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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
2
A reflective essay recalls childhood Thanksgiving joys from the turkey to cranberry sauce and mince pies. It notes the emotional pull of memories, the vacant chair, and the care of sending a telegram to loved ones separated by distance. Sidney and Cheyenne county residents are urged to feel thankful.
A historical notice notes the decline of the cayuse and light horses in the western United States. It cites wartime demand, motor transportation, and authorities selling unclaimed stock, with horses losing value and being culled for feed. An old-timer laments the loss of traditional freight outfits and buckboards as roads improve and mechanization spreads.
The Western Nebraska trip of the National Editorial association during last summer’s national convention in Omaha is yielding regional advertising. Motion pictures shot along the route, featuring wheat fields and other agricultural resources, are now shown in large eastern picture houses. The district’s towns, beginning with Sidney, will soon host the screenings.
Local items recount Eddie Elter killing five wild geese in two shots. a tramp caused a shed fire after breakfast at Jim Bruner’s. Gus Weliner sold his hotel to O J Buffman. A Good Samaritans event was a standout. Nebraska agriculture board rejects winter corn exhibit. Keith county sues Ogalala Ditch for 31394.34 bonus. activity includes artful well project call, Trognitz family turkey trade, first snow, and Charley Trognitz’s new stone house nearing completion.
The town reports an unprecedented prison streak around paydays and notes I O G T influence on guard house numbers. Judge Hamer orders default against John T. Seaman’s bondsmen with a $5,000 capias for his arrest. Corner stone deposits for the Episcopal church are underway. Local prices show corn at 40 cents a bushel and potatoes at 40 to 60 cents. The Loop and Dismal rivers headwaters northeast of Sidney offer future duck hunting grounds near sand hills and alkali lakes. Christian church ladies announce a bazaar and dinner on December 9 and 11, with an upcoming Christmas opening at Bracer’s Variety Store in Sidney.
Watch for the opening of Santa Claus headquarters at Brauer's Variety Store with the greatest stock of toys and gift goods ever shown in Western Nebraska awaiting your approval. Do not buy now. wait a few days.
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