Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page History and Profile
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County’s longtime newspaper founded in 1873. It is published Monday Wednesday and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. and is an associate member of the Associated Press and a Nebraska Press Association member.
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Rural Urban Rift Reflections Across Nebraska
The piece compares rural and urban Nebraska tensions with Colorado’s divides. It notes Omaha and Lincoln residents feel rural benefits are uneven, while western Nebraskans feel shortchanged by eastern population weight. The author urges Cornhuskers to accept defeats and victories with humility for progress.
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Safflower Seen as Possible Major Nebraska Crop
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture backs safflower expansion in western Nebraska with Sidney and Cheyenne County pivotal to its growth. Some farmers resist as a replacement for idle wheat, but ongoing contracted acreage and mill support suggest safflower could become a steady farm revenue source despite differing views.
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Obscure Yet Influential: Salmon P. Chase Life Overview
A compact look at Salmon P. Chase, Ohio politician, Lincoln era Treasury secretary, and later chief justice. From his 1849 Senate start through his push for the presidency, to his 1864 appointment as chief justice after Taney’s death, and his 1873 death, Chase’s career shows ambition, party shifts, and pivotal Civil War era roles.
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Horsepower Race Prompts Debate Over Safety and Limits
The automotive horsepower race appears set to resume as two of the low-price three announce new claims. One plans a super sport version delivering up to 350 horsepower, another a engine just over 400 horsepower. Observers question the necessity and legality while urging Detroit to prioritize safety over speed.
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Jesus on the Cross Forgiveness and Grace Illuminated
The Rev Dr Franklin Clary Fry analyzes Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of forgiveness in his crucifixion. Fry notes seven utterances from the cross, especially Father forgive them for they know not what they do, and argues the message spans centuries to include all humanity.
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Panhandle MOther Betty Knicely Praises Brigadoon Echoes
A reader reflects on the Panhandle Players Brigadoon production noting family involvement backstage and onstage dynamics. She relishes theater craft from makeup to lighting and anticipates Angel Street with curiosity about Sidney and Ingrid's performances.
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Opposing LB 362 the case for keeping state school lands
An editorial argues against selling state school lands, saying income supports schools and taxpayer costs would rise. It warns that the old adage of the goose that laid the golden egg applies, and that long term federal gifts yield far more value than any buyer could pay. It favors expanding federal soil bank provisions instead.
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Civil War Shaped Nebraska’s Growth And Politics
The Civil War transformed Nebraska from a fragmented territory to a settled state region. It spurred frontier regiments in 1861 and 1863, influencing population growth and military service. War legislation also fueled railroad expansion and the Homestead Act, shaping Nebraska politics for decades.
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Trucker’s route detour misleads Fulton Michigan
A trailer truck driver hauling four tractors from Iowa aimed for Fulton Michigan but reached Calumet after bypassing Fulton. The driver learned at state police headquarters that Fulton, once a mining hub, is now a small village in Upper Michigan, causing a 600 mile wrong turn.
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Public thanks for Brigadoon contributors in Sidney
Reader letters commend Brigadoon production in Sidney Nebraska praising the piano and organ players Mrs. Ron Peterson and Mrs. James Thompson and thanking The Sidney Telegraph for publicity. Letter notes cooperation of Sidney Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus and many volunteers as key to community entertainment success.
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Public thanks from Sidney Nazarene Church pastor
Albert M. Wells, pastor, writes to Sidney Telegraph praising Friday front page story and photograph. He says the coverage boosted parishioners pride and their church’s stewardship as a testimony to readers. The letter expresses gratitude for the publicity.
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Nonconformists and Reformers in American History
The piece argues that many heroic nonconformists faced arrest or stigma for challenging unjust laws. It warns against conflating nonconformity with lawlessness and suggests that, historically, objectors and rabble-rousers have sometimes aided justice and progress.
You can graze a boneless pork shoulder butt just as you would a ham
A cooking tip notes that boneless pork shoulder butt can be prepared and served similarly to ham, offering a versatile cut for shared meals and recipes.
Every Dog Has His Day In The News Paper World
A veteran columnist reflects on parents blaming newspapers for every second place child and argues that society favors winners while noting how families cope with near misses. He recalls personal lessons about pride, humility, and building resilience in children.
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Burne Returns Porter's Campaign Check After Mixup
In Jacksonville Oregon Republican Edwin Burne received a misaddressed mail solicitation for Charles O Porter. Burne sent Porter a $1 check as a safe contribution and Porter endorsed it and returned it.
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There Isn’t Much Difference Between Dogs and Kids
Brief column notes a playful comparison between dogs and children, suggesting similarities in behavior and needs with humorous observations.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues From a Historical Page
Readable crossword list includes Across entries like Approach Bug More than 12 Change position Liberated Sour Terminal Nourished Table dish Matrons Tavern Opposite of a weather Shout Places Of him Utter Rectangular inset Bar legally Cribbage marker Knot in wood Scottish minister and writer Turn left Fury Hint Sweetsop Accomplishes Botch Fish Hollow Down clues include Solicitude Start Pinochle score City a Nebraska Calling Proof Interpret arch Narrow binding fabrics Crafty Charge Nothing Surmount Linger Sun Unit of weight Body joint Mist Solar disk Direction Anger Halfway
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