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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
4
The safety first program begun by the Chicago and North Western is now adopted by 47 railroads covering over 140000 miles. Progress has been steady over two years and the movement is expected to grow rapidly. The piece notes broader adoption and ongoing safety improvements across the U S rail network.
Texas ranchers on one to five sections use forage crops and silos to fatten cattle. Previously cattle lost about 200 pounds in winter, but with ensilage and dry forage they gain roughly 100 pounds. Kansas Agricultural College promotes this dry land system to Nebraska farmers.
The platform called for economy and fewer offices, but the number of “useless offices” has risen, not fallen. The party in power has attacked the merit system, enabling thousands of spoils seekers. Campaign rhetoric may fade as congress drafts appropriations and southern Democrats request national treasury allowances.
The detention of Mrs Pankhurst at Ellis Island complied with the law and her release to fulfill lecture engagements aligned with government policy. American sympathy for the English suffragist was natural but not an endorsement of methods. most American women condemned those methods, and her talks will not affect the U S equal suffrage movement or its prospects.
Authorities report 35 000 annual U S deaths and 2 000 000 injuries from industrial accidents. A workman dies every 16 minutes and a worker is injured every 16 seconds in the United States. The movement to organize national council for industrial safety seeks broad support from manufacturers and employees to reform dangerous conditions.
A local editorial urges Sidney business leaders to form a weekly commitment to plan and act for growth. It calls for a defined action plan, unified efforts, and strong public spirit to attract residents and industry, noting future progress depends on enterprise and coordination. It also references opposition to the currency bill’s socialistic claims and the risk from the proposed reserve board.
The piece notes five states vote for governor this year Massachusetts New Jersey Virginia Arizona and Nevada. It argues that only Massachusetts and New Jersey will draw broad attention and explains how Wilson carried both states previously. It highlights a trend of Republicans who bolted last year returning to party lines and urges progressiveness within the GOP as a path to rehabilitating the party and displacing third party moves.
The new tariff law prompts cheers in European capitals as Britain Austria and Germany report renewed interest in trading with the United States. Analysts warn of longer term competition and possible pressure on American industry and employment, though immediate chaos is unlikely.
The article criticizes William Sulzer's impeachment as a warning to politicians about chicanery and duplicity. It labels Sulzer a Tammany product who never earned public trust and portrays his rise to governor as tied to corrupt party tactics.
The piece argues Sulzer’s exposure by Tam many harmed his credibility and that of the political machine. It notes he may still hold office but will be viewed as untrustworthy. It reflects that Tammany boss Charles Murphy and the impeachment reveal dangers of duplicitous politics and “dual role” ambition.
A vivid rhetorical piece argues that women should cry and rage when wrong and men should cuss, likening emotions to a storm. It suggests releasing woes privately rather than venting at others, and proposes a satire of a deaf and dumb party in town to provide psychological relief through loud, venting recitations.
A fragmentary column mocks moralizing phrases and high sounding words while noting oddities in public notices. It references a Wisconsin judge, a land drawing with 77 000 registrations, and wedding announcements from Sidney. It hints at an Omaha Telegraph stance on space for obits and wedding ads.
An advertisement for Chamberlains Tablets claims a pleasant purgative effect and improves body and mind to make users feel joyful. Sold by all dealers.
The State of Nebraska Cheserne County. County Court set for November 28 1913 at 10 oclock a m to hear the petition of Cecelia Hezantia widow executrix for final settlement and discharge in the matter of Prada tezmina deceased. Notice to interested parties to appear and show cause by publication in The Sidney Telegraph for four consecutive weeks prior to hearing. Henry Gapen County Judge seal. 5-4
County Court in Cheyenne County sets November 22 1913 at 10 pm for hearing the petition to probate Ellen Mary Quinn s last will. Executor Edward M Quinn proposed. interested parties to receive notice by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court orders final settlement for Julian Scanlon as executrix of Denis J Seamon deceased. A hearing is set for November 4, 1913 at 10 p.m. Each interested party must receive notice by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four consecutive weeks. Seal of County Judge Henry B. Gapen.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition seeks probate of James S Smith deceased will. J L McIntosh seeks administration with will annexed and an appearance date is set for November 17 1913 at 10 a m with publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior.
Charter No S73 records a Nebraska bank report dated October 2 1908 with assets totaling 46 000 00 and liabilities including capital stock 40 000 00 deposits 1 170 664 06 and certificates of deposit 218 427 70. It lists loans, securities, cash on hand, and a depositor guaranty fund with signatories Rost A Bai and directors McInrosn.
Creditors of Ben L Glenn deceased must present claims to the administrator before County Judge of Cheyenne County at the County Court in Sidney on December 29 1913 at 10 a m for examination adjustment and allowance Six months to present claims and one year to settle from October 7 1913 Notice to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 29 1913
The county judge orders a hearing on November 17, 1913 at 10 a.m. in Cheyenne County Nebraska regarding the estates of Thomas W. Fairbanks and Florence Fairbanks. The petition seeks waiver of administration and a decree of heirship, noting land titled to quarters in section 15, township 15, range 49, with heirs listed in Illinois. Both estates are declared exempt from attachment and claims, debts, or charges.
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