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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph lists subscription prices as one year for $1.50 and six months for $0.75 with postage paid. The newspaper is mailed from Bidney Nebraska as second class matter.
The Telegraph notes M. Hi. Tobin has let the contract for his building to be made of brick and stone in a strictly modern style. Also listed are marriage of James E. Davison and Flora Goding of Ickes and various society items including Belle M. Stoutenborough Club meetings with Mrs. Beebe.
Mrs. E. Mc Lernon hosts a Christian Endeavors gathering with a mixed church turnout and a program featuring Miss Williams and Mrs. Jensen. Rev Beecher preaches the baccalaureate at the Episcopal church, while parade events honor Dewey and Sampson. The G A R and Sons of Veterans lead a flag raising at the railroad yards, steam and band music echoing as engines cheer.
The Telegraph logs silver found in Henry Hornberger’s yard and notes daily antelope visits. A man nicknamed “devil” burned his left arm recently, treated by Dr. Munn at Sidney Barracks. Sealed Catholic church tenders for Sidney urged by June 1, 1878 with plans at Wugh McFadden’s. lowest bid not guaranteed.
Extension workers of the USDA and state farms, in cooperation with local groups and school authorities, now serve hot lunches to 187,434 children in 3,808 rural schools. Milk is provided to 10,502 children, while 3,241 rural schools offer milk to 115,111 children. The program’s reach extends into homes, with over 6,000 rural families showing improved food care thanks to guidance given to mothers.
A brief by assistant attorney general C. L. Dort urges the supreme court to affirm the death sentence of Charles Nichols for the 1921 Carow murder in Cheyenne County. Nichols, age 43, claimed temporary insanity and engagement, but the state argues jealousy and terror driven the shooting of 25 year old Emma Carow after she ended their engagement.
L P Hendrickson ditch rider for the Gering canal in the bad lands sustained severe head injuries and back pains when struck by a flying timber during the Wednesday night storm. He lay unconscious for two to three hours before rescuers brought him indoors at the clubhouse, where he remained bedfast but believed to recover if no internal injuries are found. Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports.
The Lincoln Highway, spanning 3300 miles from the Hudson River to San Francisco Bay, is expected to draw greater travel than ever in 1922. It is touted as the continent's most direct route and a path to historic sites and western national parks, with hundreds of thousands likely to use it for leisure and inspiration.
Union Stock Yards Omaha May 17 1922 reports a liberal cattle run of about 8000 head with prices down 10 to 15 cents and total two day drop 15 to 25 cents. Beef steers and yearlings sold in wide ranges, hog prices declined about a dime, sheep and lambs saw light demand and prices up to 25 cents lower on some lots. Best spring lambs brought 14.75 dollars per head.
Mrs Richtarik 34, wife of a wealthy farmer, was trampled to death Tuesday morning after entering a milk barn five miles south of Crete. Her husband and son found her injured among unmilked cows. a kick likely caused the fatal trampling. She leaves a husband and five children. State Journal report.
The May 16 1922 session of Cheyenne County Commissioners met at the courthouse Sidney Nebraska with J L Reel I R Barlow and absent Wm M Goding present A E Warren J W Billeter and F N Slawson attended. They planned road work inspected roads and bridges and adjourned to meet June 6 1922 or as called by the chairman.
Sesamum refers to a genus of about twelve species of herbs in India and Africa. The fixed aroma from the plants is used in food and cosmetics, and ali cake mixed with honey and preserved citron is a popular Indian delicacy. In 1921 India produced 472000 tons of sesamum.
A distant Atlantic City lighthouse has moved 500 yards inland over fifty years as shifting sands reshape the coastline. The area now sits among paved streets and apartment houses, with the northern fringe of the island enlarged by millions of dollars in land value. Scientific American notes the dramatic coastal transformation.
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