Rural Credits Act debated by Democratic supporters and critic Nelson
A weekly political column critiques the Rural Credits Act, noting Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota questions its benefits for tenant farmers and the act’s complexity. It argues the measure may mainly aid southern planters and may be of little value to central and middle western farmers, urging voters to assess the law before choosing a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Nelson
New
Engand
Central
Middle West
Neilson
A Plea for Facts and a Wilson Policy Critique
The piece argues President Wilson ignored facts to curry favor with railway brotherhoods during the Adamson law episode. It claims he prioritized 400,000 voters and railway interests over producers and farmers, surrendering principle for re election. It asserts public knowledge of Wilson administration actions is increasingly revealing a pattern that harms the Democratic cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Avery
Missouri
Wilson
Congress
Democracy Slogan Critique in Presidential Campaign
A critique of the Democratic Party slogan "Wilson kept us out of war" targets voters favoring peace at any price. It argues the phrase appeals to poltroons over patriots and undermines national honor, dignity, and rights, reflecting Mr Wilson's "too proud to fight" stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Roosevelt
America
George Washington
Lexington
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
Sumter
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Democracy
Democratic Party
Feather brained or cow like women in domestic humor
A speaker contrasts traits in women as feather brained or placidly stupid, noting wives' extravagance and men’s tobacco spending. The text jokes about household choices, potato prices, and budget decisions tied to tobacco and ice cream. It uses witty, old fashioned stereotype language.
Telegraph Ownership Statement from Sidney Nebraska
The Telegraph of Sidney Nebraska declares sole ownership by F. A. Gapen seven eighths and H. E. Gapen one eighth, with no bonds or mortgages. F. A. Gapen signs as publisher and editor, sworn before Notary Henry E. Gapen on October 1, 1916. Also promotes Kodak Albums at Western Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Gapen
Woman Sues for Divorce in Cheyenne County District Court
Lucetta Anna Christensen sues Peter C. Christensen in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court on June 3 1916 seeking divorce on grounds of gross cruelty neglect to provide maintenance and extreme cruelty. Case seeks restoration of maiden name Lucetta Anna Davis and property within the court’s jurisdiction. Respondent must answer by October 30 1916 or pleadings will be taken as true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter.c. Christensen
Lucetta Anna Christensen
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Lucetta Anna Davis
Lucetta Heruristes
Spring shooting ban ends in Canada and United States
A New York lawyer and a federal game warden in Lincoln discuss an eighteen year treaty eliminating spring shooting of waterfowl and migratory game birds in both countries, with treaty provisions governing federal and state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lincoln
Rutenbeck
United States
Canada
Notice of Referee Sale in Partition in 1916 Cheyenne County
Public notice states Referee J. W. McDaniel will sell the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Five, Town Twelve, Range Forty-nine, Cheyenne County Nebraska, at the Cheyenne County courthouse in Sidney on October 31 1916 at 2 PM for cash. Proceeds to be divided among parties per court shares. Berghe McCarty attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John B. Curyen
Frances L. Curyen
Ruth M. Curyen
Pauline I. Curyen
Elizabeth M. Curyea
John Bozarth
Vesta Bozarth
Charles Bozarth
Edith Bozarth
Mary Bozarth
John Wiliam
Bozarth
Luella Bozarth
James Bozarth
Virgie M. Curyea
Ina Curyen
Salle Landis
Benjamin H. Landis
Manema Curyea
Frances L
Ruth M
Pauline L
S. W
Henpon
Cheyenne
Sidney
Sal
J. W. McDaniel
Berghe & McCarty
Einer Co-0
Sale of Land by Referee in Cheyenne County Neb
Notice of sale ordered by Cheyenne County District Court in the partition suit of Hattie Fritts et al versus Lawrence Blevins et al. The lands described as South Half and Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 13 North Range 51 West, totaling about 480 acres, to be sold November 8, 1916 at 2 PM Mountain Time at the east front door of Sidney courthouse. Terms: one half cash and one half due in five years at 4 percent interest, secured by a first mortgage. Dated October 5, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Hattie Fritts
Lawrence Blevins
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Fred A. Nye
MtfornEs
Kearney
Neb
Order of Hearing on Probate of Foreign Will in Cheyenne County
Nebraska County Court in 1916 schedules hearing on Harry J. Earls petition to probate as last will and testament a copy of Iowa probate. Notice to interested parties via publication in The Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Hearing on Petition for Administration in Farley Estate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court the estate of Matthew Farley deceased. John Farley petitions for appointment as administrator. Hearing set for October 28 1916 at 1 PM in County Court. Notice to interested parties by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks. Dated October 4 1916. (Seal) Co. P CHAMBERS County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Matthew Farley
