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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph notes dramatic world and national upheavals as peace talk grows. It highlights Nebraskan pride in food production and farm cooperation, calls for reconstruction efforts, and reviews federal aircraft investigations, emphasizing lessons for economy and postwar use of aviation and Liberty engines.
We focus on the agricultural phase of the war effort as reported by Nebraska's accredited war agents. Prof. C. W. Pugsley led the food conservation message across county fairs, guiding local farming and preservation efforts amid wartime demands.
Discussion on U S participation in the war centers on aviation and Judge Charles Evans Hughes reports his investigation into aircraft production. His observations cover the period before the aircraft branch reorganization and have drawn notable attention alongside elections and war events.
During November 11 to 18 Americans are urged to give two days pay to the United War Work fund. The seven independent drives unite, reducing effort and expense while boosting support for troops. The campaign promises a faster path to victory and comfort for soldiers fighting overseas.
A column riffs on the Kaiser praying, bootleggers in Sidney wearing tags, and political sore spots. Humorous asides touch on milk, hens, and fashion with sarcastic quips about women and girdles in a chaotic street scene.
Miss Bernige Branson of Riverside Tara near Lincoln reproduces a three by five foot War Work Campaign poster on the Douglas county courthouse grounds. Omaha artist Helen Eystiman also reproduces her poster as Branson messages note the campaign runs November 11 18 with quotas for Young Men's Christian Association 65 percent plus allocations to several groups including Catholic Knights of Columbus and Jewish Welfare Board. The United War Work campaign unites seven groups amid cross race and sect harmony as priests and others contribute regardless of creed.
Mro and Mrs. Albin Olsen returned last Saturday from a six week bridal trip covering major sites in the golden state and other places. They divide time between the Olsen home and Judge Chinambers home and will settle down when the government decides Whin's army ent.
Two coaches of wounded soldiers pass through town on Tuesday en route home. They cheer the station crowd and appear well cared for. Amid missing legs and arms they display resilience. Charles Stafford, former Essig store worker, now homesteading, visits his children, reports good Wyoming land and farming prospects. He notes neighbors have strong crops and feed. Osborn's Garage offers Goodyear and Empire Tires and tubes for sale. If you don't advertise in the Telegraph, both lose money.
Nebraska industries push forward with sugar output from four mills aiming for seventy million pounds for neighbors and allies. Potash extraction from sugar factory waste planned after season end, through a million-dollar project linking Gering Scotts Bluff and Baynard plants, creating hundreds of jobs.
Secretary of the Interior Lane declares the United States will produce at least 100000 tons of potash annually soon. He cites the kelp beds of the Pacific coast and Searles Lake in California as main current sources. Nebraska has already surpassed 100000 tons this year and will increase production.
Heavy boxes bore the ballots Tuesday night, loaded with hopes and a tight 50 50. Names listed include Brunson Ferl Laston Bunker Hill Glenn Bales Chambers Wood Chanbers Colton Joe Ruttner Davisen Otte Ruhlke Eagle Jolr Siefer Gurley Frank Rowan Lodgepole I R0 Bar low Pleasant View George Pricks Potter Pete Hensen Union Valley Norve Eckert Sidney One The Spiker Sidney Two George Kretz Sidney Three God VanGorder Lrognitz Wy Stecker.
Eleven year old Paul Hecker son of Jay Hecker is nearly walking again after severe leg fractures caused ten weeks ago by a wheat wagon. He recovered after treatment in Sidney with his mother, and doctors say his legs are straight and gaining strength.
WH Mantpin of the Brerrenoof Publicity announces Nebraska's agricultural and livestock wealth will exceed 8.0 trillion dollars, with total wealth rising by about 2.7 billion due to value added by manufacturing.
Undaunted by a 3,000 foot bore and 340000 spent, Red Cloud citizens raise 10000 more to drill 2000 feet deeper. They note seepage in the ore and expect a flow within 1500 feet of the hole bottom. River ton reports oil seepage and new wells in the area as prospects for large scale oiling grow.
The Nebraska Educational Association meeting, postponed earlier, is rescheduled to convene December 26 to 28 in Alliance. A rich program lineup will be presented featuring sessions and speakers for educators across the region.
Reington and APB Johnson left Thursday evening to travel to the Soldiers Home at Hot Springs South Dakota for unspecified reasons.
Overt estate taxes of soldiers and sailors are protected under National Law. Relatives or knowledgeable persons should file an affidavit describing the estate and whether personal property is assessed, with the County Treasurer Myrtle Lancaster, County Treasurer.
The regular route is paused and deliveries are available by phone orders only. All orders must be placed by 12 o clock noon each day. SPONEY fC CO remains the contact for placing and confirming deliveries.
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