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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
11
A call for united action against growing weed threats in Cheyenne County urges concerted efforts by farmers and landowners. It warns a single seed head can outpace many weeds managed individually and advocates a well organized campaign by farm groups to wipe out the menace.
A reflective editorial decries Japan's earthquake and ensuing fires and floods as the greatest disaster in history, urging readers to consider lessons about mercy, restraint, and solidarity amid recurring tragedies. It questions society's rush for pleasure, commercial power, and lack of empathy, referencing Nero and Rome.
In 1860 the Pony Express cut the California run to seven days and seventeen hours, followed by the first trans continental railroad in 1869 enabling seven day crossings. Today four days suffice by rail, and US mail planes fly New York to San Francisco in under twenty eight hours, proving rapid progress and sparking questions about future impact.
Mr and Mrs A S Wardy returned from an extended vacation at Grand Lake Colorado. Dr J R Taylor operated on Agnes Schiller to remove tonsils. John Harper was bitten in the hand by a dog and treated by Dr Taylor. Mrs Alex Meston and children of Pomona California visited Roscoe Zimmer. Tough Mitchell of Lexington en route to Denver to study at St Regis college. Dr R B Roche operated on the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett Egging. The McCann child was taken to Alliance hospital for acute abdominal trouble. Walter Rhine of Sunol was bitten by a rattlesnake and treated by Dr H L Mantor in Sidney.
Mrs Charles Benham and daughter Felon of Albion traveled via Sidney on their return trip from Tong Reach Cal to visit the R J Waite home this week.
Mrs M M Kime and her daughter Alma of Lincoln returned home Sunday after an extended visit in Sidney at the home of Mrs E I Uptegrove, Mrs Kime’s daughter.
A ten-pound son named Gene Edward was born to Superintendent and Mrs Liebendorfer on Saturday September 1. The couple also has a daughter Jean Lucille, one year old. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
Jack Benedict sustained a broken finger Sunday while playing ball at Gurley and will miss the Sidney tournament under doctor’s orders. He plans to join Gurley in the tournament when cleared to play.
Mrs R P Kepler traveled to Milton Wisconsin to visit her parents last Friday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Valencia of Sidney welcomed a son on September 5. Mrs Ed Bowser of Lodge Pole visited Sidney on business last Saturday. Frederick Zimmer plans to go to Denver Sunday to begin his second college year at St Regis. Mrs Catherine Whelps returned to Sidney after an extended vacation with relatives at Lake Okoboji Iowa.
Mrs Dimery hosted a Thursday 1 o clock bridge party with two tables. Mrs Lowe captured the first prize and guests Alma Kime of Lincoln and Gordon Bryant of Tekamah received prizes. On Friday Mrs Lowe gave a luncheon in honor of her sister Mrs Bryant. Four tables were decorated with garden flowers. Afternoon bridge prizes went to Mrs Hyde first and Mrs Dimery second with a guest prize for Mrs Bryant.
On Friday at 2 PM Mrs Guy Doran hosted four tables of bridge. Luncheon followed. Prizes went to Mrs Hart first and Mrs Golding second. Out of town guests included Miss Alma Kime of Lincoln and Mrs Gordon Bryant of Vekamah.
Judge Joseph Oberfelder sent to County Commissioner J R Barlow a March 24 1944 receipt for goods and money received. Attached to it is a note from August G Neuman, then Barlow’s employer, asking Oberfelder to give Barlow “whatever he wants and $10 in money.”
Mrs Agnew entertained last Thursday afternoon at her home with a 1 o'clock luncheon. The guests played bridge at six tables and garden flowers adorned the rooms. Mrs Keedick won first prize and Miss Eyn Miles second in the game.
Stanley Baker and Noy Chambers returned last Friday from a month at the citizens military training camp at Ft. Des Moines Iowa. Both boys won medals for marksmanship and Stanley was named most soldierly in drill and arms in his company. He was also among nine Nebraskans selected as best soldiers. The boys are pleased with camp and a credit to Sidney.
