This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
8
Ernest Koops recalls a long carried bullet that moved from his groin to the hip thigh area after years in the body. He brought the peculiar bullet to The Telegraph office recently and notes it is an obsolete shape.
Substantial acreage will be added in Lodge Pole Valley next year. Interest in irrigation grows after two new wells south of Potter in Sidney Draw country. First beet crop payment expected around November 20. Gross cash income from beets in Sidney territory likely to exceed last year's average of 98.40.
The article reports unofficial county results from a local election with amendments on the state superintendent’s board membership, pardon board recall of executive officers, and a voter turnout noting many ballots did not address amendments. Countywide turnout appeared light and results were subject to canvassing changes.
Republicans captured nearly all state offices in Nebraska, with T. W. Bass ousting William H. Price as state auditor and D. T. Swanson defeating Floyd Boilen for railway commissioner. Nate Parsons won the lieutenant governor race to serve the short term, while Karl Stefan beat Edgar Howard for Congress in Norfolk. Robert G. Simmons led for chief justice with about 50,000 votes, and Charles W Taylor was reelected state superintendent over Sarah T. Muir by over 100,000.
Unofficial returns show Republican wins in Cheyenne County across several races. In congress the Republican received 2271 to 945, with Simmons over Sorensen for chief justice 1743 to 1309. State superintendent Charles Taylor led Muir 2055 to 892, and other results include Cochran over Warner 1903 to 1079 for governor, and multiple statewide posts with party gains.
A public notice promotes Dr Leo J Thomas a chiropractor and naturopath at Osbern Building. It encourages visitors to use the public library during National Book Week from November 14 to 19.
Green posted a large lead in Cheyenne county but Miller narrowed the gap when Banheer county reports came in. All figures are unofficial and subject to correction by the official canvassing board.
Father Flanagan discusses custody for Gary and outlines his views on the 14 year old’s potential rehabilitation after a killing tied to gang violence. He cites Gary's clean record prior to the incident and questions the likelihood of a long life sentence, estimating about ten years given his youth and intellect.
The text questions reclaiming Gary now or at age 24 after prison. Father Flanagan offers Boys Town placement and a hopeful letter from Gary's mother. Tears mark Gary's reading of the letter as teachers and the boy confront his past and potential salvation.
A San Francisco woman, Mrs. Ades, aboard Union Pacific No. 27 bound west, attempted suicide on the train. She was removed to Sidney hospital after suffering shock and loss of blood. Her daughter hurried to reach her mother, while authorities noted her husband is a Los Angeles importer and they are divorced.
The mayor calls on Cheyenne County and nationwide Red Cross chapters to join in a yearly drive to relieve suffering and raise health standards. He stresses the organization's vital role in local welfare and ongoing national work.
Mayor R E Rothe appeals to Sidney residents to renew or join Red Cross memberships from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving, highlighting aid to disaster victims epidemics public health nursing and disabled veterans while urging community support for continued national relief efforts.
Dr. Walter C. McBride of Detroit, a noted authority on children's dentistry, will oversee most graduate courses in this area in Nebraska next week. Initiations have been sent to Nebraska dentists. The program includes Alliance on Nov 14, North Platte on 15, McCook on 16, Grand Island on 17, Norfolk on 18, and Lincoln on 19, arranged with Nebraska health officials and the Nebraska Dental Association. Dr. J. R. Thompson, director of dental hygiene for Nebraska, will accompany McBride.
Notice announces examinations to be held in the District Court room at Sidney on Saturday November 19th. A second item mentions interest in harnessing Iceland's hot springs to heat office buildings and houses.
Western Nebraska high school football schedule centers on long rivalry games led by Alliance against Scottsbluff and Bayard as they chase the conference crown. Sidney aims for its first league victory at Kimball amid a crowded slate of Friday games and regional matchups.
The junior class play Pleased Ta Meetcha will be presented at matinee and evening shows in the senior high auditorium next Wednesday November 16. Rehearsals have run four weeks. A mystery comedy of recognized entertainment value the production promises to be an outstanding home talent effort with proceeds to support the group.
Librarian Constance Corbett urges the public to celebrate National Book Week from November 14 to 19 by visiting the public library. She notes shelves hold fine books both new and old and hopes the week sparks a broader desire to read quality literature at the Sidney library.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.