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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
10
Voters and taxpayers of Cheyenne County are urged to support Myrtle Lancaster in the November election for County Treasurer and for County Assessor. Lancaster notes Democratic nomination for Assessor after the April 18, 1916 primary and cites four years as city and precinct assessor as qualification.
Cheyenne County native M W Osborn announces 29 years residence, no prior office, plans to push taxpayers’ interests if elected county assessor. He asks for votes at the November 7 general election. Also notes availability of a carload of winter apples on the U P track with good prices.
Cheyenne County records list numerous land transfers including warranty deeds involving Paitin Relnmuth to Emily Speakman for parcel 22-17-50 at 3200.00 and other transfers among Rodman Doyle, August Frieberg, Solomon Horn, and multiple Uptegroves with various parcels and prices. Quit claim deeds show Jesse Dougal and Joseph Swenson transfers for NW-24-16-47 at 50.00 and related estate movements.
Poetic meditation contrasts divine speech with wandering souls in the wilderness. It declares God’s voice to be found by earnest seeking, not by those fixated on earthly sustenance. The poem emphasizes spiritual hunger over material nourishment and the immediacy of divine communication.
A quoted essay from Woman's Home Companion argues no man embodies all virtues. It warns that good nature may accompany laziness, scholarliness may bring coldness, thrift may hint stinginess, generosity may spark wastefulness, and smoothness may conceal deceit. It notes charm may disguise age, and pre-marital chivalry can give way to post marital duties such as washing.
The quote urges restoring goodness by embodying beauty and power through music and spirit. Not everyone can perform, but all can cultivate the right spirit and live their best self, influencing others toward goodness and art.
Many Sidney residents praise Adlerika a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix for quick relief of constipation gas sour stomach and similar ailments. A spoonful relieves most constipation and may prevent appendicitis with a few doses aiding chronic stomach trouble. Purchases urged from Western Drug Co. Mysterious Smith at Opera House October 16 and 17.
Cheyenne County Nebraska commissioners met October 3 1916 to form a new Gurley precinct from parts of Eagle Union Valley Davison Bronson and Sidney Precincts. Weyerts Hall Gurley will be polling place. Several claims were reviewed and allowed including salaries road and bridge work and other county expenses.
Peter Merck Oscar Harris and others listed as claimants. Board disallowed damages and related items including 58.00 and 95.35, with the board adjourned to November 1, 1916, per County Clerk Doran.
The Frances Willard W C T U met at Mrs McCann's home on October 6 with strong attendance. A reading by Miss Henrietta Shoemaker followed the business session. The discussion on aiding public school teachers drew many kind remarks and notes on better community ties. Lunch was served. next meeting set for November 5 at the Christian church at 7 30 P M for a union prayer service. Mrs Lowe hosted bridge with three tables, Mrs John Sager high scorer.
Lawrence L. Spore and Miss Caro line Anderson, both of this place, were united in marriage on Saturday October 7 at the Olean Rooms with Justice A. A. Clark officiating.
A group of New York lawyers on a rural retreat notice a stove raised on tall posts in a cabin. After lively misinterpretations about heat and ventilation, the guide reveals the real reason: the pipe was damaged, so it was mounted high to string through the roof, and he keeps the five dollar stakes. Another item recalls a theatre crowd greeting a comic turned soldier and catching a familiar line at the front. He shouts Karl as he recalls the old theater, and the audience laughs.
Ar gonaut reports a beacon on Richardson rock near Santa Barbara islands will flash warnings every three seconds for seven months without attention. Over 6,000,000 flashes before it needs recharging with gas.
The mysterious Smith present a marvelous mystery show at Tobin Opera House for two days Monday and Tuesday October 16 and 17. Admission 15 and 35 cents.
The article notes the April 9 1865 surrender depicted in The Birth Of A Nation with Lee portrayed by Howard Gaye and Grant by Donald Crisp at the Wilmer McLean house near Appomattox. It recounts Lee accepting terms, the missing pencil, and Grant’s restraint to spare Lee’s honor, ending with a mention of Tobin Opera House showings on October 22 and 23.
The Eva asks if invitations to her party have all been written and mailed. Her mother confirms they are done. The dialogue hints at upcoming acceptions and deceptions as playful banter in a Chicago News column.
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