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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
16
A public IRS report shows Nebraska taxpayers earned $126,457,192 less in 1921 than 1920, with fewer filers and a drop in average income from $3,135 to $2,504. Nationwide, 1921 returns fell 8.23 percent, net income declined, and tax totals dropped sharply. The Nebraska total reported income was $179,905,513.
Washington reports that the USDA finds feed waste on nearly every farm enough to supply the pork consumed there. Hogs efficiently use farm by products and by feeding on corn they help absorb yearly corn production fluctuations, stabilizing prices.
Washington reports a plan to save 750000 dollars yearly by reducing the personnel of 20 subdistricts of the U S Veterans Bureau. The action follows a 1926 congressionally authorized structure. nine districts are affected, mainly in New York. Hospitals at Camp Kearney California and Arrow Head Springs Arkansas will remain open.
A fourteen year old son of Henry Weeelin died at his parents home south of Gering after being thrown from a buggy while at play. He hid a broken collar bone fearing parental disapproval, inflammation developed, and medical help arrived too late to save him.
Prof J F Nelson, since arriving in Gering, has organized and enrolled youths for a juvenile band. The response is strong with enough talent seen to form at least one band, possibly five, leading to a senior and a junior group.
Electricity replaces coal as Virginia Railway Company awards a 15 million dollar contract to electrify 213 miles across the Alleghenies from Roanoke to Mullens West Virginia. Electric locomotives will haul up to 9 000 ton trains at higher speeds, reducing smoke and property damage and promising broader adoption in transport, farms, homes, and air over the next decade.
The Houston Chronicle argues education is not confined to schools but a doorway to learning. It notes many educated people never attend college yet emphasizes schooling’s role in enabling masses, citing figures like Henry Ford and historic thinkers. It argues true success lies in service and healthy humane conduct, not mere wealth.
Postmaster Ed Lane announced from Washington that Lou W. Dirks was appointed rural mail carrier for the Dalton route after ranking highest among five exam participants. He will start Monday July 9, with the option to decline. Avery Hui currently carries the mail following W. I. Traas resignation on February 16.
John Tappas, section foreman for Thurlington at Bayard, blocked a serious wreck by spotting railroad spikes laid on the track two miles east of Bayard before the Casper train. An investigation identified two young Mexican boys as the culprits, who were taken to Bridgeport by Sheriff J. L. Davis and appeared before Judge H. M. Marquis, receiving a severe reprimand and release.
American Legion members in Omaha endorse a plan for religious study outside schools. The proposal allows pupils to be excused from school duties for one hour each week upon parental request to receive instruction in any church or denomination designated by parents, with no compulsory religious education.
Flowercrest Canary Violet owned by Kilpatrick Brothers, Beatrice, topped the mature class with 19,184 pounds of milk and 955 pounds of butter in a year. Curtis school of agriculture’s Pansy Norien Gerben was second with 19,024.5 pounds milk and 54 pounds butter. Union College’s Florenn Anna De Long third with 21,912.6 pounds milk and 42 pounds butter. Loup View Coronat of Monroe broke state milk and fat records with 23,700.6 pounds milk and 11,051.93 pounds butter in a year. Nina Gerben Lyons of Curtis produced 14,065.9 pounds milk and 619 pounds butter.
President Harding urged the American Legion flag conference opening June 14 to adopt rules for proper flag display and to require that every American learn to sing the national anthem. He stated only two percent of audiences could truly sing the song.
The article argues that the question of whether education pays or guarantees success becomes clearer. It underscores education as a pathway shaping outcomes, linking academic attainment with improved prospects and economic advancement.
Donald Myers, thirteen, was electrocuted near Casper after throwing a wire across a high voltage line. He was grandson of Fred Myers and had lived with his grandparents. His father, once a Casper city officer, also lived there. Dairy records note Woodlawn entries in the senior class and two-year-old class winners with milk and butter yields, including K. P. K. Anna Senora and K. DP. K. Grace Kenigan and Alcarta owned by Union College posted high milk totals.
The American Legion Round-up was staged at Capitol Beach June 27 and 28 with invitations sent to Nebraska towns. Posters advertised a water carnival, bathing beauty contest, high diver Jack Payne, and prizes for many categories including tallest, fattest, slimmest, best looking, veterans, largest families, longest distance, and the poet with the largest representation.
Washington director Frank T. Hines of the United States Veterans Bureau considers rating all current disability claims on a permanent basis. The move targets men receiving compensation on temporary ratings lasting years without change. Proposed ruling follows a request from Joe Sparks, head of the American Legion's national rehabilitation committee.
W. H. Wiker, a registered optometrist, has moved his practice permanently to E. J. Marcolle Sidney's Jeweler location, expanding service in the area.
Nebraska's seventy nine creameries produce over 60 million pounds of butter annually most shipped to New York and eastern markets. Factors include surplus dairy output and limited local demand plus six marketing methods with direct farm deliveries and cream stations gaining traction. Butter production rose from 56.7 million pounds in 1920 to 66.7 million in 1921 while cheese output also climbed.
Dr M E Pefttibone, dentist, operates an office above The Larson Music Store. Phone number 418 is listed for patient contact and appointments.
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