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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
6
Gordon W. Wattles, Federal Food Administrator for Nebraska, urges Nebraskans to ration sugar to two pounds per person per month, preserve fruit and vegetables, and use wheat and beef wisely. He calls for strict substitution, minimal waste, and turning every saved ounce into food for the war effort.
The Electrical Experimenter notes Manhattan Island hosts 118 mineral varieties and gems. Finds include aquamarine at Broadway and 157th, and rich prospects at Broadway and 176th with green tourmaline, magnetite, chalcopyrite, malachite, pyrrhotite, and nickel crystals. Other minerals span zincite, roeblingite, agate, amethyst, garnet, quartz, serpentine, willemite, silver and more.
A North Chicago woman recalls a Great Lakes sailor stopping with fellow workers to salute the flag. He explains he cannot see it but hears the bugle and drums in To the Colors and knows the time of day is right. The incident, cited by the Chicago News, highlights patriotic ceremony.
A New York magistrate urged cab drivers to avoid startling pedestrians with loud horn blasts. He advised slowing down and giving a child time to move, arguing that safer motorist methods would reduce accidents for pedestrians of all ages. He criticized relying on horn noise alone.
Paris circles joke about Clemenceau trimming a firing squad for traitor Bolo. An influential figure tells him to avoid the death penalty. Clemenceau quips that since he is half a traitor, six rifles would suffice, implying a lighter punishment.
An old newspaper ad promotes inexpensive school shoes from Hink's Boot Shop and offers discounts on low shoes for early wear. It also invites readers to seek a good home in the best town on earth through Sidney Lumber Co.
The motor and rear axle define a truck’s performance. International Motor Trucks are praised by owners for their sturdy build and efficient internal gear drive rear axle that converts motor power into strong hauling capacity. Owners consistently commend the investment and service.
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