This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
11
Rates of subscription listed as one year postage paid zero cents and nine months postage paid. The notice notes postage terms and class matter status at Kidney, Slebr., with publication as second class matter.
Evelyn Gray leaves for Kansas City. Newborns in area include a boy for Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin north of Sidney born November 13 and a Dr Witham recovering from severe typhoid. Dr Roche notes Donald Lavoni sick with diphtheria and Matt Treinen’s little girl broke her arm. Frances Willard Union to meet Mrs Dimick November 21 at 2 30. Jack Sager visits from Denver to see relatives. Liberty State Bank new owner Vinch delays move until year end. Red Cross drive led by Sidney Woman's Club with post office solicitations Armistice day and Saturday. Leroy Willey reappointed county agent. county extension funds set at £3200. McCormick seeks parole after bad check conviction.
A bazaar and supper are planned at the M.FE church on Wednesday December 3. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Local volunteers prepared crafts and food for the event.
Mrs. G P Kratz lost the diamond setting while loading coal. A floor search failed to locate the stone. After ashes cooled, the diamond was found intact in the ashes, unharmed by intense heat.
Leonard Flo came home after a year at a government aviation school and training camp in Texas. He was discharged with a second lieutenant’s commission and qualified as an airplane pilot. He has not decided on the next move, but may attend college after the first of the year.
A reception honoring Stev Melrose rector of the Episcopal church was held at the Clarkson home last Friday evening. The congregation and pastors from other churches were invited. Martha Allen sang a solo and Mrs. Pindell gave readings. The evening was spent socially with games and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Joe Oliverius of Sunol announce the birth of a son on Armistice Day. They honor the president by naming him Calvin. The parents are Bohemian by nationality but declare strong American patriotism.
The store once occupied by J. B. Byars, three doors east of the American Bank, has leased the former space to Wooldridge's Cash and Carry grocery. It will open Monday morning and will offer free delivery, a service that already has strong patronage and supports expanded trade capacity.
John McIntosh, Sidney caretaker of the government emergency landing field, says beacon lights will be installed from Cheyenne to the coast, creating a lighted Chicago to San Francisco route. Mail planes may double from two to four daily. winter service continues.
A. K. Greenlee notes dandelions blooming on his ranch and says vegetables are showing a second growth. Doors stand wide open as residents enjoy mild weather in a season described as Indian summer with unusually pleasant temperatures.
The Catholic ladies bazaar held Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening is expected to exceed all previous turnout and sales. Wednesday night drew record attendance with over 1,000 pounds taken in across the event. Food ran short toward the end, a first for the bazaar.
The Sidney Parent Teachers association held its first regular meeting at the high school on Wednesday evening with about fifty in attendance. Mrs. Harry Mantor presided as president. Dr. Light gave a fine talk, Mrs. Ylyde sang, and Prof. Smith performed piano pieces. The group planned monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at the high school and will provide refreshments to attract fathers.
Ten acre plots in the Cheyenne county corn contest produced samples sent to the state agricultural college for moisture and shelling percentages by Country Agent Willey. Twenty two farmers entered last spring. thirteen finished as others withdrew due to drawbacks. Sidney merchants posted 200 dollars in prizes for north and south beaches and valley land. Glenn Spearow and Miss Alice Chesebro, both of Sidney, married November 15 at the Methodist church parsonage by Rev. Kaub and left for a Salt Lake City honeymoon. They will live in Sidney. Spearow is with Union Pacific.
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving day with tanks stores and all public buildings closed. No rural or city mail delivery in Sidney though general delivery will run 9 to 10 pm. A football game between Sidney and Chappel high schools is scheduled for the afternoon with possible church services. Wesley Berry at the U. S. A. Sunday night.
The Sidner Womans club held its November 18 meeting with travel talks on Europe Boston and Washington D C. The Mikado discussion and opera overture were presented by the music department. State president Mrs Perryman and district president Mrs Thompson will visit December 1 along with invited clubs from the county.
Aletha Mosier and Oscar Mosier case dismissed on motion by plaintiff. Henry Quick and Adella Quick case dismissed at plaintiffs cost. George Hiram Dryer granted divorce and custody of two children. State cases Rocker Houser dismissed on county attorney motion after parties married. David Jarred found guilty of possession of still with sentence deferred. Hulda Jarrard continued to next term on fraudulent check charge. Ruth Goeman dismissed on motion. Evelyn Closman and Jay M. Closman divorce granted with restoration of maiden name and out of court property settlement. John Marrinez pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. fined 350 and costs. Other cases largely involve land and notes with fewer dispositions. Eckstrom embezzlement bond forfeited for failure to appear. resides in Cheyenne. bond was 500 cash.
Ernest Torrence and the famed Bill Jackson of The Covered Wagon make a second appearance on the U S A screen this week with showings slated for Wednesday and Thursday.
Bess Gearhart Morrison performed eleven character readings at the Methodist church last Thursday evening as part of a Sidney Woman's Club project. The event drew a larger crowd than a year ago and offered a lasting, thought provoking look at faith, labor, and wealth. Gus Wellner hosted several close friends at St Patrick's auditorium before departing for Denver to enter hospital for treatment.
Bazaar and supper planned at the M E church on Big Street this Saturday November 29 featuring a community sale event. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
A loan offer for $2000 or $2500 on good farm land on north table at eight percent interest. Interested parties should call P. Miles.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.