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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
3
Lincoln reports 1927 football season at the University of Nebraska was the most prosperous yet with gate receipts totaling 132 404 05 from home games and 28 253 33 from away games. Expenses reached 117 682 07, yielding a net gain of 63 423 42 plus 23 014 06 from student ticket sales, for a gross gain of 76 437 48.
Washington officials released a revised naval policy after the 1923 arms conference outlines. Secretary Wilbur says the update removes obsolete projects and expands aviation. The board asserts a balanced fleet aligned to capital ship ratios while complying with treaties.
Sunday dinner guests included multiple Nelsons and the Jorgensens at W A Nelson home. Other visits covered Bertramson, Fisher, Madden, Haack families and farmers union meeting at Chris Nelson home with plans for next at Hugo Haack.
The Dalton neighborhood child was rushed to Sidney on Monday evening after parents feared a safety pin had been swallowed. An X ray revealed the intruder was a penny, and the girl was sent home with thankful parents.
Lincoln Nov 14 The guaranty fund commission says it has no funds from Rosalie bank assets to cover depositor losses but expects funds once the departments levy a special assessment on banks. Secretary Bliss said the assessment will occur soon. At Omaha a group of 50 to 100 bankers planned to hire attorneys to resist the assessment, aiming to push the issue to the next legislature.
Rosebud Indian reserve officers John Guerne and George Kilsinside arrested two Native men near Hemingford on a white slavery case. Prisoners George Left Hand Bull and Bert Dog Hrail, both in their 30s, allegedly left the reservation with wives of other Indians. They were jailed in Alliance while being returned to the reserve. Officer Kilsinside, an Indian veteran of World War I, is noted as a trusted, stout lawman.
Local families share meals and visits across Dalton Lodge Pole and Chappell. Notably, Mary Lou Anne Tighe, eight months, died with services held at home and burial in Sidney. A. Rathbun and Charles Rathbun families hosted dinner guests at John Rathbun home west of Dalton.
State Representative Berny Coulter of Bridgeport, newly reelected in Morrill County, declares candidacy for speaker of the house. Renowned for debate skill and parliamentary knowledge, he led the GOP floor in 1927 and is seen as well qualified by colleagues from both parties. Unclear opposition includes E Preston Bailey of Carleton and former Speaker Allen G Burke of Bancroft.
Washington announced renewal of government life insurance for former World War veterans. The program allows conversion of war risk policies with applications open through July 1927, after prior suspension left many veterans uninformed. Service officers report many veterans wish to retain or convert policies, but a closing date remains unfixed.
A note indicates applications will be provided for veterans wishing to convert their wartime policies. The program aims to assist veterans by supplying insurance forms and guidance through the conversion process.
Washington state reports indicate Republican leaders plan no punitive action against Senator Norris of Nebraska and Senator Blaine of Wisconsin for breaking with the Hoover Curtis ticket. The move signals no revival of past ostracism of Ladd LaFollette Brookhart and Frazier, with Norris indicating he cares little about punishment and could lose the judiciary committee chair if stripped of party affiliation.
Telephone contact 324. appears in a brief regional ad offering Drictsa branded ice cream in three colors by pint or quart sizes.
Dr Charles Mayo notes that about 65 percent of deaths are tied to ancestral diseases, suggesting heredity shapes natural death. He argues knowledge of family history can guide prevention and extend life by warning of likely illnesses, empowering individuals to act before ill health strikes.
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