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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
10
A plea urges donations of books for soldiers at camps and rest homes. Readers are asked to seal or deliver titles suitable for adventure history and biography, with families in Sidney urged to provide at least one book each. Reading is framed as relief from waiting and a defense for morale.
Extension News Service announces every Nebraska youth can become a victory boy or girl by reaching 85 points for the United War Work Fund during November 11 to 18. The University of Nebraska Extension Service plans to mail bulletins and letters to boys and girls club members, explaining how to earn the honor. With 20,000 club members statewide in garden, chicken, pig, corn and other groups, the program invites wide participation to aid the country.
A government agent in Lincoln advocates buying potatoes now for winter stock. He suggests unsacked purchases at 1.25 to 1.50 dollars a bushel in eastern Nebraska, as digging is finished and growers are ready to sell. Shipping possible in ordinary cars, but refrigerator cars needed later.
The Extension Service of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture announces two new specialists. Werner, a horticulturist, will focus on potatoes and truck gardening, and Cornman, a poultry specialist from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, will be based in Lincoln and work with the State poultry specialist.
Government announces registration for all males aged 18 years and 66 months who are not yet registered in the draft. Governor Neville issues a proclamation and the State Council of Defense leads the effort. A county director of registration will announce registration locations and coordinate the process.
The School of Agriculture at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture reopened on Monday November 4 offering military training and courses in stock judging crops dairy cattle milk cream soil tillage tractor operation and machinery training. Girls may study cooking house practice woodwork dairying entomology along with teacher training and academics. Any student with an eighth grade education may enroll.
The morale of wounded soldiers improves when entertained, whether walking or limping, as they join cheerful processions toward entertainment. The United War Work Campaign will emphasize hospital entertainment as a growing need and feature.
A brief notice highlights efficient, courteous service at a local office, promising neat, prompt job completion on requests and inquiries. The item emphasizes reliable turnaround and customer satisfaction in everyday office tasks.
A wounded but affectionate wartime letter from Clarence Perry of the 37th Engineers describes train crews hauling gravel, cancelled furloughs, and a homey dinner of roast beef and pie. He laments irregular mail, requests photos, and notes Christmas hopes while stationed abroad via Paris or London connections.
Cattle receipts heavy at Luton Stock Yards on Nov 6 with about 12 700 head over two days, prices mostly steady to 20 cents lower for beef stock, feeders slow. Hogs down further with trades around 17.20 to 17.60, lambs and sheep steady to lower with moderate demand for feeders and better grades, and ranges listed for fat and feeder stock including cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs.
Hardy Hardware promotes a special sale featuring Bucks Heater and Monarch ranges. The event highlights top models with discounted prices and in-store demonstrations at Hardy Hardware Store locations.
Miss Maude Delin Niles, about 23, dies in Sidney after aiding Red Cross volunteers during the epidemic. She fell ill with pneumonia following influenza, after teaching in the county and aiding sick families near Potter and Doyle. Her bed is moved to the Hebron home for burial.
Magdalene Louise Kilnee, wife of Commissioner Frank X Kil, died after influenza while traveling with a brother to visit a sister in Wyoming. She was 30, a Sidneyigh School graduate and respected county teacher. She leaves husband Roderick Carrier, parents, three brothers, four sisters, and a young daughter. Funeral held at Garley home with Methodist rites. The Kil family, long prominent in the county, received community sympathy as the epidemic limited attendance.
Mrs Bessie Sasaki died of influenza Friday night November 2, 1418, aged twenty six. She was the white wife of Jim Sasaki, a Japanese man, and burial arrangements were to be made in Kearney Nebraska after being shipped Sunday from the National cafe.
The four days old baby of Fred Weener who lived three miles east of Gurley died last Friday and was buried Saturday. The mother had influenza which was communicated to the baby.
Elmer Leo Buettner six weeks old son of J P Buettner living a block west of the post office in Sidney died Sunday November 4 and was buried Tuesday. The funeral was private.
A Baltimore Sun quotation asserts that upon marriage a wife feels responsible for both domestic duties and her husband's soul, reflecting a dated view of spousal duties and moral expectations.
A brief exchange about saving money for marriage is quoted, reflecting a broken engagement discussion. The dialogue centers on whether the couple can afford to marry, with one partner suggesting ending the engagement if funds cannot be gathered. Named place Boston and publication Transcript anchor the report.
France observes 18 formal holidays in a year Italy records 25 Germany marks 20 days Great Britain 16 Japan 15 and Russia 17 observed formal holidays across the year.
A compact quotation reflects on leaving fame behind and valuing anonymous virtue over notorious history associated with Sir Thomas Browne, capturing a timeless moral sentiment.
Wren Aman reportedly starts trouble after being turned down in a dispute. The incident centers on a claimed refusal and ensuing actions, with local observers noting the tense exchange and potential fallout.
The Indianapolis Star quotes a remark about divorce causes noting that many separations occur for incompatibility when the real issue lies in our battles and clashes. The line suggests couples split because their struggle outweighs their compatibility.
A light exchange hints at romantic doubt as a partner questions affection. The confidant asserts trust, recalling a shared bridge moment where Jack correctly identified the trump, suggesting focus and potential sincerity despite romantic tensions.
Telegraph advertisers report satisfactory results from most want ad orders placed with The Telegraph, with only a few insertions proving less dependable. This note highlights ad usefulness and expected outcomes for readers seeking results.
317 acre improved farm offered near Pine Bluffs Wyoming with 200 acres good farm land 117 acres pasture 170 acres cultivated 140 in fall rye. House barn windmill well fenced and cross fenced 24 miles from town on mail route. Delivers quick sale at 11000 on easy terms by BRickel Smith Land Co Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
For sale in a west of Dalton farming community, section 18-17-01. Inquiries to F. M Philson in Sidney, Nebraska for further particulars.
For sale immediate purchase offered 160 acres of level farmland near Dalton Nebraska. All under cultivation and seeded to fall rye with a production note of over four thousand bushels of wheat this year. For price and terms contact BE.C Stock Dige Sidney Nebraska before December first.
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