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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph enters its thirty sixth volume reflecting on thirty five years of service to the community. The piece notes the paper’s longevity amidst shifting local media, its role in recording births deaths and marriages, and its steady operation from the old stand despite frontier challenges.
The piece recalls the editor’s long watch over the village, the mixed notices and subscriber frictions, and the editor’s reward found in daily human bonds. It ends with gratitude to readers and advertisers as the paper enters its thirty sixth volume with renewed resolve.
The piece critiques a Blade editor and cites a Nebraska election statute about nominating papers and ballots. It notes a petition by Stenteville to run for county attorney and mentions ongoing political tensions, editorial feuds, and a referenced Oklahoma example.
The editor of the News-Blade describes origins in a violent community and explains his move to Bridgeport. He declines self-praise yet notes paying taxes in three states, with a single county bill of twenty four cents, arguing higher totals in other states would exceed that amount.
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt shows him as bold and decisive in crises, landing on his feet with perfect timing. The piece praises his strategic campaign approach and humorous critique of opponents, invoking the era's political theater and the public mood toward his leadership.
The Record-Herald is praised as an independent Chicago daily with wide circulation. It is described as fearless and fair, not the mouthpiece of any interest, prioritizing the public welfare in city state and national affairs.
Low rate trips to eastern cities resorts Northern Michigan Canada New England See the West excursions to Pacific Coast Yellowstone Park Utah Colorado Big Horn Mountains Black Hills.
The Nebraska Legislature proposes amendments to Article six sections on Supreme Court composition jurisdiction and salaries. The measure would set a seven judge Supreme Court with broad appellate and specific jurisdiction, set six year terms, elect three judges every six years, designate the Chief Justice, establish salaries of 4500 for justices and 3000 for district judges, and require governor appointed interim judges upon adoption. The proposal is to be voted at the general election on November 3, 1908.
Wm Devoe of Lebanon Nebraska files contest against Joseph R Dickson homestead entry 2976 for sections 8 and 9 township 2 range 46 west. Contest alleges Dickson did not establish residence or cultivate the land. Parties must appear October 1 1908 in Sidney Nebraska and final hearing set October 16 1908 in North Platte Nebraska. Due to difficulty serving notice publication ordered.
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