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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
18
I own 160 acres of good farming land 18 miles southeast of Sidney. 125 acres can be irrigated and tied to the main canal, making irrigation easy. Will sell or trade for Sidney residence property farm machinery liberty bonds or Skinner Packing Company stock. Write or see me A. J. Flagg Box 347 Sidney.
The Wordsworth Kell y bill boosting pay for enlisted and officers up to colonel in the army and marine corps and captain in the navy was adopted by the House without debate. The measure, retroactive to January 1, 1920, carries a $60 million price tag and a 20 percent raise for enlisted men plus $200 to $600 bonuses in higher grades. Senate action was expected to approve.
The passage notes Java's Chinese community enjoys a higher standard of living than other Chinese communities. Homes are clean and well furnished, residents wear European clothing, and sanitation is praised. About 300,000 Chinese on the island, with some families five centuries established, most arriving or descending from the last fifty years.
Describes dry land parcels in Colorado available in sizes from 320 to 1000 acres or more. Prices range from 12.50 to 30.00 dollars per acre. Sold direct with no middleman commission. Mail or contact C. W. Stevens, Hasty, Colorado.
Several sections of fine jewel land in eastern Colorado near town. Best area of Colorado with prices from 30 to 40 dollars per acre. Partial payment accepted with a good tractor preferred. Contact R. S. Frederick Arriba Colorado.
The Community Association led by ROL. Riley won approval to establish a tourist campsite on the Viion Pacific railroad plot east of Lincoln Highway. Five hundred dollars will equip the site, with directors later voting to spend eight hundred fifty dollars to prepare it, aiming to attract transcontinental travelers and boost Sidney’s profile as a welcoming stop.
The Red Viper, a highly discussed American film, will be shown Friday and Saturday May 22 at the M. E. Church. The program promises a patriotic portrayal of immigrant struggles and assimilation, endorsed by Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. William T Manning, and several senators and governors.
Mrs Tettege Damm died at the home of her son I J Damm on Wednesday at the age of 14. Born in Germany she came to the United States in 1914. Funeral services will be held today from the Methodist church. She had lived with her son near Brownson for some time.
A witty exchange features Miss Cayenne defending the newly rich, noting resentment only if their wealth comes from bootlegging or moonshining. The remark captures social tension during a prohibition era where wealth and legitimacy clash amidst illegal liquor trades.
Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky for the $5,000,000 bond theft plot was arrested in New York City with wife Fanny Brice and lawyer William Fallon present. He claimed to have been in Pittsburgh when police sought him nationwide. He described his unrecognized entry into the city, entering a Fifth Avenue car parade while police watched in line.
In the early days of fire insurance each company in London ran its own fire brigade. A citizen could shout Maitre l loudly in the street, but unless the premium was paid the man would not lift a finger to save possessions from burning.
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