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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
5
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J. W. Copeland of Dayton Ohio bought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for his boy with a cold. Before the bottle was finished the boy’s cold didn’t improve and he wondered if a dollar paid a doctor might have done better. Sold by all dealers.
Quincy WI health officials study European waste to fuel plan. Cleveland OH reduces waste byproducts and briquets for boilers. Southwark London and St Quen France reportedly convert street rubbish into marketable heap fuel to profit and aid during epidemics.
The piece argues there are two ways to settle down contentedly or contentedly, urging the reader to rise from a porter’s job by expanding influence and profitability. It cites a porter who became a receiving clerk by avoiding complacency and overworking to improve position.
The Binghamton New York public works department will remove obstructing limbs of shade trees to improve light distribution citywide. An ordinance requires trimming at least twelve feet from the ground, but few streets comply. District 138 roll of honor lists October names Jesse Bewley Blanche Bewley and Joseph Rilen as perfect attendance certificate recipient. Nellie Waterman, teacher.
Lincoln reports three items: Erdman’s appeal from a 15 year term for attempted arson against Thomas Nennison. the Nebraska Railway Commission to regulate irrigation and water power firms with Cozad Canal cited for service lapses. and Ida Haas arguing in the state supreme court over life policy forfeiture by Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York.
Omaha November meeting of the Nebraska Teachers association discussed removing the state superintendent of schools from politics. A five member committee was created to study making the post appointive. Speakers urged salary parity with Omaha’s superintendent and university chancellor, citing past underfunding. Three thousand teachers from Nebraska and surrounding states attended the three day convention.
Father William Murphy killed in an auto accident at Beaver Crossing. Funeral set for Friday morning at St Theresa's pro cathedral Lincoln with Bishop Tihen officiating. Burial planned in Calvary cemetery. West Point Postmaster James A Beaver remains in serious condition after skull surgery by Dr. J P Lord of Omaha following a crash involving L O Kurtz of West Point.
Charles F Hicks longtime Butler county legislator and Lincoln resident died at his home after a four day illness described as diabetic poisoning. He is survived by his widow, a son and a daughter. The passing notes his public service and local ties.
Henry B. Macfarland argues that city planning will transform American cities by the end of the century. He notes many cities adopting civic center plans with parks boulevards and public buildings and asserts the city’s spirit shapes its life.
Edward McLernon writes on the Knox family at Sonsie Farm noting thrift and progress in the name. He praises stock, bidding at auction, and the farm’s neatness while recounting a clerk’s farewell moment that inspires youths to return to farming.
The Wittsburg Post quotes a summer boarder asking for a drink from the old oaken bucket. The farmer replies the bucket was sanitary and now individual drinking cups are supplied, reflecting updated village practice.
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