Wisconsin Rural Credit Model Shows Promising Results
Wisconsin lawmakers created a long term rural credit system to aid farmers with six percent loans, later five percent as business grows. A single county bank issued $100,000 in mortgages secured by five percent bonds, promoting farm improvements and soil, drainage, and building works. The design aims to expand statewide, argued as a safe, productive investment in agricultural growth and land value.
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Wisconsin
Mexico Revolution Dilemma Could Lead to U S Intervention
Washington faces a worsening Mexican upheaval as Carranza Villa and Zapata refuse to compromise. With no peace in sight, external pressure may be needed and President Wilson could seek congressional authorization for armed intervention if Mexican conditions do not improve before the coming session. Other steps to end the conflict are reportedly under consideration.
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Washington
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Mexico
United States
Congress
Wilson
A Wisconsin Letter on Wilson and National Defense
The writer argues President Wilson will adopt a middle course on national defense, balancing defense needs with restraint. It notes Wilson’s perceived distance from radical militarism and European-style arms expansion, while acknowledging opposition from former allies in Congress who support smaller armed forces and may resist change.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
Margriat
Imi
Congress
Bryan
Pacifist faction faces pressure for stronger defense policy
Public sentiment backing a prudent national defense may sway anti defense Democrats like Representative Hay. Loyal citizens acknowledge the need for action to defend the country and deter enemies. Opposition could threaten the party in the next national election.
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Representative Hay
House Military Committee
Democratic Congress
Women in England Demand Role in Armament Makers
English women show patriotism by joining arms and ammunition production after protests over suffrage. The movement is highlighted as a strong national sacrifice with the slogan Women will save England, urging men to heed the country’s call and be inspired by female resolve.
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England
General Wood refutes Bryan on wartime mobilization claims
Major General Wood labeled Bryan's pledge to quickly field a million trained soldiers as foolish. He argued we lack trained personnel, officers, mobilization means, and armaments. Sending untrained men to battle would be murder, he said, since no civilized nation would risk such folly.
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Mr. Bryan
Wood
Expatriation Sparked by British Citizenship Choice
The piece notes Americans renouncing citizenship to become British subjects, citing Henry James as a recent example. It argues such traitors lack credit or benefit to the United States and suggests English life has attractions but condemns toadyism behind the move. The tone is critical of those who leave for European allegiance.
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Great Britain
Astor
Henry James
England
Military history sparks call for national readiness
A critique argues school histories omit grim wars and the gap between armed citizens and trained soldiers. It notes 16,50 British regulars faced 500,000 American militiamen in 1812 and warns that a truly formidable invasion could test current defenses, urging reasonable defensive measures and study of military history.
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United States
Federal trade commission hearings to aid business growth
A promise of helpful government aid to business arises from federal trade commission hearings in leading cities. The hearings will extend to all branches of business to allow thorough inquiry into actual conditions and views of manufacturers and merchants on what is desirable to implement constructive helpfulness, seen as President Wilson and the commission's aim. Some fear the agency could become a hindrance instead.
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Federal Trade Commissions
Jig
Wilson
Commission
Help to business once feared may prove unfounded
A cautious forecast suggests that fears about the business climate could be unfounded. Confidence remains tentative as observers await further data before drawing firm conclusions about future growth and stability.
Household Month Ends Cause Mother to Lose Job
If a month ends would meet at home, the mother would lose her job and fall ill in bed. The line recalls economic strain on families when work schedules collapse and home life becomes precarious.
Quotes on weather and war readiness in unsettled times
The speaker downplays oversized hail stories and criticizes hiring practices during work hours. They caution against provoking foreign powers by appearing ready for war, arguing the U S should avoid sounding eager for conflict while maintaining a wary stance.
Flies Bother Screen as Outbound Exit Is Requested
A reader complains about flies gathering on a screen and urges allowing their exit. The remark underscores a nuisance tied to window screens and pest presence.
Sidney Woman Traces Family Tree to Ford Name
A Sidney woman pursued her genealogical research to uncover a Ford linkage in her ancestry. The inquiry is being kept quiet by the family and local sources.
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Sidney
Ford
How little difference in creeds there are when you get acquainted
A concise reflection notes how personal acquaintance reveals shared values across religious lines, diminishing perceived divides. It emphasizes friendship and open dialogue as bridges to mutual understanding.
