Senator Norris Brown Proposes Income Tax Amendment
The honor of proposing the constitutional income tax amendment belongs to Senator Norris Brown of Nebraska though he will not gain the approval of those who pay the tax. Washington chatter suggests Senator Hitchcock may be offered an ambassadorship by the Democratic administration based on his fitness for foreign court representation.
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Norris Brown
Nebraska
Washington
Hitchcock
Herald
Bridgeport
Sidney Telegraph
Northport Herald
Bollen
House
Omaha
Sioux City
Lincoln
Kearney
Nebraska Alumni Support University Move to State Farm
A Postal card poll of the University of Nebraska alumni shows near unanimity for moving the university to the state farm. It is predicted the legislature will back the transfer, seen as beneficial for future welfare and usefulness of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
State Farm
Fourth annual conservation congress to convene in Lincoln
The fourth annual conservation congress of the state will be held at Lincoln February 1921. It promises the greatest exhibits in public health conservation ever made in this country with national prominent speakers addressing the event. The congress aims to engage all people as public health conservation is a matter of vital concern and its proceedings will hold general interest.
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Lincoln
Postmaster General report cites postal savings and policy change
The postmaster general reports a four year savings of 45 million dollars in operating costs without reducing efficiency, ending administration with a 17.5 million dollar deficit. It recommends ending the franking privilege, though Congress is unlikely to approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ratification of Income Tax Amendment Complete
Thirty six states have ratified the income tax amendment making it a provision of the organic law. Wyoming completed the ratification on the 8th of the list after about four years. Congress may now levy an income tax estimated to yield about $100,000,000 annually.
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Wyoming
Congress
Norris to sit as free lance in the Senate
Senator elect Norris declares in Washington he will not join any party caucus. He rejects binding conferences and vows to support legislation based on his own judgment, acting as a free lance in the Senate regardless of party labels.
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Norris
Sidney
Washington
Senate
Will Maupin Critics Governor Morehead Speeches
The text condemns Will Maupin for claiming authorship of Governor Morehead's campaign speeches. It mocks his public boast about the Sidney speech and implies the governor gained no benefit from them.
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Will Maupin
Morehead
Sidney
Maupin
Legislature Faces Tax Spending Risks in Nebraska
Several lawmakers favor extravagant use of taxed funds. Dozens of appropriation bills threaten to deplete the state treasury and raise taxes. Nebraskans say they will fund legitimate public needs but reject unproven appropriations. Citizens urge careful scrutiny of proposed bills.
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Nebraska
Record 1338 Bills Sets Legislature Record for Introduction
The legislature set a new record by introducing 1338 bills in twenty days, surpassing the previous session despite shorter time. Many measures may be pigeonholed or rejected, but authors gain perceived achievement and legislators will face growing public interest as they proceed with business.
Mass Meeting in Chicago Urges Uniform Divorce Laws
On the anniversary of Washington's birth day a Chicago mass meeting gathers those interested in uniform national divorce laws. The piece doubts practical results but urges reform of current disparate laws as a societal safeguard. It argues for respectful consideration and notes the threat to home stability and future generations.
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Washington
Chicago
Counsel of Ignorance at Columbus Neb Lecture Sparks Condemnation
The Telegram rebukes Professor Bengtson of the State University for claiming western Nebraska is not fit for farming. The editorial argues his view stems from ignorance, cites recent farm progress, soil improvement, and moisture challenges, and calls for fair, fact based opinion and condemnation of the professorship’s misrepresentation.
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Columbus, Neb
Bengtson
State University
Nebraska
Central
Benstsoon
Western
Farmers Institutes to Expand Agricultural Knowledge
The current month will contribute liberally to services for Nebraska farmers via institutes at forty six points across the state. Short courses in agricultural instruction accompany the institutes, aimed at expanding knowledge and meeting rising national demand for farming information and industry needs. The text notes growing public interest in agriculture and its role in national welfare and prosperity.
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Nebraska
Agricultural progress and farmer institutes urged nationwide
Official statistics show population growing faster than production, risking food supply. Public sentiment calls for agricultural improvement, with legislatures prioritizing the issue. Scientists work on soil productivity and farmers show active interest, boosting the impact of farmers' institutes and January attendance records, with February expected to rise.
Woodrow Wilson and the coming presidency
The article portrays Woodrow Wilson as poised to assume the presidency in less than three weeks, arguing the office's power and scope surpass monarchies. It cites broad reform aims, calls for social and industrial justice, and the challenge of uniting parties and factions for a harmonious, effective administration.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Farmers Shift To Small Grain In Western Towa
Many farmers in western Towa are abandoning corn and turning to small grain crops. The switch aims to require less care and be gentler on the soil, though it may prove temporary if a newer trend returns.
