Reasons for Optimism for American Prosperity Ahead
The chamber of commerce committee notes growing confidence as crops progress and industry improves. Most producers focus on local conditions, with cautious buying until crop results are clear. Manufacturing shows steadier steel and cotton, war-material orders rise, livestock expands, and auto makers report strong outlook. If peace endures, a year may bring prosperity for all sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Statistics and Standards of
The
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
A Year’s Commerce and U S Financial Strength
The final figures for US foreign commerce show a large favorable balance, driven by record exports especially of foodstuffs. War munitions exports lag behind expectations, while iron, textiles, and chemicals expand. The year featured dislocated conditions, with some industries thriving and others hurt, yet the outlook predicts another substantial surplus and strengthened finances as Europe needs American goods and securites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Safeguarding Business in Postwar Trade War
Former Senator Burton of Ohio argues for strict tariff safeguards to face future international competition after the war. He contends tariff policy, not just the war, shaped the recent downturn, and warns the United States must defend its markets against cheap foreign labor as nations rebuild. The speech stresses a global commercial struggle and the need to protect American industry and private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Ohio
Republican Party
United States
Tariff Policy Debate on U.S. Industrial Survival
A defense of protective tariffs argues that after the wartime upheaval, the United States must depart from the current democratic tariff policy. Proponents claim strong protections are needed for American industries to survive intense global competition and prevent industrial collapse.
Germany’s postwar stance amid American tensions
The article notes anti American chatter in Germany and among Germans in the United States. It argues such statements reflect feeling, not official policy, since the German government will be too exhausted after the war to wage new quarrels. Rehabilitation will consume limited resources and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
The First Lesson Ends With Sunshine Rules
The narrator extols smiling as a social lubricant and warns against grouchiness. He mocks lingering resentment over a broken window and unpaid bills, urging cheerful conduct to keep sidewalks open and social crowds content. The piece ends with a pep talk on humanity as a sunshine generating machine.
Henry in Heaven and the Confessing Banker
A curious item notes a man with a treble clef mug known for a deep voice. In Sidney a wife calmly says she leaves certain things to the heavenly Father and to one watcher named Henry though Henry isn’t his name. An Iowa bank teller confessed defaults three times before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Henry
Warsaw's historic ties fade into modern Polish power
As the later capital of Poland, Warsaw blends historic association with a thriving manufacturing scene. Despite Russian destruction, it remains a symbol of Polish nationhood. The German emperor may push to unite old Polish peoples under Teutonic influence, testing wisdom and sincerity in fulfilling a long cherished dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Poland
Warsaw
Old Poland
Just Smile and Survive the World’s Cold Pulse
A columnist muses on smiling as a remedy for troubles, noting cat antics, temperance quips, and the social payoff of a broad grin. The writing mocks gloom, urges laughter at life’s faults, and hints at the value of cheerful, day to day resilience amid economic and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Preliminary Union Meeting Sunday at M E Church
A grand rally at the Methodist Church Sunday night at 8 o clock invites pas tors and church members to plan union mass meetings for the next four Sundays. Committeemen and pastors will decide the venue for future services. All singers from all churches are expected to participate. Public welcome to plan for citywide cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Rural Route A approved from Dalton post office
Postmaster J C Frandsen received notice that rural routes extending west south and east from Dalton would begin September 1 1915. Route A will cover 62.75 miles with an 800 pound capacity motor vehicle. Service runs 9 45 a m to 6 15 p m daily except Sunday with at least 125 mail boxes required by August 26 1915.
