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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
11
At the International Farm Congress in Kansas City farmers pass a resolution denouncing further wage increases until their purchasing power recovers. The piece argues labor costs drive farming prices, warns wage growth hurts farmers, and calls for a balance between what farmers and workers can buy.
The Telegraph announces it has mailed statements to all subscribers with overdue payments over the past two months. It stresses that running a newspaper is a business and will continue to bill past due accounts while offering options to pay or set a payment plan. The note defends the practice against complaints and urges prompt or scheduled payment.
A writer decries credit crime in Sidney and nationwide, noting the debt myth and the dream of luxury. The piece argues honest debt is not a crime, but deliberate default is, blaming lax credits, vanity, snobbery, and lax bankruptcy law for such conduct.
A reader laments local debtors who squander money on luxuries while failing to pay groceries coal and rent. He denounces crooks who use bankruptcy to hide debt, then reappear with new cars and social standing, arguing bankruptcy can aid honest failure but is often abused.
Birth announcements note a son born to Mr and Mrs J H Gell on October 14 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Guy Buckles on October 11. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Denver Burlington and York while others attend medical or professional engagements.
News notes list a vaudeville presentation at the U. S. A. theatre by Sidney high school in about three weeks or a month for football team benefit. Five acts likely with local student performers and band engagement for Peetz on Oct 27 for the Better Stock drive.
Mrs J J Parks is staying with her sister Mrs S S Kauffman in Gothenburg. She plans to depart in about two months to make her home in Los Angeles with her daughter Miss Florence Parks, who has just returned to California after a visit here.
School board of District No. 142 invites scaled bids for a 24 by 36 foot school house on section 26 17 52. Bids due by noon Saturday October 27 1923. Plans at Dalton Cooperative Society lumber yard Dalton Nebraska. Bids must include a certified check equal to one percent of bid. Board may reject any or all bids. Andy Ottoson Director.
Mrs W J Shoemaker and Mrs C M Wright depart Monday for Hastings as delegates to the state W C T U convention. Wright will visit Grand Island, attend Royal Neighbors as Sidney delegate, and see her son Clarence and his family.
Emil Torgenson county attorney of Kimball visited Sidney on Tuesday. Jessie Taylor of Cheyenne County Trading Co. visited Kimball Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wilson of Kimball were in Sidney Friday. Wilson edits the Tri-State Farmer. A new six to eight inch steam pipe is being installed from the city heating plant to the street between First and Second streets, replacing the old six inch line. Charlotte Guyser of Denver began work in Sidney Municipal Service Wednesday morning after Evelyn Gray resigned to move to Kansas City. The prior appointee was ill, and Guyser filled the vacancy.
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