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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
2
A critique of congressional dependence on noisy minorities and lobbying pressure. The speaker calls for curbing political coercion, banning fear-driven votes, and strengthening intellectual leadership. He argues for continued urban social services, wartime relief principles, and shared sacrifice to uphold democracy and public welfare.
The New York Times notes the need to nourish morale alongside bread in winter relief programs. President urges support for health and character building agencies. Gifford emphasizes coordinated unemployment relief with extended child care and community programs. Family Association of America represents 240 welfare agencies.
The piece argues a global peace crisis hinges on Geneva and Japan, not Manchuria. Since 1918 the aim has been to prevent another great war. It warns that failure would expose the League as futile, triggering an arms race and chaos unless a broader peace mechanism succeeds.
The passage urges perseverance in the face of long effort against war, arguing that adoption of negotiations and collective security is the greatest step forward. It links Geneva and Japan to local realities, stressing that every capable man and every loved one has a stake in peace and arms readiness.
Norfolk News notes Chief Potahl warning youths about drug addiction as a disease rather than crime. It cites progression from curiosity to dependence, urges federal care for addicts, and condemns drug peddlers as more dangerous than robbers. Includes columns and social notes with local names and events.
A brief column echoes a taste for simple pleasures as the speaker mentions liking bread and butter with sweet. The line hints at a domestic, reflective mood common in period columns, pairing everyday sustenance with a touch of charm.
Mr and Mrs J M Kreader hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs J C Kreader and son Donald with Bert Hoskinson. Guests included R P Scott of Bridgeport and May er of Potter. The R R Bovee and family visited the Har o ld Pettett family east of Gur ley. Charles Rathbun and sons visited the Harold Pettett family with the Mayer and Wheeler households. Alex Ross and Vera visited J M Kreader for supper while Joe Conover and Helen Mae called at Ernest Myers. Charles Neaman and Charles Prehn made a business trip to Dalton. Chris Peterson called at Mayer’s Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schmidt entertained a number of friends and relatives at a six oclock dinner Monday in observance of their 10th wedding anniversary. The evening featured contests with prizes won by Mrs John Borcher Mrs Paul Meyer Hilbert Borcher and John Borcher. Guests included the Borchers Bayers and Sterlings among others.
Albert, Clara Beyer and others attended a show in Sidney Friday evening. Measdames Pete Beyer Elizabeth Sterling Fred Beyer Alex Sterling Frank Beyer Wade Sterling attended Altar society meeting in Sidney Thursday. Henry Ehmke moved hogs to Sidney Tuesday. Pred Beyer visited Ray Frame Wednesday morning.
Inez Sutter, 15, daughter of Mrs Sadie Sutter of Lodge Pole, died Monday morning in a local hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. She had long been ill and did not recover from the surgery. Funeral services will be held at Lodge Pole with the local undertaker in charge.
The Telegraph reports Miss Annie Laurie opens Annie Laurie Beauty parlor this week. She brings new scientific permanent waving to the area and claims the only modern permanent waving machine in three states. Laurie, founder of the Cheyenne beauty academy, recently returned from an eastern beauty operators convention and aims to serve visiting teachers in Sidney.
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