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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
The reopening of securities markets signals growing business optimism despite ongoing war and no near peace. Industries show high activity in key sectors while others resume operations. exchanges open nationwide, suggesting Europe holds cash in strong boxes and American investments remain solid.
A November 27 nationwide test covered every mile of the 3400 mile Lincoln Highway by automobiles. Officials verified the coast to coast route is open, praising American energy and the mutual effort of states Nebraska and others. The record run, funded by automobile interests, demonstrates the project’s anticipated benefits and broad pride across the nation.
Colonel Roosevelt told Princeton students that two nations in the European war have plans to capture major American seaports and hold them for ransom in case of hostilities. He repeated this assertion in a recent article, adding further details of the scheme.
The piece argues a potential war with the United States is possible and urges readiness. It notes Navy and Army shortcomings, with 88,000 US enlisted as the Army total and only 9,000 within the US. It highlights coast artillery deficits, and suggests fort defenses could be breached to threaten New York and San Francisco. It cites Senator Lodge on a fighting world and calls for military readiness, plus praise for Kansas farmers aiding European relief and British war loans.
European governments urge the United States to press South American republics to observe neutrality. The appeal questions whether the United States can enforce international obligations under the Monroe doctrine. If Washington cannot ensure compliance, European powers may repudiate the doctrine, reducing its real significance.
Kansas reports 9,000,000 acres of wheat yielding about 181,000,000 bushels, sufficient to produce over 40,000,000 barrels of grain. The data highlight a strong harvest season across the state, signaling robust supply for markets and processing facilities.
The nation welcomes Speaker Champ Clark's assurance that this Congress will focus mainly on appropriation bills. With business unsettled by prior legislation, and industry and commerce improving, the party in control should limit activity to essential work for a needed calm.
A Harvard professor has discovered that nearly all women are knock-kneed a finding noted as peculiar by observers of a scholar known for staid poses.
Some necessities have advanced in price here because of the European war, yet the same articles are quoted for less in Berlin. The note implies higher local costs while Berlin offers cheaper equivalents amid ongoing conflict.
A festive note urges shoppers to buy during the twelve days until Christmas and promises rapid service if purchases lag. The text contrasts cautions about marriage advice with reflections on memory and knowledge, then recalls a poor girl who always received mittens or stockings at Christmas, hinting at a hopeful ending.
The speaker mocks wartime policy by proposing to broaden conscription from 18 to 45 to 16 to 765 and to replace teen boys with elderly, disabled, and asylum inmates to conserve able bodied men who could farm and raise families, suggesting war be made a paying proposition.
John C. Lannon of Knight Wyoming and Anna McChristy of Colorado Springs Colorado were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on December 8.
Archie A Hunter and Eva Decker both of Walden Colorado united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on December 7 in a small county ceremony.
Hile A. Bancroft of Denver and Mary L. Cook of Bloomfield Colorado were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on December 5.
December 7 1914 special session of the Chamber of Commerce adopted a paper by R A Blake urging an irrigation association for Lodgepole valley. A committee to raise 100 for organizing expenses was appointed J L MclIntosh F L Van Gorder and Gus Wellner. Other actions included thanking Sidney Telegraph for cooperation and forming an advertising committee. A $1 bill from F G Griffith and $10 advanced to R A Blake were approved. A special meeting was set for December 14 1914.
Beginning Sunday December 13 the Forty Hours Devotion will be held at St. Patrick's church with High Mass at 10 am. Bishop Duffy will deliver an address and attend all services. He arrives today from Kearney. All are invited to attend, Catholics and non Catholics. A Link, Pastor.
Dr C W Zike, a veterinarian, has moved his office to the cement building east of Sweet’s lumber office, a cross east from the courthouse. The entrance faces the alley. He now offers an operating room and enhanced ability to treat sick animals and board horses for regular care.
Maude E Darling sues John Edward Darling in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court seeking a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and non support of herself and children. Defendants must answer by December 28, 1914. Sidney Nebraska November 18th MAUDE E DARLING plaintiff by her attorney C J Radcliffe.
A petition filed November 13 1914 seeks establishment of Road No 249A described as a line running east along township and section lines in township 12 range 53 from section 16 to section 14 then north to section 1 and east to its southeast corner. Objections or damages must be filed by January 25 1914 in the County Clerk's office.
Notice announces public auction by the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings on December 22 1614 at 1 p.m. in Cheyenne County treasurer office for lease of forfeited educational lands including parcel NEW 16-15-51 David H Clark. Fred Beckmann. December 1 1914.
A petition filed November 5 1914 by Clint Thompson and fourteen others requests establishing a section line road beginning at the northeast corner of section 17 township 14 range 49 and running two miles west to the northwest corner of section 18 township 14 range 49. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by January 30 1915 or the road will be established without reference. Dated November 27 1914 H T Doran County Clerk.
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