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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
9
Announcement from Henry F E Gapin declaring continued progress under his management. He states The Telegraph will persist in advancing Sidney Cheyenne County and western Nebraska, following the same aims and direction as in the past.
To the voters of Cheyenne County I was nominated on the Nonpartisan ballot for County Judge I announce I will be a candidate in the general election on November 5 1911 and respectfully seek voter support Sidney Nebraska author Ko Owl Sidney Nebr
The Provost Marshal General Crowder hailed the Septem ber 12 draft completion as a superb display of American will. He noted the plan not only builds a brave army but ensures labor for war industries with a 14,000,000 registrant pool including agriculture. Provisions classify farmers and industrial workers to preserve production and avoid war-plant disruption while maintaining necessary labor. The industrial advisory board will guide decisions aligned with community needs.
Governor Neville issued a timely proclamation and sent a cablegram to honor General Pershing on his birthday. Nebraskan-born Pershing, a 1893 University of Nebraska alumnus, is praised for leadership in France where he commands the expeditionary forces. Patriotism urged in schools, state institutions, churches, and homes as he serves abroad.
A Montana citizenry report recalls 442000 American scouts ready to shape citizens and soldiers. Nebraska University hospital unit of fifty nurses reaches France to aid wounded. General Gorgas praises American medical efficiency after inspecting Paris hospitals. French women plan a Paris square monument to U S generosity. Secretary Baker tours European forces during the new offensive, witnessing a dramatic night battle described as a sheet of white light.
Gordon W Wattles Nebraska food administrator warns of a 50 percent rise in demanded exports next year aided by increased crops and conservation. Labor will be tight due to the draft, but farmers in Nebraska remain optimistic with strong corn and wheat prospects and a record beet crop. Cattle prices expected to stay high postwar as central Europe starves, delaying a prewar balance until trade channels normalize.
Washington Sept 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized increased rates on packing house products moving from the east of Chicago to Pacific coast points. The raises amount to 20 to 30 cents per hundred pounds with rates varying by shipping point from 2.2346 to 2.474 dollars.
Dear brother, Private THOMAS Vo TOMPSBYTE of Co. EB Second Engineers writes from the front in France in August 1918. He reports good weather, mining work resuming, frequent mail, brief notes on George Baker in Paris, and heavy shellfire but keeps a hopeful tone. He mentions congratulating Palmer and learning from Fritz’s bombardment, with no major injuries.
London reports Esthonian diplomat Professor Pup detailing German domination in Estonia. He says press is crushed, political life suppressed, German language compulsory, Autonomy dissolved, and German bars control state functions. Factories shut, private enterprise paralyzed, banks broke, imports halted, demand for land and hunger rising, with despondency across all classes.
Notice invites Bunker Hill area farmers union locals to bring basket dinners to Bunker Hill school house for an all day county convention on Saturday September. A warm welcome and good entertain promised. Also an ad for corsets by Mrs. Wn Morgan.
Jack E. Dempsey of Pittsburg Pen sylvan and Berths Mo Kucera daughter of Mrs Barbara Kucera of Stel were married on September 1 in Omaha by Reverend Father Borer at St. Cecelia Cathedral. The bride, a Cheyenne county girl, has clerking experience in a local store and is described as refined. The couple headed east to the groom's home after the ceremony.
Charlies Vo Bardt of Missoula Montony and Josie Vo Todd of St Claire Missouri married in the city last Wednesday. Reverend L. E. Lewis of the Methodist church performed the ceremony before the couple departed for the groom's home in Monte.
Miss Mary Iarris daughter of Oscar Harris and his wife was married last Saturday September 14 at the home of her aunt Mrs Roy Libby in Chappell to Walter Hamilton a young carpenter of the place They are spending the week in Chappell Clem McKibben of Bridgeport formerly a local resident was in town from Bridgeport during the week to attend races and enter horses
In September hearings, AK Greenlee sought probate for Margaret P. Gurnahan with administrator appointed after creditors notice. Arend Buss estate contested will declared invalid for unsound mind and foreign beneficiaries. Bo Barlow named administrator. Various witnesses attended. Annie Lorine Pultz filed inventory for Pultz estate. George Ho Gutru filed account and requested closing of Gilbert W. Senlander estate.
Several persons were killed and many injured when a Chicago and Western Indiana railroad train backed into a street car at the East One Hundred Sixteenth street and South Michigan avenue crossing in Chicago. Police summoned ambulances from South Chicago and other lake shore cities.
Federal and city officers raided the royal TW headquarters and the Butte Bulletin office, forbidden by the state council of defense. The entire staff, from editor to mimeograph operators, were taken to police headquarters for questioning about articles linked to the miners strike attempt.
Located on West Lincoln Way the Sidney Battery Station offers expert service for car and truck battery needs. Trained technicians inspect and test batteries replace worn units and ensure reliable starts. Visit for fast diagnostics and competitive pricing.
New York post office officials have withheld the September issue of The Nation, awaiting a decision from Washington on certain utterances in that issue. A spokesperson offered no clue about the offending article. Postmaster Patten knew nothing of the matter and Inspector Tere declined to comment.
Paris recognizes General Debeney with the grand officer rank for his role in halting the German drive on Amiens in March and for recapturing Montdidier with 12,000 prisoners in August.
General Pershing replies to a congratulatory address from Alsace-Lorrainians in Switzerland thanking them for their support about the American retreat and expressing hope the lost provinces may be restored to France.
An ophthalmic expert notes fitting eyes and ordering lenses from skilled factory men. The quote credits E. L. Montgomery, Optician, in partnership with Virgil Marsh, Jeweler, as a specialty in eyewear service.
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