Seed supply secures beet sugar industry amid tariff loss
The article notes American sugar beet growers will not abandon the industry as seed shortages from Germany ease with new supply from Russia via Siberia and the Pacific. It argues government revenue loss and higher internal taxes are manageable, banking reform will aid finance, exports rise, and business confidence is key to revival and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Siberia
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
War orders boost American motor car industry profits
Agencies of foreign governments place orders with U S auto makers as wartime needs replace horse and mule transport. After wars opened, governments took control of trucks buses and cars in their territories, driving demand for U S manufactured motor vehicles. Europe cannot keep up, so they turn to America for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
French conscription unifies ranks across faiths and classes
The law applies to all social groups and ranks, with about 22 000 priests serving in the French army. Most priests are enlisted in the ranks rather than as officers, and highly educated clergy are described as capable soldiers. Their quick mobilization has earned them favor in France.
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France
Federal health service warns on drug waste and deaths
The federal public health service reports Americans spend 500 million dollars yearly on drugs. It says much is wasted and misuse causes illness and deaths. It warns against promiscuous drug use, noting manufacturers exploit gullibility and that few heed such authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Public Health Service
European War Losses Reach Half a Million and More
The piece argues that total killed and wounded in Europe are unknowable but likely around half a million, with daily Russian and Austrian losses cited at about 100,000. It emphasizes the severe toll on the physical vigor of the warring nations and the catastrophic scale of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Confidence and early bank openings urged by Wilson
At a reserve bank conference President Wilson urged opening banks under the new system at the earliest date. He said the only lacking is confidence and cautioned against an excessive nervous attitude. He argued the nation possesses ample crops and money to meet domestic needs and restore business activity and prosperity.
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Reserve Bank
Wilson
Advice to Farmers from Secretary Houston
Secretary of Agriculture Houston urged farmers to seek higher yields per acre rather than simply expanding planted acreage. While some advocate greater total cultivation to meet future foreign demand, he and other experts say more intensive methods can produce better results, a policy likely beneficial in the United States as in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
United States
Congress ends era of executive domination in historic session
The final adjournment of Congress prompts Speaker Clark to call the 1913 1914 session the longest and most laborious and extravagant yet. From April 7 1913 to October 24 1914 the 63rd Congress is described as dominated by the president with members yielding to White House dictates and caucus rule.
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Congress
Clark
Congress of
United States
White House
Wilson
Republic
Democratic tariff and new laws face test under fire
The piece argues that constructive legislation under Wilson era requires testing before judgment. It notes dissatisfaction with Democratic tariff revisions and calls for trying banking, trade commission, and anti trust measures. Representative Mann accuses lack of pro business legislation since Wilson’s rise and the mood remains doubtful until laws prove effective.
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Trade Commission
Wilson
Representative Mann
House
Lessons From Last Tuesday's Elections Reveal Party Shifts
The piece argues the Republican Party remains vital and poised to gain control before 1916, while Democratic losses in the House show discontent with Wilson era policies. It also notes the Progressive Party’s waning influence and predicts Democrats will adopt more cautious, conservative tactics ahead of the next cycle.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Wilson
Progressive Party
Nebraska crops and livestock outlook reportedly bright
Official reports from Nebraska indicate a strong year ahead for crops with unusually moist soil and extensive wheat sowing in excellent condition. Cattle and hog markets look favorable as breeding stock prices stay high, aided by widespread vaccination progress. Farmers and range men push livestock development, and stock sales show cash payments with bankers present but reluctant to extend credit.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Omaha World-Herald
More Read Far In Lead Of Howell In Nebraska Vote
Lincoln returns from fifty seven counties show Morehead ahead of Howell for governor with 52 379 to 43 184. In Congress Lobeck and Stephens win in the 2nd and 3rd districts. Reavis defeats Maguire in the 1st. Sloan wins in the 4th. Shallenberger may win the 5th. Kinkaid is re elected in the 6th. Suffrage trend shows antis ahead in Douglas and other counties. state tickets unclear as focus shifts to local races.
