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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
5
A Sidney Telegraph column argues that much learning becomes dead timber if unused and forgotten. It praises using knowledge to locate information, notes the value of practical learning, and urges community focus on uniting behind a capable Republican candidate to steer the state.
An essay extols American identity and civic duty urging readers to serve as a one person committee for a better town. It champions faith in local institutions, cleanliness, public spaces, and responsible spending to sustain community wealth and character.
A vivid parliamentary style line warns that friendly Mexicans crossing the border to shoot in Texas would strain diplomatic relations if Villitas act similarly. The remark frames cross border violence as a political risk and signals heightened sensitivity in regional ties.
A columnist muses on a town scene where residents imitate dramatic roles. He riffs on a theatrical cast of neighbors, from a leading lady to a villain, lovers and fathers, blending local gossip with social mores. He contrasts moral duties, money, and entertainment amid lively community chatter.
Kansas division appoints Wirt as assistant superintendent with HQ in Kansas City while Anderson moves to Omaha and Zentmeyer to Grand Island, Cummings becomes local chief dispatcher. In Bridgeport, J A Schwender’s Jake’s Place is raided. three dray loads of liquor seized and he faces arraignment for unlawful sale.
Mrs James T M P Pearson hosted a luncheon yesterday at 3253 Warwick Boulevard in honor of her sister Mrs Joseph Simodynes of Sidney Nebraska. Eight guests attended this quiet social gathering according to the Kansas City Star.
The committee on episcopacy recommended seven new bishops to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Saratoga Springs. Six will lead new US episcopal areas and one will be stationed in Korea. Two missionary bishops are also proposed for Africa to succeed Bishops Scott and Hartzell.
The document presents a Nebraska bank statement with figures for liabilities and deposits including demand deposits and time deposits. It lists cash balances, certificates of deposits, and money borrowed. The form is sworn by cashier Louis Neubauer with notary public verification dated May 12, 1916.
A petition filed March 15 1916 by Albert Stimke and seventeen others requests establishing a section line road starting at the northeast corner of section 29 township 15 north range 50 west and running seven miles north to the northeast corner of section 20 township 16 north range 50 west objections must be filed with the County Clerk by July 8 1916 or the road will be established without reference and named Road 276A Dated May 8 1916 H T Doran County Clerk
City of Sidney Nebraska enacts fire limits restricting frame construction in most blocks and banning moving or rebuilding damaged frame structures. Exceptions allow corrugated iron buildings north half of block 22 with two thirds council vote near Union Pacific tracks. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars per offense with per diem enforcement and liens for abatement. ordinance repeals conflicting rules. effective after May 9 1916.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska an order of hearing is issued on May 3 1916. J A Bentley petitions to determine heirs to the estate of Jerry McCarthy who died intestate and held land in section 30 township 15 range 48. The hearing is set for June 10 1916 at 10:00 am at the judge's office and a notice must be published for three consecutive weeks in The Telegraph.
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