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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
5
A urging community piece asks merchants and citizens to boost town development by identifying the town on the map, promoting its advantages, and taking action to raise its prominence. It stresses individual responsibility, avoiding laziness, and sharing town information to attract business and prosperity.
A civic movement led by the Good Citizenship league of wealthy Flushing women pressures Dresser to back a war on spitting. Borough officials promise help and allow arrests of violators who will pay a $2 fine to town finances. Local health board backing urged for broader adoption.
City councilor issued warrants against property owners who let mud wash onto sidewalks after heavy rains. An inspector from the street repair department reported the issue, urging owners to remove dirt or face court summons. The piece praises the idea as a model for other towns to improve cleanliness and beauty.
A verse by Walt Mason notes small additions changing outcomes for milk, sugar, ice cream, coal, and ads. It playfully links tiny inputs to bigger gains for merchants and customers across familiar trades. The piece blends whimsy with market wisdom.
The wedding of Chas Charpiot of Denver and Miss Laura Hansen of Potter was held at the Lutheran church with Rev Shultz officiating. The ceremony featured floral decorations, a flower girl Dorothy McAdam and ring bearer Ralph Hansen, and guests including Miss Lehna Hansen and Miss Susie Thornburg. The couple plans to reside in Denver after a California trip, as Charpiot works there.
Rev Buelow visited Peach Plum ranch on Tuesday. George Firstine and Gilbert Nelson threshing nearby. G Stiner called at Stone ranch. Mr Schrear sold corn to Mr Pomeroy. Higgins and brother in law were callers. Godling and Julis buying cattle. Will Goding’s cousin visiting. Tom Quinn and George Kenersley at Schrears Sunday. Rebecca Schrear has a new horse to drive. Mrs Stanton and children visited Goding’s ranch.
York Nebraska August 27 the state camp meeting of the Adventists of Nebraska opened for a twelve days session with an estimated attendance over 1000. Leaders from various regions of the United States are gathered for the event.
Reverend Cowles missed Sunday service causing a quiet congregation. Haiston school opens with an out of county teacher. Fred Korsmeyer active with errands in Dalton Blumes Horsts and Higgins. Mrs. H Blume cooks for threshers. Birdwells and Ray at Sonsie farm. Rev Zinnecker tardy near new fences. Nellie Waterman assists Birdwell. Jeudes party leaves for Deshler Nebraska after two weeks here. Ralph Reinmuth's son has infantile paralysis.
Clara contains haying progress as Miss Carrie Aura returns from Lincoln to resume teaching. Fred Cushing visits Sidney, G H Cunningham stays at Kimball with friends. Frost damages crops with substantial corn harvests. Sextorp ball team fails to appear, leaving Sextorp boys to practice. Miller and Anderson threshing delayed early week. August Nelson Jr assists Mr. Epps with grain stacking.
Hastings Nebraska lists a new group formed to run a harvest jubilee in early October. The note hints at social commentary about appearances and warns a wise man uses good times to act, while the orginal lines reflect town sentiment.
Rev Henry Zinnecker notes Sunday school at 945 a m and morning service at 11. Evening union labor service planned by Christ church and Methodist church to engage laboring men of Sidney with a musical program and discussion aimed to uplift on the labor problem.
The 15th Sunday after Trinity on Sept 4 1910 will begin with holy communion litany and a sermon at 11 a.m. at Christ Church. Sunday School stands at 108.1 Union Labor Meeting at the Methodist Church at 8 p.m. All laboring men and friends are invited. Morning offering goes to the Convocation Fund to cover journal printing and delegates’ expenses. Convocation at HuldREge Sept 7–8. pastor leaves Sept 6, so all contributions due Sept 5 for parish credit.
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