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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
7
Ace Remsberg lauds Sidney merchants for advertising prowess in Scottsbluff Republican. He contrasts rival Scottsbluff with Sidney and Alliance, noting stronger ads boost buyer interest and trade, and urges continuous, affordable newspaper advertising to attract customers and sustain self possessed efficiency.
The piece extols self possession as the highest praise and argues calm, deliberate conduct counters the era’s rush. It defines self-control as the power to govern oneself, notes stubborn impulses, and urges regular practice to develop poise and reliability.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt reproduces a cynical dialogue in which a used car salesman outlines a border booze smuggling operation to an apartment house speculator. They discuss buying alcohol cheaply, transporting it through the border in an insured car, and selling at high profit, with the salesman urging reliance on corrupt cops and legal cover.
Fire gutted the Bullard Lumber Company yards in McCook Tuesday morning starting around three o'clock. Buildings and stock valued at about 40,000 dollars were largely destroyed, with insurance covering roughly half. The blaze was described as one of the department's most stubborn fires to fight.
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.
An ad urges customers to visit the Electric Shop for their electric supplies. The notice mentions a nearby ene block near American Bank as a reference point for shoppers seeking the store's location and offerings.
Do you want a good home best town on earth See us SIDNEY LUMBER CO No place like home See us about Dr F L Snell Dentist Neubauer Bidg Phone 12.
An ad notes Electric Supplies at the Electric Shop one block east of the American Bank. It lists Dr. M. E. Pettibone, dentist, in McIntosh Block, Room 568, with phone 419. A terse RS note reads SEND IT TO THE LAUNDRY.
Julia Grand files for divorce from Frank J Grand in Cheyenne County Nebraska alleging extreme cruelty and failure to provide support. Defendant must answer by November 28 1921. Attorney W P Miles represents Julia Grand in Sidney Nebraska dated October 18 1921.
Lydia M Williams files for divorce from Benjamin H Williams in Cheyenne County District Court on grounds cruelty adultery and failure to support. Petitiondated March 26 1921 requires defendant to answer by April 28 through attorney W P Miles.
In virtue of a chattel mortgage by Chas Lunster and Ralph Potter to J Os born the makers failed to pay a $237000 promissory note with 10 percent interest due December 31 1920. A Square Turn Tractor No T354A engine No K1345 will be sold at public sale on the farm NW 14 of Section 14 Township 14 Range 50 at 10:00 A M Saturday November 26 1921 to the highest cash bidder.
W P Miles serves as President with L Uptegrove as Vice President Leon Fine is Treasurer and J W Johnson Secretary The directors include A K Hodgkin W Hornaday M W Osborn D B Campbell L Whitelock and BR Buckner
Base Bail Association lists officers 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 among key members in the roster of officials and contributors.
Country Club officers include J. L. McIntosh as President W. H. Hodgkin as Vice President BE. R. Kratz as Secretary Treasurer Ray Stansbury H. EB. Mantor P. lL. Martin R. E. Roche J. T. M. Pearson and F. L. Whitelock named among directors or members, indicating a formal governance lineup for club management.
U P time table lists multiple trains and freight runs from Sidney with departure times across the day. It notes mail, local freight, and standard passenger trains including numbers 6 8 2 18 10 20 4 3 19 7 5 1 9 17 and freight trains 262 and 261 with Sunday exceptions.
Burlington Route schedule lists east northbound No 302 and No 304 with unclear departure times. Westbound No 301 and No 303 times show 3 08 am and 6 4 20 pm with limited stops at Bridgeport and Alliance.
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