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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
4
A lament on the continuing dangers of polar expeditions led by adventurous figures like Capt. Scott. The piece notes that such sacrifices add little practical value to world knowledge of icy regions, yet enthusiasm for exploration persists despite uncertain worth.
Governor Morehead commits to economizing in public spending and will veto appropriation bills he deems not to promote general welfare. He aims to curb extravagance and safeguard public funds, pleasing voters through prudent management.
A state senate committee calls Milford and Grand Island soldiers homes a disgrace and urges immediate legislative remedy. It questions funding a $25,000 widow benefit for Roy Blunt and asks lawmakers to weigh taxpayer impact and needs for action.
The Wilson inauguration is expected to feature a grand parade and many applicants for positions. A March 3 suffrage parade in Washington will include sixty one senators and representatives. The parcels post shows strong growth with forty million packages in January and a possible yearly total approaching a billion. Postmaster General suggests lower rates and higher weight limits to expand business. No broad retail harm has surfaced, with express firms the only ones affected.
The Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association with headquarters in Omaha leads organized campaign districts across the state. Enthusiastic workers express confidence in success as Nebraska suffragists prepare to participate in the Washington parade on March 3 and urge women to vote for equal rights.
In his inaugural message Governor Morehead calls for intensive farming as Nebraska’s aim. He says it will lead to real conservation, increased home prosperity, and state prestige. The governor asserts this counsel is wiser than any other for farmers to improve agricultural conditions.
Commercial clubs across the state oppose new railroad legislation and support leaving regulation to the State railway commission. They say the commission already has ample power to set rates and ensure service, and no urgent need for reform exists. Lawmakers seeking reform can wait for a stronger demand for their efforts.
The postal savings bank system, begun in late 1911, now operates 12 812 banks with about 300 000 depositors and total deposits of 28 900 000. Officials expect deposits to rise to 59 000 000 soon, aiming for self sustenance. the establishment is already justified.
Senator Bushee proposes state aid to rural districts affecting about 480 schools and 9,000 children. The plan would extend the school year from five to seven months, a move supporters say corrects neglect and is affordable if lawmakers avoid excess. Strong emphasis on educating rural children and prudent public funding.
The article recalls the 119th anniversary of George Washington's birth and notes the shift from martial parades to banquets. It mentions the Senate's practice of reading Washington's Farewell Address and reflects on the enduring praise for the first American leader.
Analysis of George Washington as an unmatched patriot, soldier, and statesman. Highlights his leadership in the revolutionary war, constitutional framing, federalist ties with Hamilton, and the Farewell Address as a model of national welfare. Presents Washington as a self sacrificing, loyal defender of American freedom.
President Taft vetoed the immigration bill over the literacy test arguing it violated a core principle in immigration policy. Opposition centered on excluding qualified would be citizens while failing to bar undesirables, with voters calling for stricter controls as European immigration continues to rise.
U S Civil Service examinations will be held at various locations from March 1 to May 1 for different positions. Open to all, a list is posted in the Post Office and Postmaster McIntosh can provide information on how to obtain application blanks and details.
The notice requires an absence date, entry number and full name, plus permanent address, with no receipt acknowledgment. A second notice upon return is needed. The Harpers escaped serious injury when a gas stove explosion wrecked a room, destroyed a door and window lights, but neighbors and church funds limited the loss.
A religious denomination sent five thousand bibles to Washington, a move described as saving a voyage overseas for heathen souls. Dr. David Allen Gastin, eighty two, notes on breeding, though he will be dead before the children reach nursery age. A fatal auto wreck in Tekamah injures Ethel McKay and seriously hurts Gordon Bryant. driver Clayde Tunberg escapes with minor injuries.
North Bend Nebraska February 20 The Platte river is bank full and running over the ice and through well worn channels No flood is expected this spring but the river is liable to break up at any time unless there s freezing weather German Coffee Cake Saturdays The Bakery.
The excerpt lists capital stock paid in, surplus fund, undivided profits, individual deposits subject to check, demand certificates of deposit, time certificates of deposit, due to national banks, and the depositors’ guaranty fund. It reflects standard balance sheet items and interbank liability lines.
An application has been made to the Governor and the Advisory Board of Pardons seeking a pardon for Andrew Krupicka who was sentenced on October 9 1909 by the Cheyenne county district court to ten years in the state penitentiary for murder. The pardon hearing is set for March 10 1913 at 4 o clock pm. Dated February 17 1913.
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