusements.
A concise reflection quoting Shelley that links hope and youth as siblings under a single maternal source. The line emphasizes universal optimism and interdependence, suggesting a shared origin of positive traits between youth and hopeful outlook.
Lawrence, amused by a man nearly losing balance on an icy sidewalk, tells him he “needs some skid chattas.” His remark reflects his fascination with his father’s new car and a humorous moment on the slick street.
A Dallas News excerpt notes a man’s integrity by saying he would rather lose 50 dollars in a stock speculation than 50 cents through a hole in his pocket, highlighting the value of honesty and prudence.
A local real estate promo invites readers to see available homes in the town described as the best on earth, highlighting the appeal of the community and housing options.
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