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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
15
Excerpted from the Philadelphia Record contrasts gender roles in earning and spending. It argues men control wages while women manage household funds, urging mutual persuasion over coercion in public and private life and noting men’s guarded stance toward aggressive demands.
Arabian racing draws natives to Basrah for the autumn meet often called an Arab Epsom. A European novation stands as the brick grandstand with a roof and benches spread with Persian rugs. Behind it, wooden sheds shelter horses as trainers stewards and the pivotal Votalisator operate amid heat-excluding matting.
A brief ad urges customers to “send it to the laundry” and promotes new standard make pianos sold at secondhand prices. Mentions an investigation and ties to a group called the GIMMES U. S. A. dated May 24.
Native gamblers gather around sheds at the paddock amid a dusty scene. They appear shaggy and dirty up close, sitting in circles and choosing favorites as they bid recklessly on the race. The desert man’s expressions remain unchanged whether he wins or loses.
New York clubs adopt the north end south end table plan seen in army and navy circles Washington and elsewhere. A member arriving before luncheon is seated at the north end for breakfast orders, while an early luncheon arrival goes to the south end. The steward notes the meal type to guide silver and menu layouts, reducing service confusion.
A damp belief in the werewolf persists among Hampshire villagers where children avoid a field path at dusk. An old woman recalls family warnings that the creature "looks like a big dog, but he used to be a lady." Locals claim sightings of a large dog that vanishes when approached, linking lycanthropy to Dark Age feral legends.
The sandal is the oldest foot covering with Egyptian mummy samples in public collections. Medieval shoes featured long pointed toes, later extended into straps. Anglo-Saxons wore half boots while Edward IV era solidified the boot with tops and spurs. Modern boots are factory-made with uppers sewn by machines and soles joined by machines, a booming industry since 1860.
The court docket for next Monday shows many hang overs from the last term with numerous causes not published to avoid repetition.
Robert Oberfelder is taking recreation in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Foy of Dalton were busy in Sidney last Thursday. Mrs. C. R. Owens left on No. 4 Monday to attend the state convention of the P. E. O's. The Commissioners did their work this week without the aid of Commissioner Goding who was unable to attend. Doctor W. T. Eikner and wife and baby left Saturday morning by auto for Hastings for a visit with Mrs. Esikner's people.
Reverend and Mrs William Kilburn entertained Saturday night at dinner guests included Reverend Henry Ives and Reverend John Hewitson and family.
An old newspaper blurb promotes the GIMMES U S A event on May 24. The ad highlights the group's appeal to fans who admire handsome male performers and notes the U S A venue or location. No further details.
Mr and Mrs Sidders formerly of Sunol now of Twin Falls Idaho announce the arrival of no son on May 4. They name the newborn Wallace Vance and share the happy event with friends and family.
Mr and Mrs McAlister of Cheyenne formerly of Sidney announce the arrival of a son on May 12.
Fred Lehmkuhl Jr and Mrs Lloyd Lehmkul along with Migs Stevens from Lodge Pole visited Sidney on Thursday to arrange memorial day plans.
Mr. Charles Semerad received word Thursday of his mother’s death in Omaha. He departed last night for the city to be with family and attend arrangements.
John F. Vallery Assistant General Freight Agent for the Burlington inspected the situation here and was the guest of M. A. Shipman.
Tierman Brauer of the Cheyenne County Trading Company has returned almost as good as new and as young as twenty years ago after four months in Excelsior Springs Missouri.
C F Miller and his wife visited in the Guy Ferry home on Sunday. Mrs Ferry is Mrs Miller’s sister, and their mother Mrs Calfer nian Miller lives with the Ferrys, making Mother’s Day a happy occasion.
Mr. Liggett, manager of the J. B. Byars Store, returned Thursday evening from Ft. Collins with Mrs. Liggett. Their furniture is being moved by truck and they expect to be comfortably settled in their new north side home within a few days. The Telegraph extends a welcome to the couple.
Paul Bayne employed by Ed Crowley of Sidney Nebraska died July 27 1922 after being crushed between two trucks on June 27 1922. A compensation petition by Mrs Bayne resulted in weekly compensation of 11.3 percent for 350 weeks from June 27 1922 plus 150 burial benefit and medical and hospital expenses awarded at Sidney by the Compensation Commissioner after a hearing.
Matt Meier and family from Crook Colorado spent the weekend in Sidney and left Monday for Medicine Bow Wyoming where they have taken up an attractive homestead in Cheyenne county Nebraska colony.
Mrs Katherine Cameron arrived Tuesday morning from Los Angeles called by the sad news of the death of her sister Miss Anna McFadden.
J. L. McIntosh and wife arrived from Denver for a recreation visit but stayed only a week. The trip was shortened by the death of Miss McFadden, leaving the family with relatives for now.
Mrs L G Lowe came back Saturday after visiting her sister Mrs Gordon Bryant and family in Tekamah Nebraska. She also spent part of her three week absence in Omaha with relatives.
Mrs Frank Schroeder and daughter Pattie along with Mrs Herman Schroeder and young Harold and Mrs Sid Schroeder of Cheyenne shopped recently in Sterling, traveling in the first lady’s car.
Frank Schroeder came back Friday after four days in Denver for eye treatment and fitting. His companions included the women of his household who accompanied him as far as Sterling in the car.
Reverend Samuel Light of the Presbyterian church gave the commencement address at Sunol High School last Thursday evening. The speech was described as a masterly effort and left a lasting impression on the graduates.
Miss Lizzie Nolan of Cambridge Nebraska an intimate friend of Miss Anna McFadden arrived promptly upon learning of Miss Anna's death and remained throughout the week to support the grieving family.
Mrs Jack McCutcheon spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Banta as her husband lies ill in Denver. She brought her daughter Martha Davis home to Wheatland to arrange affairs before returning to Denver.
The tenants will occupy the apartment as a center location for a period. Mrs. Banta and Miss Kirkman who held the apartment have relocated. Mrs. Banta moved to the Dedrick residence and Miss Kirkman to the Radcliff home.
Misa Dorothy Wright, winner of the J. W. Johnson gold medal in a typing contest, becomes the new office girl at the Telegraph Printery. She has begun her duties and aims to please the public constantly as she prepares to graduate with her class next week.
Frank Whitelock his wife and young daughter Catherine left Sunday by automobile for Compton California where they will reside. Mr Whitelock expects to resume work in contracting and lumber and has secured a location. They have lived here for some years and will be missed in many circles.
Mrs J J McIntosh and her daughter Grace returned Monday from the eastern part of the state visiting Lincoln Omaha and Iowa. Mrs McIntosh attended the Easter Star convention in Lincoln as a past worthy matron and visited several points along the way.
Students from St Patrick’s Academy and grades five and six from Haat ward school enjoyed a combined picnic at Olson’s grove last Thursday. The day was ideal and both groups shared games and fun together.
A terse note urges action with the line Send it to the laundry. A Florida visit is mentioned with a May 22 reference and a cryptic telegram quote lighter underwear and Home: 808 BYD PDQ. The piece reads like a dated, fragmentary telegraph style item with strong period flavor.
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