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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1958
Page
2
An editorial argues that rising costs in farming mirror a wage and price spiral in cities. It notes workers gain higher pay and benefits yet feel financially strained, while farmers face rising input costs and a similar squeeze. The piece blames consumer and wage dynamics for broad inflation.
The newspaper notes explorers spend about 60000 dollars daily seeking new oil pools and developing existing fields in Nebraska. It argues the industry supports jobs, tax revenue, and regional wealth, predicting continued growth and long term regional impact.
The Valley Sentinel editorial contrasts early settlers fighting Indians and hunger with modern calls for government guaranteed security. It argues freedom was valued higher, warning that today some accept security from benevolent masters at the cost of freedom, likening it to plantation slavery.
A fragment praises television advertising for cold remedies and stomach aids, joking that if it continues doctors won’t be needed in a decade. The quirky piece mocks early 20th century consumer culture and medical skepticism.
A Denver liquor retailer promotes unmarked deliveries to keep purchases discreet for patrons who want to drink privately. The ad’s tone raises questions about hypocrisy and social stigma around concealed alcohol use.
Paul Heffernan of The New York Times notes the Treasury must raise 10 billion dollars in cash in coming months and that the government bond market is near exhaustion. There is little genuine market for long term government obligations as bonds and gold are scarce.
A writer rails against Santa Claus and his iconic Ho Ho Ho laugh, calling the costume ridiculous and the voice inhuman. He argues Christmas music and parade santas exaggerate fear and theatricality, while praising childhood memories and warning against mass hysteria triggered by the jolly figure.
The McCook schoolmaster and likely future Governor of Nebraska, Ralph Brooks, says he will resist sales or income tax proposals unless they replace the real property tax. The editorial argues Nebraska may be better off with current tax structure and favors pay-as-you-go governance under a nonpartisan legislature.
A dense list of crossword clues spans across and down entries from swamp to sloth. Answers include Amer Indian and orbital point, sailor and calculus of fur. Names and terms pepper the grid with varied wordplay and puzzle action.
As critics push for ever fuller press access, the Nautilus Polar voyage remained top secret until success. The piece defends secrecy in defense matters while praising coordinated press-department restraint and warning against aiding enemies.
The Chamber of Commerce leader urges retailers and the broader business community to engage in politics, arguing government decisions affect management and that leaders must speak out. He warns citizens who ignore political duties risk poor governance shaping the nation and economy.
Arthur Wise Jr. thanks The Sidney Telegraph for the Lowe article on salesmen. He offers $235 for 21 copies plus postage and explains his 38 man force across 15 states will receive it. Wise praises Lowe’s insight and the paper’s editorial policy.
The article urges removing political signs from poles and billboards soon after an election. It notes some citizens leave signs up and jokes about legal penalties for delayed cleanup. It also features assorted quirky local items and notes about winter preparations and community happenings.
Edgar Howard, a Columbus Democrat, emerged as a vivid rookie in the 1895 Nebraska Legislature. He organized the Democratic caucus, pressed for speaker nomination, served on key committees, and opposed Republicans on issues from sugar bounties to a drought relief bill. His gadfly role and clashes energized state politics.
A recipe advises placing custard cups in a deep pan and adding boiling water to reach about one inch below the cups. It notes some housekeepers wax painted windowsills and Venetian blinds to ease dusting.
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