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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
13
The column recalls Cheyenne county history and Sidney pride through anecdotes about Civil War veterans, pioneers, and local characters. It critiques local soliciting, reflects on politics and policies, and notes spring changes and a humorous hoax. The piece blends affection for Sidney with sharp observations of small-town life.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Cooley spent Mother's Day at Charles Walker and family home. Mrs Guy Shaw attended a funeral in York for her brother. Charles Robertson came from Omaha to spend the summer with his children. Several families shared dinners and Sunday meals at various local homes including the Robert Robertson, Harlow, Buckles, Clyde Robertson and Hiett households. A seven pound baby girl was born May 18 to Lloyd Yowell and spouse. Harlon of Lincoln visits Wyoming.
The note week reports Mrs Theo Borcher and others at Glen Bales on Tuesday evening. Willis Beyer and Wilbur Hill are eighth grade graduates from the district. The B H C met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Wm Borcher. Quilt blocks were cut and the group adjourned with no next meeting place set. Walter Happel returned from Omaha where Mrs Happell is progressing well. Fred Beyer traveled to Sidney Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Glen Bales and family were mentioned in the week’s snippets.
A long list of Friday and Sunday calls and gatherings around Dalton includes visits to Henry Schmidt Will Sachs John Borcher and Henry Ehmke homes. The girls sewing club forms with Mrs Paul Meyer leading. Local farming and planting activities continue as rain aids crops. Dalton ball team travels to Broadwater for a Sunday game, while Peetz Cole fails to appear, disappointing fans.
Ickes News notes social visits across Kimball and nearby towns. Ruth Thompson stayed with Mrs. E N Southard. Ben Carter and his brother dined with Elmer Mayer and family. Doreas Aid met Mrs Freeburg. Art Draper and the Osborns were guests. Woods of Peetz visited Southards. Herman Baumbach had Sunday dinner with the Southards. John Iverson and Ed Zorn hosted and Arthur Roberts and Arthur Dirks from Sidney joined others.
Sextorp Mr and Mrs George Reetz and family visited Kimball on Friday. Will Ayres of Wheatland Wyoming stayed with Pete Nelson and relatives. Harvey Arlo Fisher and Miss Nellie Juhl joined Sunday dinner at the Pete Nelson home. Henry Kunkner helped plow corn for Pete Nelson. Ever Larson spent Sunday with Jess Lambert. Fred Prince and family visited the W Miles home near Huntsman. Dan Duncan and family called on the Lorenz home. Charles Fisher visited Ellis Fisher on Saturday. Henry Wrirl called at the George Beetz home Friday. Herman Schubarth visited the Fred Prince home Sunday morning. Nellie Juhl spent the weekend at the Pete Nelson home.
Notice announces a 3:00 p m meeting at the schoolhouse on June 6 to vote on an excess tax levy for general school purposes. E M Nelson, Director.
Backache panic ad urges checking kidneys for signs like headache dizziness and scanty urine. It touts Doan's Pills as a treatment endorsed by Sidney resident Mrs M Reker who reports relief from backache and kidney discomfort after using the product from Western Drug Company.
A testimonial note touts Dean's Pills with a hearty endorsement and price details. It urges buyers not to simply ask for a kidney remedy, naming Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo as the maker and referencing Mrs. Reker as a user.
Memorial Day flowers ordered from Benham Brothers. Do not wait to secure arrangements. Ends.
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