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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
11
New York Republican advertisers paraded slogans parodying famous campaigns during a torch light procession. Officials laughed at banners urging votes for Harding and Coolidge with lines like “Ask the man who knows them Harding and Coolidge” and “Say it with votes.”
William Unzicker of 2517 Leavenworth St Omaha recalls long service with the government and the 24rd cavalry when he wore a pair of army gloves obtained from the U S Commissariat at Sidney Nebraska in 1885. The gloves, now thirty five years old, remain wearable and stir memories of the western prairies and his world travels.
Col J P Avers, explorer, told hundreds of public school principals and assistants in Fullerton hall that Egyptian women excelled as bookkeepers, outperforming men and earning twice their pay. He notes extensive research in Egypt and China.
Golf balls, the $1 kind during the war, are now quoted at $8 a dozen in New York sporting goods stores. Members of country and golf clubs are buying their sporting equipment at from 5 to 3. 18 per cent discount Prominent sportsmen predict that good golf balls will be selling for 10 cents each before next spring.
The village water bonds of Chappel were sold in Denver last week by Attorney Neiffer at a poor price. With the bonds disposed of an emergency is declared and installation of the machinery must begin at once.
Frederick Santee an 18 year old Harvard freshman in Wapwallopen Pennsylvania has mastered five languages and handles calculus with ease. He is also known as a strong ball player having won many games with his heavyweight hitting for a Philadelphia prep school.
Philadelphia business leaders conclude normal conditions are returning though pre-war prices are unlikely. The group views the current period as a mid stage in healthy recovery from wartime disruptions. Also advertised a slightly used standard player piano for 485 dollars with 50 dollars down and 15 dollars monthly, 300 dollars under retail.
A reader testimonial from Mrs M Reker of Military Ave praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backache and kidney related pains. She reports attacks that hinder housework and credits the remedy with quick relief after taking only a few pills from the Western Drug Company. The advertisement urges readers to buy Doan's Kidney Pills through dealers.
Eastbound schedule lists multiple trains departing Sidney with varying times. Passenger and local freight trains are shown including morning and afternoon departures and Sunday exclusions.
Sidney Lumber Co promotes Conulin medium priced fountain pens at Rexable Store. No place like home as focus on local shopping. See us about one for personal use or gifting.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court schedules the estate of William F. Meltehert. Creditors must present claims by March 1921 and debts paid by October 29 1921. A hearing to examine allow or adjust claims will be held December 6 1920 in the county court room. Sealy P Chambers County Judge.
A local women's group will hold a package sale and diet lunch at Mrs Easterday's home this Saturday afternoon. The event promotes community charity with proceeds benefiting local causes. Venue listed as Avenue Kurs.
An old advertisement fragment lists gold fish globes ornaments Chinese bulbs geraniums cut flowers and similar items. It credits Mrs Ned Hemphill of Ned and Franks Tire Shop with a short prompt to subscribe to The Telegraph.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in the County Court notifies creditors of the estate of John D Reynolds to present claims for adjustment at the County Court Room Sidney on the 30th day of March 1921 at 10 o clock a m. The claim period ends three months after December 3 1920 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. Witnessed by the County Court seal dated October 30 1920.
E Van Forell and Son announce their third annual sale of Anxiety 4th Herefords at their farm seven miles northeast of Scottsbluff on November 22, 1920, starting at 12 30. Ninety two lots include 9 bulls and 43 cows with calves or bred to Beau Viceroy and Beau Robert C. Terms offer time and acceptance of Liberty Bonds at face value. The sale features Line Bred bulls and promising future stock with plans for Merry Mischief bulls. Lunch on the ground.
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