Sidney Telegraph postal designation and imprint
The Sidney Telegraph is entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter. A. GA
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph is entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter. A. GA
Rural producers have grown wealthy as industrial expansion and strong labor demand lifted wages and living standards. The piece argues this progress hinges on protectionist policy, warning that a Democratic victory would end tariffs, trigger industrial paralysis, unemployment, and lower farmer incomes. It cites Henry Clay and the American system, urging farmers to vote against the Democrats and uphold protective tariffs.
The Republican candidate for State Senator in the 27th District, Mr Bushee, touts a practical progressive legislative record. He cites a $150,000 state aid measure for weak school districts, a Western Nebraska experimental station in Scottsbluff County, a public indigent consumptives hospital funded at $40,000, irrigation advocacy, and focus on agricultural interests.
The farmers of the country hold the key to national prosperity and their stake in the election is greater than any other class. For fifteen years they have stood at the foundation of the nation's prosperity, seeking to maintain it through sound policy and steady agricultural support.
Data obtained by Labor Commissioner Gaye show that in Nebraska wage earnings and employment patterns are being analyzed to assess living standards and compliance with wage laws across industries. The findings highlight regional disparities and summary figures for identified sectors.
A Nebraska report tallies 71,000 private wage earners with 145,094 men and 41,340 women. Average monthly male wage 59.05. female 40.80. Men work about 9.25 hours daily. women 8.5 hours. Only 311 workers are age 14 to 16. The state has 10,968 teachers, mostly women, average 57.25 monthly. nine months of work. Ministers number 8,212, average 66.91. Officials and staff earn 141.28 for men and 78.50 for women. Institutions pay 66.02 to men and 30.82 to women, highlighting gender disparity. Bakers and barbers are lowest paid. preachers earn far less than skilled tradesmen. Overall Nebraskans’ wages compare favorably with other states.
Voters should recall the April primary approval of amendments to the state constitution and the need to cast ballots again in November. Key items include initiative and referendum empowering citizen legislation and a home rule charter option for cities over 5 000. Other amendments affect state administration. Nebraskans should vote to decide their fate.
The Democratic opposition to placing fourth class postmasters under civil service law is noted. The piece argues the policy would allow filling offices with partisans if Democrats win, but urges President Taft to extend civil service protection to loyal public servants as just and in the public interest.
Critics denounce his attitude toward the southern negro as hypocritical and insincere, accusing him of a so called square deal rhetoric, while noting he will not win any southern state.
The piece condemns Heney as the greatest blackguard at the Chicago convention and derides Johnson as a blatherskite and unworthy to sit at Taft's feet, citing a Louisville Courier-Journal remark on his suitability for a third term vaudeville ticket.
The speaker Champ Clark pledges economy in government if the people elect a democratic president and congress. The Democratic House began with vows of economies but failed to keep them, using politics to guide budget cuts and overspending where votes were likely. The record suggests no confidence in Clark’s promise.
The speaker warns that making courts follow the majority’s will erodes independence and endangers individual rights. Recalling judges and judicial decisions is demagogic, humiliating to honored citizens, and a revolutionary proposition.
The speaker praises the Republican Party for half a century of progress in the country. It claims the party secured payment of national obligations, upheld the gold standard, and fostered industrial growth making the U S leading among manufacturers. It asserts Republicans have been sane and practical in advancing the general welfare.
The Colonel continues to howl theft regarding Taft's renomination. He ignores the fraud he brazenly attempted at Chicago. His cries are dismissed as the whine of a political gambler thwarted in a cheating scheme. His reputation declines among thoughtful readers.
The chairman of the finance committee notes the solid south withholds contributions to the democratic campaign fund. New Jersey is listed with only 7012 dollars while Indiana, home state of the vice presidential candidate, is absent. The party weighs Bryan's critique of wealthy Democrats like Ryan and Belmont, who had given generously in the past.
The speaker argues that the Democratic economy in the current House reduces the army and naval power and neglects public buildings and national improvements. He contends the result is a decline to third or fourth place globally, while noting there was no political capital to be gained from these policies as the year focused on partisan maneuvering.
The finance committee chair says $750000 is needed for campaign expenses for the rest of the race, with only about one third of that sum already contributed, signaling a looming fundraising gap.
The passage questions what a party gains from actions that threaten industrial and business interests and jeopardize national prosperity. It implies partisan conflict risks undermining economic stability and growth.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Nebraska September 5 1912 notice that Henry Pierburg of Sidney Neb has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim No 04030 for the southwest quarter section 14 township 14 north range 51 west of the 6th principal meridian before the County Judge at Sidney Neb on November 6 1912 witnesses Hannah J Lyngholm Peter Lingaard John Oldershaw Edward Anderson all of Sidney Neb
H M Grimes district judge acts with seal and clerk H T Doran attests the district court proceedings.
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