Growth of Tenant Farming Across States Sees Rising Risk
The national conference on marketing and farm credits warns that tenant farming grows faster than home ownership in Illinois Iowa Kansas New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Texas Oklahoma with two to one in the southwest. The secretary urges a rural credit system enabling affordable farm purchases and notes both parties back Tariff Board lessons, Rainey bill support, and a push for Americanization to defend industries.
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United States
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
America
Holman
Campaign keynote by Elihu Root at New York Republican convention
Elihu Root as temporary chairman delivered a blunt critique of the Wilson administration on tariff Mexico and European policy. He warned the tariff harms enterprise and could turn the US into a dumping ground for European goods. Root blamed the president’s temperament and Democratic leadership for policy failures and urged a Republican rise to restore patriotism and effective government. The convention echoed his views and pledged GOP unity behind key fixes.
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Elihu Root
New York State
Root
Ife
United States
Mexico
Democratic Party
Washington
Republican Party
Empire State
President backs tariff commission plan amid congressional push
President now favors creating a tariff commission with investigating and advisory powers but no rate adjustment authority. Democrats in Congress are expected to pass Rep Rainey’s bill approved by the administration. The panel would include a secretary and clerks per commissioner and specialized experts, all in the classified service, with each commissioner to be paid 12,900 dollars.
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Tariff Board
Taft
Wilson
Congress
Representative Rainey
Estabrook Sees GOP Nominee Winning With Unified Support
Henry D Estabrook formerly of Nebraska now in New York says any Republican presidential nominee can win if the party unites behind him. He notes his own candidacy and surveys western sentiment as opening campaign opinions. The Telegraph agrees on the need to command independent voters.
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Henry D. Estabrook
Nebraska
New York
Republican Party
Estabrook
West
Telegraph
Advertising philosophy for stores from Central City Nonpareil
The piece argues that store advertising aims to build lasting patronage, praising newspapers as the most efficient local medium. It says ads reach ready readers, with attraction as the key. the store as the sun and customers as planets orbiting it.
Wealthy family owns dirtier Sidney alley
Residents observe that the dirtiest alley in Sidney is tied to a wealthy family, while advocates against school closures over scarlet fever are mainly mothers of several energetic children who track mud and cause disruption daily.
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Sidney
Cain
The Masculine Graft and Wise Women in Politics
A satirical column mocks women’s control over men and money, praising cunning tactics by a complainer Mrs. Eaton and her subordinate Mrs. Rowe. It extols female influence in war and politics, claims moral superiority, and derides anti suffragist arguments, implying sensational reads this week.
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Eaton
The Leap Day Toast in Sidney’s Daily musings
A sly February 29 column notes the rare extra day brings humorous relief with rent and utility breaks yet mocks the rising payday gap. It playfully urges unattached women to propose to men, risking a forfeit if declined, amid lighthearted romance and local life observations.
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Sidney
Candidate for County Treasurer Cheyenne County
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Treasurer of Cheyenne County subject to Republican voters at the April 18 primaries. Any support appreciated. I am present deputy county treasurer Myrtle Lancaster.
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Cheyenne County
J W McDaniel Seeks Re election as Cheyenne County Sheriff
J W McDaniel announces candidacy for re election as sheriff of Cheyenne County subject to Democratic primary on Tuesday April 8th he asks voters for support if his service has been satisfactory and emphasizes accountability.
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Cheyenne County
WASEM files for County Treasurer in Cheyenne primaries
Fork County treasurer Louis Wasem announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Democratic voters in Cheyenne County at the April 18 primaries. He asks for support and respectfully solicits votes from party members.
Candidate filings announce county clerk and assessor bids
The notice states HiS Doran seeks re election as Cheyenne County Clerk in the Republican Primary on April 18, 1916 and H Bettendorf runs for County Assessor in the Democratic Primary on April 18. Bettendorf currently serves as Sidney precinct assessor and urges voters to nominate him for election.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Doran
Charles W Hornaday Seeks Republican Primary Support
A clerk asks friends to back his candidacy in the upcoming Republican primary in April and welcomes endorsements from supporters. The message conveys a straightforward appeal for backing and mentions the candidate’s name Charles W Hornaday.
County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination in Cheyenne
A note from a candidate seeks Republican support for Cheyenne County Sheriff in the April 18 primary. The author urges voters to consider the bid and request influence to help gain the nomination.
C S Radcliffe Announces Candidacy For County Attorney
C S Radcliffe declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Attorney. He appeals to friends for support, recalling the backing received two years earlier at the primary and general elections.
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C. S. Radcliffe
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Support for Cheyenne County
A candidate files for County Clerk in Cheyenne County and asks older residents and new citizens to support them before the April primaries. The bid will appear on the Republican ballot.
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Cheyenne County
County Superintendent seeks re election in Cheyenne County
The candidate plans to seek re election as Superintendent of Schools of Cheyenne County subject to Republican voters at the April 18 primary election. Support is respectfully solicited from electors.
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Cheyenne County
F N Slawson Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
F N Slawson announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Cheyenne County Clerk and asks residents to support him at the primary in April.
Bates seeks Republican nomination for State Representative 76th District
William L. Bates announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative from the 76th District. He states he seeks the voters support at the Primary in April and asks if his last session service was satisfactory for their vote.
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William L. Bates
County Surveyor Seeks Efficient County Works Lead
Elmer K Nelson, a licensed civil and hydraulic engineer with irrigation and surveying experience, offers services for the county surveyor role and pledges special attention to efficiency in all county works.
