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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
11
The piece criticizes Congress after three months with no broad laws passed. It condemns investigations as political theater, questions corruption cases, and urges constructive action in farm relief and tax cuts to restore public confidence and curb rising unrest. It cites George W. Norris and warns of growing socialism and anarchism.
A congressional push favors the McNary Haugen bill claiming it will give wheat growers fair value for their crops and set prices closer to production costs. The measure aims to place farmers on par with manufacturers and projects a net about 1.25 dollars per bushel for 1924 with smooth administration to handle the season.
A gas lamp explosion at Ernest Langley's farm home 15 miles northwest of Peety severely burned Mrs. Langley and endangered three small children. She extinguished the fire with a raincoat after wrapping it around her body, but sustained burns to arms, throat and chest as the house burned to ruins. Neighbors aided and took the family to the Reincke home for first aid.
Dr Blanchard was summoned from Peetz Thursday morning to tend the injured sufferer who rested easily and showed good recovery prospects. Mr Langley and his eldest son drove cattle to Peetz Monday for shipment and returned after the blaze, leaving a total loss of house and contents estimated above $2500 with insurance having lapsed months earlier.
Dr N H Rasmussen county physician found a Mexican family of twelve living in a crowded box car near Haig. Father Mike Rojas, mother and ten children, five sick with scarlet fever and three with diphtheria complications. The contagious condition prevents moving the patients. the situation is considered dire but unavoidable.
Mrs. Charles Daugherty visits her Denver parents. Supt. Liebendorfer leaves for Lincoln for a teachers meeting. Lee Howard visits his son at the John Junker home. John and Mrs. Junker spend Sunday with daughter Mrs. Clyde Wallace. Leroy Wilson and Doris Shelley of Dalton wed by Judge C P Chambers. Russell Wallace and Glen Roberts visit Clyde Wallace home. Dr. Taylor reports birth of a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. F A Glassburn of Sidney. A N Mathers of Gering campaigns for governor in Sidney. Busy Dozen club guests of Mrs. Carl Jones last Friday for sewing and socializing with lunch.
The T. N. club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. L. McIntosh. Members enjoyed a social hour and sewing followed by a delicious luncheon served by the hostess.
J. H. Kucera wife and baby returned last Friday from a two week visit in Denver. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Jack E Dempsey. Mrs Dempsey and Mr Kucera are brother and sister.
A large turnout attended a special meeting last Friday honoring assembly president Mrs. Myrtle Munser of Omaha. She delivered an excellent address and a lunch was served afterward.
A special session of the Grand Lodge of the IOOF will be held in Sidney on Wednesday March 19 at 1 30 p m and 8 00 p m for conferring the Grand Lodge and Past Grand degrees. All members are invited.
Little Miss Virginia Johnson entertained eight girl friends at her home last Friday afternoon and evening in honor of Carlene Phillipps of Superior. Mah Jonge was played and the hostess with her mother served a dinner.
Little Miss Katherine Grabill hosted seven of her girl friends at a dinner at her home last Friday evening honoring Carlene Phillppi of Superior who was visiting at the home of Mrs Phillippi’s daughter Mrs Elmer Grabill. Mervin Oliver pleaded not guilty before Judge Chambers to larceny and was bound over to district court under a 2000 dollar bond for allegedly stealing 200 dollars worth of sugar from a box car on February 16. He waived preliminary hearing. W. T. Tradsell of Paxton republican candidate for state senator campaigned in Sidney Monday. He is a Methodist minister at Paxton who served overseas as a chaplain. He was drafted by friends to run for office due to his qualifications. The A A A society met Tuesday evening at Miss Carrie Cultra’s with a seven o’clock dinner served by the hostess followed by Mad Money. Those present included Misses Evelyn Doran Dorothy Wart and La Rune Waworth and Mrs Root of Laramie Wyoming.
CoC Durnell and his wife arrived home after a several weeks stay in California. Mr Durnell calls the state God’s country and says many residents are leaving California. He admires the beauty but notes the climate’s sameness grows monotonous.
