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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
4
A warm memorial day meditation recalls Civil War heroism and sacrifice, honoring those who defended the union and noting the enduring memory of fallen soldiers. The piece pivots to a humorous critique of Chicago officials banning long kisses, poking fun at outdated social norms and weather chatter with light satire.
Editorial argues that Germany’s submarine warfare and brutal methods shock civilized opinion yet outlawing a nation requires global consensus. It questions practicality of a united world sanction and US severing relations as a temporary measure, noting broad resistance and impracticality of unilateral action.
The article argues that wartime practice by European powers, led by Germany and Britain, overrides neutral rights and demands the United States enforce free use of sea lanes under established rules, seeking firm support from all neutrals.
Idaho Senator Borah warns that peace at the price of dishonor is a false peace. He argues Americans should avoid conflict with a people unable to govern themselves who favor war and anarchy. He believes American honor is not at stake over Mexico, and would be upheld if it were.
The United States has spent about five billion dollars on pensions for Civil War veterans, a sum more than twice the war's cost. The figures, drawn from official sources, illustrate the nation’s ungrudging loyalty and patriotism toward those who preserved the Union, a benefaction to endure while veterans live.
The former president Taft calls for patience and restraint to aid the Wilson administration during the current national crisis. In contrast Roosevelt criticizes Wilson, sounding confrontational and provocative, a stance deemed unbecoming for a former leader amid national strain.
Admiral Dewey states the navy is efficient and unmatched except by size, but urges ships, officers, and men to strengthen the fleet. The public largely backs a larger navy, including pacifist factions, reflecting broad support for expansion.
Mrs Essig traveled to Bridgeport on Wednesday to monitor progress on the remodeling of her large double two story store building at the location.
The piece describes graduates overwhelmed by gifts, including a father’s promise to fund his son’s appendix removal. It mocks exhausted teachers and notes thoughts of escape to a penitentiary or a grave as two tempting but unsafe options, ending with a warning against permanence.
Farmers are beginning to run fields through a clothes wringer style preparatory process before planting corn, signaling early fieldwork to ready soil and equipment.
A patriotic poem urging national unity and vow to safeguard the flag across seas and battles. It extols the starry banner as emblem of liberty, honor, and universal rights, calling on loyal Americans to defend its symbolism and embrace the flag’s free reach.
Union Pacific failed to prove that Lincoln county real estate outside towns was undervalued. District Judge Grimes ruled the petition insufficient after an appeal following local commissioners’ ruling against raising assessments.
Creditors of the estate of Augustus W Olson deceased must present their claims for examination and allowance before County Judge P Chambers at the Cheyenne County Courthouse. Meetings with the executrix are scheduled July 26 1915 and November 6 1915 at 9 o clock am. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from May 26 1915. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to July 26 1915.
The State of Nebraska informs Lula Sellers J R Shoemaker Emma Null Roy Shoemaker Harry Shoemaker and Burl Shoemaker and others interested that a document claimed to be the last will of Mary Francis Shoemaker is on file with the court. A petition for probate and appointment of J R Shoemaker as executor will be heard June 8 1913 at o clock. If not contested the court may probate the will and grant administration to J R Shoemaker. This notice runs three weeks in the Sidney Telegraph ending before the hearing. Signed May 13 1915 by County Judge Co P Chambers. 33-3
Friends Dickinson and William Kemp file May 25 1915 with Cheyenne County commissioners for a twelve month license to sell malt spiritous and vinious liquors on Lot 12 Block 2 Original Town of Sunol Colton Precinct If no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from May 31 1915 the license may be granted Applicants Friends Dickinson William Kemp
Everett E Ramsey of Potter Nebraska files a contest against Frank Bond's homestead entry No 05617 for section 8 township 14 north range 52 west. Bond must answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication, proving residence or abandonment or risk cancellation. Publication dates May 8 May 15 May 22 and May 29 1915.
By order of sale directed to the clerk of the district court Cheyenne County Nebraska a judgment in favor of R F Kloke against John E Cave Dollie Cave Frank Lyon Harry C Sellars and George W Wright totals 1866 92 with costs 20 60 a levy on the south half of section 31 13 48 in Cheyenne County Nebraska will be offered for cash on June 9 1915 at 10 a m in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse Sheriff's notice dated May 6 1915 J W McDaniel Sheriff
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