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Towa
President elect Wilson backs national market bureau idea
The article notes President elect Wilson favors creating a national market bureau in the agriculture department as urged by Secretary Wilson, suggesting the measure may be regarded as certain if implemented.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Democrats Alarm Over Growing Appropriations
Congress leaders express concern over rising appropriations, fearing record expenditures as promised economy policy appears unfulfilled.
Come in and see our shirts for seventy five cents
A short mock advertising note contrasts cheap shirts with broader social shifts in Colorado. It jokes that voters now drink for men, leaving women with clear heads to earn family needs, noting a reported ratio of twenty women to one man who imbibe.
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Colorado
Nebraska Notes On Patents News And Corn Yields
From Our Exchanges surveys humorous items on a proposed Bridgeport move, a clever church contribution basket, a critical take on Legislator Bollen’s pamphlet idea, and Nebraska soil fertility. Highlights include a Oklahoma inventor’s inventive box, critique of home printing, and a Lancaster county farmer’s corn yield observations from 80 bushels to the acre amid calls for better farming methods.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Acre
Lincoln News
The Seats Are Safe in a Theater Evening Invitation
Mr Jackly asks Miss Heavy to join him at the theater this evening. She inquires about securing the seats and he assures them safely arranged, lightheartedly easing her concerns about her weight.
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Mr. Jackly
Heavy
Order of hearing on petition for administration strict
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court February 3 1913 Henry E Gapen presiding. Hannah Lyngholm petitions to administer the estate of Nels P Lyngholm deceased. February 3 1913 hearing set for February 26 1913 at 10:00 am. Notice to all interested by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. (Seal) Henry F Gapen County Judge.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Nels P. Lyngholm
Hannah Lyngholm
Sidney Teleraph
Henry Fe.gapen
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Ira S. Kline
Sidney, Neb
Ney
el Nw
el Swh
N Range
6Th Principal Meridian
Joseph Oberfelder
U. S
Sidney
Paul R. Borgquist
Arthur W. Sweet
Ray R. Smith
Richard Krueger
North Plate
William M. Gorman
Laura
Colo
Rance Il
Principal Meridian
Edward_ Fischer
Elmer Youngland
John Herron
Peetz
J Oscar Waltz
ANS, Register
Edward Fischer
N. Range 52
William M Gorman
Elmer Younghind
Oscar Waltz
Martin Michelsen
Gidner
Jerimiah
Walsh
William We Chowins
Elmer Youngsland
Clarence Schambers
J. E Evans
Register
State of
Rooom
Henry FF. Gapen
Charles Lager
Sophia Lager
Sidney Telegraph
Lou A. Lewis
Daniel W. Lewis
Sidney Nebraska
Range 62
W. 6Th Principal Meridian
Nebr
John Goedert
William Gorman
Aura
Colorado
Edward Fisher
Elmer Younglund
Laune
C. L. Laune
Board of Village Trustees
Rose Street
Laune's Pharmacy
Y C. L. Laune
Cheyenne County
Henry B. Gapen
Flora GB
Essig
Poub
Henry F. Gapen
Seals County
Curtis
Cheyenne County 1913 Expenses Estimate Board Meeting
At the January 14 1913 Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners meeting the estimate for 1913 expenses was set totaling 20000 for general fund including courts poor relief clerks salaries and office costs 3000 for bridges 5000 for roads and an old soldiers relief fund with the document dated January 20 1913 and signed by County Clerk Doran.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Justice Court
District Court
Court House
Doran
Fragmentary financial document excerpt with notary attestation
We have a partial OCR snippet showing monetary figures and a notary public attestation. Names include B A Jones as cashier and Julia Scanlon as attesting official. date appears as February 13 in a notary context. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or article structure.
Notice to Contractors for Malin Sewer System Work 1913
Notice to contractors for sealed proposals to be received by Village Clerk Leslie Neubauer Sidney Nebraska until 4 PM Standard Time on February 28 1913 for Malin and Lateral Sewer System and disposal plant work. Estimated quantities include 16470 lin ft 6 inch vitrified pipe sewer 4586 lin ft 10 inch vitrified pipe sewer 8100 lin ft 12 inch vitrified pipe sewer 120 lin ft 10 inch cast iron pipe sewer 156 lin ft pipe One 685 manholes 10 flush tanks.
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Lesie Neubauer
Sidney
Nebraska
Engineers
Grant & Fulton
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F. A. Gapen
Parmers' Institutes
Oklahoma
Kodak
ROYAL
Allen W. Hedges
Dalton
Jos. Oberfelder
Otto Perso
Milo Webster
Alva Rful
James R. Birdwell
J.ah Bans Register
J E. Evans
First National Bank of Sidney
Neuraska
Umstadss
U.S
Ash Banking House
National Bank
Nehiaska
B. A. Jones
Julia Scanlon
Mavene
VM Siege
Henny BE. Qaren
Notary Public
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