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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1927
Page
8
Ford officials speak on the new Model A as production ramps up across 33 U S. plants. They note a period of nonproduction yet preserved large investments, with display cars limited initially and full sales not expected until after a month. The launch aims to fuel postwar prosperity and job growth.
Robbers forced entry by knee pressure and a spring jimmy at the Linn implement firm front door. A glass door to the office was pried open, damage extensive. Desks opened, papers scattered, only four cents found. Safe lock compromised and drawers emptied, section with ledgers later recovered a mile west. Two or more burglars used an automobile, possibly same culprits who hit Bridgeport stores Thursday. County officials alerted neighbors, seek leads.
Nebraska's 1926 education expenditure rose to 31.2 million, up from 27.3 million in 1924, while total debt fell by nearly 4 million. The report notes stable district counts, slight district consolidation, more new buildings, and a shift in pupil numbers from rural to graded schools. It also highlights tuition-free high school enrollment rising 18 percent and modest salary increases for teachers, with rural gains lagging city wages. Santa Claus headquarters announced for Brauer's Variety store.
The guide describes velveteen fabric as suitable for fall and winter dresses with dark to medium colors, optional light collars cuffs and accessories, and notes on reinforcing buttonholes and sewing. It also covers corduroy as ribbed velveteen, and child garment front openings for self dressing. A baked banana dessert recipe follows with peeled bananas in buttered dish, sugar, butter, lemon juice and salt sauce, baked until brown.
The article stresses careful planning for kitchen remodeling including layout, regrouping equipment, and refinishing floors. It notes stain removal for silks and wools via nails, brushing, steaming, or solvents with caution about fire risk. It also discusses teen hunger and energy needs, urging milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and energy foods, and hints at Santa Claus gifts at Brawer’s variety store.
Florence Eva Rogers aged 16 died after a kerosene explosion and fire at a home near Proctor Colorado. She suffered severe burns and exposure before transport to Taylor hospital in Sidney where she died at 8 30 p m. She is survived by her father Joseph E Rogers stepmother Emma Rogers sister Ruth Brachtenbach brother Orval L Rogers and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Mark G Howard funeral chapel with burial in Sterling after a large funeral cortege from Sidney and surrounding areas.
An ad features Mrs. Glen Butler praising Adlerika for quick gas relief and removal of old waste. It asserts the product improves sleep and appetite, claiming Adlerika outperforms prior remedies and is distributed by Western Drug Co.
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