Two Years Of Democracy In The Nation
The Sidney Telegraph argues two years of Democratic rule under President Wilson have brought economic hardship, unemployment, and widespread distress. It blames policy shifts, tariff changes toward free trade, and restrictive measures for declining industry, while noting some wartime demand and Navy expansion as cautious progress. The piece warns of further strains to U.S. neutrality and commerce as global conflict continues.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Democratic Party
National Treasury
Europe
House
Senate
Protect the Flag The American Flag as National Emblem
A patriotic statement urges Americans to defend the flag against any nation using it in ways that bring the banner into disrepute. It grounds the flag as a symbol of liberty, law, loyalty, and republican ideals, calling for firm government action to protect its rightful function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republe
Washington
Navy plan grows to two battleships and eleven submarines
The House approved a naval appropriation totaling 144 million dollars, funding two battleships six torpedo boat destroyers one seagoing submarine torpedo boat eleven submarines and an oil fuel ship. Critics urged economy but the vote reflected a belief in strengthening national defense despite opposition in Democratic quarters.
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House of Representatives
General Board of the Navy
House
Critique of biased neutrality in American policy
The author argues that US citizens who favor a European belligerent's interests misjudge true neutrality. Critics overlook the first duty of the government to Americans. The demanded neutrality would conflict with American ideals and the nation's future well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
War exports lift national prosperity says commerce report
The department of commerce data shows December exports of nearly all manufactured goods rose sharply from 1913. The European war, not domestic factors, is driving the higher value and bringing millions into American pockets. The report suggests the trend will persist as long as the war continues.
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Department of Commerce
Conservation and policy debate on living standards and arms export
The piece argues a hardening of living standards unless efficiency rises, especially in farming, urging soil and resource conservation. It criticizes President Wilson's unofficial ambassadors and junket diplomacy, notes doubt about European peace missions, and discusses arms embargo considerations, stressing open markets and equal delivery terms.
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Wilson
Mexico
Europe
United States
Congress
Cigar Talk Between Mr and Mrs B Sparks Debate
Mr B notes a cigar goes out spoiling its quality, while Mrs B agrees a cigar is a good deal like a man in that respect. The exchange underlines value placed on cigars and discipline in smoking, reflecting social norms of the period.
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Mr. B
Mrs. B
The Largest Frog Discoveries in Africa and Britain
A newly described frog weighing about six pounds and measuring twenty seven inches in length has been found in central Africa. Three specimens exist in the United States with one named by De Bou Fenzee of the British Museum aboard a gun expedition. Found in Kribi and Etuhio in the German colony Kaan, the species is noted for its size and rarity.
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Ammons
United States
de Boufenzee
Mseum
Ealled Kribi
Etuhio
Kaan
Erin
Surely Not Patience She Talks Only About Herself
Yonkers Statesnio reports a terse exchange in which Patrice denies discussing other subjects and insists she spoke solely about herself during a brief interaction.
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Patience
Patrice
Yonkers
Ordinance for Fire Safety Inspections in Sidney Nebraska
The ordinance requires examinations of houses and buildings to guard against fire, directs the Fire Department Chief to inspect premises, remove hazards, and report fires to the State Fire Commissioner. Violations carry fines and mandatory removals within 48 hours, with investigations of fires to start within two days and reports due within one week to the Fire Commissioner.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Fire Department
Notice Invites Bids for Sidney High School Building
General contractors bids invited for construction and for heating plumbing and ventilating of the high school building at Sidney Nebraska. Bids due by 2 pm March 5 1915 to Jos McIntosh Moderator Board of Education Sidney. Each bid must include a 2 percent certified check as security with obligation to bond and complete the project. The board may reject any bid. Drawings and specs available for $25 deposit refundable on return. Dated Sidney Nebraska February 1915 by order of Board of Education LETS ARTIN Director.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Jos McIntosh
Moderator Board of Education
Mareh Sth
1915
Bond
Prings
Jol. Mclntosh
Moderator
John
Sidney Nebraska Seeks Bids for Electrical Power Plant
The Village Board of Trustees of Sidney Nebraska will receive itemized bids on March 19, 1918 until 1 p.m. mountain time for complete equipment and erection of an electrical power plant. Sections cover power plant machinery electrical equipment pole line labor sundry equipment heating system and building. Section 1 calls for a 100 kva electric generator direct connected to a Corliss or high speed engine. Section 2 calls for one electric switch and related gear.
