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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
10
The Red Cross column describes auditing by the War Department and Congress oversight, lists donations and disbursements, calls for more knitting supplies and machines, notes a bake sale, and reports on memberships, shipments of knit wear, and a Sammy Club of girls aiding the war effort. It mentions a 3973 dollar gift from the Fire Department and a Sammy Club.
A quotation from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes Mr Cobbles remarking that a boy can translate Khem Latin words on a silver dollar like a fash only if someone lends him the dollar.
Unhappiness triggers divorce with the home daytime idle for wives and the husband busy downtown at night. Houston Post notes a social cause tied to domestic roles. Also an advertisement highlights special wagon prices and farm implements from S. A. Schmitt Implement Co. Includes Adliance Combinders and two Heider tractors ready for delivery.
Andy Brott states that only the storage department in his garage is learned while he continues to run the shop and welcomes all old and new customers.
The Christian church welcomed public school teachers last Friday evening. Reverend Langston led a stirring address and a fine musical program as Joseph Daniels and Mrs. Bryan performed a vocal duet. Profess or Lewis offered a splendid selection with encore and Misses Exy and Frances Burgess sang a duet. The Carnation Kensington event on September 10th, hosted by Mrs. Sam Boggs and Mrs. Charles Burkhart, drew a good attendance and enjoyed refreshments.
Fred William Weist of Julesburg and Hazel May Dutton of Julesburg united in marriage on September 16 in the city by County Judge Chambers. Orval Matson and Eleanor Daggert of Grand Island Nebraska wed here September 17 by Judge Chambers at his office. A license to wed was issued September 19 by Judge Chambers to Andrew Jensen and Nellie Gray Wilson of Dalton.
The article profiles Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, widow of John Jacob Astor, living in London and devoting her time to war relief work. Her daughter Muriel helps, while Mrs. Vincent Astor visits in London and supports hospital organization in France. Nobility suitors persistently pursue the socialite as she remains indefatigable.
A. Brott advertises anti glare headlight bulbs at $1.50 per pair. A. Schmitt Implement Co. offers Alliance corn binders at a discount. Wagons and two Weider tractors are on hand for immediate delivery, and oils may be bought at old price for next year.
Farmers urged to try the Ice Plant with a Butterfat price of 45 cents, promising honest testing and good service.
OFee HY Stover spends week in Denver on business. Dr G D Webster called to Denver by sister's illness. James Corrigan in Charles City on business. Mrs Raymond Frank visiting her parents. Dr Webster back at his Gapen dental office after Colorado stay. Mr Scott of Red Cross Fruit store visiting Colorado orchards to buy apples. Club year books off press. order from Mrs Hugh Moore treasurer. N W Olson reserving Oct 4 for dairy cattle sale. Stacia McRae promotes Velvetina at store. Red Cross Pharmacy advertises. Sager Bandy and wife of Barnitte Illinois visiting Osborn families. Stover Plumbing Shop moves to Odd Fellow building. store to run ad next week. Roy Witters of York Nebraska visiting relatives. may locate here. Kenneth Agnew and McKinley Bryan families picnic at Point-of-Rocks. B F Endee and wife of Kingfisher Oklahoma visiting S P Witters. Auto trip reveals favorable land here. Correction: Andy Brett did not sell garage. only leased storage part. remains in machine shop.
Reverend L. E. Lewis and wife came back from Conference on Thursday. The conference restored him to this charge, signaling a contented congregation. Sunday services scheduled at eleven in the morning and at eight thirty in the evening. A Potter party on Wednesday included H. A. W. Stevens, Charles Stevens, Miss Ida Gunderson, and Mrs. W. L. Stevens. H. A. W. Stevens joined the soldier quota while the others visited to see him off. Stevens previously edited the Potter Review, with brother Charles Stevens now taking over.
A quotation on individuality and self reliance contrasts with conformity. It argues that people depend on others, follow public opinion, and lack independent thought, urging character, self poise, and self assertion to redeem the race.
Milton ranked Paradise Regained above Paradise Lost and expressed astonishment that anyone preferred the latter. He called On the Morning of Christ's Nativity his best work, noting it was his earliest poem, written in 1629 at age twenty one.
A brief exchange from the Houston Post shows one speaker asserting change in opinion, countered by a remark about a past proposal. The dialogue suggests shifting attitudes and disagreement without additional context or details.
A Baltimore American quote questions what’s wrong between a young engaged couple as he says he would die for her and she asks how much life insurance he carries with a vague interjected note about a broad sky and a wagons sale advert.
President Wilson replied to Pope Benedict with that the purposes of the United States in the war are known to all and do not need restating He also argued that America must plan for victory while acknowledging lingering public confusion The article notes Tardieu's figures challenging the view that France was bled white and discusses the US role in shaping postwar terms and the drive to make the world safe for democracy through U.S. leadership.
A Sunday evening rainfall was welcomed locally. A small party surprised Edward Myers for his birthday with supper and cheerful company. Mr. and Mrs. Mason and daughter visited Sterling and Chimney Rock canyons, and joined others at Kremer's for dinner. Several neighbors, including Jacobsen, Fleming, Kremer, and Detrick families, spent Sunday at various Lorenzo homes and excursions.
Mr Clifford Gates left on the 4.30 train Tuesday for Alma Nebraska after helping his brother-in-law harvest and thresh. Mr and Mrs Andres and son rode through to Lincoln where they will spend a week or ten days with the latter's folks before returning here for the long winter months.
The Bureau of Markets of the U S Department of Agriculture opens an Alliance Nebraska office for daily reports on the potato digging and shipping season. The service starts about September 10 and covers the United States with details on cars shipped, grower prices, and prices at primary markets, sent to growers on request to Sidney or Alliance contacts.
Farmers urged to market poultry and eggs for the highest cash price. Sidney Fof and Produce Co invites readers to use their services as a market source for selling supplies. Subscribers to The Telegraph alerted.
A 3 foot alligator was pulled from a Lockhart Street sewer by George Moni of the Bureau of Highways and Sewers while fixing a manhole on Hoyal Street. Moni displayed the creature at his home as investigators try to determine how the Florida native reached the North Side.
A brief ad notes Anticglare headlight bulbs priced at 1.50 a pair at A Brotts. The fragmented text also includes a humorous exchange about a husband being compelled to attend church and his compliance.
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