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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
4
Nebraska hails two young men who will represent the state in the U S Senate. The piece lauds their rise from obscurity to prominence and praises their open methods and fidelity to the party platform as the nation faces a clash between the people and monopolies.
A combination of local updates covers researchers, educators, and residents. Mentions Lodgepole, Perdy, Brownell Hall, Council Bluffs, Miami, Ogalalla, Hershey, and Spokane. notes retirements, returns, obituaries, sickness, and school matters amid weather concerns and community reflection on education.
The piece argues education as the most effective influence, beyond laws, to mold citizens. It cites Henry George’s fears of urban barbarism and advocates expanding schooling to include science literature and art, with moral ethics as a standard, aided by the New West ideals and public health.
A nostalgic verse piece by James Barton Adams recalls a brick bake oven in a yard, with mother baking loaves as hollyhocks bloom and memories of a simple home. The text interleaves humorous observations from a London paper and witty notes about public figures and events.
A mix of motivational verse about perseverance and ambition intertwined with political and social jabs. The piece mocks figures like Roosevelt and Forsker, and comments on lunar smoke, a banana skin as a joke, Santa Claus fantasies, and Persian widows, reflecting a caustic, satirical tone.
Harry H Howarth files suit in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court to compel specific performance of a contract to sell the southeast quarter of section 24 township 15 range 47. Defendants must answer by February 4. Hanky Ji Howarth defendant. Courtright & Sioner attorneys.
Department of the Interior Land Office North Platte Nebraska December 11 1906 contest affidavit filed by Frank E Winkle contestant against homestead entry 30M made April 17 1898 by Hattio M Mapes deceased contestee in section 35 township 10 north range 4 west sixth principal meridian alleging lack of residence lack of improvement heirs unknown survivor Frank Sanderson nonresident of Nebraska land unimproved and entry expired by limitation hearing set February 1907 before county judge Sidney Nebraska and before the Register and receiver North Platte Nebraska publication ordered due to due diligence.
Curt Paul Young files a contest against Charles Simpson for Homestead entry No. 5219 in section 26 township Jin range 4fw claiming lack of actual residence and non cultivation. Affected parties must appear February 12 before Judge James Tucker in Sidney Nebraska and evidence will be heard February HM 1907 before the North Platte land office. Affidavit filed December 15 shows service issues. Publication ordered by Register Eo. E. Frencu.
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