Regulation of Railroad Service and National Oversight
A major national issue calls for adequate regulation of railroad service as current conditions hinder efficiency. The joint congressional committee led by Senator Newlands will study railroad regulation and government ownership, aiming to provide valuable information and practical recommendations. It favors centralizing regulatory powers under the federal government to unify the nation’s rail system for improved operation and national prosperity.
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Joint Congressional Committee
Newlands
A Foodstuffs Embargo Debate Draws Congressional Scrutiny
The piece argues for a potential embargo on food exports to curb rising prices and relieve burdens on the public. It warns of foreign relations impacts with Britain and France, cites reduced crops this year, and notes opposition from farmers and likely disapproval from President Wilson, despite popular support.
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Congress
Europe
Great Britain
France
Wilson
Common Fallacy About Gas Lighting Health Risk
Thomas Scofield in Engineering Magazine debunks the idea that gas lighting lowers oxygen or raises carbon dioxide to dangerous levels. He notes oxygen levels cannot fall to health resort-like lows, and CO2 cannot reach danger points. air quality factors are not mainly chemical composition, experts say.
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New York
The Queen Goes On A Voyager Journey
The text describes queen bees traveling in patches of sugar and light cages for export. An Italian exporter provides a light yet large cage to carry queens and their associates, to protect them during flights in crowded spaces.
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Altar Society
Peter Peets
Conner
South Divide
Bar Hiett
Indies
Social and Club Affairs in Eudora and Nearby
The B M S club met with Mrs Charles Mann and Mrs Julia Scanlon hosted Eudora lodge ladies. Attendees heard Bible Proverbs read, enjoyed Christmas stories and papers, and noted Irish lace, with other societies sharing social plans, meals, and holiday exchanges. A party honored Miss Etias Mitchell. many neighbors hosted dinners, musical offerings, and festive gatherings across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M.S. Club
Charles Mann
Davison
C. W. West
W. E. Swatzlader
Esther Devine
B. A. Jones
Julia Scanlon
Eudora Lodge
Emerald Isle
Scanion
Jolly Costume Party at Mrs Shaw’s Society Meeting
Mrs Payzant won first prize for the hardest looking costume while Mrs Davidson from British Columbia took the booby prize. A guessing contest sparked mirth as mush and milk and cornstarch blanc mange with cake and tea were served. Visitors included Mrs Will Fulton Mrs A B Johnson Mrs M E Fulton Mrs T M Davidson of Vancouver BC and Mrs Joe Wesner of Cheyenne. The group will meet next time with Mrs Frank.
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Will Fulton
A. B. Johnson
M. E. Fulton
T. M. Davidson
van Couver
Joe Wesner
Cheyenne
County Board Records Show Heavy Spending Across Precincts
County Board listings detail numerous payments for election precincts including Bronson Davison Gurley and Sidney with amounts from 1.50 to 32.65. Entries cover bridge material road work blacksmithing and bond premiums, listing entities like Western Bridge and Co and Sidney Lumber Co, alongside district breakdowns and a late note on Leroy Mastin recovering from pneumonia.
