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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
5
A playful domestic dialogue shows tension over wardrobe choices and a pew car purchase. The speaker complains gowns clash with an old dress and warns against brown hues, citing Fido's complexion as a reason. The exchange blends humor with household shopping concerns.
Modest Maude asks if she was modest on her birthday and Ethel retorts that Maude did not place half as many candles on the cake as expected. The playful exchange hints at both teasing and affection between the two friends.
A terse dialogue reveals fault lines over wealth in a marriage. He concedes marrying for money, while she accuses him of never earning honestly, highlighting distrust and financial tension between partners.
White Dove Valley residents include Hillard Marshall and Ed Rogers visiting John McDonnell Monday. Larson Music store in Sidney delivered an Edison Victrola to the McDonnell home. Ellis Frakes and family bought one last week. Snow fell Wednesday evening for the first time. Community members, migrations, illnesses, and daily errands mark a quiet local period with changes in Sunday school time to 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. George Bonser and Mrs. T A Bonser visited Mrs. George McCracken Monday. Mrs FB N Roth grew steadily better after a Tuesday illness and her mother Mrs Vogler stayed with her. A sale at John Rahrs midweek drew a fair turnout despite poor weather with Sunol ladies clubs serving dinner. Several locals, including Miss Gladys Vacik and J C Miles, visited family and friends around town and nearby Crook and Sidney.
Grand Prairie residents report frequent trips with Mr and Mrs William Frerichs motoring to Sidney Tuesday afternoon. J C Jorgensen called at Andrew Johnson's Tuesday afternoon. Families and neighbors gathered for sales and visits including John Bahr sale and trips to Denver. Various residents, including Alfred Jorgensen and Edna Christensen, spent time with relatives and shuttled between towns.
Sund Saturday morning residents and visitors from Sund and Lodge Pole are listed with frequent calls on friends and kin. Families including Irwins Beebes Tremains and Austins are recorded attending gatherings, dinners, and hunting trips across Sund, Sidney, and Colton with various neighbors and relatives.
The eldest Beyer daughter was ill but improving. Mrs. Earl Garret of Dalton returned after six weeks with her mother at Wakefield and was met by her husband in Sidney. Her father died unexpectedly prompting the visit. Henry Johnson and family returned from Parkerton Wyoming after visiting relatives. Fred Sternberg traded in Sidney despite bad roads. Otto Ernest and hired man looked after business in Sidney. A light snow fell Sunday night. C M Kinton and family drove to Sidney. Roy Neary, Elmer Hughes and Merlin Hughes shopped in Sidney. A cheerful gathering at Ed Schneule’s home with a homemade dinner.
Mrs. A J Stanley of Lincoln Nebraska won a $250 prize offered years ago by a Boston firm for the best answer to what constitutes success. Her response emphasizes living well laughing often loving much earning respect and leaving the world better than found through deeds, art, and kindness.
A notice from the office of the fourth assistant postmaster general urges rural postmasters to have patrons paint their rural mail boxes. The guidance favors white boxes with the head of the family painted on both sides in neat one inch letters and yearly repainting, including painted supports. The department will not withhold service for noncompliance, but compliance will improve appearance and encourage rural patriotism.
Silverware of all kinds and a new shipment this week from E. J. Marcotte and Sid ney’s Jeweler. W. H. Wiker, Optometrist. During November all hats in stock at greatly reduced prices on the Greenlee's balcony.
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