Americas Opportunity and the War’s Economic Impact
A newspaper column argues that Europe’s conflict will boost American trade with South America and the Orient as rival fleets shrink. It notes U.S. shipping limits, calls for a stronger merchant marine, and predicts long-term export growth despite legal doubts and obstacles. It also discusses airship warfare’s potential to influence the war and its moral implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South America
Orient
Great Britain
Germany
France
United States
Far East
Congress
Airships in the War Loom Large in Military Test
The piece surveys how airships will test new warfare as France Russia and Serbia field 1443 airships, while Germany Austria hide capabilities. It notes Russia leads in numbers, England will defend a smaller fleet, and air power could decimate armies ships and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria
England
Servia
Travel Abroad Fetish Should Be Cured by Harsh Experience
The essay laments Americans marooned in Europe as funds drain home economies. It argues emigration and foreign travel drain wealth from the United States and that the Far West holds equally compelling scenery. The author calls the travel craze a disease needing cure and suggests the current experience may purge it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Old World
Far West
British press hints at limited urge for U S action in Mexico
English readers sense that Americans fear decisive moves may be needed to secure peace and a stable Mexican government. While hopes for peace dim, the urgency for U S intervention appears reduced since several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Financial peace after banking safeguards praised by administration
The prompt action of the administration and Congress to provide for strengthening the banks is commended. The banking interest showed prudent conservatism that builds confidence, preventing a potential populist panic and dispelling distrust. Now financial peace prevails with no fear for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Neutrality and risk of US involvement in European conflict
The article discusses the remote possibility of direct US involvement in a European war while cautioning that diplomatic frictions may arise and require government action. It asserts the United States will stay neutral, yet neutrality is not an absolute shield against transgressions by warring nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
War powers across nations as leaders debate declarations
The piece outlines how Austria Hungary, Russia, and Germany each place decisive power for war in their rulers or cabinets. It notes Austria Hungary lacks legislative sanction for war with Servia while Russia, Germany, Britain, and the United States show distinct constitutional paths to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria Hungary
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Great Britain
United States
Ruler’s Power to Use Army Provokes Civilizational Reproach
A commentary asserts that a sovereign may deploy forces to repel invasions or quell uprisings, yet it remains a reproach to civilization when any ruler wields such power to endanger citizens. The piece warns against unchecked authority and the peril to lives under military action.
American Neutrality and U.S. World Power Roles
The government asserts neutrality in the European conflict while warning neutrality does not guarantee protection from aggression. As a world power, the United States has duties and interests in the Pacific, Caribbean, and Far East and must be ready to defend them if attacked. The speech urges vigilance without interfering in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Far East
Pacific
Caribbean Sea
One Man's Sin Griefs War Page Prompted Hope
A single danger weighs on many as boys scan the war page for signs the marooned teachers may reach home soon. The anxious reading reflects public concern over possible rescue or delay amid ongoing conflict.
Pepper and mustards pushed toward cheaper prices
The article argues for cheaper goods to ease poverty, urging reductions in pepper mustard and other staples to keep costs within reach for the poor. It reflects a desire to unload old notions and welcome new, affordable goods today.
Censored News Sparks Reader Shudders Across Papers
Readers across papers voice contempt for censorship and claim the issue lacks lasting impact as new history unfolds next year. The passage notes the thrill and futility felt by audiences awaiting change.
System and perseverance bring order to life
The author argues world turmoil stems from lack of system and perseverance. If one small home or farm or store is run with order, larger operations will follow, calming nerves and improving efficiency across homes, businesses, and industries.
Newsroom Rules and the Courts The Paper’s Duty
Lincoln Daily News argues readers overestimate newsroom skill and urges acceptance of journalistic standards for court records. It asserts newspapers balance fairness with openness, printing matters deemed proper and revealing who uses court machinery and why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Daily News
Perfect town defined by home trades and local support
An exchange describes a perfect town where farmers patronize local merchants, merchants buy from each other, laborers spend earnings with their tradesmen, and all are animated by a spirit preferring domestic purchases over abroad.
Kidnapping Charge Arrest Leads to Custody Transfer
Fort Collins Colorado August 19 Sheriff Cook arrested John Brines of Bridgeport Nebraska on a kidnapping charge involving his two minor daughters aged eleven and fifteen. Brines fled with the girls after failing to provide for them and was pursued by Sheriff Esison from Bridgeport. The trail led to Loveland where it was lost and then located at Livermore by the Colorado sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Co.o
Cook
John Brines
Bridgeport
Neb
Esison
Brines
Brison
Loveland
Colorado
Livermore
Tractor Demonstration at Fremont Neb Shows Record Plowing
At Fremont Nebraska on August 19 a tractor demonstration drew large crowds. The sensation was a 24-bottom plow pulled by one big tractor in eight inches depth, creating twenty four furrows fourteen inches wide. It set a record for the number of bottoms pulled at once.
