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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
4
James A. Rodman of Kimball Nebraska declares for State Representative in the 76th District on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary voters.
Memorial Day 1918 remarks praise the graves in France and at home, with flowers on American and French graves, troops, chaplains, and prayers. Nebraska Governor Neville notes more Civil War graves and urges renewed resolve to honor sacrifices and prevent future losses.
The National Council of Defense promotes war time economy in dress, food, and travel. It urges self denial as a patriotic duty and cites 350,000 Boy Scouts using black walnut timber for gun stocks and propellers. Beginning May 15 a sugar certificate plan classifies purchases, granting 100 percent priority to essential food producers and preservers to ensure ample supplies for Nebraska households.
Federal and state efforts unite to streamline war production and transportation. Plans include a centralized highway department, unified labor administration coordinated by Felix Frankfurter, and the War Industries Board forming industrial zones with chambers of commerce bureaus of service.
The Indians have contributed to Liberty Bonds and food conservation efforts, with many rising to prominence as physicians, clergy, owners, and leaders. Racial prejudice wanes as intelligence and responsibility grow, and a federal plan to appoint a field matron for the Oma reservation aims to boost food conservation and farm production at Genoa, benefiting the tribe and state.
The article praises Governor Nevill for his eloquent proclamation expressing strong support for the Red Cross campaign. It notes the proclamation resonated with the public and was met with satisfactory reception.
The article highlights patriotic Red Cross rhetoric by the governor and President Wilson, praises the service flag ceremony honoring 3403 university students and graduates in service, and notes itineraries of General Pershing’s men and veterans visiting Nebraska. It stresses food production thrift and national resolve to win the war.
Nebraska amid war efforts highlights a campaign titled A Way Information Service run by the state's defense council women. It aims to educate immigrants on citizenship, drafts, insurance, bonds, and naturalization while counties organize bureaus. The piece notes bond issuance curtailment to fund war and a high savings appetite as citizens sacrifice comforts for victory.
At Lincoln near the university farm an annual meeting featured the presentation of portraits to six notable Nebraska agriculture figures. The honorees were James Andrews, J Sterling Morton, Robert W Furnas, Charles E Bessey, Isaac Pollard, and Richard H Daniels, celebrated for their contributions to farming and the state.
A fragmentary column muses on Kaiser Bill, war fund quotas, and soldier discipline in France. It notes the public’s willingness to donate, the difficulty of restraint for troops, and a tired woman seeking rest by suicide, implying hospital treatment.
A pacifist mother shifts from urging flight to training her son in gentle self defense, reflecting changing attitudes toward conflict. The piece contrasts past guidance to run with a contemporary focus on protective skills.
A garage lockup tale ends with a car smashing a newly purchased range, wrecking the range and leaving debris as the auto tests its privacy. The owner, heading to a circus, jokes about borrowing neighbors' children for amusement.
In Puget Sound a regiment of seals was slaughtered for a scientific test of their meat value. Roosevelt steamer brought down few supplies in January. Seattle bureau of fisheries officers and new dish connoisseurs praised seal roast as rich and beeflike, dark red and juicy. Walrus also eyed for mobilization. one fat individual could feed a whole troop of Sammies.
The Minior Red Cross organization has an enrollment of 1 162 members at present among the school children of the County and a number of schools yet to report final enrollments. Sidney Chapter reports 200.05 in funds to be used for refugee garments comfort kits and other Junior Red Cross supplies. Many activities include refugee garments comfort kits knitting gun wipes salvage work garden and club projects. Certificates are ready showing enrollment of each school as American National Red Cross Auxiliary and the children have enlisted herd heart and hand in the struggle for a happier world.
Over The Top Money flows into the Red Cross drive with about 15000 pledged. Sidney precinct contributes the bulk. W E Swatzlander and W P Miles lead the effort while County Chairman R A Babcock publicizes it. Pledges can be paid at Western Drug Company to Mr Swatzlander or at the Variety store to Mrs C W West.
Missouri court of appeals ruled a Wyoming bank was not liable for a telegram error in a sale of potatoes. The telegraph company was treated as the bank’s agent in forwarding the message. The brokerage acted in good faith and paid the lower rate, so the bank could not claim the higher amount.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Commonwealth v Gallata held that a tenant with a tenancy at will on city lots retains the right to emblements. The court ruled that termination by a landlord should not deny the tenant crops already sown and growing, even against a later lessee who knew of the first tenancy.
A newspaper note cites Christian Science Monitor predicting uncertain postwar conditions for the average U S man with signs of invention. One device lets one man perform two men’s wood sawing while another may enable two patient men to fill one income tax blank. Advertising blurbs for dry cell batteries eye care and quick commercial services follow.
County of Cheyenne Nebraska announces a sheriff sale foreclosure of tax certificates purchased July 29 1915 and July 25 1916. It lists named heirs and representatives and provides parcel details including Jets 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11 Block 31 Chichester's Addition to Sidney. Potential claimants are urged to respond as provided by law.
Notice to heirs and parties of record that after three months from service, or by September 7, 1918, deeds will be applied for to convey numerous lots and blocks in Chidester's Addition to Sidney Nebraska. Listed are parcels with names such as D F Chidester J C Ywitchill James L Aesworth Henry Hile Margaret Claybaugh and others.
Estate of Frank Clugnage deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska is to be heard in Sidney County Court on June 21 1918 at 10 am. Andrew K Greenlee filed a petition alleging intestacy and ownership of Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 11 original Sidney Nebraska. Heirs at law Mollie Miller Maggie J Moore Ollie Eaton Harriet Sherman Jane Saucerman and J H Clugage. The hearing seeks a decree barring claims and determining feef simple ownership of the described real estate.
Notice announces C. P. Chambers purchased tax sale certificates on Block 21 and Block 20 in Chidester's Addition Sidney Nebraska. Real estate assessed to B. Chidester. Redemption deadlines set by date of service and by September 7, 1918. Parcels sold and assessed separately with separate redemption rights.
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