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Henry Anderson
Same
George W. Hicks
Board of
Bronson
J. M. Nelson
Same Chambers
W. E. Chambers
John A. Lingwall
H. J. Hammond
J. R. Williams
Alfred A. Bauer
Colaeton
Alfred Fenske
Adam Schimka
Saime
Fred Gundel
Samie
Mons Johnson
A. A. Sharp
Davison
Otto
F. Zuhike
A. J. Davison
J. BR. Birdwell
H. W. Krewer
R. Wood
Eagle
Wheepee
F. J. Pool
John Slefer
Frank Heingzman
Albert Yank
R. QO. Raymond
Same Gurley
H. Wolfe
N. E. Hoagland
Fred Lehmkuhl
G. R. Minshall
Charles * Stanton
Potter Precinct
R. A. Hatcock
J. H. Mahler
H. P. Peterson
Peter Hansen
Ayle
Sidney No
Fred Parks
Frank Pierson
C. J .Hellwig
H. Bangert
F. G. Griffith
W. F. Bassett
Bame
Oscar Harris
Thomas H. Clinton
A. A. Clark
Russel F. Dedrick
Ernest O. Stuht
W. C. Moore
George C. Thompson
H. L. Christensen
A. H. Leafdale
Trosnitz
Lester Stecher
E. R. Sanders
John Nelson
August Mielke
B. L. Carter
Union Valley
Meg
A. J. Kinnersley
E. S. Ewing
A. G. Handley
H. C. Blome
Lion Bonding and Surety Co
Dalton
Western Bridge and Con
Sidney Lumber Co
Lodgepole Motor Co
Lodgepole Auto Co
Dist N. G. Brewer
Hard-Parr Co
Hart-Parr Co
H. A. Martin
C.J. Hellwig
Laffie
J. Hellwig
Frank Portrey
George H. Gunderson
Chambers
C. B. Portrey
R. R. Henderson
W. RE. Chambers
H. J. Elson
C. J. Hellwig
Ekfagle
Harm Hippen
J. Reel
Charles Hunshaw
W. J. Si
Cyril Kripal
Harry’ Heath
du Cc
O. Bills
Potter Road
Louis Olaon
Sidney
Peter Lenzen, Jr
AG Upae
Chester F. Royer
Hans Christensen
Edwin Rihn
Albert Thompson
Ares
E. Hedlund
Alcohol as new gasoline substitute eyed in Florida tests
The Omaha World-Herald notes reports from Davie Florida that fuel alcohol may be produced from abundant materials, yielding a byproduct for livestock feed. If feasible, alcohol could cost 5 to 5 1/2 cents per gallon with retail around 10 cents, promising higher mileage than gasoline and direct competition to Standard Oil.
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Standard Oil
Davie
Fra
Florida
Nature
Standard
Omaha World-Herald
Legal Notice for Road Establishment and Objections
A petition filed September 11 1916 by John Walsh and others seeks establishing a section line road from the southwest corner of section 20 to the southeast corner of section 21, then south to the southwest corner of section 34. Objections to the road or to vacating part of Road 282 A must be filed by February 10 1917. the road would be known as Road No 288 A.
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John Walsh
Notice of Sale Under Chattel Mortgage in Sidney Nebraska
Edward Howe, assigned mortgagee, will sell at public auction in front of the Cheyenne County Court House Sidney Nebraska on Tuesday December 19 1916 at 1 PM the gelding Brownie brown 1000 lbs age about seven named Brownie to satisfy the debt of 28.96 plus costs under a chattel mortgage dated April 21 1915 from Leo Dolan to R M Perkins secured by said property.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Leo Dolan
R. M. Perkins
Edward Howe
Brownie
Court House
Sidney
Order of hearing on petition for administration
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County at a County Court session on November 23 1916 C P Chambers County Judge presiding in the matter of the Estate of Wilhelmina J Gould deceased. Frank D Gould petitioned for administration to himself as administrator. December 23 1916 at 10 am set for hearing. all interested may appear and show cause. Notice to pendency to be published in The Telegraph for three successive weeks prior to hearing.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
C. P. Chambers
Wilhelmina J. Gould
Frank D. Gould
Telegraph
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Sidney, Neb
GAPEN
S. F. Club
Eva Miles
Miss Greenlee
Miss Hodge
King’s Daughters
John McCleneghan
E. T. Stark
W. J. Perry
Etias Mitchell
Elm Creek
Miss Mitchell
Miss Margaret Mitchell
Bridgeport
E. A. Ahrens
Julia Ahrens
Denver
Freda Hammer
Omaha
C. W. Simons
Pindle
Professor Lewis
Leibendorf
Miss Hammer
Mr. Lewis
J. B. Halston
Tom Halston
Mr. Majors
Broadwater
Paul Collart
Gurley
D. J. Bennett
Charles.Semerad
Thenenglens
Misa Sholte
Louisville
Father Link
Father Lawler
W. Klein
Misses Klein
Ambrose
County Board
H. T. Doran
R Leroy Mastin
Edison
Bear Inn
Edison’ Store
Leroy Larson
OUR
Mose
Schwart
Gc. P. Chambers
Missouri
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