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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
7
Peetz Colorado welcomes a new drug store at the town center as residents report plentiful grain and new plantings. Farmers sow wheat and emmer, drought worries ease with rain hoped for, and long droughts prompt talk of Sidney’s water fortunes. Community events include a big dance at Joel Meyers’ cement barn and a church visit by Rev Dr Hartman, with Mr McMillan aiding Sunday school.
A public health note advises mothers to avoid silent suffering from aches and fatigue. It touts Scott's Amul sion as a concentrated product to invigorate blood, strengthen tissues, nourish nerves, and build strength, claiming benefits for tired mothers and exhausted nerves.
Sterling resident M A Wauaegner builds a sizable farm home six miles west of Peetz. J B Smith of Colorado Elevator Co suffers an accident, losing part of a toe while clearing a bucket. Peetz prepares for a July 4 celebration with over $500 raised for fireworks. Local baseball, new businesses, medical and dental news, and community events fill a busy town week.
Emil Nelson left Friday for his soldier sailor post on the Pacific coast. Mrs Carter underwent surgery at Kimball and is cared for at the Andrew Nelson home. The Lutheran Women’s Guild met with Mrs Peter Hansen in a Kensington afternoon. A Denver jeweler visited B F Thornburg’s store. A school decorates rooms for restaurant workers in Thornburg building. Mrs Rutherford visits with daughter Mrs Chas Gunderson. Vaccination is the new slogan as another home is quarantined. Fred Johnson earns praise as Potter’s Beau Brummel. Local talk urges landlords to add window awnings. Dr Riley Roche, formerly a druggist, now honored doctor after finishing at Creighton. Potter hopes he will excel. Nebraska prize poem readers noted. Rev Buss of Fremont won $100 prize for a state pageant. Lincoln Highway work prompts praise and debate in Potter. A New York Irish lassie seeks bird-friendly mile projects along the highway. Demonstrators end first lesson in Potter May 1. Dr Kahse aiding Lutheran affairs in Sidney. C WY Johnson shows two new motors, a Glide and a Maxwell. Councilman Ed Thornburg dined at Mahler home. Dr Mockett called for Mrs Wm McAdams illness. A speaker claimed the crowd in Potter was the biggest ever, with a future of many large gatherings. Georgia Thornburg returns to Redington. Dix visitors seen on the streets. Thornburg fair dance Monday night enjoyable and timely.
Dark gray four year old stallion weighs 1900 lbs and will stand one mile and a half west of Sidney Nebraska for the 1910 season. Service fee 12.50 for live cover. If mare changes ownership or leaves the county, fee becomes due. Owner N W Olson of Sidney Neb warns for accidents but not responsible.
Weather turned unfavourable with wind and dust this week. Jurgens shipped hogs to Denver last Monday. Burlington bridge gangs plan concrete railroad bridges near Zeb Gustin and near Chapman's place. Gurley schools to close May 19 and service May 21 at 2 30 PM. John Roach builds store, slated to stock goods soon. VanGorder Vath report new brick building for general merchandise. Kline Hotel remains full as town booms. Alvin Thompson and Floyd Flora unload shingles Wednesday. Zeb Gustin to supply land for Roach building. John Ellis building in west Gurley with family relocation. Local highways to Sidney and Dalton see heavy travel. call for road funds spending.
The Farmers Union at Bunker Hill held a program with children's recitations and songs by union ladies, followed by a fine lunch and social time. Henry Pierburg returned from six months in Pennsylvania, praising the climate. Mr and Mrs Anthony and Mr and Mrs Bales visited Mr and Mrs Fred Beyers on Sunday.
James M Sullivan former United States minister to San Domingo was released after a Dublin to London notice to the American embassy. The interstate commerce bill won Senate approval to expand the ICC from seven to nine members, already passing the House. Fire destroyed two Cadillac Michigan smokeless powder plant buildings valued around 350000 dollars. The Navy league sues Henry Ford for 100000 dollars over anti-military statements. A strike at Michigan Alkali in Detroit led to clashes. one foreigner shot, six others wounded. Enrico Caruso sailed from New York to Europe and may return in November if not drafted. Three thousand New York clothing workers returned to work. a broader 75000-worker strike was averted.
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