Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Heritage notes
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It operates as the official Cheyenne County newspaper and AP member, with Nebraska Press Association awards for General Excellence, publishing Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 830 7th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
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Western Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assp
of Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
7Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Nebraska Governor Race Sets Clear Campaign Tone
Nebras kans face a tight governor contest as Gov Frank Morrison a Democrat and Mr Seaton a Republican lay out their core policies. Both candidates emphasize party allegiance and principles signaling a fierce battle to the wire with expected record turnout for an off year.
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Frank Morrison
Seaton
Nebraska
Small Town Big Job in Dalton Stramit Plant Milestone
A Dalton group led by local leaders secured funding for a Midwest Stramit Corp plant to process straw into building materials. The $200,000 goal aims to establish a new industry in Cheyenne County, with markets still developing over two to three years. The effort highlights community leadership turning a small town into a major local enterprise.
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Dalton
Midwest Stramit Corp
Stramit
Cheyenne County
Reopening of Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion Announced
The Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion in Cheyenne County is set to resume regular weekly sales. Operators Dave Truss and Bob Rauner, noted farmers with financial stability, will run the business with integrity. Owner Charles N. Deaver approved a lease purchase to reopen on a solid, substantial basis. The trio deserve public support for this regional asset.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dave Truss
Bob Rauner
Charles N. Deaver
Truss
Raupner
Progress in New Hampshire Politics and Press Voices
Rep Perkins Bass, GOP Senate nominee in New Hampshire, criticizes a powerful ultra conservative newspaper that backed Dolores Bridges. The piece traces Bass’s lineage to Robert P. Bass, notes his narrow victory signaling some progressivism, and recalls past leaders like George H. Moses and Charles W Tobey shaping the state’s political balance.
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Perkins Bass
GOP
New Hampshire
Dolores Bridges
Styles Bridges
Bass
Robert P. Bass
Boston & Maine Railroad
Theodore Roosevelt
Fox
William H.,taft
George H. Moses
Norris, la Foallette and
Borah
Wild Jackass
Charles W. Tobey
John G. Winant
London
Congress
Louis C. Wyman
Nebraska to vote on free drawings amendment
Nebraskans have long lacked legal authority for free drawings due to a 1866 constitutional provision. The proposed Constitutional Amendment Number One on the November 6 ballot would permit residents to enter contests with no payment or effort, clarifying that it does not create gambling but allows door prizes and promotions by local merchants.
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Turkey
Nebraska
Why youths vandalism judged by social theories and prudence
A long reflection on juvenile vandalism argues that psychologists fail to provide real coping tools and that society excuses pranks. It notes Chicago schools face $600,000 in damage and county preserves over $100,000, and urges teaching respect for property and non destructive outlets to curb urges.
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Chicago
Solomon Lichter
Scholarship and Guidance Assn
Lichter
Wrong-End Looking Can Be Helpful
A Deriver Post piece recounts foreign high school students returning home after a year in the United States under Christian Youth Exchange. Interviews reveal views on education credit, living standards, American individualism, classroom pacing, friendliness, and cultural misunderstandings, underscoring enduring cross cultural differences.
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United States
Christian Youth _Exchange
America
Hemisphere
Sidney News Highlights Eight-Year-Old Local Events
Eight years ago over two hundred students entered the fall term at the University. Mrs Susan B Anthony lecture on Woman wants Bread not the Ballot finds favor in the west. Sidney’s lecture date set for Wednesday evening October 24. Prices for butter range 26 to 50 cents per pound in Sidney. Cheyenne county boasts no politics while Union Pacific builds stock cars for cattle demand. Fort Sidney busy with soldiers and officials praise. Various local names and enterprises appear including Geri Ordéck, Al Gay, and Gayville founder. The 21st infantry leads in marksmanship. Public notices announce fair entries and new postmaster duties. A frost, local social events, and multiple town developments fill the scene.
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Susan B. Anthony
West
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Union Pacific R. R. Co
W. C
Robert Oberfelder
Cheyenne
Black’ Hillyé
Geri, Ordéck
Red Cloud
Missouri River
Gay
Gayville
Union Valley
Fort Sidney
Feneral
Department of the Platte
Crook
21St Infantry
The
Fair Association
Hig
Duffy
Bay State
Essig
JeVéning
B. A. Tonex
Lincoln trip and local political notes flash across region
William Bryan toured Lincoln with a reception at the depot after passing through Sidney. Col E T Westerwelt of Scottsbluff helped at the Lincoln Republican convention. Cheyenne county joins the state committee. F A Gapen named for the thirtieth senatorial district. At the Democratic convention Joseph Oberfelder was named as a committeeman for the thirtieth district. School notes report the intermediate department overflow and a call for local chores for board and lodging.
