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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1911
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph is published weekly in Sidney Nebraska under A Gapen. The entry notes its status as a second class mail matter and its Saturday publication schedule.
A collage of aphorisms and anecdotes on aging, truth, politics, gender roles, lottery odds, public notices, and public figures. The piece ships social commentary, humor, and historical references from Booker T. Washington to Governor Aldrich, touching on ballots, fashion, and modern invention.
A brief dialogue shows Hewitt accusing of short weight while selling coal and Jewett replying about delays in payment as a way to balance grievances. The exchange reflects tensions over pricing and prompt payment in a merchant client quarrel.
The piece argues that America will take action on November 30 while warning against arbitration for the Turkish issue. It suggests a less likely but possible massacre, then notes Christmas approaching and references Will Maupin’s poetry collection Kiddies Six. It highlights Lincoln and Omaha clubs promoting hometown education and Nebraskan booster spirit to shape the state’s future.
Nebraska politicians and business advocates push a Made in Nebraska campaign urging residents to buy locally produced goods. They argue state factories and farms could transform the economy, create jobs, and strengthen the state against external supply shocks.
A large force of section laborers works around the Rock Island yards and shops at Fairbury to build a stockade. Officials fear a strike by mechanics and prepare for an emergency.
Six carpenters and their helpers fell thirty feet when the sawdust room floor at Armour and Co. ice house in Memphis near Ashland gave way during roof replacement. All were severely injured with internal wounds and broken arms wrists legs and other bruises.
The Nebraska State Teachers Association elected officers with President E. L. Rouse of Peru, Vice President H. E. Bradford of Kearney, Treasurer J. A. Woodard of Havelock, and Reading Circle Board member B. E. Dill of Willer.
The day’s figures show wheat futures at 9416c for December and 99% for May, corn at 6314c and 64%c, oats at 474c and 49%c, pork futures around 16.40 to 16.77, lard near 9.32 to 9.57, and ribs from 8.47 to 8.62. Cash prices note No 2 hard wheat 98c to 1.04, No 2 corn 73 1/4c, No 2 white oats 49 to 49 1/4c. In South Omaha cattle receipts 5,600 with varied prices, hogs 11,000 with steady to firm bids, sheep 15,500 with gains. Chicago totals show cattle 31,000 and hogs 33,000 with mixed demand and prices.
Emil Fenske filed Oct 27 in Cheyenne County Nebraska Probate Court seeking exemption of the estate property in Lodgepole and declaring heirs Minne Kruger Elizabeth Olga Kruger and Clara Cornela Brugey. The court will hear Nov 21 at 9:00 a.m. in Sidney. contest required.
Henry J. Mayer of Ickes Nebraska filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the southwest quarter of Section 16, Township 17, Range 51, west Sixth Principal Meridian. The proceeding before U.S. Commissioner Joseph Oberfelder at Sidney Nebraska is set for December 6, 1911. Witnesses named Ed Sanders John Saunders Ed Welch James McNulty all of Ickes Nebraska. J. E. Evans Register
Notice is given that Paul OCollart of Higgins Neb has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land described under homestead entry No 22301 Serial 03041 in section 26 township id range 0 west of the 6th principal meridian. Hearing before County Judge at Sidney Neb on November 7 1911. Witnesses named Henry Raymond David Bennett James K Birdwell and Marshall Perkins all of Autem Neb.
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