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Village Board of Trustees
Sidney
Nebraska
Corliss
A. C
Village bids sought for electrical and heating projects 1914
Legal advertisements announce village bids for erecting pele line electrical sections and underground steam heating system with labor and materials. One power plant building project described. bids must include $300 certified check per section payable to Village Treasurer. Engineer’s estimate totals $35 000. bids due following February 19 1914.
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Nebraska
RA. Barlow
Afr
V.L. Hollister
Lincoln
Plains
UO Bundingsland
J J McIntosh
Gus Weluner
J Oj Parks
Woc
W. Ziebert
VL. Flobilster
Neb
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Sheriff JOOW McDANIEL announces a sale of the East half of the southwest quarter and lots 6 and 7 in section 6 township 16 range 47 west, Cheyenne County. The property, seized to satisfy a judgment for $2,187.00 plus $11.20 costs, will be offered March 1, 1915 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Sidney courthouse.
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District Court of
Cheyenne
Nebraska
H M . Grimes
Cheyenn County
C JS Weyerts
Cornelius Weyerts
John Andresen
Cheyenne County
Court House
Sidney
Joow McDaniel
Said County
Dstrict Court
Marrimes
District Court
Fentley
Sarah lLiKarr
Myron
Scare
Tromer
Robinson
Oine
Auarter
Pleven
JW McDanibel
Leave to sell real estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska
John Sponlon guardian seeks license to sell described lands in section twenty fee Zar Township fifteen north range fifty to fund education and maintenance of minor heirs Loretta and Elizabeth Donlon. Court orders show cause at Sidney on March 29 1915 with publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
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John Sponlon
Thomas Ek, Donlon
Loretta Donlon
Elizabeth T Donlon
Matthew Farlex
Reading
John Donlon
Thomas EE. Jonlon
Matthew Farley
Hcense
Section Twenty
Joistriet Court
Sidney Telegraph
Elreukithon
Said
Sidney
Nebraska
District Court
M Grimes
Dstrict Court
Cheyenne
Notice to non resident defend ants foreclosure suit filed
In Cheyenne County Nebraska plaintiff Lewis Lohmeier sues A T Scott and Carrie Scott to foreclose a mortgage on the NW quarter of section 32 township 13 range 50 to secure a note of 1100 dated Sept 4 1913 due Sept 6 1918 with five coupons and now totaling 1257 16 with interest at 10 percent per year The petition seeks payment or sale of the premises Defendants must answer by March 22 1915 Date Sidney Neb Feb 9 1915 Attorney McIntosh Fis 20-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. TR. Scott
Carrie TT Scott
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
Neb
Notice of License Application in Cheyenne County Nebraska
W Mu thuls filed February 16 1916 with the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners for license to sell intoxicating beverages at West Gurley in Union Valley Township from March 5 1915 to March 5 1916. Objections or protests must be filed within two weeks from February 20 1915.
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Notlep
W. Muthuls
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
West Gurley
Union Valley Treeinet
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Protect
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Creix L. O Fundingsland
JI Lewis Lohmeier
Maintiff, Qe
A. T. Scott
Carrie Ho Scott
Watch Inspector
Shirleys’ Concert CO
America
Saxophone
Shirleys
Sheriff's
MM Grimes
John C Gabel
John Eggert
Eggert
Clarence Schear
William E. Smith
Charles Tobernathy
Northeast Apteens Ued
leWied
Jow McDandtel
Fundingsland
Millett
With
Fundingsland Investment Co
Fundingsland & Millett
Sidney, Nebraska
Sara J Dey
Chambers County
Sara J Dev
Old County
Geal of
Sild County Court
C. T. Chambers
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