25 May 1917
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
1
The message urges honoring soldiers and heroes as Memorial Day and Decoration Day approach. It emphasizes the meaning beyond the names, noting war, defense of the country, and a renewal of faith and love for America. It calls for a moment of remembrance for those who kept the nation's honor.
The report notes prolonged heavy rain that has kept sunshine scarce and slowed field work. While small grain was nearly ruined, corn cane and potatoes still have potential as May may bring a bumper crop if the wet spell ends. Farmers express confidence despite continued cool, cloudy days.
Four Falls City Nebraska men purchased 2089 acres from N E Medlock south of Sidney. The price was 80680 dollars in spot cash. New owners plan to cultivate the whole tract with 1700 acres to be plowed and seeded while they are here.
A circulated petition signed by many requests the Western Union Telegraph Company to establish an office uptown. The document states the business has grown to require the greater convenience of an uptown office.
Our young men enlist to defend home ownership, a cause led by home owning people who work hardest for town improvement. A substantial loan rate cut on May 1 is available. call for details.
The piece argues for approving two bonds in Sidney to fund water system expansion and sewer improvements. It notes a $6,000 water bond for twenty years at five percent and a $5,000 sewer bond for twenty years at five percent. It asserts residents outside districts, fire protection needs, and broader growth justify passage.
The county public schools held a sizable eighth grade graduation at the opera house with eighty nine graduates from twenty eight schools. Sidney and Dalton sent two speakers each, with Marjorie Wallick and Jean Swatzlander top finishers. The program featured music by Van Gorders orchestra, soprano Florence Schroeder, and speeches by Reverend H J Young and Professor Braham.
E Mahike of the Sidney State Bank was called to Minnesota due to the serious condition of an invalid sister, prompting temporary absence from duties.
A Sidney professor is praised for trench digging skill, implied to be worthy of sending alone to France to perform the task. The remark playfully elevates the professor's ability to a pivotal wartime need.
Mr and Mrs Claud Moorehead were seen traveling by car from Lodgepole on Thursday.
The recruiting station in the Hink building upper floor invites men to volunteer before the draft after June 5. Sergeant Stall and Corporal Jones handle inquiries, with new rules: no one under eighteen, age raised to forty, starting pay $30 monthly. Recruits sent to Grand Island include Orlo Crusinberry, Melvin E Oliver, Paul L Coffman, Lester E Williams, Harmon Bourdeau, Lynn E Stalnaker, Pierce L Stalnaker, Bert Weist, Joe Huletz.
A rural court column reports Joy riders arrested after speeding incidents. Two boys pleaded guilty and paid 19.15 each. four girls witnessed. A drunk Mexican faced a 10.15 fine, and a woman ejected from a Union Pacific train paid 10.15. Three unlicensed individuals were fined 7.15 each. S. V. Jewell of Lincoln, Nebraska visits daughter Mrs. Wallick.
The president proclaims a one day registration for men 21 to 31 under the selective draft act. Registration is from 7 to 9 PM at each precinct voting place. No exceptions. sick or absent must contact county clerk by June 5. Local officials and volunteers listed as registration clerks assist. no hunting up registrants. Julesburg report includes local bank cashier visiting and a girl named Evelyn Willis ill.
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