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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
11
JAS A Rodman of Kimball Nebraska announces candidacy for State Representative in the 76th District on the Republican ticket, subject to voters at the August primary.
Oshkosh Nebr resident Guy Roberts announces candidacy for State Representative in the 76th District. He pledges full cooperation with the federal government on wartime aims, support for national prohibition and woman suffrage, postwar public works to absorb labor, a State Labor Bureau, and state ownership of terminal grain elevators.
J W McDaniel announces candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to August primary voters decision in Sidney Nebraska. He seeks the nomination and urges support from local voters in the upcoming election.
State Senator candidate B. K. Bushee seeks the Republican nomination in the 27th District as voters prepare for the August primaries.
Republican Heket endorses Myrtle Lancaster as incumbent county treasurer seeks another term subject to August primary voters. Lancaster faces challengers and party scrutiny ahead of the election in the county.
Anna McFadden states her name will appear on the ballot as a non partisan candidate for County Superintendent subject to voters will at the August 20 1918 primaries.
FL N Slawson announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk subject to the August 20 1918 primaries. The notice records an individual seeking election and the election date.
J. B. Haiston enters the race as a Republican for the Second Commissioner District. The candidacy awaits August primary voters to decide. The short note records a local party listing and the official contest entry.
Louis Wasem announces his candidacy for county treasurer of Cheyenne County and states he will honor the wishes of Democratic electors at the August 20 primary. He pledges best efforts and ability to the office if nominated and elected.
C C Hade files as a Republican candidate for the second district county commissioner in Cheyenne County. He states support is welcome and pledges to serve the county impartially if nominated and elected, subject to the August 20, 1918 primaries.
President Wilson addressed the nation at Mount Vernon on the war anniversary, reaffirming alliance with England France Italy Japan and other nations. His speech delivered clearer, uncompromising language urging no peace offers until victory is ensured and the United States remains fully aligned in the war.
The article lauds President Wilsons Mt Vernon address outlining four cardinal war principles. It argues the speech unites the nation, denounces arbitrary powers, and pledges to press the war until Germany accepts terms. Foreign press notes mixed reactions, but American resolve grows toward an early victory.
The 1918 Nebraska wheat harvest prompts heavy mobilization of labor. Fort Omaha soldiers receive furloughs to work the fields while universities and officials coordinate volunteers and telephone networks to fill farm needs. Government prioritize agricultural operations to secure the crop.
In a few days the state council of Defense of California is bringing in a thousand Mexican workers for the harvest now. In Nebraska the population is eager to contribute, and the forthcoming harvest is seen as a significant assist to winning the war.
State and federal officials discuss revising the draft to train youths under twenty for military and vocational instruction. Prof. Pugsley comments on a potentially long war, while the War Savings Stump drive shows growing national support. An article notes the University of Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service’s growth since 1911 and a government exhibit planned to educate rural areas about war tasks with guns, relics, and other war souvenirs.
The Soldiers' Home in Washington, the first national institution of its kind in the United States, began in 1851. A 200 acre tract was bought with funds raised by Gen. Winfield Scott during the Mexican War to support the home. Today multiple branches exist, with state homes in twenty seven states.
The speech calls for global unity in liberty and democracy as nations confront rival autocracies. It portrays World War I as a fight for universal rights, autonomy, and self-government, urging Americans to join in a Declaration of Independence for all peoples while noting J. P. Mays of Brookings visiting Sidney, South Dakota.
The laburnum and the common lilac are not native to this country. Laburnums came from the European Alps and lilacs from Persia where the flowers are called Ilacs or lilag. The horse chestnut originated in Asia, likely northern India, and was introduced to Europe in the mid sixteenth century.
Mrs. Sarah Runnels of Stoneham Colorado visited her sister over Sunday. Mrs. Frank Wiser and her daughter Mrs. George Harvey returned from Bridgeport after visiting daughter Mrs. Potterville. Jester and Ed Moore moved to Lannighan Missouri due to a sister's critical illness deemed hopeless. A school house demonstration drew many housekeepers with pauper and pencils to learn efficient canning methods.
