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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
17
Be L Uptegrove announces candidacy for state senate in the 27th district subject to April primaries. He thanks supporters and pledges to push straightforward business representation and merit-based voting to benefit the entire district.
B K Bushee announces his bid for the Republican nomination for senator of the 27th district. He seeks voter support at the April primaries and pledges to continue serving Western Nebraska if re-elected. He thanks supporters for their loyalty during his tenure.
State Representative James A. Rodman of Kimball County Nebraska seeks re election to the Nebraska House from the seventy sixth district in the Republican primaries. Rodman homesteaded in the district about twelve years ago later moving to Kimball where he has practiced law. He 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 his past record and activities are cited as qualifications meriting support.
A. J. Shumway declares his candidacy for the Nebraska State Senate from the 27th District, seeking Republican primary support on April 20, 1920, and asks for voters endorsement.
C G W Johnson of Potter Nebraska announces candidacy for Senator of the 27th district pending Republican primary voters on April 20 1920. A resident for thirty two years he pledges service on all public interest issues and is familiar with both arid and irrigated regions.
County and city police along with the courts have aggressively pursued law and order in the city. In recent weeks many offenders faced maximum penalties or were bound over for further prosecution, including those guilty of drunkenness, offensive language, disturbing the peace, misconduct, breaking quarantine, impersonation, theft and adultery. Justice will have her way.
A pharmaceutical journal canvass notes the number of women pharmacists in the United States has more than doubled in the last five years. An office offer promises free schoolchild examinations and various local ads urge readers to contact merchants about jewelry, grain storage, tires, and farm supplies.
A street column urges upholding law amid public sentiment while criticizing education ideas and political friends. It notes asbestos and hemp cigar trends, police court sorting of imported goods, a case of impersonation of a local officer, and assigns blame for ignorance in pleas, ending with a call to pursue offenders.
A magazine writer argues against the teaching that woman was made from Adam’s rib and notes many cultures offer differing origins. The Australian tale of a toad, Laplanders’ rabbit, Japanese tree growth, and Persian belief that woman fell from heaven are cited as alternative superstitions.
A successful problem solver from New Success urges leaving work worries at the office. He emphasizes recreation and rest to maintain buoyancy and mental harmony for big tasks. He says no one can sleep well with troubles and advocates locking worries away each night at home.
A playful dialogue between Mr and Mrs Tennessee Warbler describes their appearance, travel habits, nesting, and eggs. Mrs Warbler explains the bird’s gray head and green back while noting their wintering in Central and South America and the nest of grass with hair lining near the ground.
In a playful clash of words, Jimmy asks Mr Jones about what his sister said that evening. Jones, amid teasing, concedes and jokes about the sister’s remark, reflecting a light salon exchange from London Answers.
Gustav Range died at his home after a brief illness last Saturday at age 9 years 6 months 11 days. A long time community resident and pioneer, he had been an invalid for several years. Survived by four sons Uurry F Edward W Bismarck Frederick A and three daughters Mrs M W Riggs Mrs Jack Karvanek and Mrs C M Johnson. Funeral conducted at the Lutheran church by Rev Elmer Kahl, with burial in the local cemetery.
A group robbed the Kimball County courthouse stock of brandy and liquor, taking about six hundred quarts and leaving only a few bottles. Judge Bellows is enraged, but no suspects are named and locals are suspected.
Miss Myrtle Kidney and Mr Elmer Holtman were united in marriage at Chap pell last week. Kidney works for the telephone company and has many friends who wish happiness. Holtman is employed at a local garage with a wide circle of well wishers for a long, happy life together.
Spring is near and the florist promotes shade trees, flowers, and shrubs with Colorado nursery stock. Mr. Graff visits Sidney for the season to plan plantings at the Sidney Hotel. Girls sought for increased pay to learn the trade with permanent positions at Nebraska Telephone Company. Montgomery offers flash sites batteries and bulbs with office at Marsh's Jewelry.
The annual meeting of the Farmers Union Cooperative Association of Sidney Nebraska will be held Tuesday March 30 1920 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Sidney at 10 o clock to elect five directors amend the constitution and by laws and distribute checks luncheon at noon moderate attendance expected Gc M Andrews president J Osborn secretary
Closing out sale of stock and machinery from a rented ranch 60 miles southeast of Kimball Neb. Sale Monday March 29 includes 160 head of mixed cattle mostly white face 29 herd of work horses and colts and general farm machinery. Terms eight months on sums above 25 or a 3 percent cash discount. Sums under 25 payable in kind. Send for full bill. E. Lockwood Kimball Neb.
