End of a hectic campaign shapes the political era
The editorial surveys the 1948 presidential race between Thomas E Dewey and Harry S Truman. It likens today’s contest to 1932, argues Dewey’s leadership suits the Atomic age, urges unity within parties, and reserves judgment on Truman while promising support if elected.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Life Magazine
Abraham Lincoln
United States
New York
Mr. Dewey
Republican Party
America
Democratic Party
Old Guard
Mississippi River
Philadelphia
Poor Timing on Nebraska Stadium Expansion Advice
A columnist critiques a suggestion to enlarge the Nebraska University's football stadium, arguing timing matters. When the team is winning, fans donate. when losing, advice dries up. The piece hints Memorial Stadium might be enlarged in the future, but only after stirring Saturday wins.
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Nebraska University
Memorial Stadium
Quotable maxims from a cynical commentator
A collection of aphorisms attributed to Jack H. Lowe touching on temptation time driving prosperity and common sense. The wry lines critique ambition sincerity happiness and human folly with sharp humor and social observations. The piece uses quotable one liners to lampoon modern life and personal virtues.
Sidney Oshkosh game praised for sportsmanship in letter
A Garden County editor lauds the Sidney High School and Oshkosh High School rivalry. After a Friday night defeat, the writer commends both teams for skill and exemplary conduct, noting fellow fans’ respectful behavior and hoping for future matchups with the same spirit. The letter ends with a note of intent to seek victory next year.
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Jack Lowe
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Nebraska
Jack
Lowe
Oshkosh
East Stadium
Uncertain Odds and Snippets of 20th Century Wit
A collage of quips and odd facts including an Arkansan who finds 115 cents after paying $1.40 for two chickens, notes on government payments to adults, a Missouri bank sign about income, unrest and a returning banjo, a definition of nightclubs, and Elsa Maxwell’s party line about guests arriving with “At last” and leaving with “Already.”
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Elsa Maxwell
Harmony Club Elects Officers and Plans Holidays
Harmony Club met at Harmony School on October 15 with election of officers: President Dolan Larson, Vice-President Harold Lessman, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Weir, Reporter Jess Higgins. November hosts Visitors Night. December 23 Christmas program by the school. After adjournment, entertainment committee Weed Eckert and Weir presented Halloween activities plus a traditional lunch.
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Harmony Club
Harmony School
Dolan Larson
Harold Lessman
Charles Weir
Jess Higgins
Raymond Weed
Charles Eckert
Marsha Hunt Stars In The Inside Story At Fox Theatre
The Telegraph notes Marsha Hunt of Republic stars in The Inside Story a timely tale about family life now playing at the Fox Theatre. Film features family themes and contemporary concerns as viewers follow its cast and storyline.
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Marsha Hunt
Republic
Fox Theatre
Notice to Creditors in Maude M. Benton Estate
County Court of Cheyenne Nebraska issues notice to all concerned that claims against the estate of Maude M. Benton deceased must be filed by January 17, 1949 or be barred. Creditors have three months to file and administrators one year to pay debts. A hearing on claims will be January 18, 1949 at 10:00 A.M. in the court. Sealed by County Judge Robt A. Barlow. 11-13-15.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Maude M. Benton
State OF
Steel safe offer with immediate delivery prompt
A salesperson touts steel safes of various sizes with immediate delivery and a startling low price. The pitch emphasizes protecting business records and invites customers to view literature on the PROECTALL line.
Safes offered for inspection at The Telegraph
The Telegraph advertises legal size filing folders and safes for general use, inviting inspection of a model available for his own use. The notice references one safe for reader evaluation and mentions standard legal size folders compatible with filing cabinets.
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the Telegraph
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