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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
The article reflects on the Roosevelt exit and Taft arrival as a pivotal moment. It mentions Nebraska’s legislature approving a $75,000 aid bill for underfunded school districts, seen as a long term savings for reformatories and education. The tone blends political commentary with local sentiment.
Miss Myrtle Hiett, elected to Lincoln third grade, exhibited strong teaching at Sidney and attended Peru State Normal. North Platte principal Ringer praised education value during his Sidney visit. Alliance defeated Sidney 15 14 at halftime and clinched the pennant as Sidney’s basketball season ends. High school lecture by Alvah Green featured impersonations and moving pictures. receipts to be reported next week.
The school news notes an ice cream social netting 17.65, with thanks to donors. A planned debate between Alliance and Sidney on arbitration in railroad labor is postponed to Saturday March 13 due to Alliance canceling. Sidney's team includes Clayton Radcliffe Paul Martin and Guy Chambers. Admission will be 33 and 25 cents, with the event in the high school auditorium.
Mournful weather and brisk activity fill Potter as residents travel to Sidney and Kimball for events. Reports note a dry farming convention, a possible banker’s transition, church activities, schooling plans, and Homestead lodge efforts. A humorous critique of wealth and social manners closes the item.
In a reflective piece, V. Z. Co. argues the West outpaces Eastern prestige and New York in culture. It lauds practical taste, dress refinement, and mind culture while urging elimination of material worship and rivalrous vanity to reach higher civilization.
Clara remains aboard. Fred Cushing spent Sunday at the Beyer Bros ranch. Mr Brown traveled to Sidney last Saturday. Horst family arrives to inhabit Hunter’s former place. Shrear visited Paltz ranch Thursday. Foster family spent Sunday at Boy Ranch. Sleighing in full swing. snow improves ground for new settlers. No school in district 76 due to bad roads. Dry Farming Congress at Cheyenne with Rodman Lehmknohlel Persinger. topics include headquarters systems agriculture diary good roads and legislation. Weather unsettled with mixed snow and slush. Stewitt’s Building postal cards 2 for 5c at Baldwin’s.
Mrs. Andrew Hakanson of Chadron Nebraska reports backache and hip pains from kidney trouble improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She used one box per directions and was completely cured. Sold by all dealers during the price of 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Public notices certify bank reports for Dalton and Cheyenne County Nebraska. Bank cash on hand totals and liabilities include capital stock, surplus, profits, and time certificates. Notaries public Henry E. Garen and A. J. Minner s ley attest to sworn statements dated March 2 and March 3, 1909.
Legal advertisement for QRviNance No 97 an ordinance regulating hay and straw stacks within Sidney Nebraska. It bans piling on premises, sets misdemeanor penalties 1 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail, repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage approval and publication. Passed February 26 1900 approved February 2 1909 with attestations by Swan Dedrick and Leese NeBauer.
The Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners selects a site including Lot Five Block Thirty-Seven Original Town of Sidney for county buildings. Alfred Harris and heirs are notified to apply by April 15 1909 for appraisers to assess damages, or damages will be set pro vivos. Attorney Leroy Martin. Sidney Neb Feb 10 1900.
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