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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
4
An editorial urges aid for Belgium amid German invasion. It discusses Belgian suffering, wartime devastation, and calls for child adoptions by American homes, immigrant relief, and farm opportunities for Belgians, while noting immigration limits and restoration needs after the war. It frames Belgium’s fate as tied to Germany’s victory and urges widespread support.
The federal bank system, enacted last month, lowers interest rates by freeing reserve currency and boosts commercial demand. Confidence returns as money flow expands, aiding legitimate business on solid foundations and reducing speculative risk. Centralized excess capital shifts to widespread, proper distribution nationwide.
The official statement shows Nebraska average yield at 102.9% of normal, better than fifteen other states including Illinois Indiana Missouri the Dakotas Ohio Montana Wyoming Minnesota Utah Idaho Washington and Oregon. The report positions Nebraska ahead of most central western states and underscores its strong agricultural productivity.
An American observer notes Americans are blessed with abundance while Europe suffers tens of thousands of hungry destitute women and children in Belgium. As winter nears conditions worsen, and the appeal receives a generous response from the United States, evoking widespread human sympathy.
The passage praises John D. Rockefeller for his generous shipment of food to Belgian suffering. It notes Rockefeller’s prompt action and compares German and British war methods at sea, highlighting Germany’s aggressive strategy and Britain’s naval dominance in contrast.
The United States should minimize direct contact with belligerents to stay friendly with all nations. Officials in Washington emphasize careful conduct to avoid giving offense while maintaining the power to aid all sides in the conflict.
A critic notes European hunger during crisis compares it to American urban poverty. The piece suggests that wealth triggers suspicion and muses on whether war could purify Europe while America might try it. It then comments on a pedlar’s reaction to a woman's refusal to view wares.
The remark notes that indecision results from lacking enough factual material to form a clear conclusion. It emphasizes the need for more data or context before making a firm judgment.
A compact primer on practical prudence argues that education matters less than horse sense for success across occupations. It warns against overreliance on schemes and urges skepticism, fair dealing, fiscal caution, and personal judgment in daily rounds and business.
The quote urges using practical judgment in all aspects of life from reading and hearing to spending and work. It emphasizes staying vigilant for education and opportunity amid daily experiences, suggesting mindful, proactive engagement to avoid missing chances.
A Prairie fire west of Lodgepole burned grass near Fred Lehmkuhl's ranch and spread to the bogs west of John Jenik's farm. The Lehmkuhl house and barn were saved after being set alight, while Verne Bates lost five hay stacks and fencing, with Allen Lough and Joe Jenik also severely affected as high winds hindered containment.
A one week only promotion invites customers to bring in their old hot water bottles to receive a 50 cent credit toward the purchase of a new bottle. The offer runs for seven days.
Notice sets December 22 1914 at 1 PM for public auction of all educational lands in Cheyenne County where contract forfeiture has been declared. The sale will be at the county treasurer’s office under the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings or his authorized representatives. NE 16 15 51 David H Clark is listed. Fred Beckmann Commissioner. December 1 1914.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court hears creditors claims for Julius Quandt deceased. Creditors must present claims January 29 1915 and April 22 1915 at 10 o clock a.m. for examination and adjustment. Six months to present claims and one year for administrator to settle from November 13 1914. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to January 29 1915. Henry E Gapen County Judge seal
A petition filed October 5 1914 by Frank Hazlitt and twenty others seeks establishing a road starting at the southwest corner of section 16 township 12 range 53 east along section 1 to the southeast corner of section 14 then north to section 1 and east to the southeast corner of section 1 terminating at Road 249A Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by January 25 1914, otherwise the road will be established.
Creditor claims for the estate of Lizzie Annable, deceased, must be presented to the Administrator before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court Room. The meetings are set for February 15 1915 and April 21 1915 at 10 a.m. The notice runs four weeks in the Sidney Telegraph starting February 18 1915. Six months to present claims and one year to settle the estate from November 21 1914. Witness Henry E. Gapen.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court on November 30 1914 set December 22 1914 at 10 am for hearing Herman W. Bauer s petition to appoint George H. Miller administrator of Frederick C. Bauer s estate. Notice to interested parties to be published weekly in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Nebraska dated November 18 1914 gives notice that Vaclav Polednicek of Sunol Nebraska holder of H E 23726 filed intent to make five year proof to establish a claim to the land in section 18 township 14 north range 47 west six principal meridian before the County Judge Sidney Nebraska on January 13 1915. Claimant witnesses Milard Pavlot John Soral Joseph Lukas George Looth all of Sunol Nebraska. J Evans Register
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