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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
4
Ten years hence Nebraska may top agricultural states. The corporate tax law is expected to raise revenue, though corporations may shift the burden to people. Secretary Bryan and Speaker Clark have reconciled, signaling Democratic harmony, though durability remains uncertain.
The labor commissioner notes that Nebraska law, as interpreted, restricts employed women from working beyond 10 o clock at night. Enforcement may prove difficult as he seeks to implement the rule.
The public and press praise the administration’s current favor with Wilson, yet warn that policies are not yet fully developed and sentiment may shift as work continues on shaping them.
Secretary Bryan will examine the dispute with Colombia over Panama as the Columbian Government expects the current administration to heed its demands. The text asserts Panama’s independence will certainly be maintained regardless of events.
It is said that forty per cent of the farmers of the country believe that experience is the only way to learn how to farm and they take no stock in any other method of acquiring agricultural knowledge. It is probably about this proportion of American farmers who never get more than a scanty living out of the industry.
A department of agriculture inquiry finds 84 percent of farmers read its bulletins and 48 percent follow the suggested guidance. With broad readership, the practical information from carefully conducted experiments should sustain agricultural progress.
The legislature calls for a publicity bureau led by the governor to publicize Nebraska attractions and opportunities. The aim is to quickly broadcast the state's resources to home seekers, with Governor Morehead and his associates expected to gain honorable distinction through diligent effort.
An advisory state highway commission to advise county boards on request is better than nothing but Nebraska requires a clear policy for highway improvement. It should be carried out systematically and not depend on county boards, or be swayed by influential factors that delay progress. Our legislators have shown little appreciation for the issue.
About 3000 former elevator companies exist in the United States and Canada with 300000 members. The cooperative movement began twenty two years ago in Iowa Illinois North and South Dakota and Minnesota and is spreading. It is believed all grain growing states will establish farmers' elevators. Nebraska legislature failed to provide for them, a notable omission.
The piece argues a Democratic tariff would harm workers, citing the 1894 tariff that allegedly displaced three million laborers and deprived about fifteen million people of subsistence. It notes widespread urban charity, soup houses, lodging for the homeless, and heavy private aid during that era of distress.
The piece argues that stricter tariff laws threaten manufacturing and farming alike. It warns that cheaper European labor could lower wages, reduce living standards, and shrink markets for food producers, ultimately harming all productive sectors and forcing labor to bear the burden of any injury.
The Nebraska thirty third legislative session failed to merit public pride despite some meritorious bills. Aabria total of 1546 measures were introduced but most lacked significance, hindered by leadership gaps and excessive independence among members. Reform in procedure is urged to improve public welfare.
The success of postal savings banks with deposits above 35 million prompts a postal banking plan for farmers. Senator Borah and others in Congress favor the idea, saying it would enable farming communities to conduct banking among themselves. The proposal has merit and may come to fruition.
A scatter of brief local items: fishing season opens officially, a kid fell in a creek last Saturday, Mrs Bender aged 60 is in town this week, Sidney relies on high winds to sweep streets, and a variety of quips on temptation, temper, jail choices, and a deferred divorce case.
A fragmented column muses on a new paresis waltz that may lift church bans, contrasts it with Saint Vitus dance, and muses on will power, public opinion, and Bryan's grape juice dinner. It weighs timeless questions about age, fate, and truth in a brisk, opinionated voice.
A collection of simple fruit based desserts and a uncooked mince meat recipe. Pears in juice with mace and cream. Cottage Cheese Salad with walnuts chives and paprika. Fruit Sponge Drape with canned peaches and whipped cream. Uncooked Mince Meat made from beef apples raisins molasses sugar and suet keeps long in a cool place.
Lincoln May 1 Dr Wilson secretary of the state board of health was summoned to South Sioux City to oversee meningitis cases reported as prevailing there. The move underscores health authorities’ response to a outbreak in the region.
A London Spectator verse notes the first star emerging as night falls. It reflects on love awakening and the heart quaking before a strange shining thing in a trackless, empty space.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court on April 4 1913 Henry E. Gapen presiding the matter concerns estate of James M Graham petition by Robert A Barlow for final settlement allowance discharge of his administration account hearing set for May 6 1913 at 10 o clock a m notice to interested parties by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to hearing to satisfy legal required publication as to pendency of petition and hearing seal Henry E Gap en County Judge true copy.
Cheyenne businessmen push a modern power plant for Kimball Nebraska under a 25 year lighting franchise held by Kimball Electric Light and Power. William Dubois and D B Dickert lead as stockholders and Wyoming Colorado Engineering handles installation with top machinery and long term capability.
Henry E. Gapen County Judge issued an attachment order for eighteen dollars and forty cents in a case where Simon Pishman is plaintiff and Chris Pappas is defendant. Wages due to the defendant were attached. The cause was continued to June 5, 1913 at 10 am. Dated April 24, 1913, Simon An, Plaintiff.
Reports from Paint and Cabin creeks indicate miners are returning to all mines with no disturbances. A few cases show operators resisting reinstatement of strike leaders.
In Rome on May 1 Pope Pius descended from his apartment to the floor below where he normally holds audiences. Attendants reported his recovery now complete marking a notable return from illness.
Notice of sheriff sale issued by H. M. Grimes court, in favor of H. G. Beatty against F. E. Brown and others. Property: north half of section 9, township 13, range 51, west. Sale set for June 4, 1913 at 10 a.m. in front of Sidney courthouse. Sheriff A Dated May 1, 1973.
Notice to Sidney Nebraska voters of a June 3 1913 special election to approve Twenty two thousand five hundred dollar Electric Light and Steam Heating System bonds. Ballot asks for for or against bonds and tax levy to support interest and a sinking fund, with bonds payable over twenty years at up to six percent. Proceedings show clerk and village seal, dated April 18, 4.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for May 13 1913 at 3 a m in Sidney on the petition for administration of the estate of John A Bergman intestate with home stead lands described as south half of the northeast quarter and lots 1 and 2 in section 2 township 16 north range 52. The patent to heirs issued August 9 1897 and the land is exempt from debts. Heirs Lillian Eckert and George N Eckert reside in Ickes Cheyenne County Nebraska. Judge Henry E Apen signs this order.
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