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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
2
The Portland Oregonian argues for truthful inclusive history teaching free from chauvinism and propaganda. It cautions against erasing errors, notes the balance of liberty and license in history writing, and endorses an Americana-centered but ethics-based approach reflecting forefathers’ common sense.
An European investigator catalogues fossil teeth sold in Chinese drug stores as dragon teeth. The teeth come from extinct animals including camel ancestors, saber-toothed cats, three-toed horses, and other ancient species. The dealer’s supply suggests these fossils are abundant in parts of China.
A verse on aging and work contrasts restless toil with the lure of ease. The speaker rejects rusting away yet imagines quitting to play the harp, while acknowledging the burden of labor on the elderly and the pull of independence. Walt Mason.
Reported hysteria over Boston Common auctions linked to unemployment. Ledoux the auctioneer is supported by a proofreader wife and his minor children as he works for jobless, with labor and employer representatives convening with government to ease the shock and seek relief.
The Philadelphia Ledger condemns the barker and slave auctioneer methods as medieval irritants that inflame anger and friction. They may be dramatic but do not ease labor disruptions and only worsen the evil by polarizing workers and managers.
Nebraska City residents voted to issue $200000 in bonds for paving on September 14 and urged rush work with a contractor promising completion in 60 days. W O Dunn of the water and light company has crews at work relocating water mains to avoid delaying paving.
Senator La Follette said he is glad the United States has kept out of the league of nations and avoided the scramble to strip Germany. He compared England and France’s actions to a quarrel between two children over apples, urging both to “take your choice” while May picks the larger apple.
A New York Tribune letter contrasts writers observing the moon with natural rules. It notes that new moons rise during daylight and appear in evening scenes, citing Francis Brett Young and George Elliott. The piece humorously compares Joshua’s sun standing still to winter folk misreading lunar timing.
A lurid anecdote advises public readers on car wreck risk by coupling reckless action with heavy drinking and speed. It warns of fatal outcomes, urging caution through a stark, tabloid style imagined recipe for disaster.
Edgar M. Doty, 26, died Monday afternoon in a cave in at a Grant sandpit. Police and rescuers were called to the site where the man reportedly became trapped during work activity and could not be saved. Further details were not available.
A newly engaged cook deflects questions about her past employers. She recalls that all the people she worked for owned flivvers and led a seemingly splendid home life, noting that scandals and flivvers do not mix.
A courtroom overheard exchange reveals a husband known for high diving also involved in gambling. The judge probes his profession beyond betting, uncovering the diver’s other role as a plunger, turning a domestic dispute into a pointed quip about risk and showmanship.
A hotel landlord explains firing a diamond clerk after guests grew offended by his perception of everyone seeking him as a burglar or kidnapper. The remark highlights how extreme value can unsettle social dynamics.
A clipped exchange shows two relatives debating Uncle Peter's will leaving money for a grand mausoleum for his remainders. One calls it wasteful, the other mocks the idea as extravagant and improper.
In a candid exchange, Mr Meektom notes his wife Henrietta is increasingly confident in her influence, suggesting she may have more say than a formal political boss. The remark reflects internal dynamics of authority within a household.
Quote heavy fragment notes a tense scene as a wife becomes highly excited and a doctor tries to intervene. The exchange hints at a dramatic domestic moment with potential consequence. No further context provided.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Youngbride offering beets while a clerk jokes about keeping beets alive as a living offense. The humorous banter highlights rural social humor and dialect without a clear news event.
A young man who boasts of knowledge visits a former mentor. The professor, fixing a split lamp and a bubbling pot, declares the experiment is very important and finally reveals the answer as sausage, turning the moment into a humorous ending.
A compact set of classified style notices promoting Electric Supplies near the American Bank and a dentist Dr. M. E. Pettibone with contact details. Also mentions Sidney Lumber Co and taxi call number 161 with various address notes and phone lines.
A fragmentary verse scene describes a wind entering a home as night deepens. A figure in stocking feet moves softly, seeking darkness yet slipping on a squeaky tree branch, hinting at playful or eerie Christmas imagery.
The mock exchange features Senator Snortsworthy debating whether grateful constituents would fund a congressional funeral after his death rather than erecting a monument. The quip highlights political satire and the senator's desire for a ceremonial sendoff.
The senator says the classics should be studied like campaign platforms. He notes they have improving influences even if much of the content isn’t remembered.
A brief exchange features Mr. Erastus Pinkley asking if someone called his head solid ivory. The reply warns against further biting remarks, joking that another strike could land the person in a museum as carved ivory.
A piece of dialogue satirizes social pretensions by recalling “prehilstéric times” when Miss Primleigh and her friends fainted gracefully at any call for help, implying historic gentility and dramatic charity.
A playful exchange notes that while many stars exist in the sky, there is truly only one Betelgeuse, highlighting a grand actor’s quip about stellar presence and fame. The dialogue underscores the idea of singular prominence in a crowd of lights.
Jones observes many women by the sea front church while James asks their purpose. The reply: they are waiting to see the tied go out.
A clipped, humorous item sketches a wealthy wife boasting looks inherited from her mother while hinting at a stingy husband who relies on a small allowance. The piece relies on witty lines and social commentary typical of a humorous column.
Classified style notice advertising home ownership on easy terms attributed to W. E. Swatzlander and a bulk sauerkraut offer from Sidney Meat & Provision Co. Also includes a taxi call number 161 for contact.
Expert auto repair work advertised at John Treinen farm with a guaranteed warrant. The notice mentions B. J. Crimmins signing the line and references electric supplies through American Bank as a point of sale.
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