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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
4
A Sidney Telegraph opinion piece argues the Interstate Commerce Commission's railroad rate increase will boost industrial and commercial activity by improving railroad earnings. It also reflects on British morale during World War I, noting the German coastal raid jolting public patriotism and renewing resolve to support the war effort.
The article argues that Congress will not act on rural credits despite a national pledge. It notes a House bill for national farm loan associations, praised by farmers, and Wilson’s delay. Farmers may view the delay as a broken pledge, though current crops and prices lessen immediate need for new legislation.
The article notes Great Britain's lack of aggressiveness in the European war and a waning volunteer response after an initial patriotic surge. It observes Englishmen briefly rallied to enlistments following the war declaration, then largely ignored subsequent volunteer appeals as the conflict began.
The federal commission in Indus trial relations plans to investigate all institutional charities and benevolences headquartered in New York including the Rockefeller foundation and Carnegie benevolences. It argues that large sums withdrawn from industry channels could harm society and questions whether this inquiry will deter wealthy donors from giving as they see fit.
The Colorado coal mine strike ended largely due to the November election outcomes. Candidates supporting law and order won decisively, while supporters of lawlessness were defeated across tickets. Public sentiment proved more effective than federal intervention in curbing the dispute.
The Omaha Nebraskan under editor Richard L. Metcalfe dedicates space to promoting state interests and presenting city and town claims. The piece commends the newspaper for patriotic effort and hopes others follow, predicting benefits to Nebraska and broader public welfare.
The 1908 compensation act has benefited about 14,000 government employees who have received 1,803,923 dollars for injuries. The act covers around 95,000 people including artisans and laborers.
The report notes that most compensation payments covered workers on the Panama Canal, with the law performing well and likely to continue. It cites the American Medical Association president claiming US life expectancy now exceeds that of 35 years ago by about fifteen years, though an overestimate may be possible.
A fragment argues to stop printing every detail about individuals and to avoid crying over current events. It suggests using a princess for war strategy and warns not to take items unless sure no one else wants them as time moves on to the next story.
A humorous exchange from Clubfellow about a rough trip. Algy asks Lionel if he enjoyed roughing it. Lionel replies negatively with a chef falling sick, razors stolen, and a planola breakdown spoiling the outing.
In Philadelphia, the Ledger records a quip about a very smart woman and contrasts high brow or low neck styles as a playful aside. The brief item notes social commentary without direct action or context.
The steamship Pathfinder departs with 6,500 bales of cotton valued at $455,000. Captain Doyle presents affidavits from agents confirming the cargo is entirely American cotton. Hatches sealed before the French consul and Lloyds representative to ensure unobstructed passage into German waters. Freight on the shipment sets Galveston records at $3 per 100 pounds, a sharp rise from last year’s 32 to 35 cents per 109 pounds.
A terse exchange from the Boston Globe notes a sharp taunt about a prior deal, stating the last buy was worth twice as much as the current offer and prompting a question about fulfillment.
The General Education Board reports a total of 19,582,591 for education gifts, with western states receiving 3,967,781 outright and 15,406,741 supplemental. Eastern middle Atlantic totals reach 2,562,185 outright and 15,247,939 supplemental, while southern states get 3,052,625 outright and 9,147,152 supplemental.
The state of Oregon became the first to declare Labor Day a legal holiday. The law was enacted in 18ST, marking a historic recognition of labor in state history.
A fragment notes a man declining cash as he wed wisely to an heiress without charms. His wife is a milliner whose father excels at making ladies clothes, with the Milwaukee Free Press as the source.
A Richmond Dispatch snippet recalls a playful bet over marriage, where a man asks a woman to wed after she saves his life by refusing a dangerous course. The exchange turns on a hat bet about a map, with laughter and irony as the couple navigates risk, affection, and fate.
The New York Evening Sun reports a dramatic incident where a man severed his jugular vein to end intense suffering. His wife cried out in a scream, calling it an extreme measure and expressing hope such a act would not be repeated.
A truncated dialogue from New York Weekly shows a housekeeper pleading to avoid an unwanted demand while a tramp offers to depart for a dime, implying a transaction or sale of departure in a terse exchange.
A Cincinnati Enquirer verse humorously notes that guessing a woman's age adds to her ire, predicting tears when the guessed years spark anger. The light verse relies on playful stereotype and domestic tease.
The article notes that Great Britain uses more matches than any other country, highlighting its unique consumer habit. It contrasts domestic behavior with international patterns and cites the country as the top consumer in this niche.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska probate notice to creditors for the estate of William K. Guy deceased. Creditors must present claims to the Administrator for examination adjustment and allowance on February 17 1915 and April 7 1915 at 16 o clock. Six months to file claims. one year to settle from December 12 1914. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks. Witness Henry I Gapen County Judge. 12-4-1914.
Department of the Interior North Platte Neb November 1914 notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in section 18 township 14 north range 47 west sixth principal meridian before County Judge Sidney Neb January 3 1915. Witnesses Millard Pavlot John Soral Joseph Lukas George 200th Sunol Nebraska. Evans Register
In the matter of the estate of Jans Hansen deceased creditors are notified to meet the administrator in the county court room to present their claims on February 5 1915 and April 1 1915 at 10 o clock a m. Six months for filing claims one year to settle from December 15 1914. Published in The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before February 17 1915. (Seal) Henry E. Gaprn.
W McDaniel sheriff announces sale of the southeast quarter section 22 township 14 north range 8 west in Cheyenne County Nebraska under a 1914 judgment in favor of the land company against Frederick L. H. The sale is for cash at the Sidney courthouse on January 29 1915 at 10 o clock A M.
In the Cheyenne County Nebraska court the creditors of Frederick C. deceased must meet the administrator at the county courthouse on February 24 1915 and April 28 1915 at 10 o clock to file their claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for creditors to send claims and one year for the administrator to settle from December 22 1914. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for five weeks before February 2 1915. Witness my seal this December 22 1914.
A 1914 petition led by W L Wileson and thirty others seeks the establishment of a road in a township and range description. Objections or damages must be filed with the County Clerk by February 1915. lacking filings, the road will be established as Road Numbered 2. Dated December 14, 1914, County Clerk H T Doran.
The petition seeks to remove a cloud on the title to the northeast half of the northeast quarter and other described parcels in section 2, township 15, range 61, in Cheyenne County Nebraska. It targets a forged trust deed dated January 13, 1889, and a mortgage securing $250, to quiet title in the plaintiff and remove any claims by unknown heirs of John Morrison and the Smith heirs, with a February 1, 1914 filing deadline and December 1, 1914 date.
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