Osborn and A. J. Jorgenson with their families left Sunday for a month long trip to Yellowstone Park and to visit the Ther mopolis Springs in Wyoming.
Miss Della Mead ended her two week stay at the 8S Bixly home last Sunday and departed for Denver to enlist in army service in the Clement department.
Earl Kratz travels along the coast visiting San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. He reports enjoying the trip in brief lines sent to friends.
John Peetz spent ten days of furlough in town and was treated to a sequence of invitations. On Sunday he was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by the Miles family, with the utmost respect accorded to Uncle Sam's soldiers.
Mrs. B. Dedrick spends time in Denver with her son Edgar and his family. Edgar is recovering from an operation for appendicitis that revealed a regional abscess. The procedure was critical, and his recovery is slow.
The Eastern Star held its regular session last Wednesday evening initiating a class of eleven, ten from Potter. A large attendance witnessed impressive work by a full slate of officers, with remarks that this is one of the largest and most progressive Chapters in the state.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Curren of Louisville Kentucky and Will Clancey of the same place visited their aunt Mrs. Julia Scanton traveling July third to Brady to see relatives. They returned Tuesday. Mr. Clancey must report July 22 to Sioux City Iowa for army duty. Reverend C. W. Seville left Monday for Texas to serve in the United States Army and was seen off by friends with a purse of money for luck and health. He has many friends here who regret his departure.
Miss Genevieve Bentley took her sedan with Mrs Alford Bentley Miss Helen Bassett and Mrs Walter Davis to Sterling for an outing. On the return trip a cloud burst from the big storm forced them to halt until the rain subsided. They resumed travel and returned the next day.
The Helping Hand Society met Wednesday with Mrs. Thomas and a good attendance. Members finished garments in progress, knitting for those less able to sew. Guests included Mrs. Noah Walters Chiud Smith and Millard Pavlat of Lodgepole. Ruth Brothers Clara Johnson and the younger Hand girls assisted. A nice lunch followed. Next meeting with Mrs. Brothers.
Mr Knox asks who the women near the house are and Mrs Knox explains they are neighbors waiting to hire the cook who might be leaving, aiming to secure employment.
Rk G Miller of the Federal Employment Service has set up temporary headquarters at the county agent office in Sidney to aid distributing harvest labor across western Nebraska. Farmers should notify Miller or the county agent a day ahead. Harvest labor pay aligns with the Farmers Congress recommendation of 45 to 50 cents per hour plus board for a ten hour day. The report also warns about Cecropia caterpillars on box elder and willow trees and advises winter or early spring removal or lead arsenate spray to protect trees and combat leaf rollers. Railroads report farmers not moving grain stacks far enough from rights of way, risking fires from locomotive sparks. warns to use fire guards and proper distance. Some spring wheat fields were damaged by recent heat, with guidance to save as much wheat as possible and decide whether to cut for hay based on yield, favoring feed use for marginal crops.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Al-Mintar the watch tower east of Gaza, linked to the Samson legend of carrying city gates. On the Gaza to Jaffa road stand ancient olive trees over a thousand years old with gnarly bark and huge trunks, and a legend credits Gaza with early mechanical clocks once used in mosques.
Cash basis starts July 15 at Cheyenne County Lumber Central Graineries and Sidney Lumber yards all coal sales will be strictly cash with no deviations.
Estate No 207 of Emily A Kleeberger Deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska hearing set for August 12 1918. Leslie F Cunningham filed petition claiming Emily died intestate at Fairbury Nebraska June 10 1888 heirs George Sleeberger and John Kleeberger own an undivided one ninth of the north half of section 27 township 16 north range 49 west. No administration has been entered. hearing noted by Co Pp Chambers County Judge Sidney Nebraska July 11 1918.
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