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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
2
Editorial notes Senator Edward R. Burke asks for FFDA loans to aid Nebraska farmers in pump irrigation. Skeptical yet hopeful, the piece recalls past failed Washington financing attempts and cites Alliance's Times-Herald as supportive. Authors frame irrigation as a hedge against drought and farm collapse.
The piece warns readers to ignore persuasive political rhetoric before April 9 and emphasizes evaluating records to decide support for or against New Deal principles. It notes local disputes over irrigation policy, praising pump irrigation and urging experts to recognize its value in western Nebraska amid costs and regional experiences.
A critique of wealthy Americans who fled to the British Bahamas to dodge U.S. taxes and penalties. The piece notes their loyalty oath to Britain, reliance on New York operations via telephones, and potential conscription risk if European war widens. It argues citizens should return home and engage democratically, doubting the Bahamas colony can rally support here.
History of interest items from the Telegraph lists 14 and 44 years ago. Notes include local business changes in Sidney with C Leroy Liggett named manager of J B Byars store, Clarence Jolliff selling dray outfit, and W P Miles announcing Mildred Idelia’s engagement. Also reports a wreck near Dalton, a new grocery venture by Van Gorder, and bank cashier Geo E Taylor resigning.
A column stresses prompt cancer care, noting mouth of the womb cancer is most treatable when diagnosed early. Delays reduce cure chances month by month, with a one month delay lowering success by about one fifth. Physicians urge those with unusual bleeding to seek timely diagnosis, and doctors emphasize diet and overall health alongside treatment. The piece intermingles local social notes and community events from Center area.
A brief item notes a minor dispute or issue framed as a small matter of fifty cents a day per head. The text also includes a dated archival line stating files missing from 54 years ago, hinting at an old records gap or investigation.
Mrs. George Winkleman and Mrs. Grover Sanders hosted a Friday bridal shower at the Sanders home in West Center. Ruth Osborn notes contest games and many gifts for the honoree with refreshments served by the hostesses as Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nolte attended.
The Townsend Club of Sidney No.1 urges all members to attend the next regular meeting on March 21 for important business. The public is invited. An ad in next week's Telegraph will announce March 28 events.
Market quotations show wheat futures and prices in Chicago with various months and percent figures. Produce items include hens of different weights, boilers, stags, butterfat, cocks, candled eggs, and a telegraph want ad fragment.
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