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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
14
The article contrasts the demise of one room frame schools with the rise of consolidated, modern district schools. It notes new brick or stone buildings with libraries, multiple rooms, and up-to-date curricula, including agriculture and domestic science, replacing wooden forms and simple texts.
The article recounts St Helena as a distant island once used to intern Boer prisoners after the Boer War. It notes Napoleon’s exile nearby Elba and St Helena, and describes sharks in its waters. It mentions James Town as the island’s only settlement during that era and the influx of money from soldiers and prisoners.
The article outlines the United States time zones with descriptions of the Eastern Central Mountain zones. It lists key cities and lines that form zone boundaries from the Atlantic to the western states, noting lines through Sandusky Mans field through Columbus to Atlanta and Macon, Apalachicola, and more, with Central and Mountain boundaries described via towns like Mandan Pierre McCook Rodge City Pocatello Ogden Salt Lake City Parker and Yuma.
A fragment from an American Legion Weekly page notes social clues about Summers and Deacon in a rough room fight and shows humor about a boy Bobbie who cannot finish his dessert due to his small appetite. The piece reflects period humor and uneven dialogue.
Edgar Applejohn, a wealthy skeptic, confronts Jepson over a true tale of Lizzie a refined single mother of a seven year old. Jepson reveals she has faced social ostracism yet works hard, cares for her son, and hopes for education. Applejohn agrees to help but flees when the truth is exposed.
The British army converted old Enfield rifles to breech loaders with the Snider in 1866 and used it briefly in the Abyssinian campaign of 1807. It gave way in 1877 to the Martini-Henry, then in 1892 the Lee Metford was adopted, later improved as the Lee-Enfield for World War I.
The United States forestry service outfits forest officers with a vest pocket tool housing a lancet and permanganate antidote to treat rattlesnake bites amid fires and field surveys. Geologists and timber crews encounter snakes in Montana, southern California, and the Appalachians, prompting widespread adoption.
John Larson, a Norwegian lumberman, confessed to two Swedes drowning after he threw them into a river. Six years later he sought guidance from Sheriff Ole Oleson, then county clerk Knute Nelson, who concluded there was no bounty or legal remedy for the killings.
An unnamed actor famed for matrimonial exploits visits a physician seeking a thorough examination to ensure fitness for marriage again. The scene features a wry exchange with the doctor about his fifth betrothal as the American Legion Weekly notes the episode.
Teen viewers Altogether Tee Tame Que and two others, unnamed, attended a weekly matinee and stayed for a second reel as part of their custom. They were not expected home on time, the reason given was that the Zoan was married with a family and there was no lovemaking.
A senator Saruhm declares he never goes fishing preferring to protect his reputation for strict veracity. He declines leisure talk and emphasizes duty over pastime while maintaining a firm stance against fishing as a hobby.
Sextorp Herbert Urting of Ayr Nebraska arrived in Potter and plans to spend the winter at his sister Mrs T V Barnes home. Everett Larson has been home ill with a bad cold. Andy Brott was a business caller in Potter Saturday. Miss Margaret Brott left Friday for Scottsbluff to visit her brother Ted employed at the sugar beet factory. Chris Crowell and wife visited the Geo Beetz home Friday. Miss Bessie Hornby spent the weekend with her parents near Sidney. Pete Nelson injured his middle finger on Monday in a power wringer and required amputation of the first joint by Dr Stein of Potter.
Sunday snow touched this county area and District 17 pupils missed Monday due to illness and cold. Armistice Day was celebrated in Chappell by Will and Albert Johnson. Alva Hart with daughter Mildred and Mr and Mrs Ben Jorgens with daughter Sophia visited Sidney Saturday. Fred Windsheimer visited Henry Beebe Monday. Will Frerichs hauled wheat to Sund last Thursday. Emory Planck of Sidney called at Henry Beebe Thursday. Miss Florence Frerida went to Sidney Tuesday for dental work. Annie Windsheimer with cousins Henry and Jorgen Boltz returned home Friday evening. Mrs E A Johnson drove to Lodge Pole Thursday afternoon.
North Omaha market notes November 15 1922 show cattle receipts near 10900 head. Prices steady to lower for western beeves and feeders, hogs strong to higher with top at 8.25 and bulk 7.40 8.20. Sheep and lambs active and higher, lambs top at 14.16, feeding lambs strong, ewes and yearlings mixed.
Six car loads of cattle dripped through a storm that dropped a foot and a half of snow on the level as they arrived from Belle Fourehle. Chris and Nels Godfereson Mea tama ranchers led the stock, with horned steers selling to $6.56 and heifers at $6.50.
A reader voices frustration over advertising practices at THE TELEGRAPH, urging clearer policy and fair exposure for all advertisers while expressing concern about visibility and revenue impacts.
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