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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
17
The Sidney Telegraph notes Sidney, Nebraska’s growth and the county's rural development potential. It highlights intensified farming, splitting large tracts, and the hope for increased rural population driven by improved methods and Sidney’s strategic location and resources.
E L Uptegrov e announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the 27th district subject to April primaries. He pledges to serve the district with straight-forward business representation and merit-based legislation if elected.
B K Bushee declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for senator of the 27th district subject to April primaries. He thanks supporters and promises to continue serving Western Nebraska to the best of his ability if reelected.
James A. Rodman of Kimball County Nebraska has filed in the Republican primaries for re election to the House from the seventy sixth district. He homesteaded in this district about twelve years ago and has practiced law in Kimball Nebraska. Rodman served four years as County Attorney and was a member of the legislature last year and is now a delegate to the Constitutional convention from this district. He is described as an active and aggressive member of both bodies and is urged for voter support based on his past record.
Miss Valeska Neubauer spends a week in Denver while local routines continue. CENTRAL GRANARIES CO. invites inquiries for hay prices across varieties and grades.
Rumors place Sidney’s census near three thousand, far below optimistic hopes yet reflecting a near 200 percent gain since the 1,485 figure a decade ago. The city aims for five thousand and is touted as a top distributing center for western Nebraska Wyoming and parts of Colorado and South Dakota, with growth expected to continue as surrounding regions expand.
The Pall Bearers' Union is described as a new branch of unionism. It claims a Tennessee charter but confusion remains over where it will operate amid lynchings in the state. The piece speculates on European ties, especially Turkey, and forecasts the dollar's fate with a pessimistic note about years wasted before realization.
The article notes that much effort was spent to persuade Uncle Sam that the business showed expenses and salary, amid belief the public has lost interest. Some fear the government will view last year’s activity as poor, while locals blame reckless men for public disengagement and suggest a broader loss of consciousness.
W E Spearow wins both first prizes at the Sidney Community Association potato contest for best exhibit of any variety and best exhibit from an assortment. Triumph potatoes featured. prizes displayed at The Telegraph office. Benj Pelster of Dalton closely contesting, taking two second prizes.
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