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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
6
The Sidney Telegraph argues for strong support of J. Roger Flannery and housing the shipbuilders to accelerate war-time ship production. It praises Japan as a natural ally and urges backing Flannery and Hurley, blaming delays on coalition issues and urging Nebraska to rally behind the program.
In weeks assessors will visit every farm to collect data for agricultural statistics. Accurate data are essential for food supply plans and effective marketing, and counter a misinformed view that statistics benefit speculators. Farmers urged to provide full farm information and encourage neighbors, to empower the state Board of Agriculture.
Congress approved a 50 million dollar appropriation to house the men who will build Uncle Sam's transport and merchant vessels. The ships, yards, and labor are ready. housing the workers remains the urgent task to be completed quickly. Roger Flannery will supervise the housing project and worker transportation.
Nebraska reports show leading contributions to Red Cross and thrift stamps per capita, and top prioritization in selective service processing. The publicity department details a potash bulletin by Dr George E Condra, while wheat crop conditions and seed shortages are noted. Vocational training at Lincoln is promoted for skilled trades, with recruitment through the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Shipbuilding recruitment remains high, and Nebraska expects substantial state tax requirements in 1918. Public officials urge seed corn testing and surplus notification to prevent shortages, with Nebraska surpassing enlistment quotas by over 3 600 soldiers.
An explosion of gas in a small coal mine near Ford City Pennsylvania on March 18 killed three men. The deceased are foreman Robert King, miner James Gould, and his son Paul Gould. Police and safety officials investigated the blast and scene.
A sharp reminder that in the Telegraph advertising fees fund the paper. The note warns that skipping ads hurts both the advertiser and the paper's finances.
A playful column notes flaws in calm social pretenses while a sheriff in a down east county nabs a culprit who drinks illegal whiskey, prompting a dramatic police moment. The piece also warns against rough handling of a child and pokes fun at fashion and romance in society life.
A concise reflection on how time remains humanity’s most precious resource yet is often squandered or undervalued, urging mindful use and respect for every moment.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met with Mrs F S Stowe for a strong gathering and many new members are joining. Mrs Burgess is president. The Kings Daughters held a business meeting with Mrs McCleneghan choosing two new members and adopting a French orphan, Amelia, with shared maintenance by France. T N's with Mrs Jack filed to adopt a war baby, a French orphan.
The P. and O. society hosted a surprise for visiting member Mrs H H Hall of Broken Bow. Her hostess Mrs Jack helped plan the invasion of her home after persuading Mrs Hall to skip a long round of calls. Mrs B A Jones presented a handsomely engraved jelly spoon. A delicious lunch followed at the final hour.
Mrs Jack entertained the T N group on Wednesday of last week with a meticulously planned luncheon and an evening of enjoyment. The event featured a lovely luncheon and was praised for its hospitality.
Mrs R D Devine hosted a twelve o'clock Monday dinner for Mrs Hall of Broken Bow with covers paid for. Mrs M A Shipman held a small dinner for Mrs Hall on Saturday.
A man returning from Cheyenne tried to deliver two pints of liquor to expectant individuals and was found guilty. Judge McCleneghan levied 100 dollars plus costs, a sum perhaps to buy a bonnet for his wife. Marshall Bowman led a week of bootlegger busts and other judges have issued similar fines in multiple cases this week.
The District 17 school house basket social drew 16 baskets selling for high prices, totaling 81 dollars after a $5 donation from the Helms family who were ill and unable to attend. Funds were split between the Red Cross and the YWCA as the community showed generosity in a time of need.
Ads copy from Aidney Lumber Co invites readers to find a dream home in a premier town, highlighting quality building materials and local appeals. The message emphasizes comfort, affordability, and a strong community vibe.
A long list of male names with scattered numbers and a concluding notice about eye glasses. The text enumerates many individuals by full names and initials, interspersed with numbers, and ends with an advertisement for lens services at U. P. Jewelry store Tobin corner.
Washington reports March 1 wheat holdings at 665,972,000 bushels, about 20,000,000 fewer than a year ago and 86,000,000 less than in 1916. The Agriculture Department estimates stock in country mills and elevators.
Amsterdam dispatch reports an unprecedented German troop movement into Belgium. It says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and Quartermaster General Ludendorff have established headquarters at the Spa.
Legal notices record Alfred B Peirce Jr of Sidney Nebr filing for final three year proof on land in Section 2 Township 14 North Range 51 West. Witnesses listed. Also order for settlement of Daniel McAleese estate in Cheyenne County with hearing set April 15 1918 and publication in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
The Taeglische Rundschau of Berlin asserts in a dispatch received by The Hague and carried by the Daily Mail that Germany recognizes the Allies have won economic war and that Great Britain and the United States will command sea traffic of raw materials after the war.
Cash, deposits, and liabilities detailed for a Cheyenne County bank as of March 20 1918. It lists assets including cash in vault, U S bonds, Liberty Bonds, and stock in the Federal Reserve Bank, and liabilities such as demand deposits, time deposits, and notes payable with totals and a cashier’s affidavit by cashier Leslie Neubauer and signatures of directors.
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