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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
4
A monologue argues that suffering and horrific events are needed before humanity awakens. It envisions war aftermath, pension disputes, moral decay, and social collapse as catalysts. The piece laments vanity and materialism, urging simpler joys and stronger family bonds as true worth. It ends with a controversial question: Can we eat potatoes?
The United States offered land at unusually low rates, with Alaska at under two cents an acre, California Nevada Colorado and Utah under three cents, Florida under fourteen cents, and the Philippines under twenty seven cents per acre.
The issue hints at a beneficial use of FT resources to support Belgium. It outlines collaboration, education, and humanitarian help through a good cause, urging readers to engage or donate and highlighting potential impacts.
The Tuesday trial in Judge Chambers court saw groceryman Theodore Zervas plead guilty to selling cigarettes. He paid the minimum $50 fine plus costs about $56, with a warning that any future offense would bring the maximum $100.
Bessie May Morgan daughter of John and Lucy Bailiff was born February 18 1890 in Gordon Nebraska and died February 22 1917 at the parents home in Sidney Nebraska aged 27 years four days. She is survived by her parents two sisters and three brothers. The funeral was at the Methodist church Saturday at two o clock with Reverend L E Lewis officiating. The family has endured much sorrow with multiple funerals and two sisters ill.
A Maxim gun shell weighed about a pound and cost around 1.60 dollars each. In a demonstration before Li Wang Chang the gun fired 400 shells costing about 650 dollars in one minute. An old Chinese stakesman remarked the gun fires too fast for China while a Danish king joked it would bankrupt his kingdom in two hours.
A call to readers to support Belgium relief efforts through small acts described in this issue. It urges participation as a communal gesture and explains how contributions aid Belgian civilians during wartime needs.
Local briefs report births, visits, trips, and community events in Sidney and surroundings. Highlights include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ely Henders, editor J C Wolf visiting, Anna Johnson guesting, emigrant car unloadings, trips to Douglas and Gothenburg, and upcoming Triangle Club meeting. Also noted are a hospital operation in Denver, lodge activities, and an Edison Diamond Disc concert on March 12 with free tickets.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court notices creditors of Henry L Gray deceased to meet the administrator for examination, adjustment and allowance on April 1 1917 and August 9 1917 at 10 pm. Six months to file claims and one year to settle estate from January 1 1917. Published in The Telegraph for four weeks prior to April 1. Seal of County Judge C P Chambers.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of Alvena Range deceased must present claims to the administrator for examination and allowance. Meetings set for March 19 and August 17 1917 at 10:00 AM in the County Court Room. Six months to file, one year to settle from March 16 1917. Publication in The Telegraph for four weeks before March 19 1917. Court seal by County Judge G C Chambers February 9 1917.
Cheyenne County bank report shows assets totaling 207 760 79 with liabilities and capital. Officials N E McPLock Blank Jesse C McNisn and others certify the document sworn Feb 20 1917 before Notary Joseph Swanson.
The fragment lists loans and discounts totaling 716 097 43 with overdrafts 5 228 40 and miscellaneous items. It notes bonds securities judgments and claims, banking house and fixtures, other real estate and cash items. A national and state bank total appears as 248 985 27 with currency gold coin silver and other minor entries totaling 1 062 42 64.
The report shows Cuplut stock paid in Undivided profits and deposits labeled subject to check. It includes 6 demand certificates and 20,097 07 in time deposits with a 54,800 49 balance in Depositors' Guaranty fund, State of Nebraska appears in the records.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court, Rodeen Allen petitions to be administratrix of Cicero Allen deceased. Hearing set for March 24, 1917 at 10:00 AM. All interested persons must appear to show cause why administration should not be granted. Public notice to run in The Telegraph for three weeks before hearing. Dated February 23, 1917.
Mr and Mrs A Nelson of Potter attended the funeral of Oldershaw on Wednesday, paying respects to the deceased.
A fragmented exhortation suggests assistance to Belgians through reading A GOOD CAUER. The garbled text hints at a wartime or propaganda style, urging engagement with a work titled A GOOD CAUER to aid the Belgian effort.
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