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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
4
The speaker urges an impartial inquiry into whether Congress included the labor union exemption in the sundry civil appropriation bill of its own accord or due to promises or threats. He argues for no partiality and questions influence from manufacturers, labor leaders, and voters, promising a fair investigation.
A Texas Democrat leading the postal service defends replacing McKinley with Jefferson on post cards, but critics call it partisan bigotry and accuse the official of using the last election as a pretext. They deem the motive contemptible and undemocratic.
The proposal to abolish spelling books arises from observed orthographic ignorance among pupils. Proponents argue phonetic teaching harms spelling, while supporters of the old spelling method emphasize drill and practice as yielding better results. Abandoning spelling books is seen as a serious mistake.
The public uses press as mouthpiece to criticize Secretary Bryan's push to stay in office amid expense concerns on a $12,000 annual salary. He is accused of mercenary actions and indefensible moves that invite strong reproach and will leave a lasting blemish.
The report notes multiple provinces have revolted against the provisional government and declared independence. It foresees broader spread and a destructive civil clash as China struggles to establish a stable republican system. It argues the populace is not prepared for republican rule and that traditional traditions remain strong.
Critics condemn a currency bill feature that would place banking business under political control via a federal reserve board. A commentator warns such a board would be driven by expediency and administration aims. The piece argues free trade harms consumers and industry, noting halted progress and no consumer benefit from tariff shifts.
Tulsa prepares to host an international dry farming congress this fall. The gathering aims to share instruction on dry farming, a practicable method demonstrated in Europe and the United States, with great expected value for expanding knowledge and applications in the field.
The piece denounces the surge of government commissions, noting California created 31 commissions this year costing at least a million dollars while other states and city bodies piled on. It warns the trend is a costly craze, producing both useful work and junkets for a few.
The lobby investigation should not end without broader inquiry into labor organizations and leaders promoting legislation in their interests. It is believed they have engaged in lobbying, and Senate and House committees should pursue a full examination.
The Minnesota College of Agriculture dean cites a letter from a southern Minnesota farmer who quit farming for lack of a wife. He says men nearby share the same problem despite many city women of marriageable age, noting farm life lacks appeal for many women and urging wider disclosure to seek relief.
An analysis warns that American capital is fleeing to Canada amid labor conflicts and tariff changes. Officials estimate Canadian investment by Americans at about 500 million dollars, with over 80 million added in a year. Governors and policymakers anticipate continued cross border capital movement driven by protectionist and fiscal policies.
United States Senator McCumber of North Dakota and Senator Cummins of Iowa presented the farmers' side of the tariff question. The farmer argued the tariff bill harms industries needing protection and that a 25 cent wheat duty benefits growers while its removal would not lower bread prices. Cummins cited Democratic views showing price impacts split by region with 60 percent of production east of the Mississippi affected versus 39 percent west. The Iowa speakers framed the debate as a farm centered critique of the tariff proposal.
A senator argues that Democrats treat farmers as outlaws in the tariff bill. He predicts disaster after passage and warns wheat growers face injury and a likely rise in agricultural immigration to Canada. The policy could drive farmers abroad, draining capital and harming the United States while aiding British North America.
The editorial warns that a U S protectorate over Nicaragua and treaties to control Central American states could stabilize governments but risk estranging South and Central America, harm trade, invite European competition, and complicate debts with foreign creditors, making the plan hazardous and potentially burdensome for the United States.
A compact comment questions if suffragists have revived militancy and notes a reputation built on past achievements. It mocks the idea that a woman must name a third son after his father and then reflects on factory safety, noting workers still die despite fireproofing efforts.
A man who has lived here fifteen years recalls only one funeral in six months, noting the corpse was imported from Alliance. A Julesburg man travels with his son and the son's bride to Colorado Springs in hopes of curing hay fever. A honeymoon at the fall is described as likely to cure many things, though spectators may endure sea sickness.
The term convention describes rigid social rules guiding conduct. People follow it by habit, such as eating at fixed times and wearing clothes. Clothing serves more than protection, shaping the body and sometimes creating discomfort that tailors try to conceal.
The text argues convention governs life from meals to play, yet when it becomes master it harms freedom and friendships. It condemns gossip about women’s interest in men, defending natural, straightforward relations and claiming jealousy envy and selfishness stem from convention. It urges breaking free from convention to reclaim life’s value and enjoyment.
A reflective piece extols a man whose simple daily acts bring joy and faith to family and neighbors. His laughter, presence, and kindness transform life, making the world brighter. The question remains why such men are rare and how they can be created or evolved. Also notes Sidney Nebraska and Julesburg urging Carnegie Library funding.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court orders that John Hansen Franke Von Mark Frank Hansen Gesiene Bauken Herman Hansen Annie Kuper Carl F Hansen Martin Hansen Hans Hansen Jr and William Hansen and all interested parties appear on August 16 1913 at 10 o clock a m to show cause why Carl F Hansen prayer for administration should not be granted to F A King as administrator.
The order states the petition should not be granted and that notice of pendency and hearing be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing. Witness the hand and seal of the court dated July 25, 1913, by County Judge Henry R. Gatian.
Ordinance 134 imposes daily licenses and fees for circuses menageries wild west shows sideshows wild west parades canvas shows bowling alleys shooting galleries and merry go rounds in Li ney Nebraska. It sets tiered charges by admission price and venue plus repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage publication and approval on July 18 1913.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the court orders that Oliver T. Bewley s will petition by George M Bewley be heard August 22 1913 at 10 o clock AM to prove and admit the will and appoint Charles J Osborn executor with notice by weekly publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing any interested party may appear to contest the will probate.
W. D. Magli of Whitemound Wisconsin bought two stock of Chamberlain medicines to supply customers. He soon fell ill and declares one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. Advertisement.
Public notice from the U S Land Office North Platte Nebraska dated June 1 1913. Robert R Henderson of Sidney Neb filed intent to prove up final three year proof for all of Section 32 Township 14 N Range 51 W Sixth Principal Meridian. Hearing before County Judge at Sidney Neb on August 21. Witnesses: Clarence S Chambers Hugh J Hammond John Lingwall Ed Root all of Sidney Neb.
A petitioner seeks administration of Andrew McAdam estate to Elizabeth McAdam. County Court orders all interested appear August 28, 1913 at 10 a.m. to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice to interested parties via three weekly issues of the Sidney Telegraph prior to hearing. Witness, seal, July 29, 1913.
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