Local and Personal News Mentions
BE. M. Kesler traveled to McCook on Tuesday. Elmer H. Seyfang's son was born May Srd to Mr. and Mrs. Seyfang. Mrs. C. O. Stewart of Peetz visited Sidney on Saturday. Mrs. Joe Simodynes and Mrs. A. J. Jorgenson shopped in Denver this week. A. J. Grimminger returned from Omaha after attending a salesmen convention. Mrs. O. W. Bradbury improves in an Omaha hospital from a serious illness. Ells Cass of John Deere Plow Co. in Omaha visited Dr. Barger and family Tuesday. W. O. Burgess briefed to Potter for piano and phonograph business Thursday. Margaret Sperber left for Sterling for a sister’s illness, returned Monday. Mrs. J. L. Tewell and her mother Wesner went to Denver to visit friends and shop. Invitations were sent for a May 7 birthday celebration for Mr. A. B. Persinger in Lodgepole. Neverend A. S. Corbett returns today from a ten day professional trip to Omaha and Lincoln. O. S. Owens returned from Lincoln where he attended as delegate to the grand lodge of the Woodmen of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sperber
Sterling
O. S. Owens
Lincoln
Grand Lodge of the Woodmen of the World
Britton Family Moves to Lorenzo Farm After Garage Fire Near Apartments
Cc. F. Britton and family, who escaped danger during a large garage blaze affecting their apartments, are relocating this week to their farm near Lorenz o.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Britton
Lorenzo
Doctor Cundall Enjoys Gothenburg Golf Links Visit
Dr Cundall of Gothenburg spent Sunday there with Dr R E Witham and wife. He played the local golf links hosted by his friend and found the course satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.c. ©. Cundall
Gothenburg
R. E. Witham
Swatzlander Family Returns From Denver Visit
Mr and Mrs W E Swatzlander return from Denver where they were visiting their brother Dr Swatzlander who is undergoing eye treatment and improving satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swatzlander
Denver
Doctor Swatzlander
Wright to Settle in Sidney Area with Family
Ralph Wright formerly of Holyoke Colorado arrives with his family to identify business interests in Sidney. Wright works as a typesetter for The Telegraph and says a few bales of copy make a hearty breakfast for his expert hands as he settles into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wright
Holyoke
Colorado
Sidney
Wright
Telegraph
Smith and Gates wedding in Sterling Colorado
Cupid aided marriage of Lester FE Smith of Padroni and Aura E Gates of Sterling in Sterling Colorado on May 4 1921. County Judge Chambers officiated with witnesses Maggie Bartholomew and Mabel Illinston.
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Cupid
Smith—Gates Lester FE. Smith
Padroni
Colorado
Aura E. Gates
Sterling
Chambers
Maggie Bartholomew
Mabel] IlIinston
Sterling Couple Tie The Knot In April Ceremony
Norris Erickson and Ruby Hollings of Sterling wed on April 30 in a ceremony performed by Judge Chambers with Miss Mabel Halston and W W Chowins as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Erickson
Ruby Hollings
Sterling
Chambers
Mabel Halston
W. W. Chowins
Myers and Rathburn Wed in Dalton April Ceremony
Ernest Lloyd Myers and Anna Irene Rathburn, both of Dalton, were married on April 28 by Judge Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Conover attended the young couple.
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Ernest Lloyd Myers
Anna Irene Rathburn
Dalton
Chambers
J. D. Conover
Maginnis Marquiss wed in Kimball Nebraska April thirtieth
Arthur Francis Maginnis and Edith V Marquis of Kimball Nebraska were married by Judge Chambers on April 30 with C A Butterfield and Maud May Butterfield as witnesses.
