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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph reflects on Christmas meaning and Jesus example of humility while noting war's reach into Christian nations. It urges charity for the needy and children, laments absent cheer for many due to war, and calls for kindness. It also comments on Germany's food outlook and foreseen crop stability.
President Wilson declares in the annual message that the program regulating business is virtually complete. He notes theClayton law and the new trade commission may bring some embarrassment but praises the advance as boosting confidence and readjustment. The stance is seen as signaling Congress to halt further interference and obey the executive will.
After the war many Europeans are expected to emigrate to the United States while American laborers may go abroad, suggesting tighter immigration controls. The Netherlands sheltered Belgians fleeing fighting, feeding and housing over a million refugees. Holland declined American aid, showing neighborly spirit despite war costs and losses.
The report highlights Major General Funston as a swiftly rising U S military figure famed for gallantry in the Philippines notably in the capture of Aguinaldo. It notes his discreet leadership at Vera Cruz and lauds his judicious trustworthy conduct and soldierly qualities.
A dated counsel on patience in love urges boys to value a girl who helps her mother and may delay a date. The speaker insists perseverance pays, warning that losing such a partner means regret. The tone mirrors old timey moral advice with a romantic twist.
Fragmentary lines hint at a theater listing or show in Sidney with titles The Fool and His Money and He Man on Tan. includes remarks on shopping, a business woman, a kimono, and charity began at home in context of Belgian shiploads.
A Sidney born Swenson, valedictorian who came to America at 13, built a land business and modest fortune and visits Omaha on business. Colonel Joseph Oberfelder of Sidney, now rich from hog farming, spends a few days in Omaha for Christmas shopping, returning after 38 years away to a city of hogs, corn and plenty.
A man caught stealing a four dollar gun was discharged because he had a starving family. A man who can get his folks to eat four dollar guns is ahead of the man whose family demands meat.
The Creston Plain Dealer, once led by Miss Bertha Bow ers, changes ownership from woman to man. Bow ers, long editress, faced frequent litigation including a slander suit against Senator Thomas. She will leave as she seeks wider work in platform speaking for temperance and remains a noted suffragist.
A county editor recalls a day he seized a Winchester and walked the street to deliver owed notes. Delinquent subscribers imagined he was angry and pressed him for payment. One man paid ten years of debt. Returning to the office he found hay, fifteen bushels potatoes, wood, and a barrel of turnips left as if offering to settle up.
A husband offered his wife five hundred dollars to leave the home. She departed, later initiated suit for ten thousand dollars alimony, and was awarded the sum. The item notes social charity from Chicago amid a claim one tenth of the city’s population are paupers and mentions holiday shopping guidance.
Hearings by the railway commission will be held this month. Hooper Telphone company seeks a rate revision with a Lincoln hearing on Tuesday Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. A. F. Johnson's complaint against the Lincoln Telephone company over continuous service at Gresham exchange will be heard in York district court room at 9 a.m. Dec. 30.
Poem by Emma T. Kilmer echoes Christmas story with bells angelic chorus and gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh. It envisions all races singing glory to God, peace at the altar, and brotherly love ending wars as Christ’s message fills the world.
A brief ad-style notice invites readers to visit The Smoke Store for courteous service prompt attention and honest goods awaiting customers.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Hans Hansen deceased issues creditors notice to present claims for examination and allowance on February 17 1915 and April 1 1915 at 10 a m Six months to file claims and one year to settle from December 15 1914 published in The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to February 15 1915 Henry E Gapen County Judge
In the matter of the estate of William K Guy deceased creditors will meet the Administrator before me on April 7 1915 at 10 o clock am to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months to file claims and one year to settle from December 12 1914 notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to February 17 1915 court this 12th day of December 1914 12 4
A petition filed on November 9 1914 by WM L Wilson and 35 others seeks establishing a section line road in township 12 range 53 to 51 from the southwest corner of section 16 east to the southeast of section 14 then north to the northeast corner of section 14 in township 12 range 51. Objections or damages must be filed with the County Clerk by February 20 1915. if not the road will be established. Dated December 14 1914. County Clerk H T Doran.
A November 5 1914 petition signed by Clint Thompson and fourteen others asks to establish a section line road commencing at the northeast corner of section 17 township 14 range 49 and running west two miles to the northwest corner of section 18 township 14 range 49. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by January 30 1915. otherwise the road will be established without reference thereto. The date is November 27 1914.
By order of sale from Cheyenne County District Court a judgment holder levies on the defendants estate to satisfy a $290.10 judgment plus costs. The property described as Southeast Quarter section 22 Township 14 north Range 48 west of the 6th P M Cheyenne County Nebraska will be sold at public auction for cash on January 15 1915 at 10 a m in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse conducted by Sheriff J r W McDaniel.
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