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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
5
The article argues that war with Mexico stirs patriotic feeling and broad militia support while criticizing government unpreparedness. It urges reasonable readiness, noting volunteers respond with loyalty even as equipment gaps hinder effective service.
Colonel Roosevelt sends a direct letter to the Progressive Party national committee explaining why he declines the presidential nomination. He urges progressives to unite behind the Republican ticket, praising Hughes for integrity and ability and signaling active participation in the Republican campaign.
The piece reports Mr Hughes reaffirming a unified Republican Progressive stance on national honor security and efficiency. He denounces alien influence on U.S. soil and calls for unwavering loyalty and prompt adequate provisions for national defense. He appeals to patriotic citizens aiming to revive the American spirit and a strong national policy.
The piece mocks lingering summer fashion trends and notes the ease of running a washing machine versus a fan. It remarks on Villa being shot in a new site in Mexico daily, and satirizes patriotic mothers and Uncle Sam funding for soldiers' families. A Ames college professor jokes about Iowa farmers owning cars over bathtubs.
C P Grant of Sidney has been awarded the contract for building the new First State Bank. Part of his machinery is on site and work is expected to begin in a few days, according to Lodgepole Express. Last Saturday county commissioner N H Troelstrup left for Denmark to visit relatives and planned to return by September first. Potter Review.
Kimball observers report hail ranging from pea to tennis ball sizes Tuesday afternoon after a hot sunny day. A large cloud moved over around six o'clock and hail stones fell for hundreds of feet, few in number, causing roof damage in town but no crop losses as the strip remained narrow east and west of the town.
The dispute over the postmaster position in Bridgeport remains unresolved as Earl Stouteville is named acting postmaster and demands possession. Porter resists, despite telegram instructions to turn over the office. The Blade notes both candidates are capable, forecasting a competent outcome whichever side prevails.
Herman Rosefield, advertising manager for Sears Roebuck, told the American Ad Club that a national bureau reads weeklies from every county. If local merchants do not advertise, Sears floods the area with literature, yielding stronger results than local campaigns. Meanwhile Nebraska harvests begin with promising crop prospects.
The Omaha Bee notes growing sections will keep Nebraska pivotal as a wheat producer and that farmers will share in the grain prices next year. The national crop will be about 300 million bushels smaller than 1915, while Nebraska’s yield may match or exceed that year, signaling prosperity for local farmers.
Nebraska Republicans summon a July 25 1916 convention in Lincoln at 12 noon to adopt a platform choose a State Central Committee and conduct other business. Delegates allotted by 1912 presidential vote with Cheyenne County receiving five. no proxies allowed. credentials due five days prior. county central committees to be chosen at delegate county conventions and reported to the state committee. Dated July 5 1916 Omaha Jesse C McNish chairman Co FE Pierce secretary.
Charles B. Hughes plans an active presidential bid with a 7000 mile coast to coast tour in August. The itinerary includes speeches in Chicago St Louis Kansas City St Paul Seattle Portland San Francisco and other cities with a two week Rocky Mountain break and a northern coast return by train before a whirlwind campaign later in September. A second trip to Denver and Salt Lake may follow.
Rear Admiral Robert E. B. Peary announced in Portland Maine his withdrawal from the senatorial nomination contest to fit out the unexpired term of late Alvin C. Burleigh. He said entering politics without training would be unwise.
Extension news notes whitewash helps poultry houses reduce disease and mites. It urges culling overfat hens and broody birds, marketing unused cockerels at about two pounds, and forecasts steady broiler prices. It recommends sparing feeding to encourage range and proposes a summer ration of one part wheat, oats, and corn by weight. More eggs come from grain feeding than extensive picking.
Mites spread from sparrows and dirty nests in roost areas, attacking birds at night and sap their blood. Early summer signs appear under perches. unchecked, they reduce eggs and harm chicks. College of Agriculture urges thorough cleaning and spraying with kerosene, dropping boards, walls, and perches, and whitewashing the house as a precaution.
A College of Agriculture guide advises preparing white wash by mixing five quarts of lime with hot water to cream texture then adding a pint of coal tar product, one quart kerosene, and diluting with equal volume of water. Apply with brush or pump to disinfect, deter mites, and whiten the building.
Mr and Mrs Gardner Miller are spending two weeks with relatives in Bartley Nebraska visiting family contacts and enjoying a lengthy stay in the rural community.
In the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court Anna Osborn petitions to settle the estate of Ida Stuht deceased who died on May 2 1895. She seeks determination of heirs and descent of real property in Clarkson's Addition Sidney Nebraska and a decree barring claims. Hearing set for July 28 1916 with publication in The Telegraph for three weeks.
Sheriff of Cheyenne County issues notice of sale under 1916 order to satisfy $1650 judgment against C F Brown Harry J Blome Wellesley A Gillan and John Campbell. Property is NE quarter section 1 township 14 north range 51 west of the 6th P M. Sale July 21 1916 at 10 a m in Sidney Nebraska courthouse.
A petition filed May 31 1916 by Henry Ehmke and 22 others asks that a section line road be established from the north west corner of Section 18 Township 15 Range 50 east to the north west corner of Section 18 Township 15 Range 49. Objections or damage claims must be filed by August 22 1916 in the County Clerk's office. Dated June 22 1916. H T Doran County Clerk.
Creditors of Rob ert F Glass deceased must present claims to the administrator before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court room on December 16 1916 at 10:00 a.m. Claims may be filed within six months. administrator has one year from June 10 1916 to settle. Notice published in The Telegraph for four weeks before July 15 1916. Seal Co P Chambers
Oliver Van Olinda heirs and interested parties are notified that Frank Campbell bought East half Lot 9 Block 5 Potter Village Cheyenne County for delinquent taxes from 1913. Owner of record is Oliver Van Olinda. Redemption due by November 3 1916 to avoid treasurer deed.
By order of sale from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska on March 30 1916 a judgment in favor of Cheyenne County against numerous named defendants will be enforced by sale of described parcels of land in Sidney Lodgepole and surrounding additions. The sale will occur July 25 1916 at the Sidney courthouse at 10 a.m. each parcel to be sold separately for cash to satisfy the respective judgment with 15 percent interest from March 30 1916 and costs totaling 126 dollars. Dated June 6 1916 Jill McDaniel Sheriff
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