A retired merchant describes using Adler-i-ka with glycerine buckthorn bark and other mixes. He claims one bottle relieved his wife's catarrh of the stomach and says Adler-i-ka acts on both upper and lower bowels to remove foul matter, relieve sour stomach or gas, often cure constipation, and prevent appendicitis. Western Drug Co.
Describes New Zealand as a land of mountains, gorges, rivers, and fjords. South Island peaks are snow capped with notable glaciers. Northern Island hosts active volcanic activity with geysers and hot springs, contrasting seas too cold for coral.
Messina in Sicily is hailed as the paradise for zoologists with unusual diatides available for researchers studying deep sea life, drawing specialists to the coastal city for marine biology work.
Matthias J Vinikus directed Lithuanian affairs in Washington D C and served as chairman of the Lithuanian executive committee in 1919. A civil engineer by training he studied in Europe and at Cooper Union and Columbia in the United States.
Brussels reports a Spartacan army of about 100000 with 77 guns and armored cars captured Essen and proclaimed a soviet republic there. Baden diet notes rewards offered for arrest of Kapp and Luettwitz leaders of Berlin revolt. Kiel sailors took possession of three German cruisers with no bloodshed and the Wittelsbach captain reportedly shot himself. Noske to remain as minister of defense after a vote of confidence from Social Democrat and Democratic members.
Awards were given to Belgian sisters Mme Clement and Mdlle Marie d Have and posthumously to their father Theophile d Have for supplying details of the first German gas mask to the Belgian general staff. The father posed pro German, his daughter crossed borders fifty times to smuggle the document, nearly being shot if found. His neighbors distrusted him and his death came from heart disease. A postwar mob even tried to burn his house.
Radium valued at about $10,000 was stolen from the Bureau of Standards in Washington. Police say burglars entered using duplicate keys. no motive or suspects yet identified.
Naval machinist mate Norman Grimms of Everett Massachusetts was killed when a seaplane crashed into Pensacola Bay. Pilot Lieutenant Hallam and passenger Lieutenant Bradfoot were injured along with mechanician Roland Seybrecht in the Fata event. Central Granaries Co. offers hay in carloads or bale lots.
The Mothers' Department of the B M S Club met with Mrs. Sarah Goodwin last Tuesday for a top season meeting. Rev Samuel Light spoke on the Boy Scout Movement with boys demonstrating the organization. The next meeting will be at Mrs Hugh Moore's on Tuesday April 6 with mothers and literary departments hosting the music department.
As spring arrives the article notes signs of grad season with new frocks gay suits and games like marbles and base ball. Mr and Mrs J T McIntosh and daughter Jean plus Miss Valeska Neubauer depart for California on No 1 for several weeks. the McIntosh tenure as postmaster is noted with relief and anticipation of a break.
S A Maley left last evening for Long Beach California after several days tending to business here. He expects to return around May and bring his family with him for the summer season.
A vintage ad touts electric scalp treatments by Marinello Shop claiming women’s crowning beauty with hair. It urges appointments at phone 347. It also notes a government push to save by eating cheap meat cuts, implying scarcity.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a roasted summer experience and mentions Miss Sue Brette Pleasant, with a stray cue about theatrical critics present. The text reads as a playful reminiscence with no confirmed events or dates.
A theatrical manager questions a recent recruit about Hamlet experience. The applicant confidently replies, stating he has performed in every Hamlet production around the world, signaling strong prior exposure to classic Shakespeare roles.
In a brief exchange, a speaker cautions that a person should think before speaking. Miss Cayenne counters with a wry remark that some people are better equipped with the facilities for speaking, highlighting a humorous clash over eloquence.
Tough tuck marks a native audience miss for Uncle Tom's Cabin at the opera house as a visitor show falters. The sheriff arrests the owner for lacking a dog license amid records of concerns with a local venue.
When Jake built his mill he faced an inadequate water supply and solved it by damming the pond. This brief anecdote highlights practical improvisation and resourcefulness in early mill construction.
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