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Lincoln
Morehead
Howell
Aldrich
Congress
Lobeck
Stephens
Reavis
Maguire
Sloan
Shhallenberger
Kinkaid
Shallenberger
S. R. Barton
Barton
Douglas County
Douglas
Secretary of State
October to November Weather and War Shifts
The piece notes October’s mild blue weather continuing into November and reflects on wartime aims. It contrasts the idea of chance with life, criticizes wasted time, and remarks that efforts have moved from direct war with Germany to advancing a notion of civilization along the Rhine.
Students to Visit Yards in Omaha and South Omaha
Fifteen students from the Nebraska college of agriculture at Lincoln will travel to Omaha and South Omaha on Saturday. They will judge cattle and horses at the stock yards and tour various local points as part of preparation for selecting a stock judging team for the Chicago International Live Stock Exposition. The trip is led by Howard J. Gramlich, professor of animal husbandry.
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Lincoln
Nebraska College of Agriculture At
Omaha
South Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Iliois
Chicago
Howard J. Gramlich
University Farm
Tragic Missouri River Drowning In Pontoon Bridge Crash
Editor H W Cooley of the Crofton Journal and QO W Cass drowned when Cass's car plunged from a pontoon bridge into the Missouri River. Barber O D Salley and jeweler L S Ross escaped, reaching shore exhausted after the vehicle sank. Speed is listed as the cause.
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Yankton, S. D
H. W. Cooley
Crofton Journal of
Crofton
Neb
QO. W. Cass
Missouri River
Cass
O. D. Salley
L. S. Ross
A Call to See the Better Side of Life Amid Fads
The speaker argues reformers chase mirages by focusing on one flaw. Everyone sees only a part of reality, whether vice or ungodliness. He urges observing the better, compensating heavens scattered through life, like parks in a smoky city, to strengthen daily outlook.
Rehearing sought in county clerk insane fees case
Lincoln November 5 motion filed in the Nebraska supreme court by Frank A Broadwell and the American Surety Company. They seek a rehearing after a decision against them in a suit to collect from Broadwell, then clerk of the district court, certain insane fees he had retained, with Douglas County as the plaintiff.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Frank A. Broadwell
American Surety Company
Douglas County
Broadwell
District Court
Nieuport Ruined and Abandoned After Bombardment
Telegraph report from the Chronicle’s correspondent says Nieuport has been reduced to ruins after heavy bombardment. The town, captured and recaptured multiple times in one day, is now occupied only by dead, with unburied bodies left in the streets.
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London
France
The
Chronicle
Nieuport
King George and Queen Mary Visit Canadian Troops at Salisbury Plain
King George and Queen Mary with a small suite depart London for Salisbury Plain to inspect Canadian troops encamped there since their arrival in England.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Salisbury Plain
England
American Warship Arrives at Beirut for Christian Protection
London news reports from the Athens correspondent that an American warship has reached Beirut in Syria to safeguard the Christian population amid mounting unrest. The arrival underscores American involvement in Middle East affairs during the period.
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Beirut
London
Athens
the Star
Syria
Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
Nebraska Cheyentue County Court schedules November 20 1914 at 10 am for hearing James N McIntosh final account as administrator in estate of Mary B Stewitts. Notice to interested parties via four weekly inserts in The Sidney Telegraph. Judge Henry E Gapen verifies order.
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Nebraska
Cheyentue
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Mary B. Stewitts
James N. McIntosh
Sidney Telegraph
Wald County
Cheyenme County
William Fraser
Jaames L. McIntosh
Sala County
HENRY_E. GAPEN
Cheyenne County
John Ronlon
Thomas E. Donlon
OX Donlon
Elizabeth T. Donlon
Matthew Farley
John Donlon
Thomas BZ
Donlon
Loretta Donion
Elizabeth
North Half
Court House
North Platte
Lincoln County
Donion
Guardian
Sidney
Said County
District Court
K . M. Grimes
Settlement of final account in Fraser estate Nebraska
In Cheyenne County a County Court session hears Jaames L. McIntosh seek final settlement and allowance of his final account filed October 19 in the matter of the estate of William Fraser deceased.
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F. A. Gapen
Bhallenberger
Ford
F.O.B
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
R. Owens
Rhine
Nieuport City of Dead
Triton
LOTUS
Beatrice Irwin
Christina G. Rossetti
Holdrege, Neb
Harry Meredith
Here
Edward Howe
H. T. Doran
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