Guardian of Vipond minors to sell Nebraska real estate
Mary Vipond guardian will sell the undivided five-eighths interest of Ralph Vipond and other minor heirs in the southeast quarter of section 17 township 12 range 50 Cheyenne County Nebraska. Sale by public vendue August 23 1915 at 10 am at the county courthouse in Sloan to highest bidder with terms one-half cash and balance in three years at 6 percent mortgage. Dated August 6 1915. Attorney B J L McIntosh.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Mary Vipond
Ralph Vipond
Sarah Eveline Vipond
John Vipond
Chester Vipond
Roy Vipond
Monoraine H. M. Grimes
Slaney
Said
B. J. L. McIntosh
Estate of Charles W Beshear Decree Hearing Ordered in 1915
In Cheyenne County Nebraska A K Greenlee filed a petition to determine the heirs and timing of death for Charles W Beshear who died March 15 1898. The estate lacks administration and lists heirs Susan Emma and Elizabeth Beshoar. Hearing set September 16 1915 in Sidney with notice by publication for three weeks. County Judge Co P Chambers seals the order.
Estate of Oliver M Beshear Nebraska Notice
In Enne County Nebraska A K Greenlee filed to probate the estate of Oliver M Beshear who died August 20 1888 a resident of Cheyenne County Nebraska He owned land in Cheyenne County the northeast quarter section 6 township 12 north range 51 west The petitioner claims heirs are Susan Beshear Emma J Beshear and B Elizabeth Beshear A hearing is ordered for September 15 1915 at 10 am in Sidney Nebraska to determine heirs and rights to the real property and to notify heirs and creditors by publication before the hearing.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Charles W. Beshear
A .K. Greenlee
Charles W .Beshear
Rabee
A. K. Greenlee
Charles W. Beshoar
Susan Beshoar
Emma J. Beshoar
B. Elizabeth Beshoar
County Court Room
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Oliver AM. Beshear
Oliver M. ‘Beshear
Oliver M. Beshoar
Emma_J. Beshear
County
Oliver M. Beshear
Sheriff Notice of Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk, Judge H M Grimes, judgment holder William Stull vs Diedrich Voigt et al. The 1914 judgment for $1,792.15 plus $29.20 costs, levies on the NW quarter of section 34, township 13N, range 49W, Cheyenne County. Sale to bid cash Aug 21 1915 at 10 a.m. in Sid ney Court House. J W McDaniel Sheriff.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
William Stull
Diedrich Voigt
Anna Voist
Amalie Schrinert
John M. Livingston
Jeanie Livingston
du. O
Fundingsland
L. W. Corlis
John Doe
Mary Doe
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Bankruptcy Case
In the United States District Court District of Nebraska Lincoln division a bankruptcy sale is ordered by trustee E J Clements. On August 21 1915 at 2 pm the north half of section 17 township 13 north range 49 west Cheyenne County Nebraska will be sold at public venue for cash at the east door of the courthouse Sidney Nebraska. Sale subject to encumbrances and to be confirmed by the referee. Dated July 6 1915. Daniel H McClenahan referee. J W McDaniel sheriff. 42-5
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District Court of the United States
District of Nebraska
Lincoln
Milton G. Thompson
United States District Court For
E. J. Clements
Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
United States District Court
Daniel H. McClenahan
J. W. McDaniel
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Creditors of John Gillespie deceased must present claims to the Administrators for examination and allowance. The meetings occur August 28, 1915 and February 1, 1916 at 10 a m in the County Court Room Cheyenne County Nebraska. Six months to file claims. one year to settle estate from July 19, 1915. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before August 28, 1915. C P Chambers County Judge.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John Gillespie
Said
Sidney Telegraph
C. P. Chambers
Notice of probate of will in Cheyenne County Court
Clara M Fulton Joseph A Fulton Jessie G Fulton Elmer O Fulton Effie Fulton George W Fulton Floyd P Fulton and others are notified that a will of William A Fulton deceased is on file and a petition for probate and appointment of Clara M Fulton as Executrix will be heard August 28, 1916 at 9 a m. If you contest, appear at that time. The notice will be published three weeks in Sidney Telegraph. Witness County Judge C. P. Ghampeers seal July 30, 1915.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
State of
Clara _M. Fulton
Joseph A. Fulton
Jessie G. Fulton
Elmer O. Fulton
Effie Fulton
George W. Fulton
Floyd P. Fulton
William A. Fulton
Clara M. Fulton
Rathor
Clara Mullon
Sidney Telegraph
Cc PL
Ghampees
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Pe McIntosh
Joel Schad
John Dobbs
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