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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
11
An editorial recalls Memorial Day as a national tribute to fallen heroes and urges unity across regions and nations. It warns against European conflicts and endorses Liberty Bonds, suggesting $50 installments with 3.5 percent interest to support the war effort.
Nebraska rallies to the Liberty Loan with State Treasurer Hall approving a half million dollars in bonds. Over 200 Lincoln bankers from fourteen southeastern counties pledge support, as Omaha banks subscribe over two million and Grand Island banks add another hundred thousand. The effort is boosted by the post office, investment firms, and Secretary McAdoo urging broad citizen participation. Social clubs and communities join the campaign.
The piece notes wartime shifts in daily life aimed at national reform. It cites a San Francisco hotel cook resisting potato usage, navy league knitters preparing jackets for the Nebraska battleship crew, Omaha urging foot and shoe conservation, Chicago employers requiring women to wear overalls, and college girls taking farm work to support harvest and food production.
The Nebraska Council of Defense outlines a plan for county councils to coordinate with state and national groups. It urges broad participation in offices, canning, and other war services, stressing emulation and contact with the state council. A motto to instill is that extravagance, inefficiency, or idleness in war time is unpatriotic.
Regulatory updates in the recent days are expected to stabilize and set firm paths for consumer food prices. Agencies report progress on policy alignment, market monitoring, and enforcement steps aimed at curbing volatility and ensuring predictable costs for households.
The country shuts down speculation in wheat corn and oats on the boards of trade. Omaha grain exchange halts futures trading and shifts to supply and demand. Hoover meets allied wheat buying chair to push surrender of vast American wheat options. Rosenwald lauds ban on middlemen in government purchases and expects war buys to be run by makers, not brokers, for efficiency and lower costs.
In congress southern lawmakers push to suspend child labor rules citing war labor needs. The piece argues such a move would undo reform, harm child welfare, and echo past failures like Englands wartime schooling experiment. It praises existing protections and urges moderate farm work only where appropriate.
A street vignette on flags and patriotism. A man notes the line about taking down flags after a boy’s remark. The image of children, folly, and truth prompts the observer to reflect on excess and national sentiment. The piece ends with a self aware question about overdoing it.
A humorous quote from the Philadelphia Record notes a couple’s compromise when moving. The husband explains they rearranged furniture and pretended to be in a new house, while the wife initially resisted relocation.
A fragmented column muses on flag display, war memories, and calm periods from meals to bedtime. It notes the clock change and daylight loss, jokes about age and fashion, and toys with social habits, religion, and happiness amid national issues.
London report says John Redmond leader of Irish Nationalists in the House of Commons rejected Lloyd George's settlement plan but accepted immediate convention to decide on Ireland's government. He favors a government chosen by a convention rather than the immediate home rule scheme.
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In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for June 6 1917 at ten o clock A M on the petition of John Jenik seeking probate of Richard Mickelwall a foreign will with a certified Iowa copy. Heirs listed include Mary Mickelwait Maggie Skillicorn Ralph Grover Eva and C Scott all residents in Iowa.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition by John Jenik to determine heirship for Lulu M Scott of Macedonia Iowa, died 1900, requests settlement of a one sixth share in N 1/2 and SE 1/4 of section 15 13N 47W. Hearing set for June 14 1917 at 10 am with notice by publication in The Telegraph Sidney Nebraska for three weeks. The petition notes heirs: C C Scott husband, Floyd and Ford Scott sons. Debts paid in Iowa and no Cheyenne County administration filed. Magistrate C P Chambers issues order May 10 1917.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of John Oldershaw deceased. Creditors are notified that the court will sit in Sidney on July 10 and December 4 1917 at 10 oclock to examine claims. Claims must be presented within six months from June 1 1917 and debts paid within one year from that date. Dated May 9 1917. Seal.
George R. Granger is notified that on April 30 1917 C P Chambers County Judge of Cheyenne County issued an attachment order for 55 dollars in a suit where The Sidney Mercantile Company is plaintiff. The defendant's money due has been attached. The case was continued to June 21 1917 at 10 AM. Sidney Nebraska May 10 1917.
Public notice states a special election for Sidney Nebraska on June 8 1917 to vote on three bond propositions. Proposals cover 10000 for a City Hall, 5000 for sewer system, and 5000 for water works with 5 percent interest. Polls open 9 am to 9 pm in three wards. Published by the Mayor and Council.
The estate of Nancy J. Scherer with W A Klein as administrator proceeds to a hearing on the final report for discharge and release of the administrator’s bond. Notice to creditors has run, and the Cheyenne County Court orders a hearing at the county seat on June 5, 1917, at 10 a.m. with publication in The Telegraph for three weeks prior.
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