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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1921
Page
7
Ring W. Laniner, a humorist born in Great Neck New York, applies for the Riverside post as bugler. He claims he can play all calls including taps and revelry and jokes about war participation and future drafts in a letter to Commander Ashley Guthrie.
Alliance plasterer Adolph W. Brost, 38, died at St Joseph's hospital Saturday morning during a tonsillectomy performed by Drs G J Wand and M J Baskin. He collapsed about ten minutes after anesthesia began half finished operation. Right tonsil had been removed earlier by Dr Hand. cause of death undetermined. Ether and then chloroform were used. Sister Constanta was present. Alliance Tribune.
The Department of Labor reports more garages than homes were built in the United States last year. A wry aside references poets Holmes and Payne on humble rooms, board, and a place to keep a Ford, with a Paula Leslie's quip about garages.
The New York World notes Charlie Chaplin, famed for pantomime, lives in Los Angeles among movie stars and faces divorce scrutiny. Ambassador Harvey is in England, signing papers and attending functions, while Chaplin remains the country’s de facto ambassador for now.
The narrator recalls a childhood tale of death by electrical shock and the stubborn phrase I dont believe it. She reflects on how adults dismiss unfamiliar facts and notes a later anecdote about an author increasing her fiction price from 500 to 1200, illustrating disbelief and shifting beliefs. The piece probes how knowledge expands beyond personal experience.
A State Journal reflection urges accepting reliable sources over preconceived notions even when stories seem unlikely. It notes writers’ earnings vary, cites a popular author offered more money, and stresses the value of a reputation for reliability as a personal trademark in character.
Gen Wood with Governor General designation and Leonard Woon sworn in after arrival from Japan. In inaugural address they vow economy efficiency honesty morality and progress under government of the people by representatives as defined in the Jones bill. The pair credit Filipinos and the United States for 25 years of progress with mutual aid from loyal Americans.
The Beatrice vote rejects bonds of 150000 for commercial lighting, signaling public reluctance on debts and taxes. The paper notes a private lighting franchise as an alternative, adopted by a three to one margin, reflecting caution about long term fiscal commitments.
High grade instrument left on our hands in public storehouse in Sidney. Will sacrifice price for quick sale. Easy terms. For particulars write to THE DENVER MUSIC COMPANY Denver Colorado. Also notices for eye ear nose throat specialist Dr B Charles Pease now in Osborne Ride and Electric Supplies at American Bank. SIDNEY LUMBER CO Neubauer Bldg Dr F L Snell Dentist Phone 12.
Dr F L Snell dentist located in Neubauer Building telephone 12. Send it to the laundry.
Public notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska declares Julia Grand as plaintiff seeking a divorce from Frank J. Grand on grounds of extreme cruelty and failure to provide support. Defendant must answer the petition by November 28, 1921. Attorney W P Miles signs the notice from Sidney Nebraska dated October Nth Wes.
Lydia M Williams files for divorce in Cheyenne county district court on March 26 1921 against Benjamin W Williams and Benjamin I Williams cruelty adultery and failure to support cited as grounds answer by March 28 1921. Attorney is W B Miles.
W P Miles serves as president with B L Uptegrove as vice president Leon Fine is treasurer and J W Johnson holds the secretary role the article lists the chamber’s officers and the board of directors.
Mrs Adeline Warren, left with the two Eacker children during a prairie fire in Wheeler county, placed them in a large water tank for safety. She fought the blaze to defend the house, then the children emerged unharmed after the danger passed.
For your Electric Supplies go to the Electric Shop one block east of the American Bank. De. M. E. Pettibone dentist Mcintosh block. Reem 565 Phene 419.
Base Ball Ass'n officers include D. R. Campbell as President Charlie Mann as Treasurer Frank Whitelock as Secretary with A. B. Phelps Joe Simodynes M. W. Dimery and Dr. Barger named among the members.
Country Club officers named include J L McIntosh as President W H Hodgkin as Vice President and B R Kratz as Secretary Treasurer also indicated are Ray Stansbury EB Mantor P I Martin R EB Roche J T M Pearson and L Whitelock in a short roster.
Local timetable lists multiple trains from Sidney with various departure times from early morning to late evening. Includes passenger trains Nos 6 8 2 18 10 20 4 and mail and fasts, plus freight locals Nos 262 and 261 with Sunday exceptions.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska on October 15 1921 notice is given that Albert E Phelps the executor has filed a final report and petition for final settlement and distribution of Cyrus I Phelps deceased estate The hearing will be held November 14 1921 at ten o clock a m in the County Court room Sidney Nebraska all interested may appear and be heard County Judge Co P Chambers Sent 4 5
East northbound No 302 departs at 1 08 a m and No 304 at 8 22 am west southbound No 301 departs at 8 06 am and No 303 at 4 20 pm No 302 stops at Bridgeport and Almance only.
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