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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
5
Thomas A. Edison presents a test of a phonograph reproduction claimed to mirror the living voice. The public is invited to hear the test and judge whether the artificial voice is indistinguishable from real speech. Edison emphasizes the breakthrough as a final miracle in sound technology.
An early 20th century note compares a singer's living voice with Edison recorded reproduction. Christine Miller and Christine on the Edison were indistinguishable. even audience members could not tell which voice was live. The quotes cite Boston Herald on Nov 19 1915 and Cleveland Leader on Sept 23 1916.
A lively report from Tuesday night highlights a surprise birthday for Mrs. C. W. Simon with about a dozen guests and a larger attendance. Other gatherings include Mrs. Cuber’s seventy ninth milestone celebration in Sidney, the teacher's study club, the S. F. Club dinner, Miss Phyllis Corbett's birthday party with dancing and a cameo brooch gift, and the King’s Daughters meeting at Mrs. Sager's with a three course lunch. The piece notes a mix of parties, gifts, decorations, and social outings across multiple households.
Cheyenne County Lumber Co of Sidney Nebraska joins a 5 percent donation plan by The Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association. On February 5th and March 5th the public is urged to buy lumber on the first Monday of February March April May and June 1917 to support Belgian relief efforts aided by The Literary Digest and philanthropic commissions.
The message notes Thelma is coming to a Sidney property associated with Osborn and Jergemton, implying a relocation or visit. Details on purpose, dates, or exact location are unclear from the fragment.
At St Patrick's Catholic Church Mass is held at 9 each Sunday Evening service occurs at 7:30 Instruction for the flock takes place each Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Saint Peter's Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church invites worship at 11 A M on the 1st 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month with Sunday school and Bible class at 10 30 A M Young people's and family meetings follow afternoon services Ladies' Aid meets every second Wednesday afternoon Second Sunday services held at J Nelson's school house 11 A M Family or young people's meetings in the afternoon Fifth Sunday services at Lars Christiansen's home north of Dix at 11 A M
Christ Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 930 A M and morning service with sermon at 1030 each Sunday. Lenten services are on Tuesday at 4 PM. Friday night prayer is at 730 PM. Choir rehearsals occur Fridays at 830 PM. The Guild meets every other Friday in the month.
Miss Johnson of Funk Nebraska visiting sister Mrs Elkner sang a solo last Sunday to a large audience. Services next Sabbath at Center church at 3 PM offer song for purer life and help with burdens. dinner at six on the 8th. remember the Sunday school work and come.
Vrinity Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Second Sunday in lent theme The Elements of A True Faith Evening worship at 7 30 with The conversion its nature necessity and agencies first in a lent series The second sermon The conversion of the Prodigal Son Prayer meeting Thursday 7 00 Choir practice Thursday 8 00 Catechetical class Saturday 1 00 This calls on worship and presence in church Visitors welcome
Grace Lutheran Church in Gurney held afternoon worship at 2 30 P M with a talk by Whenie on The Elements of a True Faith and Sunday school at 3 30 P M. A sand storm kept many away last Sunday with no services conducted. The Sunday school superintendent was delayed at home due to her ill son George who has pneumonia. A trained nurse from Denver has been secured for care. Support a good cause in this issue.
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