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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
9
The Telegraph notes that cheap fans are not greatly valued by Gidney society ladies, who favor status items despite price. A ten dollar article is deemed essential, otherwise nothing, illustrating social expectations and fashion economics of the era.
A report notes a five thousand dollar morse amount near a bank tin and accompanying thousand and two thousand boxes. The itemization includes turtle soup phrases, frog collection, Sidney births show male predominance, and goats bath along Lodgepole river docks. Eighty three colored residents are described as happy at high tide.
The Round-Up boys had a fine time in Sidney one or two days this week and swung themselves lively.
During the Round-Up a large herd broke through a cemetery fence and damaged shrubs and mountain pines before handlers could stop them. The incident highlights the impact of livestock on local graveyard greenery.
The Crete Nebraska mayor campaigns to end hitching posts in Sidney area and installs forty three cast iron posts of approved design as part of the effort.
Mr. Schmutz of the Sidney beer bottling manufactory was injured when a bottle overheated and exploded without warning. Glass fragments penetrated the right side, causing a severe wound and incapacity for work.
N Y readers praise Sidney dairy yard workers describing rosy cheeked milkmaids who handle their cans gracefully smile sweetly and converse eloquently, claiming no previous maidens could rival the charm as they cross the railroad to sell milk to emigrants.
A nostalgic note recalls items once regularly sold forty four years ago such as carriage sites, ammunition, frog legs, turtles, bar glass ware, wines and liquors, sour mash, cowboy and freighter supplies, covered wagons, silk hats. It contrasts with later mentions of bustles and corsets, which only appeared in print many years after.
Hotels in Sidney report widespread inquiries from New York Massachusetts and Kentucky for summer rates and accommodations. Oc cident Astor Ralston Lockwood Railroad Moore Grand Central Metropolitan and American are nearing full occupancy as a Washington party of about thirty plans a month long visit to the Golden Gate City of the West and surrounding attractions.
Archer Wall Douglas, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce statistics and standards committee, reports in The Nation's Business that business is improving but not thriving. He notes no sudden prosperity or price surges, urges patience, and observes continued unemployment with rising savings as workers cut spending. Farmers grow stronger financially as they liquidate obligations and reduce debt.
The piece surveys economic stagnation caused by overabundant wealth awaiting markets, noting copper mines with surplus ore and weak retail demand in rural areas versus cities. It highlights road building, electric trolley expansions, and the revival of automobile and rubber sectors as essential to modern life, with mixed agricultural impacts from freezes and weather, yet robust early vegetable shipments.
A reflection on whether life is worth living, urging kind living to gain love work and play, to despise falsehood and fear cowardice, to be governed by admiration not fear, and to seek neighbor’s kindness while daily praising Christ and peace.
A young son of Mr and Mrs Smith of Elimboldt was badly burned after touching a live wire that had loosened from its moorings. The boy stooped beneath the wire and received several severe burns.
A drilling rig belonging to Associated Oil near Rock River was totally destroyed by fire this morning. All equipment on the site was lost and the origin of the blaze remains unknown. Estimated loss is $25,000.
A wedding last evening united Margaret Marsh and David Preston in a holy ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs John Marsh. The event, reported by Exchange, stands amid a cascade of busy, unrelated snippets and lighthearted quips about everyday life.
Ammon's showcases American Beauty and Hot Point electric appliances in a focused in store display. The listing highlights popular ranges and energy efficient models as part of a seasonal promotion.
Alliance reports a long-winded tale of an elderly burglar tied to a Farmers Union cash register, stamps, and a hotel key. The man, linked to a Cheyenne mail coach robbery, was arrested by Officer Eugene Stillwell after attempts to break into Harper and Golden Rule stores. He is held on suspicion with a pocketful of varied items and inconsistent alibis, while officials pursue further connections to the Wyoming theft.
In 1885 Farmer Jim asks the Professor what he digs for in the yard. The archaeologist proclaims a great discovery of a prehistoric mammal bone. The punchline reveals the bone is just an old wire bustle buried over twenty years ago with other junk.
In a provocative scene a daughter overhears her father kissing a cook, with the candidate’s reply claiming the kiss as part of his campaign work to secure the cook’s vote. The incident sparks talk of impropriety amid the election coverage.
A father notes that Young Willoughby rarely visits Grace while his son recalls a recent canoe trip where he proposed. Grace rejected him, dampening ardor and sparking speculation about their relationship.
Charles E Hughes replies to Lloyd George and the allied conference as orders and preparations unfold. George Marvey is named ambassador to Great Britain and will be instructed on arrival to participate as the representative of the United States in the mission.
The text proclaims a rebirth of U S leadership in international affairs as the president reasserts active participation in allied deliberations. It vows to resume unofficial observer duties in the conference of ambassadors and reparation commission, arguing cooperation with allies and Germany serves justice to all and marks a shift from criticism to action.
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