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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
President Wilson renounces watchful waiting in Mexico amid a revolution toll. The United States aims to promote peace and stable government, offer advice and aid, and insists on order even as it reserves the option of intervention as a last resort. Public support remains cautious but prepared for drastic action if needed.
The Smith Lever act will fund state agricultural colleges to hire county agents and home economists to assist farm families. It aims to reduce drudgery, improve home economics, and raise the intellectual and social standards of farm women through modern methods and community outreach.
A newspaper opinion argues that the Atlantic fleet proved invasion by European powers is possible, urging stronger naval and military power. It warns treaties and laws offer little protection and calls for public demand to shape Congress policy.
The fiscal year ends June 30 with a treasury deficit of 107 million dollars excluding Panamia canal costs and about 133 million including isthmian waterway expenditures. The deficit is blamed on the European war reducing imports and a tariff law that lowered revenue, though the income tax would have yielded more if not for the business downturn.
The article notes radical cabinet changes likely sharpen Britain’s wartime operations. It argues the coalition will push war measures with greater vigor to bolster Britain’s defense, criticizing prior efforts as inadequate. The new ministry is urged to act quickly to improve Britain’s standing in the global conflict.
The United States is estimated to export a record sum this fiscal year ending this month, totaling about a billion dollars. The vast amount stems from foreign sources feeding American producers, with a substantial share going to farmers.
The passage asserts that foreigners buy here using gold, creating a flood of the world’s standard money into the United States. It claims America now holds more money than any other nation and that Europe seeks American foodstuffs and other essentials to meet urgent needs.
The retirement of Mr. Bryan from the office of Secretary of State is viewed as aiding the administration during a crisis. The president can now appoint someone with solid knowledge of international law and diplomatic experience, fixing a defect attributed to Bryan who was seen as a figurehead. Public opinion splits, but most believe the nation will not suffer from his exit.
The article argues for confidence in the president and support for his defense of citizens' rights abroad. It notes uncertainty about Germany's reaction but warns against assuming domestic divisions justify defiance or hostility. Americans seek no conflict but will not accept national dishonor.
The writer notes wartime weather unsettles affairs but peace remains the goal. Eleven nations are at war, and the piece humorously praises Mr. Bryan while remarking the president and eight cabinet members show stubborn resolve.
A reflective note on wisdom and folly contrasts speech and restraint. The piece questions how to distinguish a brash bluster from thoughtful restraint, suggesting insight comes from measured words rather than loud declarations.
An eastern Nebraska man is described as a predictor with a grim forecast for June. Flo predicts wet and cold weather from the 18th to 30th, with cyclones and tornadoes and other discomforts. A posse hunts the man, promising to hand him what is his when found. The Bryan resignation shock is lightened by Bringing Up Weather on the next page.
A provocative line suggests a woman could be a fit subject for the bug house if she attempted to bring Wil son’s note to Germany into a group of women absorbed in the era’s fashion and excitement over shirred skirts.
The new department bulletin No 218 reports disked corn ground yields higher for oats across 13 stations including Graden City Kansas and North Platte Nebraska Though subsoiling and green manuring show limited profits at most sites also notes that listing land for oats can be more profitable than fall plowing Summer tillage is costly and often unprofitable Several indictments against Madison Indiana county officials follow a separate note of a party at Nels Johnson home.
Omaha police join a nationwide search for Henry Clarke Coe Jr of Boston son of Dr HH C Coe, a prominent New York physician, who disappeared mysteriously from his home in early January, following a heart-broken wife’s plea.
Plattsmouth Nebraska June 8 Attorney A L M Tidd chairman of the library board received a letter stating that Carnerle will furnish twelve thousand five hundred dollars for a new Plattsmouth library.
Engineer W L Uollister of Lin coln visited Friday for a regular inspection tour and noted the progress of the electric light building now under construction in town.
F Y Hurst and son Toward of Chappell have bought an earth moving picture machine and moved it to their hometown where they will operate it Toward, a talented boy, will give original musical recitals in connection.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska notice to Frauke Jurgens and others interested that an instrument purported to be the Last Will of Christian B Jurgens is on file and a petition for probate and appointment of Frauke Jurgens as executrix will be heard on June 28, 1915 at 9 a.m. If not contest probate may be granted and estate administered to Frauke Jurgens. Published three weeks in the Sidney Telegraph with clerk Co P Chambers stating date June 31, 1915.
A brief listing shows prices for red wheat macaroni wheat eggs butter cream potatoes and loose hay. Hens are priced at 1.00 per pound and 12 to 14 dollars per 100 pounds for hay.
Notice is given that Friend Dickinson and William Kemp filed May 25 1915 with the Cheyenne County board for license to sell malt spiritous and vinous liquors on Lot 138 Block 2 Original Town of Sunol Colton Precinct for twelve months from license grant. If no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from May 31 1915 the license may be granted. Wriend Dickinson William Kemp Applicants
Creditors of August W Olson deceased must present claims to the Executrix for examination and allowance. Hearings before County Judge C. P. Chambers on July 26 1915 and November 26 1915 at 9 a.m. at the County Court room. Four weeks publication in the Sidney Telegraph ending July 26 1915. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from May 26 1915.
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