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Elmer K Nelson
Mrs Rowe on the Stand in Salary Charge Testimony
Mrs Louise Osborne Rowe head of Chicago public welfare testifies that split salary charges are perfectly ridiculous during civil service commission investigation. Mrs Page Walter Eaton, a subordinate, alleges Rowe forced a one third salary contribution of 3009 dollars for the support of Mrs Margaret E Mivelaz sister in law of Mayor Thompson.
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Louise Osborne Rowe
Chicago Department of Public Welfare
Page Walter Eaton
Rowe
Civil Service Commission
Eaton
Margaret E. Mivelaz
Thompson
Candidate Seeks Support for County Assessor Nomination
A candidate for the County Assessor nomination announces a primary ballot on April 18 and asks for approval and support for the bid. The message emphasizes seeking backing if the candidacy meets approval.
Trio from Lodgepole Patrol Sidney Streets Saturday
Superintendent Boolster Professor Slawson and Banker Lehmkuhl formed a prominent trio seen on Sidney streets Saturday highlighting local civic figures from Lodgepole leaving a notable impression on residents.
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Boolster
Professor Slawson
Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
Sidney Streets
Candidate Charles P. Chambers Seeks Cheyenne County Judge Seat
The undersigned announces re election candidacy for County Judge of Cheyenne County at the April 18 primary under the non partisan judiciary act. Charles P. Chambers is the candidate.
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Cheyenne County
Charles P. Chambers
Aero Club Offers Plane Training for Militia States
Allen R Hawley president of the Aero Club of America writes to state governors offering a course of aeroplane training for militia use in all forty eight states and provides $40 toward expenses for each participant.
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Allen R Hawley
The
Aero Club of America
Sitton Seeks Cheyenne County Sheriff Nomination
Jesse C. Sitton announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cheyenne County sheriff in the April primaries. He asks for support for his bid.
Gore Travel Blocked in Senate
U S Senator Gore faces restrictions on travel in the Senate as procedural moves halt plans. The chamber debates the implications and potential scheduling impacts on his upcoming engagements.
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Senate
Candidate for County Assessor Opens Cheyenne Race
For county assessor, I announce my candidacy subject to Republican primary voters in Cheyenne County to be held April 18 1916. I respectfully solicit Mr Osborn.
Women Suffrage Opposition Crumbles in Chicago Scandal
In Chicago a salary probe unfolds as Mrs Walter Page Eaton accuses her superior Mrs Louise Osborne Rowe commissioner of public works of taking a portion of her wages. Rowe formerly supervised welfare operations and the clash reveals political savvy between the two women as the expose moves forward.
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Anti
Hill
Chicago
Walter Page Eaton
Louise Osborne Rowe
State Senator Candidate in 27th District Primary
B. K. Bushee seeks the Republican nomination for state senator from the 27th district subject to April primary voters decision.
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B. K. Bushee
Rasett Seeks County Treasurer Call in Primary
W F Rasset announces candidacy for county treasurer on the April ballot. He states twenty nine years residency, asks supporters to vouch for him with new residents, and pledges full-time dedication to the office and taxpayer interests.
Griffith Seeks Republican Support in County Clerk Race
F G Griffith announces candidacy for County Clerk and appeals to Republican voters to back his bid at the county primaries scheduled for Tuesday April 18, 1916. He asks for supportive votes and mentions the forthcoming vote as a key step in his campaign.
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F. G. Griffith
Judge Cornish marks twenty first year on Lancaster County court
Judge Albert J. Cornish is described as serving twenty one years on the district court of Lancaster County. He is noted for profound legal knowledge, impartial judgments, and a vigorous, active demeanor. Neighbors have urged him repeatedly to seek the position.
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District Court
Lancaster County
Harper promotes farm implements with spring trade prices
C. E. Harper urges customers to inspect the store line of implements before buying elsewhere and notes interesting spring trade prices.
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C. E. Harper
Olson seeks Republican nomination for County Treasurer
N W Olson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. He asks electors to support him and vote in the April primary.
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
Nebraska Cheyenne County Court schedules March 20 1916 hearing on Lewis Brett final settlement and discharge as administrator for Gustav Brett estate. Notice to interested parties via The Telegraph for three weeks prior. Judge C P Chambers presiding.
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State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Ata
Said
C. P. Chambers
Albert Burke
John Johnson
Telegraph
Sait County
A. D
C. P. Chamber
Gustave Brett
Lewis Brett
Foreclosure of Chattel Mortgage on Farm Equipment
The Advance Rumely Thresher Company, Inc. notices default on a 1913 chattel mortgage by Christine B. Stack to Rumely Products Co. Incc. The mortgage, recorded in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, calls for sale of a Pull Tractor, a six-bottom plow, and a kerosene tank at Gurley on March 24, 1916, at 1 PM. Terms are cash. Agent: E Brown.
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Christine B. Stack
Rumely Products Co., Incc
LaPorte
Indiana
Advance- Rumely Thresher Company, Inc
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Gurley
Thresher Company, Inc
Said Mortgage
E. Brown
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J. W. McCdaniel
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H. Bettendorf
First National Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Charles W Hornaday
County Shereve
Margaholf
Akey WC
Bene Wagner
F. N. Slawson
Mrs. Rowe
Aero Club
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Jesse C. Sitton
U. S
Senator Gore
Mr. Osborn
American’ Prese' Association
W. F. Rassett
Albert J. Cornish
the Supreme Court
Kryptoks
N. W. Olson
Chattel Mortgage Sale
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