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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
4
Government report forecasts a strong wheat acreage rise driven by high prices and expected demand through next year. If yields reach about a billion bushels, 400 million bushels could be exportable, boosting prosperity for American growers despite weather risks.
Economists and university experts warn population growth outpacing food output and urge scientific soil cultivation, selective crop planning, and drought resistant varieties. They insist farming must modernize to prevent famine and project continued agricultural progress and rising production.
The article notes German criticism of U S arms shipments to nations at war, but says Washington cannot alter its neutrality policy. It views the Wilson administration response to Germany as an unassailable rebuttal to the German claim, while acknowledging continued German hostility toward the United States.
The speaker denounces European belligerents overriding neutral rights, cites Germany as a primary offender, and condemns Britain's trade disruptions against neutral nations. It asserts that peaceful nations, led by the United States, must uphold and preserve the institutions of peace and shoulder the duty to deter warlike excesses.
The piece argues China stubbornly resists Japanese pressure while major European powers wreck each other. It warns of permanent arms buildup in the Far East, risking white supremacy and potential Asian movements altering world power. It notes U S stakes in Pacific control and the global impact of these events.
One of England's leading literary figures cautions Britons to abandon optimism and complacency or face bitter regret. He argues Britain acts as a sub ordinate participant in a vast war drama, noting Teutonic alliance could prevail if this sluggish, inadequate involvement continues.
The text warns that without rapid adoption of pacifist and hopeful stance, a German invasion of England could become more than possible. It asserts England cannot remain a secondary player in the great struggle and urges decisive national action.
The biennial Kansas state board of agriculture report shows farm producers earned over 800 million dollars in the last year. In the two years ending December 31, farm products totaled 618 million dollars despite only about one third of the state being under cultivation. The record encourages Kansas farmers to boost production as wartime demand for food remains strong internationally.
Public note on sense and patience advising parents to balance faith with action. It cautions against overindulgence and urges practical steps such as helping a daughter with a sewing project to teach resourcefulness. The piece blends household advice with tempering humor.
A stark social exhortation urges women to confront drunken husbands and demand changes, while men are advised to curb extravagance and enforce discipline with spouses and children. It condemns patient tolerance as a growing social ill and suggests immediate action to protect the family.
The poem contrasts how different faces affect feelings, from bright joy when QHE smiles to gloom when she frowns. It notes indifference and alarm, and a sense of aging or loss when a male figure frowns, ending with the idea that laughter erodes life’s charm.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk a judgment in favor of R F Kloke against John E Cave Dollie Cave Frank Lyon Harry C Sellars and George W Wright for 1866 92 and costs 20 50 and accruing costs. The sheriff will offer the south half of section 31 township 13 north range 48 west in Cheyenne County at public auction for cash on June 9 1915 at 10 a m in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse. Dated May 6 1915 J W McDaniel Sheriff.
An ordinance in Sidney Nebraska requires plumbers to obtain a license for 50 dollars, post a 500 dollar bond, and gain written permission before tapping water or sewer mains. Violations carry escalating fines from 50 dollars up to 100 dollars per offense. The ordinance takes effect after publication, dated April 30, 1915.
Legal order requires publication in the Sidney Telegraph once a week for three consecutive weeks in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Hearing date set after publication. Dated in North Platte Lincoln County Nebraska on April 8 1915.
In the District Court of Cheyenne County the guardian Mary Vipond petitions to sell the unimproved southeast quarter of section 17 township 12 range 50 in Cheyenne County Nebraska. The sale funds are to educate and maintain the minor heirs Ralph Sarah Eveline John Chester and Roy Vipond deceased. Next of kin and interested parties must appear at Chambers in the Courthouse.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court and Judge H M Grimes a judgment for 1728.62 plus costs was secured by Henry H Libby against Mabel Louise McBride Marie Brown Star Land and Trust Company J I Trowbridge and Harold C Bolster. The property described is the N half of the NE quarter and the N half of the NW quarter of section 12 township 13 range 47 west of the 6th P M in Cheyenne County Nebraska. The sale to the highest bidder for cash will be on May 25 1915 at 10 oclock A M in front of the Sidney Nebraska Courthouse. Dated April 23 1915.
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