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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
15
A humorous study argues that girls remain favored in adoption and society, noting higher adoption rates for workhouse girls and a long standing belief in girls’ superiority. It cites London guardians and New York Hospital data showing more boy births, suggesting nature balances wartime losses.
A Sing Sing prison decision to cut daytime heat provoked inmate complaints of cold. One engineer hammered steam pipes to simulate heat, pleasing inmates as the sound mimicked warming. The furnaces remained cold, yet prisoners felt relief from the imagined warmth.
After Italy's armistice the road haulage boom grew as railways deteriorated. Much of the motor fleet came from war stocks and new vehicle output slowed. Railways now cheaper and gas costs high so trucks are being phased out. An automaker estimates 40,000 passenger cars in use versus under 15,000 trucks.
Newly discovered papers of Charles Stewart Parnell were found in the room used by Irish nationalists in the House of Commons for decades. They had lain there since his leadership and were placed in charge of the clerk of the works after the room’s transfer to the national Ulsters party.
Karl Kratz and wife returned Sunday from Denver after a two day mix of business and pleasure. Mrs J B Suger came back Thursday to Denver after three weeks with the Harts and Barlows. Ralph Pryce of the First National Bank Receivership returned Sunday from Denver on business. Miss Ethel Ross returned Thursday from Denver after visiting her mother. Dalton beat Chappellars 6 to 1 in a snappy game last Sunday. Dr I G Simon was in the city Monday en route to Manitou Colorado from Harrisburg where he held a large farm sale. The Doctor and Mrs Simon have bought a hotel in Manitou and plan a pleasant summer there.
The George family southwest of town records another injury after Elmer George’s tractor accident last week. This time Billy George is laid up with both bones broken in his right forearm near the wrist while cranking a car.
Judge Tewell orders The State Guarantee Banking Fund to pay Cheyenne County the litigation amount of 22,000 dollars. The decision favors Cheyenne County as the case proceeds to collection.
Arthur Wilson Sweet and Jessie Edith Morrison of this city were married Friday by Reverend Hewitson of the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Robert FH Sellers attended them.
Edison Diamond Disc phonographs priced from sixty dollars and up. Larson's Music Store invites demonstrations for customers to hear the gear before purchase.
The B. D's held their regular meeting last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Weeden guiding the session. The program followed the usual plan of fancy work, bright conversation, and a delicious luncheon prepared by the hostess.
The May day business session lasted about an hour with Mrs. Warren as hostess. After the meeting, the ladies were invited by the Altar Society to attend a card party at the auditorium.
Miss Nina Streeter of the American Red Cross Central Division will speak at one o'clock this afternoon. The notice invites all interested parties to attend a meeting about Nutrition Service. Also includes a piano sale at second hand prices by Burgess Music Store and a rental inquiry for private rooms for May 20th to 22nd with contact options.
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