Food shortages and political shifts mark war strain
The piece argues that food scarcity and import controls shape the European war's course. It notes Germany and Austria seizing supplies, bread riots in Vienna, Russia and France as contrasts, and rising English food prices prompting government action. It also discusses republican recovery, progressive party moves, union power, and the risk of labor unrest under capitalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Vienna
France
Russia
England
Austria
Federal plan aims to match jobless with work nationwide
The text outlines a broad unemployment crisis and supports a federal employment bureau to coordinate across agencies. It notes 200,000 agricultural field agents and immigration officials would help locate labor needs, following England and Germany as models, while warning that job supply may still lag behind willing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Immigration
Federal
England
Germany
Return of Republicans to orbit in 1912 shifts
A number of former Republicans who left the party in 1912 are reportedly returning to their former political affiliation. The move is described as driven by a sincere conviction rather than opportunism, signaling possible realignment within party ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Policy Critics Stirring Philippine Instability
The piece argues the Democratic party's stance on the Philippines risks undoing U.S. civilizing gains. It cites past American efforts in education, agriculture, and commerce, notes opposition caused heavy costs, and warns renewed agitation could spark revolts, distrust, and costly instability. It asserts Filipinos are not ready for self-government for at least a generation, warning independence could invite revolution and bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Philippines
United States
Islands
Labor Unions Power Tied to Politics and Industry
A prominent labor leader notes that the nation has over two million union members. He says organized labor, bound by shared interests, wields a strong influence on politics and industry nationwide. The remark highlights the unions' growing role in public affairs.
Return to two party basis favored for future
The text argues the country is returning to a two party basis after a failed third party movement three years ago. It blames one man's ambition for the third party and notes the experience was unfortunate, but sees a hopeful lesson in a future return of Republican control of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Republican Party
Wilson on business liberty versus trade commission powers
In a recent address President Wilson argued for liberty for business comparable to individual liberty. The piece warns that the inquisitorial powers of the trade commission threaten commercial progress and could hinder rather than help economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
The
Trade Commission
Motor cars play vital role in European war effort
The article notes England has 15,000 light motor vehicles under government control plus 6,000 motor trucks 800 armored cars and 560 ambulances. Germany likely uses at least twice England’s total. It suggests a profitable market opening for American manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Secretary Bryan Replies To Senator Stone On Neutrality
Secretary Bryan’s letter to Senator Stone of Missouri, chair of the foreign relations committee, asserts the United States remains neutral. It answers questions about sympathy for Germany and clarifies the government’s adherence to the neutrality declaration, aiming to reassure loyal Americans even if it may not satisfy German sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Senator Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
The
Senate
United States
Stone
Germany
Editor Metcalfe Seeks Reunion of Bryan and Hitchcock
Omaha editor Metcalfe urges Secretary Bryan and Senator Hitchcock to reconcile for Nebraska Democrat unity. He argues their personal hostility harms the party and calls for a shared distribution of the political pie, though predictions suggest his appeals will fail due to entrenched hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalfe
The
Omaha Nebraskan
Nebraska
Bryan
Hitchcock
Mel
Killikinick Tobacco Mentioned By Clubman In Canadian Wilds
A clubman recalls running out of tobacco in the Canadian wilds and being directed to Kilkkinick as a substitute for ten days. He notes Kilkkinick as the inner park of the red willow and describes drying and cutting it. Indians reportedly use it when real tobacco is unavailable and prefer certain Canadian brands for sitkinick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilkkinick
Killikinick
Red Willow
Washington
Notice to General Contractors Sealed bids for Sidney High School
Legal advertisements invite sealed proposals for general construction and for heating plumbing and ventilating of the Sidney High School. Bids due by 2 pm March 5 1915 to J McIntosh moderator board of education Sidney. Each bid must include a 2 percent certified check as security with plans and specs. Checks returned if bids not accepted. Successful bidder must post bond. Right to reject any or all bids. Plans available at McIntosh office or John Lutenser Sons Architects Omaha with a $25 deposit. Sidney Nebraska February 2 1915 by order of Board of Education Director-5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
J Il. McIntosh
Board of Education
Bond
J J. McIntosh
Moderator
John Lutenser & Sons Architects
Omaha
TAT SS
Hearing on Probate of Foreign Will in Nebraska
County Court in Cheyenne County dates January 28 1915. Judge C BY Chambers assigns February 23 1915 at 10 am for hearing on JoN Woten petition to probate a purported Los Angeles Superior Court will as the last will of Sara J. Dey deceased. Notice to interested parties via publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said
C. By. Chambers
Sara J. Dey
Jon Woten
Superior Court
County of
Los Angeles
State of California
Sidney Telegraph
OP. Chambers
Sual
Sheriff sale notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1915
By virtue of an order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court judge C M Grimes a judgment in favor of Cornelius Wererts against Joan Andresen for 2187 dollars plus costs was levied on east half of southwest quarter and lots 6 and 7 in section 6 township 16 range 47. The property will be offered at public auction for cash in Sidney on March 10, 1915 at 10:00 a.m. Dated February 22, 1915. Sheriff J O McDantel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
I M. Grimes
Cheyenn County
C .K. Wererts
Cornelius Weryerts
Joan Andresen
6Th Principal Meridian
Aha
Sidney
Nebraskka
JO OW McDantel
Sherif
HL. M. Grimes
J A Beatles
Plain Lee
Sarah L. Karr
Myron J. Karr
Homer Kh. Stobinson
Cheyenne
Court House
JO OW McDaniel
County
Notice to non resident defendants foreclosure action
In Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court plaintiff H. Lewis Lohmeyer files a petition to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the Northwest quarter of section 32 township 13 range 5 to secure a promissory note of 1100 dated Sept 4. Defendants A R Scott and Carrie H Scott are named as the mortgage parties and must respond. The notice invokes the February 9, 1915 filing date in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Scott
Carrie Hf. Scott
Ft Scott
Carrie TH Scott
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
Neb
HL Lewis Lohmeyer
Ry Joi. McIntosh
Prank Lyon
Henry C Sellars
George W Wright
Rolf Kloke
Imstrict
John B. Cave
Dollie Cave
Henry Sellars
Cheyenne
Hh. F. Bloke
Wn C
Goodyear Tire Price Cut Publicized February First
A February 1 price reduction announces Goodyear tires will cost less while maintaining quality. The policy centers on minimum profit margins, large output, and low factory costs to undersell rivals. Goodyear claims 45 percent reductions over two years and cites new factory and global rubber sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Fabrice
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Sidney Neb
F. A. Gapen
State of Nebraska
Sheriff's
H. Lewis Lohmeyer
Ester Diller
Watch Inspector
National Fire Insurance Company of
Hartford
Conn
R. v A. Barlow
Sidney, Neb
National Fire Insurance Co
Stortford
WC Dunker
Robert Barlow
Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO
Akron, Ohio
Joop, Fortifi
Akron, Ohig
Rabl
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