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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
5
Western Producers seek relief from shipping burdens of foodstuffs in Washington. The Senate passes a bill by 62 to 6 excluding Japanese immigrants and cutting European immigration to 50 percent. The house and senate differ slightly and will send to a conference. Leaders expect the president to act within two weeks.
Omaha report says the Central Western regional advisory board of the American Railway association discussed elimination of tramp cars carrying food, grain, vegetables and fruits marketed haphazardly through recon signments. G. G. Wilson urged a tariff rule limiting free reconsignments to two, charging 34 cents per hundred pounds for each additional reconsignment. Western producers warned of a push in Congress and state legislatures to revive wartime licensing unless prompt measures are taken. The issue was sent to the fruit and vegetable committee of five states for further study and will be discussed again at the Salt Lake City meeting in July.
Tokio reports that the Japanese Printing association at a general meeting voted to boycott all California goods. Labor groups harmed by the ruling plan demonstrations against the exclusion while other American-linked bodies in Tokyo prepare telegrams to the U.S. State Department urging consideration of the measure.
Germany wants full sovereignty over occupied territories once reparation terms are settled, and has queried England on Premier Poincare's stance to keep Ruhr and Rhineland occupations for two years post agreement. Other items note a rail yard workers hours reduction ruling, illiteracy survey plans in Nebraska, immigration veto pressure, Belgian train economy moves, postman funding appeals, and California foot and mouth losses.
In South Omaha Union Stock Yards reports 6,500 cattle and 18,000 hogs traded on Tuesday with steady to lower prices. Beef cattle mostly eased, fat lambs and mutton sold firmer in midweek trading led by top lambs at 16.10 while hogs declined about five cents. Strongest sheep and lamb prices highlighted by fat lambs at 15.50 to 16.10 and top lambs at 16.10. hogs and cattle show mixed shifts across classes.
Omaha observes Boys Week with boys occupying city desks including the mayor and six commissioners for the day. Across the city boys take on executive roles and perform daily business tasks as part of the observance.
Carl Meyerholz hauled corn to Crook Monday and Tuesday. John McDonnell bought a Ford touring car in Sterling Monday. Roy English bought McDonnell’s other car Tuesday. Dick Brown and family visited Bill Rhodes Tuesday evening. Rhodes and sister left for Denver Wednesday for treatment. Harry Reeves threshed cane Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Nora English stayed Tuesday night with Hazel Marshall. Bill Rhodes’ family went to the river Tuesday evening to set out trees. Bernard Hill bought a car Tuesday and went to Crook that evening. Mrs. English visited Mrs. Nicholas Wednesday. Wednesday a real summer day, too warm for comfort. George Marshall and John McDonnell retrieved Mr. Marshall’s threshing machine at Phil Brossard’s Wednesday. John McDonnell helped Dan Efeche with his tractor Tuesday. D. R. Gross went near Sidney Wednesday after potatoes. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall set out strawberry plants Wednesday. Mrs. John Fisher and son shopped in Crook Thursday afternoon. Mr. English motored to Crook Thursday. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Bernard Hill Thursday afternoon. windy day kept attendance light. Hillard Marshall and John McDonnell went to Sidney Thursday for tractor repairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moon called at the Meyerholz home Thursday. A Friday blizzard reminded all of winter. John McDonnell and son motored to Crook Saturday. his sisters Mrs Bob Simpson and Mrs Raymond Pope were present.
Mr and Mrs English accompanied them home and returned to Crook Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs English were shopping in Crook Saturday. Mr Loudy and Harold Frakes stayed at the McDonnell home Saturday night. Mr and Mrs English and family visited at the D B Whelps home Sun.
Mrs John Jones travels to Wy for her father s illness, while the Blankeys suffer poor health at home. Roy Neary shells corn and tends Sidney business, as J A Chean returns from Denver after an operation. Frank Harvey and wife plan a future Grand Island home. Farmers face delays from a cold snap and crop progress is mixed. Local clubs meet and share meals, with several neighbors visiting and aiding tasks around the community.
Lodgepole items list names of residents traveling to Omaha and Sidney for business and treatment. Mrs Gorttsche and Miss Stephens traveled to North Platte. Stephens stayed over weekend. Funeral held for Mrs Florke at Weyerts German church. Local residents fought illness and injury. Dodrick broke an arm. Social events include Ladies Aid at Mrs Willis home and visits to St Louis and Chadron.
Weather delays farming activities due to a hard freeze and poor conditions. Local residents including Mrs. John Webb, Josephine Sager, and Ruth Fenske visited James Booth. Several others are noted for visits, illness, travel to Sidney for treatments, and social events at various homes and schools.
Pinte gines were installed for windshields and rear doors at Habler Garage. The upgrade enhances vehicle protection and operations, with technicians confirming proper fit and alignment during a midweek service.
Ickes News notes a string of Sunday and weekday visits among local families including Frank and Mrs White Gertrude Fullerton Esther Anderson and others. Leonard Freeburg suffers a farm tractor accident mangling three fingers. Ed Walsh and families, Overman Folkerts Sanders Mayer Peterson and Worth households are also listed with various social calls and gatherings.
Dr and Mrs Wedhind dined Sunday at Kreuder home while Mrs Herbert Johnson stayed with RoR Bovee. Mr and Mrs bk Weed, Myrtle, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Dirks visited Worth’s. George Rhode hosted dinner at Charles Mayer’s Saturday. Bentley Land Company seeks to buy 200 head of one year old steers.
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