Neighbors Seen in Lodgepole Shops Last Week
Friendly observers reported residents from Lodgepole visiting local shops in the latter part of last week. Names included Mrs E. Grisham and Mrs A. Jameson among others in this social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
E. Grisham
A. R. Jameson
M. M. Wellington
A. E. Slawson
Dick Brown
Frank Hansen
Thomas Charles
A. B. Persinger
M. A. Libby
Old Friends Visit Emil Andre and Family in City
Eaton Colorado residents, an older settler family member and his wife and daughter, visited from Sunday to Tuesday, staying overnight at Nels Olson's home before returning home by motor Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Andre
Eaton
Colorado
Nels Olson
The Man on the Street and the Monkey Brain Jest
A satirical piece notes how self control is a choice while humor and headlines mock public pretensions. It references the authorities studying John Daniel the famous trick gorilla and argues man and monkey diverge only by the mind. The column ends with wry remarks on brains and vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of Natural History
John Daniel
Ringling Circus
John Daniels
Home News First in Julesburg Grit Advocate Appeal
The Julesburg Grit Advocate urges readers to submit local news about visiting friends and returning residents. It emphasizes home news over distant headlines and invites quick calls to reporters to share personal items, keeping the paper community centered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julesburg
Sedwick County
Home News
Grit Advocate
Julesburg Grit
Not Half Shot Dar Sidney Shriners Visit Gering
A large Sidney Shriners delegation sped through Gering on Wednesday morning en route to their sister city across the creek to take part in the Fez club festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Shriners
Gering
Midwest
May 10 Musical Department Final Program Held
The final musical department of the year will be held on May 10 with an exceptionally strong program. Mrs. McAllister will host as Sidney’s talent gathers for the event. All departments are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
Sidney
Banquet Planned May 16 at Pacific Hotel for Federation Leader
A banquet will be held on May 16 at the Pacific hotel to honor the state president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs. All members will have a chance to meet this notable woman. Further notice will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Hotel
Federation of Womans Clubs
California Carnations for Mother's Day
Sidney Flower Shop advertises carnations for Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8 orders welcome from customers choosing flowers and delivery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sidney Flower Shop
Unemployment Surges Across Eastern Central States
About 2,000,000 workers are jobless in 19 states with the heaviest impact in New York City Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Cleveland. Government reports indicate unemployment rising daily in densely populated areas and a 3 to 5 million national range. Illinois New York and Ohio see sharp declines in factory payrolls and rising labor displacement through early 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Mississippi River
Mason and Dixon Line
United States Government Employment Service
New York City
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Gotham
Industrial Service
Albany
United States Unemployment Service
Illinois
Irish envoy to Russia beaten, detained in Murmansk
A self-styled Irish ambassador to Russia arrived in Murmansk in April but could not speak Russian. He was beaten on a train by red guards and robbed, jailed until his identity was verified, then sent to Moscow with doctors provided by an extraordinary committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Latvia
Russia
Murmansk
Petrograd
Moscow
Endowment Campaign Opened by Illinois Woman's College
Jacksonville Ill May 2 Illinois Woman's College began a campaign for a 500000 endowment. A gift of 37000 was announced by Senator James E MacMurray Chicago president of the board of trustees. The General Education Board pledged 133000 and other gifts raised the total announced today to 206000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ill
Illnois Woman's College
James E. MacMurray
Chicago
General Education Board
Rail Rates Too High Threaten Economic Crisis
Washington reports that high railroad freight rates hamper producers and raise consumer prices. President Harding and his cabinet discussed preferential rates for basic commodities and potential Esch-Cummins Act amendments to lower costs. Officials cited vast food spoilage and unprofitable shipping, especially for California fruit shipments, as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
California
Wireless Message From Rene Viviant to American Legion
A Paris sent wireless message to the American Legion expresses affectionate greetings to its leaders and to General John J. Pershing. Rene Viviant, returning from a French courtesy mission, recalls a mass meeting and looks forward to Legion members visiting France this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Legion
Rene Vivianl
France
Marcel Knecht
FF. W. Galbraith
John J. Pershing
Rene Viviant
King George Wins 23041.71 in U S Court
A jury in Providence Rhode Island ruled for King George of England against Taft Vierce Manufacturing of Woonsocket et al awarding 23041.71 for breach of contract over gauges for machine gun production after an 11 day trial in the United States District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. C
United States District Court
King George of England
Taft-Vierce Manufacturing Company
Woonsocket
Rt. T
France Demands Urgent Action on German Reparations
Paris and London reports say allies press a seven day ultimatum from May 1 to Germany to accept reparations terms. French and Belgian leaders resist a quick note, arguing Germany’s default warrants military and economic steps, while Britain seeks a diplomatic path through the supreme council.