Mrs J A Van Wardeveld and her daughter Jana of Balboa Panama left Sidney after a two week stay with her sister Mrs Carl Tivoni. She will visit another sister in Elwood then sail from New York City for home on April 15. Her son, resident of Phoenix Arizona, will join her in New York City. Mrs Van Hardeveld is a former Sidney resident as were her two daughters Cornellia a code operator in Prestons office and Mrs Jack Dewey of Phoenix. Mrs Tivoni hosted a pleasant party last week in honor of her sister.
Public meeting for Progressive political action set for Friday at 2 30 PM at Odd Fellows hall Sidney. Arrangements committee includes B F Conch EB Halslander David B Ells Joseph L Daniel R H Zimmerman B P Hamilton I H Waltaus Edward Furer H Van Aelstyn George L Fahy and C D Green. American Legion executive committee met with Snapp carnival rep to discuss bringing the street show to Sidney. no action until fair ground bonds decision. carnival possible if tied to county fair.
Mike McIntire and Thomas Filbin of Gurley pleaded guilty to liquor law violations before District Judge Tewell. McIntire drew 30 days in jail and a $500 fine. Filbin, with eight children, was fined $250 and paroled for a year. Fon Fai of Sidney’s Chinese restaurant faced Harrison narcotic charges and was bound over to federal court after opium was found. bond set at $500.
Dr and Mrs F A Barger hosted the Fortnightly club at their residence last Friday. A seven o clock dinner preceded an evening spent playing bridge with members enjoying the social gathering and games.
The Friendly society met Tuesday evening in the basement rooms at Mrs. J C McNnish. A business session was held and lunch served. A follow up meeting is planned next Wednesday in the club rooms with a state officer to help arrange the year’s program.
L R Barlow declares candidacy for County Commissioner in the First district subject to Republican voters in the April 1924 primaries.
Mrs. L. O. Keedick sells a section and a half east of Sidney to John Peetz and takes his half section near Lorenzo. She plans to return to Iowa mid summer and split time between the town home and managing local interests. Keedick retains a section and a half east of Sidney.
The senate approved a March 7 appropriation of 3 million dollars for day and night air mail. Night flights are likely to be established this year with day routes already operating all winter. The plan may extend the Sidney to Denver route, while the local field has remained closed since late fall.
A surprise gathering was held last Thursday at Mrs. Ella McCarthy home for Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Boresen of Grevney Colorado pioneer residents of Cheyenne county on their thirty sixth wedding anniversary. About thirty guests attended with gifts, games and socializing. Neighbors Hans Anderson and Will Johnson joined the celebration. The couple, who homesteaded in the Houge area thirty six years ago, were married by Judge Shuman in the old Metropolitan hotel familiar to early pioneers.
Notice of sale under an order from Cheyenne County Court to satisfy Citizens State Bank of Potter Nebraska. One-third interest in 210 acres of growing wheat in the east half of section 25, township 15, range 53 west, to be sold at public auction April 14, 1924 at 10 AM at the east front door of the county courthouse in Sidney Nebraska. Sheriff J W McDaniel. Kepler and Kratz, attorneys.
A brief saying from the Boston Tran script urges that no man can afford to look shabby as most people judge friends by their attire. It reflects social expectations about dress and impression making.
J R Barlow seeks re nomination as Cheyenne county commissioner from the First district in The Telegraph. He has served eighteen years, praised for experience and knowledge of county needs and government. He stands for strict economy and is regarded as courteous and dedicated to the people.
Ogallala senator J S Kroh announces candidacy for re nomination in Keith county. His past legislative session is described as broad liberal and constructive and he is deemed capable of practical effective handling of laws. He urges re election with primary set for Tuesday April 8 1924.
Citizens of Devel and Keith counties have filed by name by petition for State Senator on the republican ticket. If the district concurs at the primaries with those who filed by name, I will gratefully accept the nomination and, if elected, serve the people of this district with all ability and judgment I may possess.
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