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J. C. Frandsen
Dalton Post Office
Southwest Corner
Northwest Corner
Northeast Corner
Dalton
Notice of Hearing in Estate of Marcus Osgood Deceased
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for September 8 1915 at 9 a.m. in Sidney County Court to determine heirship for Marcus Osgood who died intestate January 10 1904 resident of Berlin County Michigan. Heir names include Clara Vincent Anna Brush Elam P OsRod Maylon D Osgood Gertrude Davis Ita A Larm Iva E Beatie. Creditors and interested parties will be notified by three weeks of publication in the Sidney Telegraph. Judge P. Chambers seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Counity
Nebraska
Marcus Osgood
Maylon D. Osgood
Marcus Osood
Berlin County
Michigan
Clara Vincent
Anna O. Brush
Eland P. Os- Rod
Gertrude Davis
Ita A. Larm
Iva E. Beatie
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne
Seal Co
P. Chambers
William A. Fulton
Clara M. Fulton
C. P. Seam Bete County
Fulton heirs named in Nebraska matter notice
Ty Nebraska State of Nebraska to Clara M Fulton Joseph A Fulton Jessie G Fulton Elmer O Fulton Effie L Fulton George W Fulton and Floyd F Fulton and to any others interested in said matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Clara _M. Fulton
Joseph A. Fulton
Jessie G. Fulton
Elmer O. Fulton
Effie L. Fulton
George W. Fulton
Floyd F. Fulton
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By order of the District Court Clerk a sheriff sale is set for September 16 1915 in Sidney Nebraska. The judgment from October 7 1914 in favor of T Co Flemming against Swenson Tunburg and Tunburgs Mrs Tunburg Oakland State Bank and Rumely Products Co totals 9030 dollars plus 21 15 costs. Property is all of section 33 township 13 north range 50 west Cheyenne County Nebraska. Sale to be at 10 am in front of the courthouse building where the last term of court was held. I W McDaniel County Byers dated August 1 1915.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
T. Co
Court House
Sidney
I. W. McDaniel, Byers
Sald County
Estate of Oliver M Beshear Probate Notice in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition was filed by A K Greenlee seeking administration of Oliver M Beshear deceased who died intestate August 20 1888. He owned the northeast quarter of section 6 township 12 north range 51 west. Hearings set for September 15 1915 in Sidney with notice to heirs Susan Beshear Emma J Beshoar and B Elizabeth Beshoar and all creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Beshear
A. K. Greenlee
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Oliver M. Beshoar
Susan Beshear
Emma J. Beshoar
B. Elizabeth Beshoar
County
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Charles W. Beshear
A .K. Greenlee
Ara Susan Beshoar
B. Elizabeth Bestoayr
County Court Room
Guardian SALE Notice in Cheyenne County Nebr 1915
Mary Vipond guardian announces sale of five eighths undivided minor interests in the southeast quarter of section 17 township 12 range 60 Cheyenne County Nebr at the courthouse door in Staney August 23 1915 at 10:00 am on one half cash and balance in three years with 6 percent interest secured by first mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Mary Vipond
Ralph Vipond
Sarah Eveline Vipond
John Vipond
Chester Vipond
Roy Vipond
Honoraine H. M. Grimes
Staney
Said
B. J. L. McIntosh
Mortgage Loans and Withdrawals Reported with Cash on Hand
Fragmentary financial note shows mortgage loans and withdrawals tied to dividends and salaries. Mentions cash on hand around 1,251.66 and 1,285.16 units with unspecified dates and minor expenses. Limited readable figures suggest a ledger snippet from a business or bank record.
Foreclosure Notice on Real Estate in Nebraska 1915
On September 16, 1915 at 2 pm in Nebraska the sheriff will sell the Southwest quarter of section 27 township 13 north range 50 west 6th p m Chey to satisfy a judgment for 1885.84 dollars plus 16.70 costs. Defendants include Falkert Hartway Maggie Hartway J L McIntosh Rose McIntosh Joel Schad John Dobbs and The Sidney Lumber Company. Dated August 7 1915 by J W McDaniel sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
W. H. Buck
Falkert Hartway
Maggie Hartway
J. L. McIntosh
Rose McIntosh
Joel Schad
John Dobbs
Sidney Lumber Company
Costa
Towit
P. m
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Eos
Estate of Charles W Beshear Hearing Set in 1915
In the Matter of the Estate of Charles W Beshear deceased a petition filed in Cheyenne County Nebraska seeks administration and a determination of heirs and descent. The court orders a hearing on September 15 1915 at 10 AM and requires notice to the heirs Susan Beshoar Emma J Beshoar and B Elizabeth Bestoayr by successive weeks prior to the hearing.
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