Prof. Emil D. Backer, former Sidney public schools music supervisor, will teach music at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm Minnesota. He succeeds Prof. Frank Reuter who resigned for health reasons. Editor Stevens of the Potter Review and his wife attended Sidney chamber luncheon where W I Larson presided. Pat Love of North Platte to perform airplane exhibits at Sidney Harvest Festival October 4 and 5 with Daredevil Chamber parachute drops. Love conducted a local stunt flying display Tuesday showing about thirty passengers aboard.
Z zzeke Snyder, 16, son of Mr and Mrs S H Snyder of Sidney, was knocked out in the second round by Tloyd Gentry of Sterling Monday night. Snyder, untrained and outweighed, weighed 128 pounds. He plans to train this fall and seeks a holiday rematch with Gentry as fans praise his potential.
Word reached this week of the death in Long Beach California of FE P Osgood longtime Cheyenne county resident and Sid ney Draw pioneer. He was past 50 years old and active in Odd Fellows here. Funeral services were held on Monday.
Cheyenne county commissioners authorize refunds to Potter banks Sunol and Dalton and Farmers State banks of Sunol and Dalton for overpaid taxes. The refunds stem from a 1922 full valuation of intangible property later ruled void by the supreme court, which said a one fourth valuation should have been used.
Dr. Th TL Mantor plans to move his household from Taxige Tole to Sidney on Saturday. The Mantor children have entered Sidney schools. Mrs. Mantor, formerly an instructor in Lodge Pole, will join the move as the family leaves their home for Dr. Mantor's brother in Denver. Dr. Roche awaits Cheyenne physician's report on Ed Red Crowley's condition after an X-ray was taken in Cheyenne. Crowley feels fine but cannot sit up without pain. rumors aside, his limbs remain usable.
Sister Maury Anna was inadvertently left off the faculty list at St. Patrick's Academy where she teaches needlework. The Belle M. Stoutenborough Club hosted a 7 o'clock dinner at the U P Hotel on Wednesday in honor of state president Mrs. Penny of Fullerton Nebraska. The event featured garden flower decor, song, and a speech by Mrs. Penny, with Mrs. J W Johnson introducing her and Mrs. Penny giving an instructive talk. A social time followed and Mrs. Venny will visit Mrs. Hodgkin’s home during her stay.
The Oman sisters Ferne and Frances presented a refined evening of song Monday at the joint revital near the Methodist church in Sidney. Ferne with a mezzo soprano and Frances a lyric soprano showed trained voices with fine range and technique. Their mother accompanied, adding a gentle musical backdrop to the performance appreciated by the audience.
Meadow Lawn items recount visits from Mrs R H Miller and children to Mrs Frank White and other local households. The District TO school opened with Miss Gladys Hodges teaching high school and Miss Esther Anderson in the grade school. Various neighbors and visitors are listed, including Miss Margaret Shinker of Albion arriving for a visit, and threshing activities and sick lists among residents.
Cape Town is described as tea obsessed with six daily tea breaks including morning twelve and afternoon sessions. Hotels deliver tea at 7 and 11, shops serve staff tea, and tea rooms attract capital and social life ending by 11:30. Milk is served dry with no cream, and nightlife is minimal with no cafes.
The Isle of Man subsidiary Calf 4 Man, granted tax freedom by Queen Elizabeth, is described as uninhabitable and overrun by tail-less rabbits and rats. The reclusive former owner rarely visited, and the island recently sold for about $100,000 according to the Detroit News.
A Pacific freighter carrying 2000 cases of liquor from a Mexican port to South America was blown off course and leaked. After days of pumping, the captain plans to beach the ship on an uninhabited atoll. A passenger volunteers to wreck the wireless to save the crew and alcohol, proposing months on a desert island.
The grand promoter confronted by a man who accuses him of stings on a gold mine oil wells and a mushroom farm. The victim laments vast unspecified losses and the promoter retorts urging him to join a school of accountancy.
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