This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
9
The article quotes a public address urging unwavering national resolve and rapid mobilization for victory in World War I. It frames the president’s stance as clear and timely, calling for intensified support for democracy and German punishment, while insisting peace must come through victory and strengthened national sovereignty.
The fair impressed farmers merchants and families with new ideas and patriotic lessons. Food training camps and free demonstrations drew crowds while fruit and flower displays and dairy butter statuary impressed visitors. The event fostered community ties and lasting memories of cooperative farming life.
A ne evening fund show in the city auditorium drew a large crowd and featured the ska brigade and Nebraska soldiers in a benefit performance. Gov fifth regiments and other units were praised for their orderly conduct and deft handling of attendees. Adjutant General and officers of the national guard expressed satisfaction with preparations as railways coordinate transport and accommodations for the troops, with government support deemed essential to success.
Incomplete passage discusses state ratings and exhibitions at Lincoln with references to horticultural displays, committees, and exhibits from 1817. It mentions misreported figures and concerns over prices and travel, noting a five percent discrepancy and questions about event management.
The piece quotes a conscientious objector on objections to raising an army and the idea of individuality within collective defense. It reflects on why some resist service and how such views persist in dialogue.
Local residents report unusually slow week with steady weather and no major events. Frustration grows over lack of amenities prompting consideration of relocation to a more active area.
A commentary notes a trend of affluent individuals choosing tranquil porch living over the frenzied pursuit of fleeting pleasures driven by constant car travel and city excitement. The piece suggests wealth allows simpler, contemplative days at home.
A reflective column warns parents to spoil children sparingly as the world costly health bills and greed drive actions. It notes Labor Day closures, shops staying open for needs, and contrasts pig breeding care with baby welfare. It also lampoons age bragging and schooling to dodge drafts.
A fragmented reflection notes that wealth at work may be elusive and friends and communities read about deaths from illness and complications. It hints that self harm appears as a harsher exit than facing life’s struggles, while medicines may be implicated.
A reflective piece notes the Alliance girl who kissed three hundred soldiers on farewell. It questions whether so many goodbyes truly reflect a choice, suggesting that most soldiers would have preferred different kissers rather than uniform attention.
The submarine relies on a captain as the central brain who issues all orders. No one else factors in commands to avoid accidents. every crew member reports directly to the captain through the commanding officer who oversees all systems from torpedoes to tal fast ranks.
A detailed description explains how ballast tanks are adjusted to dive a submarine, using water to alter buoyancy, with depth gauges and rudders guiding the final depth. It also notes torpedo tube aiming, compressed air discharge, and crew communication methods. Fragmentary text mentions a polling place and a 1917 will hearing in Cheyenne County Nebraska.
A practical health note instructs removing a sting with a sharp point careful not to puncture the skin, then using ammonia or soda water on the area. For bites or stings apply baking soda paste or ammonia baths, rest the patient, and call a doctor if poisoning is severe. A saturated potassium permanganate solution may help for insect poisons and plant poisons like poison ivy.
The article explains that bearing wear determines a car’s usefulness. A vehicle with worn bearings seems old regardless of mileage, while a high mileage car with good bearings appears nearly new. Wear depends on load speed surface type lubrication and its protective ability.
Old price sale offered on Adriance binders monitor drills and disks by A Schmitt Implement Co. Readable listing notes equipment available at reduced price.
Notice that a special election is called by the Village of Gurley Nebraska. Voters will decide on issuing 3900 dollars in water works bonds and 1350 dollars in electric light system bonds. Each bond 325 dollars, 20 year term, pay after five years, interest 5 and 3 percent respectively, payable annually.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court orders the hearing on the petition to appoint John C Murphy as administrator of Thomas Murphy deceased. The hearing is set for September 15 1917 at 10 o clock A M. Notice of pendency and hearing to interested persons will be published in The Telegraph weekly for three weeks prior to the hearing date. August 22 1917.
Creditors of the deceased are notified to meet the Administrator before the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court room on December 21 1917 at 2 PM to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for presenting claims and one year for settlement from September 21 1917. Published in The Telegraph for four weeks prior to September 29 1917. Dated August 28 1917. (Seal) Co. P. Chambers 48-4
Notice is hereby given that the heirs of the deceased Joseph B Pancake will meet the administrator of the estate before me County Judge of Cheyenne on December 21 1917 at 9 o'clock A M for the purpose of September 1917. This notice will be published in The Telegraph weekly newspaper for four weeks prior to the 29th day of August 1917. Dated this 28th day of August 1917 P Chambers
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.