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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
10
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on May 7 1924 cattle trade eased with 8500 head and hogs 5 to 10 cents lower. Beeves topped around 11.40 while cattle ranges spanned 8.25 to 10.75 for various grades. Sheep and lambs rose 10 to 15 cents with tops for fat lambs at 16.90 and clipped lambs at 14.90 amid strong demand.
W. E. Mathews of Beulah Wyoming says the range cattle industry is dying and “doing something else or quitting.” He has shifted from cattle to farming and hog stock feeding, selling two loads of cattle four hogs and a mixed car on Monday. Four hog loads brought seven dollars.
Philosopher William Lyon Phelps notes in Scribner’s Magazine that infants cry for hours without injuring their vocal cords while adults risk hoarseness. He suggests infant vocal mechanisms differ from those taught in singing, inviting physiological study to reveal a method for vocal training.
A burglar enters a bank and finds a sign claiming the safe is open. He turns the knob, triggers a flood of light an alarm bell and electric shock, a wall panel releases a bulldog, and he is captured. He laments his excessive faith in human nature.
Catholic Church announces Masses on Sundays at 7 30 and 8 30 a m. Rosary and Benediction at 7 80 p m. Weekday Masses at 8 00 a m. Rev. Anton Line.
The International Bible Students Association holds a weekly Bible class on Sundays at 2 PM at 102 C Street. All interested in Bible study are welcome. Clara Downey serves as Class Secretary.
Bible school at ten in the morning and communion with preaching at eleven. Christian endeavor at six thirty and preaching at seven thirty in the evening. Special morning worship for Mother's Day with an address to mothers and special music. Mothers invited and all others welcome.
The report notes strong attendance at last Sundays services with Christian music reflecting God word. 1924 marks the 400th anniversary of the singing church. Next Sunday services will be German at 10:30 AM and English at 7:30 PM. Sunday school enrollment is rising and parents are urged to enroll children.
Presbyterian service featured a music focus with anthems and solos, followed by an evening community meeting at the M E church. A sermon stressed music’s importance to people and nation. Mother's Day noted, with sermons at 11 a m and Bible school at 10 a m. Co E at 6 30 p m.
The M E Church schedules a 11 a m preaching service with Sunday school at 10 am Epworth League 7 pm and a second preaching service at 8 pm. Next Sunday marked as Mother's Day will feature a morning address on motherhood to inspire a thrilling service. Rev L V Slocumb delivered a strong sermon last Sunday and Dr Embree of Lincoln is planned to join soon with a hearty welcome to all strangers.
United Lutheran Church in Sidney invites all family members to church Sunday May 11 Mother’s Day with church school at 10 am and divine worship at 8 pm featuring special choir music. Grace Church Gurley holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship with sermon at 11 am led by Rev. W. T. Kahse
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanke were held Thursday afternoon at her home with a large crowd in attendance. The body was shipped to Geneva Nebraska for burial. George Kretz is caring for Herman Blanke's farm during his absence. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Elmer Hughes Mr and Mrs Roy Neary Mr and Mrs T C Spiker Mr and Mrs C B Kinton Mr and Mrs Chonan and Mrs Paul Sparks. Mrs Clyde Kinton and Mrs Jim Sparks assisted Mrs Everet Kinton with sewing. Mrs Kinton burned her hand. Catherine Hamer stays with Mrs Rippe during Mr Rippe's absence.
Mr Rippe traveled east for his sister's funeral. Mrs Carl Schmidt visited with Mrs Jim Sparks. The girls sewing club met with Dorothy Larnes. Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson called on Ray Frame. Paul, Jim Sparks and Louie Bailey took a business trip southwest of Sidney. Haskins family and grandma dined at Carl Busbom's. Frank Goodwin shopped in Sidney. Miss Juhl attended Mrs Herman Blake's funeral. school dismissed Thursday afternoon. Fisher from Sextorp visited the Barnes home. Mrs Herman Johnson shopped in Sidney. Edwin Bushroom, Chester Frame, Dorothy Barnes and Virgil Ely took eighth grade exams. Mr and Mrs P J Sparks attended a musicale in Sidney. Carl Schmidt hauled hogs to Sidney.
Maple Grove residents share visits and travels as Ed Miles and Hazel spend Tuesday with W T Sharman. Thor Rasmussen arrives from Colorado and stays with Nels Johnson while helping fix a well. R C Ruhter visits John Olson and Anna Jorgensen recovers from recent surgery. Families travel to Sidney and Potter for dental work and social visits continue with the James, Carlson, Law, and Frerich households.
On Sunday morning and afternoon residents of the W. Y. Miles and Sharman circles visited friends and relatives around Lisco. Aly Rushter and daughter Roberta joined W. Y. Miles group while Ed Miles stopped by Otto Davis. Nels Johnson shared dinner at W. T. Sharman's. later all attended a Methodist church program. A fishing outing at Krueger's lake featured Frank Christensen.
Local items report visitors to Ben Couch's new baby girl and a small turnout at Farmers Union due to a Sidney parade. Mentions Helping Wand club meeting, a First Aid demonstration, and a May 10 gathering. Residents travel to Dalton and Arvin Livingston home for a serenade followed by cigars. Corn shelling nearly finished as high winds hinder field work.
Frances Willard Union holds a bake sale Saturday May 10 from 1 to 5 PM at Leonard's grocery. Proceeds support union activities and community programs.
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