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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
4
B K Bushee announces candidacy for Nebraska Senate from the 27th District subject to Republican voters in the April 19 primary. He argues western Nebraska is entering development and irrigation will demand legislative focus. He asks for support from constituents.
The piece notes Governor Beafroth of Colorado being courted by supporters of William Jennings Bryan while Nebraskan views have since faded. Representative Underwood of Alabama joined the Democratic presidential race and is noted as capable, with a likelihood of securing at least his state delegation.
The Colonel says he entered the race not by personal inclination but due to solicitation from faithful political supporters who need a strong leader. Critics fear he yields too easily to broad political appeals and might betray a prior pledge.
Owaba adopts commission form by popular vote and plans April elections for commissioners. A constitutional challenge to the law may delay full governance as defects are cited by Owaba correspondents. Democratic race for the presidential nomination shows Wilson leading, Barrow and Clarke active, Underwood new entrant, with a lively convention anticipated and talk of a potential dark horse.
The Telegraph urges thorough public understanding of a proposed Sidney sewer system. It argues cesspools contaminate soil and wells, threaten health, and hinder growth, asserting a modern sewer could attract new residents and business. It calls all citizens to support progressive, sanitary infrastructure.
Government statistics show farm property livestock and equipment value in Nebraska rising 178 percent from 1900 to 1910. Average farm land with buildings worth 4995 per acre and 4180 without buildings. annual cereal output about 155 million dollars, with corn supplying about three fifths. In 1910 there were 129,678 farms with 230 owned by operators and fewer than a quarter mortgaged, down from 45 percent in 1900 and 52 percent in 1890.
President Taft endorses protection for American industries and labor but rejects a sealed tariff barrier. He favors a data based system weighing production costs and foreign competition to craft a prudent tax on goods. He condemns haphazard tariff making as harmful to general welfare.
The passage argues the tariff concerns all Americans from farmers to consumers and criticizes Roosevelt for avoiding tariff views, charging he once opposed tariffs and fears harming his candidacy by now stating them.
Mr W L Houser says Roosevelt urged La Follette to run for president and many now question if Roosevelt betrayed him when he ran himself. The piece asks supporters if they will forgive perceived treachery and continue backing La Follette or rebuke him for political duplicity.
A critical view of demagogues who gain power by flattery and promises. The piece warns that modern reformers mirror ancient wolves in sheep’s clothing, appealing to vanity and passions while seeking personal power, and urges vigilance against uprooting established sound policies.
Editors warn against free sugar proposals as harmful to the beet sugar industry. Amalgamated Sugar Company cautions east and west refiners, while senators fear a tough fight and possible defeat. The piece notes Nebraska’s stake in tariff politics and questions the pledge of a third presidential term.
Legal advertisement from H T Doras County Clerk Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Neb dated Jan 27 1912. Frank Huzlite of Potter Nebraska filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish a claim to section 14 township 12 north range west of the 6th p m. before County Judge at Sidney Neb on Mar 27 1912. Witnesses: Dames Nelson Edward Nelson Louis E Davis Nels M Rismaussen all of Potter Neb. Registered Evans clerk.
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