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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
7
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that O J King, Lincoln city commissioner, may stay in office to term end because the recall petition against him lacked enough valid signatures. The court said signing a recall petition differs from voting and that nonregistered names cannot invalidate the petition.
Beatrice Nebraska October 22 A coursing meet will be held in this city November 10 to 12 featuring a six ty dogs race and a consolation event Prizes totaling about 900 dollars will go to the winning dogs.
A school board ordered two new sewing machines to aid student progress at school, eliminating home machine needs. Representatives from WC TWU discussed school credit for home work, while exams and report card tasks filled the week. The high school lecture course announces Robert O Bowman, Col Bob Seeds, Thomas Jubilee Singers, Wood Trio, and Amphion Male Quartet, with strong community support expected to sustain the series.
Berlin asserts conditions in the eastern theater are encouraging with German troops before Warsaw. Russian claims of German guns captured are denied. Polish and Jewish residents face arrests and executions as Russians retreat and Germans advance. Omaha context notes F A Nash resigns as president of Omaha Electric Light and Power. General George H Harries named chairman, from Louisville Gas and Electric.
To the Ladies of Sidney and Vicinity I have returned from Potter to Sidney and again offer my self to you in my profession. Careful study and long years of practice enables me to give you the best of care. Will take cases anywhere. Ladies who prefer to come to me will find a pleasant home and good care at my home, two blocks east and one block south of the post office in Sidney, Nebraska. MRS. M. MORFILD, Prof. Midwifery.
News from the war front reports severe German attacks at Nieuport Dixmude and La Bassee repulsed with no decisive gains while fighting rages near Lille and along the line. Eastern theatre sees renewed activity in Galicia and Przemysl with Austrian advances, and Warsaw reportedly threatened. Berlin and Vienna issue contrasting claims as weather and logistics hamper movement.
Auction notice for November 2 1914 at 10 o clock detailing cattle horses household goods machinery hogs corn and chickens with cash and credit terms and five percent cash discount. Chris Madson owner A A Sharp auctioneer J V Willis clerk.
At my place 6 miles east of Sidney Neb Tuesday October 27 starting 10 a m sharp. 15 high grade Holstein cattle including 10 milk cows all to be fresh this winter 1 Holstein bull coming 3 years old 2 steers 2 bull calves several head work horses and 2 ponies 10 hogs weighing 150 to 200 lb each implements and tools including McCormick mower Deering rake Bradley feed cutter breaking cart harness sets etc. Free lunch at noon terms cash under 10 sums and for over 10 notes payable in 12 months with 5 percent discount for cash over 10. M M Kline owner A K Greenlee clerk VV P Kucera auctioneer.
Princess Mary of England issued an appeal urging assistance to send Christmas presents from the nation to every sailor afloat and soldier at the front. She emphasized gifts should be useful or of lasting value, potentially aiding trades hurt by the war, with a goal to raise $500 for the fund.
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