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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
2
Editorial argues railroads bear taxes while competing with buses trucks and airplanes. It warns of strikes and notes railroads fund much infrastructure yet seek fair conditions and relief from excessive taxation. It stresses regional impact on schools and local finances and calls for balanced policy.
A group of Nebraska sportsmen backs raising the annual hunting license from 1 to 2 with arguments that funds will support propagation and improved grounds. They claim most money is spent in eastern Nebraska and call for fair representation for panhandle hunters. Supporters say a clear, sensible expansion program could win broad backing.
The piece laments Sidney missing PWA funding opportunities, noting a September 30 deadline for local collections and the city’s lack of government aid. It suggests projects like a swimming pool, a viaduct crossing, and flood control north of town could have attracted federal help, while other cities gain.
The public previously accepted railroad issues as for executives to settle. It would be wise to sit down and assess possible effects on individual taxpayers before further action.
Dr. R. V. Shumate analyzes 8 468 governmental units in Nebraska. The breakdown includes one national government one state ninety three counties four hundred seven ty five townships five hundred thirty cities and villages seven thousand two hundred nine school districts eighty drainage districts thirty six irrigation districts thirty eight public power districts three hundred hind weed districts one reservoir district one water district and one river control district. Nebraskans foot the bill as eight thousand plus governmental units demand tax money for their existence.
A humorous lament contrasts poverty and wealth, favoring working class life over inherited comfort. The narrator mocks elitist notions of luxury and notes the social pecking order, while recalling public figures and oddities. Local notes mention family visits, farm incidents, and a lightning strike damaging a farmhouse radio and roof.
Heavy rainfall continues with one and a half inches Saturday night and more through Sunday and Monday. Harvest and haying delayed as grain grows well and volunteers suggest no planting. Local fair closes school Friday. Margaret Glassburn assists Mrs. Booth. Cronk and Miss Sitzer plus Miss Thomas visit family.
Route One items show gatherings with the Bondegard and Christensen families. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Christensen and sons visited the Arthur Stoll home on Friday evening. Kenneth Earnhart and family joined Roy Harnhart for Sunday supper. John Grimes and family visited Bert Grimes on Sunday afternoon. Wayne Campbell and family also mentioned.
Two used McCormick Big-6 mowers priced at 25 dollars each. The ad notes they are in good condition and capable of heavy work. Fragmentary quotes from other conversations appear, with comments on life and family.
Jones asks about a son in college while Smith notes his language studies and captures expenses from Latin Greek and Scotch. Arthur Holt bought a used McCormick Deering drill. we advertise more drills at bargain prices. Liza and Rastus exchange a playful insult about a razor and shoes as Bert Koester buys a new Scott No 10 Mower for his F-20 Farmall.
C P Herboldsheimer bought a new McCormick Deering power binder with enclosed gears from our store this week.
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