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London
Germany
Supreme Council
Berlin
Paris
Baron d’Abernon
Sirhons
Lloyd George
France
Ruhr
Briand
M. Briand
Count Sforza
Fehrenbach
Ebert
United States
Harding
Simons
Washington
Hughes
State Department
Great Britain
Italy
Jesse Sitton Improving
The friends are glad to see Jesse Sitton on the streets each day lately. Its recovery from the bad injury received some weeks ago is slow and he is still obliged to use a crutch, but any improvement is encouraging as his escape from the clutches of the clam shell is miraculous. The hip joint seems now to be the seat of trouble, but he is promised that will eventually be cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Sitton
Men Tour Wheat Territory With Nebraska-Colorado Grain Co
L G Lowe and Frank Whitelock traveled by auto from Sunday to survey wheat prospects in territory linked to their elevators, the Nebraska-Colorado Grain Company. They report favorable wheat prospects and no untoward conditions so far, with plans to inspect Burlington Colorado and Tribune Kansas areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Lowe
Frank Whitelock
Auto
Territory
Nebraska-Colorado Grain Company
Burlington
Colorado
Tribune
Kansas
Water shutoff forces holiday for Sidney students
On Tuesday, Sidney students enjoyed a school day off as water was cut to the city. The delay caused temper and lament among youths and teachers who dislike interruptions to class time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Guests return home after visit to Durant family
O. W. Miller of Durant Nebraska and Miss Malzle Miller have returned to their homes after visiting Mrs. Cal fernia Miller and her daughter Mrs. Guy Ferry, with Mrs. Ferry recovering from a critical illness at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Miller
Durant
Nebraska
Malzle Miller
Mr. Miller
Calfernia Miller
Guy Ferry
Mrs. Miller
Horses Burned in Barn at Torrey Livery Stable
A fire at the Torrey livery barn near Miller St D destroyed 29 horses. Insurance on horses and equipment totaled 3,000 while building coverage was 1,500. Cause unknown. Also notes lace bark tree uses in Jamaica and bread tree in South Sea islands.
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Torrey
Miller
St. D
Jamaica
South Sea Islands
Nettles That Cause Death Across Species
Foreign nettles prove formidable plants with dangerous effects. Indian forms can deliver a hot sting after initial sensation fades, causing swelling and intense pain lasting hours or days. In severe cases death may follow from influenza like symptoms and lockjaw.
Vast soil loss from every U.S. mile per year
The United States sheds an average of 95 tons of soil peb ble rock into the ocean annually per square mile, per the U.S. Geological Survey. With the nation spanning 3,088,500 square miles, the total action underscores the scale of erosion across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Twenty Toed Elephants In Demand Across India
Twenty toed elephants are held in veneration throughout India and eagerly sought by rajas and maharajas for prosperity, says Charles Mayer of Asia Magazine. They are guarded more carefully and quartered more sumptuously than Siamese white elephants, with price set by the wealth of the rajahs.
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India
Charles Mayer
Asia Magazine
Siam
The Old Maid's Prayer Riffs on Time and Youth
A brief quip from Tyrlhans in Christiania humorously wishes to reverse years and age like a bygone era. The wry line plays on longing for prior ages and the vanity of time.
Wanted: a good home in the best town on earth
A public appeal invites residents to consider Sidney Lumber Co in Conklin for value purchases. It notes medium priced fountain pens from Conklin and directs readers to Rexall for acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lumber CO
Conklin
The
Rexall
Also Mentioned on This Page
BE. M. Kesler
McCook
Elmer H. Seyfang
May Srd
C. O. Stewart of
Peetz
Joe Simodynes
A. J. Jorgenson
A. J. Grimminger
Omaha
O. W. Bradbury
Ells Cass
John Deere Plow Company
Doctor Barger
W. O. Burgess
Potter
J. L. Tewell
Wesner
Neverend
A. S. Corbett
Erickson—Hollings
J. P. Morgan
U. S
Union
Central States
Sudre Dartiguenave
Haiti
Vivian
Legion
Gen. Pershing
Rhode Island
Britain
Marjorie Wallick
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