America First Motto urged by President in AP luncheon
President Wilson urged the motto America first at the Associated Press officials luncheon. He stressed citizens of immigrant background should place America first while honoring their origins. He urged alien-born citizens to support the government for a just peace and good citizenship, or consider returning to their homeland.
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Associated Press
Wilson
America
Europe
Republic
Developing Trade and American Export Prospects
The article argues that US industrial and commercial interests are united in preparing for immense postwar trade demand. It notes European recovery will take time and US exports will fill needs, urging the Federal Trade Commission to hold hearings to gather exporters’ views on developing foreign trade and benefiting national progress.
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United States
Federal Trade Commission
No Embargo On Arms Policy Statement From Wilson
The United States will not impose an embargo on arms trade despite German pressure. The reply, largely authored by President Wilson, declares such a move would violate U.S. neutrality, and the government will continue selling war munitions to belligerents, basing its stance on solid international law and impartiality.
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United States
Wilson
Germany
Teutonic Alliance
Rock Island Railroad Placed in Receivership
The Rock Island railroad was placed in receivership due to inability to meet financial obligations. The issue is attributed to a depressed commercial mood and existing revenue rules, not mismanagement. The piece notes similar strains may affect other railroads seeking revenue increases.
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Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Republican Party in 1916 Campaign The Need for Progressive Reform
The text argues that while Republican sentiment grows toward success in 1916, the party must avoid reactionary elements and boss rule. It calls for a progressive spirit focused on prosperity, business freedom, political improvement, and resisting dictation.
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Republican Party
London correspondent on World War aims and American views
An American reporter in London argues the war's outcome will shape global power and demand for diplomacy and defense. He notes British fears of Teutonic domination, while suggesting Americans see limited threat from victorious powers extending influence to the Americas.
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London
Europe
United States
Resentment Over British Policy Hurts American Commerce
The text notes widespread resentment in the United States over Britain’s policy affecting American trade. Citizens view the policy as unfriendly and unjustified in international law. It restricts American ships from sea access, challenging long held freedoms and risking frictions between nations.
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Great Britain
When a paper stops a reader’s birth story and pride
A fragmented old newspaper piece mocks readers who quit subscriptions as it recalls a man’s life from birth to dismissal. The text blends moralizing reflections on misfits with garbled lines about hypocrisy and a parade of obscure references.
Nebraska county agent tours boost silo plantings
From Our Exchanges highlights agricultural observation tours in Nebraska counties. Silo excursions in five counties yielded excellent results with Dawes County seeing silos more than double. Sweet clover and alfalfa efforts featured, leading Madison County to plan sweet clover on sandy soils and alfalfa stand methods across the region.
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Nebraska
Dawes County
Madison
Notice of Contest in Land Office for Homestead Entry
Everett E. Ramsey files a contest to cancel Frank Bond homestead entry No. 05617 for section 8 township 14 north range 52 west. Bond alleged to have made no improvements or residence and abandonment. Ramsey seeks cancellation. Bond must answer within twenty days after fourth publication. Publication dates May 8, 15, 22, 29, 1915.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Frank Bond
Everett E. Ramsey
Potter
Nebraska
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By Virtue of an Order of Sale directed from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska on a judgement in favor of HL Lewis Lohmerer against RO Seert and Carrie H Leow for twelve hundred seventy four dollars and 43 cents with costs. Real estate described as Northwest quarter of section thirty two township thirteen north range fifty east West 6th PMM Cheyenne County to be sold to the highest bidder for cash on March 26 1915 in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse at 9 oclock A M. Dated April 22 1915 Sheriff John McDaniel of Cheyenne County Nebraska.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. MS. ¢Srmes
HL Lewis Lohmerer
Seert
Arrie H. Leow
Agerurnz
Township Thirteen
Court House
Sidney
John McDaniel
Said County
J. W. Macdaniel
Sheriff’s Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1915
A sheriff s sale notice lists a judgment of 1866 92 dollars plus costs in favor of R F Kloke against John Cave Dollie Cave Frank Lyon Harry Sellars and George W Wright. The real estate is the south half of section 31 township 13 north range 48 west 6th p m Cheyenne County. Sale to be held June 8 1915 at 10 am in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse.
License to Sell Real Estate for Minor Heirs in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the District Court orders Mary Vipond guardian and the minor heirs Ralph Vipond Sarah Vipond John Vipond Chester Vipond Roy Vipond to appear May 22 1915 at 969 AM in North Platte to show cause why the unimproved southeast quarter section seventeen township twelve range fifty should not be licensed for sale to raise funds for the minors education and maintenance. A copy of the order will be published in Sidney Telegraph weekly for three weeks prior to the hearing.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Mary Vipond
Ralph Vipond
Sarah Eveline Vipond
John Vipond
Chester Vipond
Hoy Vipond
Chester Vip
Chambers
City
North Platte
Lincoln County
Gordian
Notice of Sale Under Chattel Mortgage in Cheyenne County
Notice is given that on April 30 1914 J H Lawin executed to J A Woten a chattel mortgage to secure two promissory notes of 420 and 300 with 8 percent interest. Peter Jensen now owns the notes and mortgage and is owed 3777.60 including interest. Mortgage and assignment recorded May 2 1914 Cheyenne County Nebraska.
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J. H. Lawin
J .A. Woten
Potter, Nebr
J A. Woten
Peter Jensen
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Public Auction Notice of Sidney Credit Notes
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Clerk notes that default occurred on the mortgage and assigns the property to be sold. At a public auction on Monday May 17 1915 at 11 o clock in the morning on a vacant lot west of Fundingsland Transfer House Sidney Nebraska the 30 horse Avery engine and a one gang Moline plow will be sold for cash to settle the described notes and costs. Dated April 21 1915. Peter Jensen Assignee. 30-4
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Edwin Erickson
Potter
C. G. Erickson
Nebr
Fundingsland Transfer House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Peter Jensen
Sheriffs Sale Ordered in Nebraska Court
By order of Judge H M Grimes dated March 29, 1915, Henry H Libby sues Mabel McBride Marle Brown Star Land and Trust Co E L Trowbridge and Harold Bolster. Real estate north halves of sections 12 13 47 in Cheyenne County Nebraska to satisfy a 1728 62 judgment plus costs 40 50 and accruing costs will be offered for sale May 25 1915 at 10 AM in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse J W McDantel clerk 30 5
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Henry H. Libby
Mabel Louise McBride
Marle Brown
Star Land and Trust Company
E. IE. Trowbridge
Harold C. Bolster
Ani
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDantel
Said County
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Nick
Cc Orace
J. E. Evans
Register
Paige
Fairfield
Detroit
Sines
Commental
Sidney Auto Company
W. E. Swatzlander
Detroit Motor Car Company
Sheriff's Sale
R. F. Kloke
John E.cave
Dollie Cave
Frank Lyon
Harry C. Sellars
George W. Wright
6Th P. m
H. M Grimes
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