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Bismarck Range
Union Pacific
Ed Ahrens
Wm. J. Bryan
Sidney
Lincoln
Col. E. T. Westerwelt
Scotts‘bluff
Cheyenne County
F. A. Gapen
Joseph Oberfelder
First
Hiett
Mr. Pate
Local Potpourri Recaps Camp Funston Letters and Court News
Four decades ago this item from Sidney notes a letter from Editor Stevens at the Potter Review written from Camp Funston Kansas about dreams of reading matter and food. It also mentions freshmen activities led by Professor D J Lewis with Ed Rungesi as president and John Daugherty as vice president. District Court convenes next Monday with a short docket of civil cases. Alfred Phillips Bentley and Dorothy Hart wed September 22 at the bride’s mother’s home. Walter Kroeger and Clara Rocker wed September 26 in Sidney. The House of High Class Attire at Uo SA Theater features a star soldier performer priced at 10 to 15 cents.
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Stevens
The
Potter Review
Camp Funston
Kansas
Hrreehien
Nfetiras
Clarefice Perry
Llewellyn Martin
Joe Simodynes
Francis DeBrunner
Alfred Phillips Bentley
Dorothy Hart
Anne Hart
Anton Link
St. Patrick's Church
Walter Kroeger
Sidney
Clara Rocker
Lund
Judge Chambers
Uo SA
Don’t Get Shut Out Register in Sidney for Nov. 6
If you live in Sidney and are unsure about your registration for the November 6 general election, check with the city clerk by October 27. The notice urges not waiting until the last minute and highlights important races and issues on the ballot. The city clerk’s office offers courteous help. if not registered, do it today and verify now to avoid being shut out at the polls.
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Sidney
Preparations advance for Cheyenne county fair this year
The Cheyenne county fair set for the last three days in September on fair grounds west of the city is gathering momentum with committees reporting steady progress and expectations that the event will eclipse all former county celebrations. Weather in the panhandle counties has been ideal for crops, boosting farmer optimism for a strong crop year. Mrs Mary Margaret Stevens mother of Herbert Stevens Potter Review editor died at her son’s home Friday September 9 at eight am aged 69 years 11 months 14 days. Mrs Fred Siedow recently visited Cheyenne with Herman Siedow and family. Jack Lowe Telegraph sports writer left for Lincoln to study journalism at the University of Nebraska. Mrs Carl Hutchison departs for New York to attend the American Legion Auxiliary national convention as Nebraska delegate.
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Big Cheyenne
Panhandle
Nebraska
Mary Margaret Stevens
Herbert Stevens
The
Potter Review
Poter
Sevens
Fred Siedow
Cheyenne
Herman Siedow
Golden Kratz
Paul’ Martin
Kimball
Jack Lowe
Telegraph
Lincoln
School of Journalism
University of Nebraska
Jiack
Ield
Sidney High Students Push Dance Approval Drive
In Sidney Nebraska, 23 years ago, students initiated a campaign seeking parental and school board approval for high school dances, aiming to overcome historic opposition. The move reflects ongoing student activity alongside local reports on corn conditions, highway work, and Cheyenne County car assessments.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Panhandle
Sidney High School
Cheyenne County
Sidou Ordnance Depot to add 350 workers for plant
Major Gilbert P. Levy announces Sioux Ordnance Depot will hire at least 350 more employees as the new ammunition renovation plant nears completion. A stepped up activity program will require the extra personnel. State and national Junior Chamber of Commerce officials plan to address a Sidney country club meeting next Sunday September 28. Invitations extended to clubs in Kimball Chadron Cozad Lexington and North Platte to join Sydney group led by William Bigger Jaycee president Dwight Havens national director and Chris Rosenberg district VP. Senior De an Stewart named editor of The Trail Sidney high school yearbook. Local authorities continue to search for the heirs of wealthy Arlington Va couple. Deputy Sheriff Arnold Biasan notes no solid information yet. Jane Story is substituting as Society Editor of The Telegraph during editor H P Craig’s vacation.
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Sioux Ordnance Depot
Gilbert P. Levy
Commang
Levy
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Sidney Javsees
Kimball
Chadron
Cozad
Lexington
North Platte
Jon
Sydney
William Bigger
Omaha
Jaycee
Dwight Havens
Hastings
Chris Rosenberg
Déan Stewarth
Sidney High
Stewart
Sidney
Columbus
Residen's
R. L. May II
Arlington
Arnold Biaasch
Telegraph
Jane Story
H. P. Craig
Sidney Industrial Site Acquisition Faces Snags
Sidneys northeast edge industrial site purchase encounters snags but supporters say issues are solvable. Fifteen floats will highlight the 30th Dalton Fall Festival parade tomorrow morning. United Fund aims for 12000 dollars as drive opens under Jack Knicely. Forty four bands invited to the Marching Band Festival. Gilbert Helfrich, 49, dies in Scottsbluff Hospital. Nebraska State Geologist opens branch in Shney. Cold nights prove the citys last engine purchase for the power plant was a wise buy.
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Sidney
Dalton
United Fund
Jack Knicely
Gilbert F. Helfrich
Scottsbluff Hospital
Nebraska State Geologist’s Office
Shney
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed with Names and Terms
A fragmented crossword style list offers across clues like Excite and Emit heat, with scattered entries such as Slinithafe and Grenai. The garbled text includes poet names, glossary hints, and partial references to titles, forms, and linguistic clues.
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Essig Stone
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