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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
2
A battered masthead from the Che Telegraph lists J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe as publishers with Jack H. Lowe also credited as editor and advertising business manager. Names Mrs H P Crady and Mrs Nellie Davis appear among the staff.
The piece reflects on last week's dust storms as a near repeat of the 1930s black blizzards. It notes crop and soil damage but hints at benefits, urging readers to consider scarcity and resilience as memories of hard times surface. The author cites Biblical wisdom and uses agricultural imagery.
Cheyenne County farmers should organize soil conservation districts and begin soil saving practices. Soil conservation is ancient and essential, protecting perishable soil from erosion and neglect through crop rotation, contouring, and rest as part of regular farming. Continued neglect would threaten the county’s agricultural fortunes.
The world remains tense at its colonial edges while backing for the United Nations grows. Britain pushes for a solid all out policy, the US delegation signals rising reliance on UN methods, and France suggests possible sovereignty concessions if others do likewise. Stettinius calls the UN structure strong and rapidly gaining.
Government spokesmen warn of a ten percent rise in living costs as the wage price formula is blamed and stocks fall. The public seeks honest work, wages in step with inflation, and a government that acts as a world leader to restore production and supply.
The piece argues that federal aid helped farmers in 1933 but warns Washington may not repeat such bailing out as the national debt grows. It urges sound farming, lower debts, and savings while noting real estate speculation is being discouraged by veterans in farm property trading.
Science predicts a greatly expanded wheat market as the world faces a severe shortage. Experts say new farming methods and global cooperation could ease prices and boost production in coming years.
The text describes wheat used for industrial alcohol and synthetic rubber products with farm materials cycling back to farms. It notes farmers may benefit as part of an integrated system, but warns both farm organizations and large lobbies in Washington must maintain balance through sensible legislation.
Global tension rises as India mutinies and seizes ships, Egyptian anti colonial protests erupt, and uprisings spread from Java to Palestine. Britain dispatches three Cabinet ministers to the East amid passive resistance talks with Indian leaders signaling a critical shift in imperial policy.
Through editors eyes the 25 day steel strike ended with the steel workers gaining an 18 percent raise. The article calculates losses of about 135 dollars per worker and 101 million dollars total for 750000 staff. Indirect effects hit appliance and farm sectors, delaying production and purchases across the economy.
A brief opinion noting the importance of weather and appealing for recognition of its impact on daily life. The writer defends weather as essential, contrasting common talk with action, and emphasizes its role in sustaining daily activity.
Two Sidney youngsters, a nine year old sister and her four year old sibling, were playing when the older asked if the younger wanted to go to Heaven or Hell. The little one replied with simple fear, I wanna stay here.
A plant employee paid a fine after striking a restaurant cook during an argument over the exact cut of steak served in the cafe. The column muses on appetite, judgment, and human behavior with aphorisms about leisure, honesty, and choice.
In the County Court at Sidney the matter of the estate of Frederick A. Gapen deceased invites creditors to present claims by three months from March 9 1946 and debts payable within one year from February 14 1946. Robt A Barlow and L M Clinton attorneys listed with seals and signatures.
In the matter of the estate of Ida E Ratcliff deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors are notified that on March 15 1948 and June 17 1946 at ten o clock A M to receive and examine all claims against said estate with a view to their adjustment and settlement in Sidney Nebraska within the county court proceedings and deadlines indicated.
Estate No 1513 of Barbara Ingwerson deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Paul J Ingwerson Executor has filed account and report and a petition for settlement and heirs' determination and asset distribution. Hearing before the county court on March 23, 1946 at 10:00 A M. All interested may appear and contest. Dated March 2 1946. Clinton Attorneys.
A Cheyenne County Nebraska court case proceeds in the county court as the matter titled In the Matter is pursued. The record notes jurisdiction in Cheyenne County with standard filing and procedural steps expected in a county court matter.
A reflective piece contrasts life’s crowding from scholar to aristo with a self telling riddle. The speaker declares I am a small thing with a big meaning, serving all people by unlocking doors and dispelling prejudice. It extols courtesy as universal, costless, and loved by all.
The county judge announces a creditors meeting to be held at ten o’clock A M one year from February 14 1946. The notice includes stationery advertising Venus Velvet pencils and related items sold by Telegraph.
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