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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
9
The electorate has given the Democratic party another four years in national government. Loyal citizens accept the verdict, hoping the party will heed criticisms and advance the general welfare with less political expediency. The era is likened to the Union-preserving 1864 contest as the nation settles into continued republican institutions and forward progress.
The piece notes four new states joining the prohibition fold and two legislatures leaning toward prohibition. It cites Nebraska’s prohibition victory and contrasts it with the presidential vote for a liquor-friendly party, arguing national sentiment is shifting despite inconsistencies. The author warns anti liquor crusaders to expect continued effort and influence on public opinion.
British and French embassies protested to the state department after Carranza decrees seized assets of their banks in Mexico City. Foreign claims, plus American and others, will burden a country already poor in the hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine may be invoked to argue against US responsibility, but debate grows over how to avoid entanglement.
A disjointed excerpt discusses effort versus outcome, futility of bets, and the impact of high prices on national morale. It contrasts the best with the worst performer and hints at economic concerns and public frustration.
The piece rails at wasteful middle class extravagance and rising costs, urging a return to simple living and thrift. It notes inflation, poor wages, and the need for discipline, with reflections on politics, citizenship, and post election sentiments. It laments campaign literature and predicts a tense wait for relief, hinting at labor tensions and coal theft.
An editorial urges investors to research securities and doubt blind gambles while warning that quick profit stories mislead. It notes buyers must verify a house’s reliability and temper broker tips with judgment. It also argues politicians and merchants rely on newspaper advertising to reach voters and customers, deeming long oratory outdated.
A Bridgeport News Blade informed piece argues print paper shortages from German supplied ingredients will force publishers to rethink advertising and expansion plans. It cautions against new four page weeklies and predicts a leaner press landscape with billers and readers preferring trusted old subscribers. It also notes a simple method to revive worn carbon paper and extend its life.
Mexico City papers report a Zapata led massacre near Contreras Morelos where nearly 100 women children and Carranza soldiers perished on a passenger train. Only Captain Antonio Priegos survived. The attackers halted the train looted the express car and then fled into the hills leaving many officers among the dead.
Dispatches from Rome report the pope will issue a note to Germany protesting wholesale deportations of Belgians. The move signals Vatican concern over wartime actions and refugee treatment.
Parson asks Mandy to take the groom as her husband. Mandy replies she is not entirely satisfied but concedes he is the best she could obtain. The exchange captures a frontier wedding mood with humor and stubborn resolve.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of Mathew Farley deceased must present claims to the County Judge at the County Court Room on December 4, 1916 and May 24, 1917 at 1 PM for examination adjustment and allowance Six months to file claims and one year to settle from October 28 1916 published in The Telegraph for four weeks before December 4 1916 witnesses include County Judge Co P Chambers seal dated October 30 1916
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a suit by Fannie Tobin Dudley executrix against non resident C G LeSueur seeks payment of 4277 65 plus 6 interest on a 1910 note and a 120 promissory note. An attachment was levied on land described as N half of section 1 township 14 range 50. Defendant must answer by December 4.
Nebraskas Cheyenne County County Court fix es December 9 1916 at 10 am for hearing James L McIntosh petition to appoint Anna F Ramsdell administratrix debonis non with will annexed over Charles F Ramsdell estate. Notice to interested parties by three week publication in The Telegraph. Also notice of liquor license application by G C Edens for Gurley town Lot 4 Block 3 Gurley Precinct. objection deadline two weeks from November 6 1916.
Creditors of Michael Farley in Cheyenne County Nebraska must present claims to the Administrator before the County Judge at the County Court Room on December 4 1916 and May 24 1917 at 10 oclock A M as published in The Telegraph four court notice dated October 20 1916 Seal C P Chambers
A chattel mortgage dated July 26 1916 filed September 22 1916 in Cheyenne County Nebraska secures $585.15 with interest. Defaulted payments leave $549.41 due. The Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company mortgagee will sell at public auction at Puthoff Johnson implement house Sidney on November 20 1916 at 1 30 PM. J C Cooper state agent signs for the mortgagee.
Florence Frazey files petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska for determination of heirs, kinship, and descent of Ralph Grosvenor who died intestate October 16, 1910. Hearing set December 5, 1916 in Sidney County Court at 1 PM. Estate seeks barring of creditor claims and related relief.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court the plaintiff Cheyenne Amelia Lindley seeks divorce from Edward Lindley and custody of their children on grounds of non support. An order by publication was issued Sept 25 1916 as part of the September term and you must answer by November 27.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court orders a hearing on November 24 1916 at 10 AM regarding petition by James L McIntosh to substitute the heirs of Brita Maja Eriksdotter in the estate of August Erickson deceased due to misidentification and death of Brita Maja Eriksdotter. notice to interested parties.
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