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Fremont
Neb
Notice of Intent to make final five year proof
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Neb August 10 1914 notice is given that James Z Vacik of Crook Colo who on April 10 1909 made homestead entry 03967 for lots 1 2 3 4 Sec 20 Tp 12 N R 48 W with H B 6984 Sterling Colo Land Office May 19 1908 for lots 3 4 s 4 swi 4 section 22 township 12 N range 49 W 6th principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to land above described before Joseph Oberfelder US Commissioner at Sidney Nebraska on 5th day of October 1914 claimant names as witnesses John McDonald of Crook Colo Lukas Studler John Suchey Charles Faytinger all of Sunol Neb J B EVANS Register 47-6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
James Z. Vacik
Crook
Colo
Sterling
Joseph Oberfelder
U.S
Sidney
Nebraska
John McDonald
Lukas Studler
John Suchey
Charles Faytinger
Sunol
Neb
J. B. Evans
Register
U Ss. Land Office
William Alexander McMalen
Township 14
Range 51
John Anderson
Grant Anderson
Peter Lindgaard
Arthur Lyngholm
J. I. Evans
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County held in county court August 18 1914 Judge Henry L E Gapen presiding. Oscar B Anderson petitions final settlement and discharge as administrator of James Evans deceased. Hearing set September 18 1914 at 10 o'clock a m for all interested to appear.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Forward
Henry LE. Gapen
James Evans
Oscar B. Anderson
Court order for hearing and publication in Sidney Telegraph
A court in said county orders the petitioner to show cause why the prayer should not be granted and directs notice of pendency and hearing to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. A true copy is attached with the county seal of Judge Henry Begapen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Henry Be.gapen
Probate Notice to Creditors Cheyenne County Nebraska 1914
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the creditors of Gustav Brott deceased are notified to meet the administrator at the County Court Room on November 11 1914 and December 14 1914 at 10 a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year for settlement from August 11 1914. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to November 11 1914. Witness dated August 11 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Gustav Brott
Sidney Telegraph
Ee Court
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No Three to Nebraska Constitution
A historical notice announces Proposed Constitutional Amendment No Three for Nebraska voters. It details changes to Article V Sections 1 and 24 regarding term lengths for the Governor and other executive officers, plus salaries and related provisions, to be voted at the November 3, 1914 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Executive Department
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nebraska constitutional amendment approved for voter decision
The secretary of state certifies the proposed Nebraska Constitution amendment from the Thirty third Legislature. It will be voted on by the qualified electorate at the general election on November 3, 1914, with the seal and official date of March 23, 1914, Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Walt
State of
Nebraska
Sheriff Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1914
An order of sale issued by the Cheyenne County District Court directs the sale of real estate in Sidney Nebraska to satisfy a judgment for 1079.17 dollars awarded to Charles St Sherman against Ralph S Roberts Elizabeth Roberts Alphon Mendenhall and others. The property lies in Section 23 Township 14 North Range 48 West and will be sold for cash on September 2, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the courthouse. J W McDaniel clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
I. M. Grimes
Charles St. Sherman
Ralph S. Roberts
Elizabeth Roberts
Alphon Mendenhall
FP. H. Kilver
F. C. Babcock
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Anerd
Said
Notice for Public Publication of Homestead Claim
U S land office at North Platte gives notice that William Alexander McMalen of Sidney Nebraska, who filed homestead entry 04910 on Oct 1 1910 for section 22 township 14 north range 51 west will present final three year proof to establish claim before the County Judge in Sidney on Oct 6 1914. Witnesses named are John Anderson Grant Anderson Peter Lindgaard and Arthur Lyngholm, all of Sidney Nebraska.
Sale notice of real estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By order of sale from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska a judgment in favor of Fannie Tobin against Oscar Brandt and Emma Brandt. the property described as the north half of section 12 township 13 range 49 in Cheyenne County will be offered at public auction for cash on September 7, 1914 at 10 o clock a.m. in front of the Sidney Court House. The sheriff will conduct the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Cheyenne Cun
Fannie Tobin
Oscar Brandt
Emma T. Brandt
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said
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Atrships
McClure Syndicate
Bridgeport, Neb
Ame
Lite
Ford
D. B. Detroit
U.S.A
Ford Motor Company
R. Owens
Sidney, Neb
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