John Farley
Seal
P Chambers
Estate of Michael John Farley administration hearing set
In the Matter of the Estate of Michael John Farley the court orders that administration may be granted to the petitioner as Administrator. October 28, 1916 at 2:00 PM is fixed for hearing the petition. A copy of the order is published in The Telegraph weekly newspaper prior to the hearing date. Dated October 4, 1916. (Seat) C. PO CHAMBERS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Michael Farley
John Farley
Telegraph
Henurinis
C. PO Chambers
Probate Notice to Creditors in Krebs Estate Cheyenne Co
In Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of Edward G. Krebs deceased must present their claims to the Administratrix for examination and allowance at the County Court on November 6 1916 and March 5 1917 at 10 a.m. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from September 22 1916. Published in The Telegraph for four weeks before November 6 1916. Witnessed this 21st day of September 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Edward G. Krebs
Said
Petition for heirship in Powell estate in Cheyenne County
In the Estate of Michael Powell deceased a verified petition by Willian J Shoemaker asks for a decree of heirship. Powell died intestate February 24 1888 in Cheyenne County owning Lots 1 2 Block 2 Clarkson's Addition Sidney Nebraska. Emily L Powell now Emily L Jacobs of Chicago is sole heir. Hearing set November 13 1916 at 10 00 AM with notice by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Michael Powell
Willian J. Shoemaker
Said
Clarkson
Sidney
Quaramie County
Wyoming
Emily L. Powell
Emily L. Jacobs
North la Vergne
Chicago
Illinois
Adoption Petition for Fred Weidemeyer in Cheyenne County
Hugh A Haslett filed October 2 1916 in Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition in county court under statute for the adoption of Fred Weidemeyer son of Claude J Weidemeyer and Rose M Weidemeyer He seeks court approval and a hearing set for October 30 1916 at the County Judge's office in Sidney Nebraska Interested parties must attend and show cause why the petition should not be granted The notice cites the revised statutes and hearing location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weidemeyer
Claude L. Weidemeyer
Rose M. Weidemeyer
M. Haslett
Hugh A. Haslett
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Claude J. Weidemeyer
Fred Weldemeyer
Sidney
Estate of Emily Fischer Administration Granted Request
County court notes petition by George C. Fischer for administration of the estate of Emily Fischer deceased. Hearing set for 10 oclock A M with potential appointment of George C. Fischer as Administrator. Dated October 2 1916 seal of C P Chambers.
Public Auction Notice of Saxon Automobile Mortgage
Potter State Bank as assignee of mortgage will sell at public auction the one new six cylinder Saxon five passenger automobile, serial 12931 engine NQ S2-13753, at the front door of the Cheyenne County Court House in Sidney Nebraska on October 7 at 2 PM. The sale secures a $890 note from Harry Dolan and Dessa Dolan dated June 30 1916. Defaulted since Sept 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dolan
Dessa Dolan
M. W. Osborn
Potter
Nebraska
Potter State Bank
pullNe
Sidney
Cheyenne Co
J. A. Woten
Road 292A Proposed Along Section Lines Citizens Petition
A petition filed September 5 1916 by Evan Stines and twenty one others seeks establishment of Road 292A from the southwest corner of Section 18 Township 15 Range 61 along section lines to the southeast corner of Section 17 then south to the southwest corner of Section 21 in Township 15 Range 51. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk before noon November 22 1916 or the road will be established without reference. Dated September 20 1914 MW. TT. Doran County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stines
Township
Doran
Estate of Albert M Houge Deceased Admin Petition Filed
In the matter of the estate of Albert M Houge deceased Louis Houge petitions for Louis P Houge to be named administrator. The court orders October 1 1916 at 10 AM for hearing and requires notice by publication in The Telegraph weekly newspaper for three weeks prior to hearing. Seal of County P Chambers, dated September 25, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Nancy J. Scherer
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County gives notice to creditors of the estate of Nancy J. Scherer deceased. The county court in Sidney will examine all claims on November 8 1916 and May 10 1917. Claims must be presented within six months from October 71 1916 and debts paid within one year from October 27 1916. Witnessed by County Court seal September 25 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Nancy J. Scherer
Sidney
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F. A. Gapen
Lounsberry
Whuen
Hughes
Culthan
KODAK
Western Drug Co
McVind
Glenn Bliss
Neubauer Building
Tobin Opera House
Mysterious Smith CO
Olga
Vath’s
C. P. Chambers
F. L. Litzrodt
Harry J. Earl
Des Moines
Iowa
Sai County
the Exclusive Outfitters
P. Chambers
Cheyenne County, Neb
Co. P. Chambers
Emily Fischer
George C. Fischer
the Telegraph
Albert
M. Houge
Louis
Houge
Louis P. Houge
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