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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
4
The department of agriculture warns that U S potato output must rise to meet home consumption as many foreign sources are cut by disease quarantines. It notes roughly 3.5 million acres grow potatoes and argues this could be doubled, a figure contrasted with rising charity disbursements and calls for prudent policy.
The Illinois governor proposes a wide celebration of a century of peace among English-speaking nations arguing that Europe is the mother country of the United States. He contends the event should include all European nations, not just Britain, despite some Anglophobia and political calculations critics claim motivate the idea. The piece notes the U.S. has not lived in peace with all nations, citing the Spanish-American War.
The constitution assigns treaty making to the president and senate. The Secretary of State drafts agreements with other nations and Senate ratification is required to bind the nation.
Congress funds a $35 million railroad plan to unlock Alaska’s vast resources. Since 1867 Alaska has yielded gold, copper, salmon, and other exports totaling hundreds of millions, but little development followed. Rail access could cut navy coal costs, unlock coal fields, farmland, and gold areas, attract population, and boost Pacific coast manufacturing.
Nebraska Senator warns Irish Chicago audience that Americans show dwindling interest in self-government. He says the White House dominates policy, cabinet obeys the president, and caucus pressure silences dissent. He warns of looming autocratic power and urges urgent public awakening.
A satirical note warns that sloppier gowns drive higher costs while praising shapeless fashion as a relief for shapeless women. It also recalls a young California Black man jailed for thirty years for kissing a white girl and concludes with a wry remark on singing in leisure moments.
Poor Blood is blamed for sickness and weakness and must be treated with care. Scott's Emulsion is praised as the best blood-builder, digests easily, raises red blood cells, strengthens organs, and enriches the whole system. It claims to be alcohol and opiate free, promoting purity and vitality. Bloomfield New Jersey advertisement from Scott & Bowne.
The excerpt contrasts concern for a poor woman's attire with admiration for a rich woman's scantiness. It notes a remark about never removing outfits again in March from last year and jokes on health rules for sleeping and waking. It ends by comparing ten children to few dollars.
A comic dispute arises over a misprinted poem title as the editor accuses the compositor of swapping Polly's Dimples with Dolly's Pimples. The exchange highlights publishing lapses in a small newspaper setting.
By virtue of an order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk, sheriff J W McDaniel advertises the levy on the southeast quarter of section 6 township 13 range 50 as the defendant William G Lawrence and Nettle M Lawrence owe Sarah D Laing $1,335.22 plus $11.25 costs. The property will be sold at cash in Sidney Nebraska on April 22, 1914 at 10 a.m. in front of the courthouse.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court session on March 14 1914 addressed the estate of Andrew McAdam with Elizabeth McAdam seeking final settlement and discharge as administratrix. The court set April 22 1914 at 10 am for the hearing and ordered notice by four weekly insertions in the Sidney Telegraph.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the court orders Hiram Baker to appear April 14 1914 at 10 am to show cause why the will of John G Baker should be probated and administration granted to Hiram Baker as executor, with all interested persons notified.
Notice is given to creditors of William Fraser deceased to meet the administrator before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court room on May 12 1914 at 10 o clock a.m. for examination adjustment and allowance of claims. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from January 24 1914. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to May 12 1914. Henry F. Gapen County Judge.
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