Political clash over defense plan fuels partisan tensions
The piece reports Democratic opposition in Congress to a proposed national defense buildup with Senators Kern Indiana and Representative Kitchin North Carolina leading dissent. It argues Bryan backing the plan’s defeat and predicts Republican votes will drive preparedness, framing the debate as a test of national security versus Democratic obstruction. The column contends Democratic rule harms industry, raises taxes, and erodes prosperity, urging a return to Republican governance.
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Washington
Congress
Kern
Indiana
Senate
Representative Kitchin
North Carolina
House
Bryan
United States
West republicans favored by sentiment after coast tour
Senator Sherman of Illinois argues the west leans Republican after a coast tour assessing political sentiment. He cites Democratic policy woes and industrial progress hopes, referencing past administrations and the Wilson era as unfavorable to business and finance in the North and West.
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Sherman
Illinois
West
Cleveland
Wilson
Banker Farmer Platform Urges Broad Rural Progress
The American Bankers Association publishes Banker-Farmer outlining a practical platform for agricultural improvement. It calls for better rural schools with culture and practicality, farm demonstration, county agricultural agents, good roads, and social spirit in country towns. It supports farm financing, truthful fertilizer use, soil surveys, and producer consumer cooperation to curb middleman profits.
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American Bankers’ Association
Banker-Farmer
Banker-Farmers of America
Rural life platform promises practical farming progress
The text argues that improving rural life and agricultural development rests on a practical, attainable platform. It asserts no impractical ideas or insurmountable tasks and emphasizes intelligent, persistent effort with major participation by agricultural producers who are largely willing to contribute.
Postmaster General Burleson praises postal savings impact
Burleson says the postal savings bank strengthens allegiance of foreign born citizens to the United States. He notes about 300 000 immigrants, including many naturalized, have deposited surplus earnings with the government, making them stockholders in an American institution and deepening their ties to the land of adoption. The system’s value is highlighted as unforeseen and highly important given current conditions.
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Postal Savings Bank
Burleson
Family in chaos over patchy trousers and broken promises
A satirical tableau shows two families plagued by frayed pants and failed fixes. A four year old’s mishap, a four dollar find, and a mother’s tirade illuminate a wider critique of domestic life and public schooling. Neighborly gossip and a weary father’s return cap off the scene.
Patchwork antics spark silent lessons for two boys
A quirky tale features Johnnie and his mother as a patchwork project blooms into a life sized fix. The scene includes sugar scattered, a fence chat about green tomato pickles, and a mislaid pants episode. Nearby, Dr Webster endures a banker’s misperception after a bump on the head.
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Johnnie
Patch
Cement for Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile Gathers Attention
Thirty carloads of cement were received at Kearney for the seedling mile of the Lincoln Highway. Three thousand barrels per mile would total about 1.5 million barrels for a Missouri river to Wyoming line roadway, raising questions about completion cost and timeline.
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Kearney
Lincoln Highway
Missouri River
Wyoming Line
North Platte Tribune
The Brave Man Who Rises After Each Defeat
A resilient individual faces each day with calm optimism, leaving yesterday behind and starting anew. He persists without being disheartened by past losses, aiming to accomplish something meaningful in life through steadfast effort.
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Will
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Legal advertisement announces a sheriff's sale under an order of sale from Cheyenne County District Court. Judgment for Charley Bonge against John W Ladd Betty Ladd and O W Rice Executor totals 1554.55 plus costs. property described as south half of section 12 township 12 range 48 west of 6th p m. Sale set for December 8 1915 at 10 am in Sidney Nebraska courthouse.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Charley Bonge
John W. Ladd
Betty Ladd
O. W. Rice
Norman H. Ladd
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDanill
Said County
Sheriffs Sale of Cheyenne County Real Estate
The sheriff levies on the west half of section 25 township 13 north range 53 west to satisfy a judgment of 3176 67 dollars plus costs. The sale to be held December 2 1915 at 10 a.m. in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse. J W McDaniel sheriff notes the action and date.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
John Mackin
Joel W. West
Pauline West
Elmer W. West
Township
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Neb
Probate notice to creditors for the estate of Frank H. King deceased. Administratrix to appear before County Judge on December 6 1915 and May 19 1910 at 9 o clock a m to present claims. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from October 22 1915. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks. Witness C P Chambers County Judge.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Frank H. King
Said
Sidney Telegraph
C. P. Chambers
Notice of Estate Hearing in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court will hold a hearing on October 20 1915 for the estate of Eulalia Benda who died March 1 1911. Reinhardt B Benda petitions to determine time of death kinship and right of descent for the real estate in Sidney described as Lot 64 in Morrows addition. He is the heir and owner by descent and deed. heirs named include Reinhardt B Benda husband Daniel Maus father Lovina Maus mother. Publication for three weeks in Sidney Telegraph.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Eulalia Benda
Reinhardt B. Benda
Douglas County
Sidney
Morrow
Daniel Maus
Lovina Maus
County
Ulalia Benda
Sidney Telegraph
A. D
Vath's Pharmacy Seeks Druggist Permit in Sidney Nebraska
Notice states Vath's Pharmacy filed October 14 1915 with the Board of Village Trustees Sidney Nebraska for a malt spiritous and vinous liquor permit for medicinal mechanical and chemical uses on part of lot 1 block 28 from grant date to April 30 1916. Objections or protests were to be filed by October 18 1915. Applicant signed by L W Vath.
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Vath
Board of Village Trustees
Sidney
Nebraska
Vath's
L. W. Vath
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