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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
4
All Nebraska farmers heard from favor the public warehouse bill. It would protect farmers from grain gamblers and has benefited agricultural producers in other states where adopted, likely aiding Nebraska farmers as well.
The sixty second congress praised act elevating former Senator Cullom to commissioner for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington at a salary of 5000 dollars. He led efforts to adopt the memorial measure and is trusted to ensure the nation honors the emancipator as intended.
The Secretary of the National Live Stock exchange urged governors in all states with active legislatures to ban slaughter or sale for slaughter of heifer calves or cows under three years old, except those unfit for breeding. If adopted widely, this would raise cattle supply, an urgent issue.
A national conference on marketing and farm credits is proposed. The call asserts that American agricultural business organization lags Europe, a point unlikely to be disputed, and argues the conference can spur reforms to remedy hindrances to agricultural development.
Luther Conant, commissioner of corporations, brands International Harvester a trust exercising monopolistic control. The 1902 consolidation was led by George D. Perkins with Morgan and Rockefeller backing. The piece notes how American farmers would have been harmed if Perkins had secured the presidency.
A national house committee report concludes a few major banks effectively control U S money and credit. It notes the money trust exerts strong influence on finance and business and urges remedial legislation to be considered by Congress.
A bill in the last congress sought a 25 million dollar yearly federal subsidy for road construction and a public highways bureau within the post office department to coordinate with states. Its fate in the next Congress is doubtful as Democrats eye economy ahead of 1914 elections. If enacted, the measure would boost road improvement nationwide, meeting urgent needs in several states.
Governor Morehead condemns Nebraska road laws as inefficient and outdated and urges repeal of present road and bridge statutes. He warns the legislature to enact a modern up-to-date business like framework to avoid reproach and harm to the state welfare.
New York suffragists reached the state capital where both legislative branches approved the proposed amendment. The march demonstrated persistent advocacy and hastened momentum for granting voting rights.
The Albany victory for women’s suffrage is seen as a strong boost for the cause nationwide, potentially affecting future legislation and public opinion. A bill to teach modern European languages in common schools is criticized as unnecessary and costly, with English deemed sufficient for the rising generation.
The article notes the NCR executives’ anti trust conviction and calls it a salutary warning to others. It says progress toward eradicating corporations that violate the law continues, and the policy of trust elimination remains assured under the new administration despite appeals.
Express firms resist interstate commerce commission rates arguing losses and reduced profits under the proposed scheme while the commission frames what it calls fair charges. The body aims to curb perceived extortionate rates though some modification may be discussed.
Postmaster General Hitchcock proposes folding telegraph services into the postal system. Public acceptance seems unlikely as higher workload and redundancy risk overtaxing the mail service. Government ownership could lower rates for users but prompts concerns over paternalism and a shift toward European policy.
The article discusses Secretary Wilson’s suggestion to create a marketing division in the Department of Agriculture to aid farmers in selling crops more advantageously. It praises his largely honorable record and notes the aim to improve farmer returns by better marketing, while acknowledging ongoing high prices and uncertain details.
Secretary Wilson seeks a division of markets in the Department of Agriculture to raise producer prices without increasing consumer costs. He urges direct and associated marketing so farmers gain better prices while consumers may benefit from direct purchasing and parcels post. He hopes successor support in Congress.
A letter to Omaha merchant Representative Underwood discusses early consideration of banking and currency reform, possibly after the next administration. The piece warns reckless changes could trigger a panic and urges prudent action, opposing the Aldrich plan while leaving future Democratic proposals unclear.
The write up remarks on Thomas R. Marshall attending the inauguration, President Wilson’s Panama stance, Taft cabinet recall, and the “back to the land” idea. It notes Union Pacific’s monthly cost for bells and whistles at crossings and muses on farming and tractors in Cheyenne County.
Creditors of Nels V P Lyngholm deceased must present claims to the Administratrix in Cheyenne County Court Room on May 14 1913 and July 15 1913 at 10 am for examination and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from February 26 1913. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before May 1 1913. Signed by Register Jr. Evans.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court holds in the matter of the estate of Lyman J. Waite Deceased. Leroy Martin petitions a final settlement and discharge as administrator. March 25 1913 at 10 a m assigned for hearing all interested may appear and show cause. Notice to be published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to hearing.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska district court a filing is recorded with amended docket entry details and scheduling notes. The document notes jurisdiction in the state court system and references local civil or criminal case processing procedures.
EDWART FISCHER of Laura Colorado filed intent to prove up a land claim on Dec 24 1906 for the sw and ws in section 12 township 12 north range 52 west, 6th principal meridian. Proof before County Judge in Sidney Nebraska on April 10 1913 with witnesses William M. Gorman Elmer Youngland John Herron and Oscar Waltz. J B Eyane, Register.
In Chervenne County a petition by Mary A Maddox seeks administration of James T Maddox estate to Mary A Maddox as administratrix. A hearing is set for March 18 1913 at 10 a m in the County Court, with notice to interested parties via Sidney Telegraph publication for three weeks prior.
Notice of village election in Sidney Nebraska to elect three trustees for two years on April 1 1913 from 9 a m to 1 p m at the District Courtroom in the old courthouse signed by chairman E W ZIEBERT on March 1 1913.
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