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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1914
Page
4
An editorial reflection on the Declaration of Independence, its timeless ideals, and the founding fathers. It urges renewed patriotism and dedication to republican institutions while warning that U S action may be required if Mexico continues hostile behavior, stressing peaceable goals but readiness to act decisively.
A 19th or early 20th century opinion piece argues Mexico has had about thirty three revolutions in a century and that the U S may need to intervene militarily to end abuses and outrages. The piece questions cost in lives and money and warns of sustained hostility undermining regional stability. It contemplates two to three generations of reform and possible two billion dollars in costs with 500000 lives.
Secretary of labor says bumper wheat inspires hope that jobless may find work as 80,000+ requests for men from western states show demand. Transportation remains a hurdle but crop bounty may ease unemployment’s impact. Senator Sherman denounces anti trust legislation as foolish while Wilson and administration defend it. Senators Cummins warns of dangers to representative government as executive power grows. Public sentiment shifts toward disapproval of the political+economic path.
It is estimated Nebraska will produce 90 million bushels of wheat this year, about one tenth of the nation’s total. The outlook suggests a substantial boost to state wealth and farm prosperity as other crops also look favorable, signaling continued agricultural leadership and steady progress for Nebraska’s farmers.
The national administration deserves credit for repealing the coastwise shipping toll exemption. President Wilson's push is hailed as statesmanship preserving national honor and good faith, curbing a subsidy benefiting a protected monopoly, and strengthening U.S. standing abroad.
The passage notes that progressive ambitions for political advancement hinge on Colonel Roosevelt’s ability to campaign across the country. Democratic leaders counted on his active involvement to widen splits in the Republican ranks, and his illness is seen as a setback that may nonetheless benefit the nation by curtailing his political activity.
One of the YMCA’s prized gifts is a flag donated by Mrs. E McLernon. She made the flag herself after many hours of work. The flag will be used at Spirit Lake and will fly above the boys’ department.
The summer camp flag, a ten by seven foot hand sewed banner, now honored in the boys' lobby, will travel to Spirit Lake with the first group of boys leaving Portland next Monday and remain at the camp until August 29. John McLernon, who vacationed at the Y M C A camp last year and earned a bronze medal, is named in connection. Mrs. McLernon is his mother. Local deposters discuss Earl M. Cline possible Republican bid for state superintendent. Cline is a Geneva schools head and state university graduate active in teachers meetings.
Senator W W Hoagland of North Platte mailed his Lincoln nomination as Republican candidate for lieutenant governor after urgent requests from western Nebraska Republicans and supporters in the east. He has been discussed as a possible governor candidate but declined to leave his law practice for two years.
In a pinch papers skip much of congressional business but still feature humorous pictures. Wealthy residents are depicted as living in cars and offering ornate homes solely for servants use.
The piece questions who funds Roosevelt's doctors as four months to election loom and cites a May rainfall report placing Lodgepole mid to high. It then celebrates modest, stylish Sidney teens guided by sensible mothers, and narrates a young woman from Ames College who enjoys reworking old garments, cooking simply, and helping poorer mothers while planning a homey, democratic future.
Four children she thinks she can do justice to there is little room for the deteriorating habits of the idle rich. If some of the girls would take this lesson to heart and stay off the streets for part of the time each day they might be better dressed at far less cost than the way they now spend their time.
The courthouse park has rapidly become a thing of beauty under the skill of the gardener, and is a matter of pride to the citizens of the county.
The village of Sidney Nebraska adopts an ordinance taxing moving picture show operations. It requires licenses for one week or one year, sets fees of ten dollars or twenty five dollars, mandates two exits and fire safety measures, ventilation, sanitation, and forbids smoking during shows. Violations incur fines from five to fifty dollars per offense, with each performance a separate offense. The ordinance takes effect after passage, approval, and publication dated June 19, 1914.
Isabell C. Anderson of Potter Neb files to cancel Fred J. Hoy homestead entry No 04802 for section 26 township 13 north range 53 west due to alleged abandonment absence residence lack of cultivation and failure to improve. Hoy must answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication for contest response and proof of service. First pub July 4 1914 second July 11 third July 18 fourth July 25.
A petition filed April 1 1914 by C M Andrews and twenty one others seeks to establish a section line road from the northeast corner of section 20 to the northwest corner of section 24 in township 14 14 49 50. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by noon August 1 1914. otherwise the road will be established as described. H T Doran County Clerk.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court session on June 10 1914 presided by County Judge Henry E Gapen set July 14 1914 at 10 am for hearing the petition of George H Miller and Ekke B Miller for final settlement and discharge as executors in the estate of Herman G Miller. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to the hearing.
Notice says Bristol and Brewer blacksmithing and auto repair firm at Sidney Nebraska is dissolved. C M Bristol succeeds the firm and will pay debts and collect outstanding indebtedness. Harry Brewer retires and is relieved of obligations. Sidney Nebraska June 25, 1914. Co M Bristol, Harry Brewer.
Nixon Waterman recalls the Fourth of July as a boy, lamenting fading thrills and loud revelry. He contrasts past powder-filled nights with present patriotism, noting his own childhood injuries from reckless fun and the changing soundscape of Independence Day celebrations.
In a terse exchange, a man asks if a searcher has found a balloon. A boy recalls Eddie lighting seven cannon crackers an hour earlier and now waits for Eddie to descend, signaling ongoing, tense rescue attempts.
The piece notes a shift from boisterous city fireworks to quieter celebrations in American towns. It contrasts the old, wasteful, loud backyard displays with more restrained public observances and reduced noise for elderly residents.
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