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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
A group of letters announces candidacies for Cheyenne County Treasurer in the upcoming August 15 primary. Ronald Wirters Joan Daugherty Simon Fishman C. M. Wright and Herman Schroeder request Republican support and pledge professional, economical administration if nominated and elected.
J W McDaniel announces re election bid for Cheyenne County sheriff on the democratic ballot in the primary. He pledges to continue duties to the best of his ability from Sidney Nebraska. Carl Vinson also declares candidacy for republican sheriff nomination, noting prior service as deputy and intent to run creditably if elected, from Sidney Nebraska.
Jerome B Harston of Higgins Neb announces candidacy for re election to the second district county commissioner position subject to republican voters in the primary. Herman Arnuth of Dalton Neb announces candidacy before the democratic primaries pledging a business like approach if nominated and elected.
Sidney Neb resident Oscar Brandt announces his run for county commissioner in the Second District subject to Republican primary voters. He thanks supporters for any assistance and notes the bid rests with the party process.
H T Doran of Sidney Nebraska announces candidacy for re election as county clerk Cheyenne county subject to the republican primary on Tuesday August 15 voters will decide if he should continue in office and he promises undivided attention to duties.
Epit. H Morrison declares candidacy for re election as Cheyenne County Superintendent of Public Instruction. He appeals to Republican voters at the August 15 1911 primary and pledges to raise the standard of public schools if elected.
Henry GaPin of Sidney Nebraska declares his bid for election to the County Judge post, currently held by appointment, with his name to appear on the Republican primary ballot scheduled in the county. August 1.
Henry E. Gapen, filling the vacancy caused by Judge Tucker’s death, seeks the Republican nomination for County Judge. An experienced lawyer, he was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve and is endorsed as well qualified for handling estate and probate matters in the county courts. Oscar Brandt announces for Republican nomination for county commissioner second district, listing past road overseer and current Sidney precinct assessor roles, as a stockman-farmer with broad local support.
In a casual exchange, a man bets his wife would benefit from a supportive gesture and decides to buy a bottle, suggesting a lighthearted domestic moment.
An Ohio man was fined fifty dollars for hugging a telephone operator, mistaking the toll station for romance. A windy tongue proves no match for the consequences of a forceful grip.
A concisely phrased remark notes that the jag arising from grain extract used to make a gallon of a lively beverage may not qualify as a tabloid drink.
A quirky local snippet contrasts spring weather with noises possibly from Mexico or bull frogs. It notes how the press reports a man in trouble for marrying two wives and a Sidney man facing similar issues for a single marriage, highlighting a humorous regional gossip tone.
A citizen is contrasted with Sidney who has shown no progress in ten years. The speaker proposes a vacuum cleaner to overhaul the interior of his skull as a sardonic joke.
Mrs Slyboots asserts she never gossips or speaks about anyone unless she can prove it. Miss Smart reacts with astonishment at the claim.
Nebraska farmers report soaking rains May 24 with widespread moisture. Central Nebraska sees 1.5 to 2 inches, Curtis and Loup City each hit three inches, southeastern areas lighter but adequate, and overall conditions curbing drought fears.
Closing prices for May and July contracts span Wheat at 99 to 89 cents, Corn 53 to 52 1/4 cents, Oats around 34 to 34 1/2 cents, Pork July 147 to 148 per hundredweight, Lard July 8.15 to 8.17 dollars, Ribs July 78.74 to 78.21 dollars. Cash grain quotes list No. 2 hard wheat 98 9/8 to 99 5/8, No. 2 corn 53 4 to 54 6, No. 2 oats 38 3/4 to 34 3/4.
Chicago May 24 cattle receipts 19 000 with beeves at 5.10 cattle western steers to 480 560 stockers and feeders to 3.90 5 75 cows and heifers 2.40 5.70 calves 5 75 hogs receipts 32 000 shade lower with light 5 60 up to 6 00 mixed 5 60 5 92 heavy 5 35 824 pigs 5 35 5 90 bulk 5 75 5 99 sheep receipts 20 000 10c lower natives 3 30 5 00 westerns 3 75 4 50 yearlings 4 75 5 70 lambs 4 73 7 25.
South Omaha market notes May 24 show cattle receipts 3800 with beef steers around 5.25 and cows 3.75 to 5.40, stockers 4.00, bulls 4.50 to 5.25, calves 5.00 to 7.50. Hogs receipts 14000 up 5 cents, best around 5.75. sheep receipts 6000 up 10 cents with wethers 5.25 to 5.50, ewes 3.85 to 4.75, lambs 5.73 to 7.75.
A farmer refused corn to a neighbor at 23 cents in the crib, hauled to town and got 21 cents, while several alleged businessmen use ads in their local paper without carrying ads themselves, exposing curious trading quirks and promotional hypocrisy.
Emperor William of Germany drew crowds in London during a seven day visit while the Presbyterian assembly urged strict Sabbath observance. Across regions, a Mexican deputies bill pushed general amnesty for political prisoners and US leaders debated labor issues and wartime policy amid global unrest.
Farmers are urged to watch for cabbage flies that target lettuce radishes and onions in early spring. Early detection is key as small larvae cause young plants to vanish. Dusting with soot wood ashes or air slaked lime shields crops once sprouts appear.
The New Jersey experiment station reports a 114 percent yield increase using 150 to 200 pounds of oitrate of soda per acre. Half the fertilizer was applied at planting and the rest three weeks later. Dried blood and sulphate of ammonia were less effective, raising yields 87 to 91 percent.
A newspaper style note argues that practical farming relies on reason over superstition. It emphasizes banning moon farming and replacing unscientific methods with systematic, thoughtful practices to advance farm productivity and progress.
University of Wisconsin professor Humphrey says oilcake or oilmeal, in proper quantities, is one of the most healthful foods available for live stock, according to leading stockmen.
The text questions the plow’s condition and winter protection, asking if it is ready for future plowing needs. It emphasizes that a recurring nonfunctioning plow is unacceptable and likens it to an abbomination.
In Cheyenne County Court Anna Sukovaty executrix seeks final settlement and discharge in the estate of John Sukovaty deceased. Hearing set for June 1 at 10 o’clock with notice to all interested, The Sidney Telegraphs to publish for three weeks prior. County Judge Henry E. Garren issues order.
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