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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
12
A frontline scene shows khaki clad troops advancing under heavy fire as machine guns and artillery rage. Wounded soldiers cry for aid while stretcher bearers rush to shelter, highlighting the brutal cost of an American attack against entrenched European defenders.
A Denver Post reflection on a fallen American soldier brought home from France. The piece recalls the journey from battlefield to burial, a wooden cross bearing name and rank, and the gap between the town’s earlier cheering for a hero and the current quiet of citizens who no longer honor him. It questions where the soldiers' supporters have gone. The London Bystander quote adds a companion vignette about reading a spouse like a book as a final aside.
Pa describes a philosopher as a man with a good liver heart stomach and bank account, implying virtue and material well being define wisdom.
Extension News Service notes University of Nebraska registration began September 14 with classes starting September 15. Regular courses in agriculture and home economics are offered, along with two schools at Curtis and Lincoln. Curtis school opened September 12 and the University School of Agriculture will open October 10. Both schools welcome students who have completed eighth grade, plus winter short courses for all.
Agronomy specialists and extension agents led a field demonstration on sweet clover to reclaim a weed-ridden plot. August 26 drew fifty farmers, who observed corn yielding about 50 bushels per acre and debated planting timing, seed rate, hay or pasture use, and seed production.
Agricultural extension specialists report demonstrations on formaldehyde treatment of seed wheat to curb stinking smut. Farmers ask questions about trial failures due to not following directions and using unknown strength formaldehyde. It is urged to use sealed bottles with certified formalin strength.
Agricultural extension displays at the state fair centered on youth clubs. Thirty judging and demonstration teams drew crowds, with two standouts: the corn club exhibit from Seward county and sewing exhibits by sixteen clubs from across the state.
Governor McKelvie defends a flat $5 per day living expense for travel, arguing it mirrors commercial practice and parts of federal travel plans. The propriety of charging state expenses for such travel is debated, noting he was not in Albion on official business.
The State Journal argues state funds should cover governor travel for official duties, while questioning why other officials such as railway commissioners and supreme judges are treated differently. The piece suggests communities hearing the governor could pay travel costs to avoid campaign misimpressions. It notes the issue affects public perception and treasury implications.
In a humorous court exchange, Judge questions why a parrot swore loudly, while a hostess explains the bird learned the phrase accidentally from a cage near the telephone. The scene highlights a light moment amid proceedings.
Rooms wanted for teachers during the three day session in the first week of October. Anyone offering room or board should notify Miss Anna Mc Fadden, county superintendent. About one hundred teachers are expected.
In the Courts a case of assault was brought down from Gurley Tuesday and the defendant was fined five dollars and costs by County Judge Chambers. A citizen charged with stealing and selling two horses was brought in from near Dalton and is now in jail awaiting trial in the District Court, which will begin October 17.
For your Electric Supplies go to the Electric Shop one block east of American Bank. School Shoes that will give full value for your money Hinvs Boot Shop Mrs Ned Hemphill lessons in expression and dramatics. Phone 47. Piano Lessons Dorothy Thornburg 407 West 6th Street.
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