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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph recalls Maupin’s Weekly quips urging cheer, resilience, and self reliance amid economic dullness. It notes rising costs, political and social tirades, and a humorous take on modern life from Taft to La Follette with notes on mortgages and perseverance.
The 1911 general election in Copper County lists candidates for county Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Judge Superintendent Coroner Surveyor and Commissioner. Republican and Democrat party entries cover each office with names such as Smon Ishinun Doran Borgquist McDaniel Gapen Chambers Morrison Hedlund Parks Latson and Armuth.
Republican candidates listed for Sidney precinct including North Side C O Bade for road overseer and T M Bickett for justice of the peace. South Side Ben Glenn, A A Clark also marked Republican. Constables Carl Hellwig Street and Oscar Brandt are shown as Republican options.
J. W. McDaniel states he seeks re election as Cheyenne County Sheriff and that his name will appear as the Democratic nominee on the November ballot. He pledges to continue performing the duties of the office to the best of his ability if re elected.
A Democratic candidate for Cheyenne County Treasurer in the November 7 1911 general election asks voters for support. He pledges to fill the office in a creditable manner if elected.
James Elliott of West Point secured the unanimous Republican nomination for Congress at the Fremont convention. First ballot failed to produce a winner. on the second, Nance was replaced as roll call was called, and all counties voted solidly for Elliott amid a tariff revision platform aligned with Taft and the administration. A tribute to General Manderson was adopted.
The New York American notes Lincoln was the brief speaker chosen for the Gettysburg dedication while Edward Everett delivered a two hour oration. Lincoln wrote his speech on the train and its fame endures worldwide.
The speaker asserts a steady supply as babies descend daily from heaven and dismisses the idea of race death by their own action, claiming the abundance of babies ensures safety.
A Crook County Monitor excerpt urges releasing weasels to combat gophers, claiming ten days will clear fields of gophers with a large field exception. It cites alfalfa fields and warns of surplus weasels. It also notes a government nutrition report praising cream cheese as a superior energy source and beef substitute, better value than meat.
W J Gatzemeyer filed a petition in Cheyenne County District Court seeking 24020.00 plus interest on two promissory notes dated April 19 1910. The court attached the southwest quarter of section 29 township 17 north range 47 west to satisfy the judgment. Answer due October 23 1914. Attorneys Martin Hockes.
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Eleanor and Evelyn recall Grace and Arthur as the softest couple ever married in the town. Friends reportedly boiled the rice before throwing it at them in celebration.
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