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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
4
Indications say total subscriptions to the second Liberty loan will not be available this week. Banks were to report by Thursday, but final figures from Federal Reserve banks are delayed for several days. Early estimates place the total around 5 billion dollars, about 2 billion over the minimum goal.
Soldiers favor mince pie as a staple in military encampments praising its homey taste. None Such Mince Meat is promoted as the best kitchen standard with package recipes for pies cakes puddings and cookies. Bake 2 None Such War Pie no top crust saves time labor and money and supports the U S Food Administration with a paraffin lined package that reduces waste.
Frank Jenik and wife sell to George Schwabe a new section 28 18 47 for 6720 dollars. John A M Anderson and wife transfer to Joseph M Swenson NEY 26 15 49 for 3680 dollars. Andy Ross and wife sell Lot 7 block 12 Tefft's Add to Potter for 4100 dollars. Elizabeth Placek and husband to George W Walter NW% 11 14 48 for 2800 dollars. August Oberg and wife to C S Radcliffe N% bik 19 Wellner's Rd Add to Sidney for 1400 dollars. Henry C Blome and wife to Susie M Vaughn NEY 14 16 49 for 10920 dollars. James C Johnson to School District No. 31 one acre SW% 2 12 53 for 20 dollars. Frank Hahler to James J McIntosh part Lot 3 Block 29 Sidney for 20000 dollars.
Washington November 6 The fuel administration says the coal supply has brightened and any domestic shortage will stem from individual hoarding The administration will take steps to redistribute available coal if hoarding occurs
The Lorenzo community mourns the loss of their teacher with a replacement to be filled soon. Local families traveled to nearby towns including Peetz and Sidney while others visited Blackalan and Bolton and Sterling for Sunday visits. A several residents, such as Mrs. Mason returning from Oklahoma, plan to stay away for a few weeks as the area seeks wind for water supply.
Washington reports America’s entry into war triggers new taxes starting today. Higher postal rates apply to letters and cards postmarked November 2, with a 38 cent ounce rate and 2 cent cards. An amusement tax hits venues charging over ten cents admission, collected by proprietors under sworn returns to the treasury.
Chicago news notes a 12 cent milk price guaranteed for November and December after a closed session chaired by Larry A. Wheeler state road administrator. The dispute between milk producers and distributors ends as the Ak Producers association leaders direct their actions toward federal inquiry and price stability.
A. Brott offers headlight bulbs at 1.50 per pair. The ad highlights anti glare design aimed at reducing glare for drivers and improving night visibility. The brief notice emphasizes a fixed price and product feature without further details.
Amid population and cultivation growth Los Angeles County sees horse numbers drop to 20 000 by 1906 from 47 000 in 1900 while motor vehicles surge from 6 to 79146 and auto valuation nears 100 million dollars. Road quality is cited as a major factor.
A garage wall proclaims a blunt safety message about gasoline: Do not smoke near the tank. The sign delivers a terse warning aimed at preventing fire hazards and urging viewers to value life.
A report clarifies the Lafayette Eca drille later known as the Lafayette Flying Corps within the Legion Etrangere. To reflect American members during early wartime dangers the unit briefly became the Franco American Flying corps, then settled on Lafayette Flying corps to avoid neutrality issues as the US was not yet at war with Germany.
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