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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
16
A September 16 notice states an insert was published without authority. It mentions Hart's Grocery will continue selling milk at 10 cents per quart, signed I. Hart.
The Presbyterian Circle will meet at the church on Thursday September 29 at 3 o clock. All members are urged to be present.
The Presbyterian Ladies announce a bake sale scheduled for Saturday October 1. Nearby, M. W. Osborn Motor Co offers auto curtain repairs while winter goods arrive soon.
In a séance the medium channels Diogenes who reveals TY owned a yacht nicknamed a tub by jealous sailors. The stern atheist answers a playful prompt about a houseboat and a drink, ending with the Voice’s exit and a resolved mystery.
Ensign William A. Galbraith of the destroyer Hart reports intensified duties of the Asiatic squadron in Chinese waters amid the civil war between Pe kingse and Cantonese factions. A river crossing near a city with American merchants saw Cantonese and Pekingese forces, with the Hart orderly using caution as a merchant ship passed safely. The event shows naval restraint and protection of U S interests during hostilities.
A London department of the penitentiary displays a placard on its door reading closes our door except. The sign suggests a humorous take amid a humdrum workday and signals a visitor incident at the government office.
A recent lightning flash was measured from a photograph. Based on the trace size and the tower distance from the camera, the streak is estimated at about one fifth of an inch. The article notes lightning flashes vary in thickness and mentions artificial spark gaps.
To clean at home beat the carpet thoroughly and run a vacuum over it if available. Make a cotton wad the size of an apple, cover with tea, and brush the carpet with a wad dipped in a five percent benzine soap solution. If colors dull, sponge with a weak acetic acid solution.
From London a tale about Lauren Hayashi circulates as potential truth or fiction. At a dinner he sat beside a chatty lady for an hour. When coffee arrived she remarked on her voice and he replied that she enjoyed music.
In folk belief mistletoe signals misfortune when not suspended. The custom came from a Norse tale in which Daider was slain by mistletoe and revived, after which the plant was said to never again bring harm unless it touched the earth.
The text describes a restless night as Hunter and his brother fail to sleep due to a toothache and love. It recalls a whimsical exchange about who slept first, ending with the claim that the brother slept first in a London answer.
In a light exchange a passerby asks Scatterwits where his friend is rushing. He replies to attend a seance by a noted spiritualist. The friend calls him crazy, and another remark links a date with Helen of Troy, sparking humorous banter.
A playful exchange questions why hash is rare, answering that nothing remains from which hash can be made. The dialogue uses a circular joke about scarcity and creativity.
A short verse notes a woman discarding tradition by bathing in modern fashion as she gradually steps into a newer, freer style from her former long skirt attire.
A chorus girl quips she fears breaking her heart after turning down a young spendthrift. Her friend reveals the cost of the breakup as the spendthrift now dines with two other girls every night, a striking social consequence.
A conversation shows a farmer’s son returning from college and beginning to invest in farm prospects. He mentions ideas for a fine golf course and converting the barn into a garage, signaling growing interest in diversifying farm use.
A bookmaker berates a clerk in a tense overheard exchange as he questions his nerve after a heated remark. The clerk responds with blunt humor, highlighting a clash over pride and judgment in a crowded betting room.
Senator Sorglum voices uncertainty about the topic and acknowledges a flood of constituent mail awaiting his attention. The remarks reflect ongoing public interest and the senator’s delay in reviewing correspondence.
Chemical experts say grasshoppers are among the best foods, more than 40 percent fat and rich in protein. The Los Angeles Times notes that wherever eaten in large numbers grasshoppers thrive and suggests restaurants may have served them as lamb chops without our knowledge.
The pineapple plant is a biennial, about two feet tall, with a single axis and a taller stalk. The fleshy stalk forms the fruit crowned by leaves. Introduced to Europe by Spaniards after South American exploration. John Evelyn first mentions tasting a Barbados pineapple at Charles II’s table.
Miss Catt poses whether Miss Wry suits usher duties and Miss Nipp notes she often tries to place people properly.
A peculiar exchange asks why she is engaged to multiple men simultaneously. The reply uses a metaphor about a single match going out when left unused, implying a critique of selective commitment and drawing a parallel to relationships.
A short critical note argues that belief remains weak and stock markets still show ample fake or inflated value despite claims of decline. The piece reflects skepticism about genuine faith and financial integrity.
A caul, a thin membrane covering a newborn head, is seen as a good omen for the child. The belief likely spread during the Antonine era after Emperor Antoninus Pius was said to credit his fortune to a forehead caul. Sailors saved from shipwreck later popularized the superstition among mariners.
A fragmentary diary style line hints at a baby arrival. The speaker quips that the milk man delivered the child, noting the wagon’s emblem “Families Supplied Daily.” The odd exchange implies humor or a misdirection about paternity and delivery.
Dialogic exchange about finances and rising rents. Mrs Junebride complains of high costs while suggesting cottage pudding as an affordable dish. The sketch reveals practical constraints on household budgeting and domestic economy.
Nell says she was called dull by Dora and replies that Dora persuaded him otherwise. Nell claims she has cut him ever since, and Dora counters with a wry remark about Nell’s perceived sharpness.
A historical account of Charles Goodyear who discovered vulcanization in 1834 by chance through treating rubber with aqua fortis. He faced hunger and poverty for ten years before success, then rose to wealth from rubber products and related ventures.
Popular Mechanics reports that canned solidified poison gas is perfected for mobile use by American soldiers. Two concurrent studies defensive and offensive gas research show advances. Edgewood arsenal tests yield improved masks effective against new gases, with one mask worn 24 hours daily for a week without discomfort, allowing normal breathing and speaking.
The New York Sun reports druggists say most stores keep tobacco stands hidden to cater to women smokers who are timid about purchasing in public. Women reportedly prefer to glide to discreet corners for their buys, with exceptions noted.
Seven year old Jean and her mother attend an informal gathering. Guests talk and the hostess serves fruit and candy. Jean waits for drinks and expresses disappointment that no beverage is offered, calling it not much of a party. Indianapolis News.
A brief exchange notes a polite refusal without a direct no, repeating that the response was a mere “Aa-ha-ha” impression. The Chronicle records the witty, noncommittal retort as a glimpse of social nuance.
In a playful scene two travelers meet a young woman named I Told You So who delights in self praise. She explains her habit of hiding until results prove her predictions then claiming she was right. The trio debates her vanity and peculiar habit as she defends her identity and routines with sharp wit.
A vintage speech extols individuality as a key asset that distinguishes each person. It cautions against prioritizing imitation over self growth, urging girls to nurture their unique traits and pursue personal development.
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