National policy on liberty of trade gains support
The article asserts the National administration’s stance on liberty of trade, claiming public approval from Americans. It pledges citizens the right to deal with other nations, whether belligerents or not, and promises government action to ensure justice when foreign powers interfere with trade. It notes the aim to boost U S shipments and foreign commerce, while admitting no safeguard against contraband seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Administration For Liberty of Trade
Anti German League Formed in France Calls Boycott
A new French anti German league seeks a nationwide boycott of German goods and to bar Germans from residing in France, underscoring the war’s bitterness and the challenge of healing relations. The author rejects talk of love as world peace, labeling it naive in the face of such hatred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Psychological shifts in war tempt rational minds astray
The European conflict has produced notable mental changes with ordinary people showing irrational judgment. An example is the appeal to President Wilson against aerial bombings, which the author views as futile and demonstrates a troubling delusion about how belligerents respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Alaska coal lands to be leased under new legislation
The act provides immediate opening of Alaska coal resources through competitive bids with government reservations as needed. Lease proceeds will fund the construction of a government rail line in Alaska. Officials anticipate coal field development will spur Pacific coast manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Appeal for War Relief and Domestic Charity Duty
Across the nation appeals urge donations to the Red Cross and European war sufferers, as sympathy grows. The piece notes many Americans also require aid at home and stresses caring for local destitute families as a primary and urgent obligation.
A Democratic Appeal to Electors in Wilson Letter
President Wilson appeals to the American voters to keep the Democratic Party in control of Congress. The letter to Representative Underwood lauds party loyalty while critics note unemployment and depression. The piece argues the president’s appeal fails to sway voters facing hard economic realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Representative Underwood
House
Democratic Party
Smiles, Laughter and a Grim Local Scene
A fragment describes smiles as cheap decor and laughter as medicine while a coroner is summoned to view a body, suggesting a troubling local incident and the start of a report on a death. The prose hints at insincere speech and a solemn, investigative tone.
Dead Man Awakens Near Road in Odd Field Incident
A man found a dead body beside a road and, with an undertaker and livery driver, moved it to a spot. The body allegedly rose and zigzagged across the field, prompting strange reflections on mortality and the fate of housekeepers envying soldiers for meals.
Plain horse sense guides education and progress
A concise adage contrasts practical know how with formal schooling, noting that plain horse sense yields direction while education without it stalls. The remark emphasizes utility over theory and underscores the value of common sense in achieving results.
The Grudge A Fading Burden On Mind And Body
A reflective piece on grudges describes them as common, poisonous to health and beauty, dulling sight and spirit. It urges releasing resentment, choosing daily kindness and mercy toward all humanity to restore vitality and optimism.
Scottsbluff County Rise From Humble Beginnings to Prominence
The article recounts Scottsbluff County’s growth from Cheyenne County origins in 1890 to a thriving region. It notes early homesteader hardship, charity from eastern Nebraska, dramatic land value increases, and Scottsbluff’s 1914 fair prominence, with the city becoming a major road shipping and rail hub. It mentions Midwest Magazine backing the region’s development and visits by Mrs. Batdorf and Miss Edith Batdorf of Wenatchee, Washington, to Dr. Mantor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff County
Cheyenne County
Midwest Magazine
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Burlington
Morrill
Devel, Garden
Cheyenne
Hon M P Kinkaid in Sidney for brief constituent canvass
U S Congressman Hon M P Kinkaid spent Thursday afternoon in Sidney meeting constituents, with seven days to cover 36 counties. The atmosphere suggested a foregone electoral outcome, though locals welcomed him warmly. Glenn Jackson of the U S Navy returns home after a three year tour, has seen Japan and Honolulu, and spent a week with his brother Jack in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M P Kinkaid
Sidney
Kinkaid
Glenn Jackson
Navy
Japan
Honolulu
Manilla
Jack
San Francisco
Dan McAleese Heads Home From War Tactics
Dan McAleese sailed to New York aboard Cunard last week and arrived with war era anxieties. He joked he could have defeated the German army if he had not steered the wrong way. Travelers abroad face thrills in wartime travel with ships without lights or music to avoid drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McAleese
Fine Fettle
New York
Cunard Steamship Line
Legal Notice Establishing Section Line Road 247A
A petition filed July 13 1914 by Louis F Demers and twenty one others seeks to establish a section line road in Cheyenne County Nebraska from the northeast corner of section 10 along section lines between sections 10 11 14 15 22 23 to a point between sections 26 and 27 in township 14 north range 47 west. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by December 15 1914 or the road will be established without further reference. Doran county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Demers
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad Company
H. T. Doran
Notice to establish Road No 246A in 1914 petition
A July 28 1914 petition signed by Joseph Overius and 32 others seeks establishing a described section line road. The route runs north from the southeast corner of section 7 for one mile to its northeast corner and east along section lines five miles to the southeast corner of section 2. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by November 30 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Overius
H. T. Doran
Order of hearing on petition for settlement of account
In 1914 Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court hears James L. McIntosh petition for final settlement of William Fraser estate administ rator. Hearing set for November 20 1914 at 10 am. notice to interested parties via four week publication in The Sidney Telegraph.
Settlement Hearing in Estate of Mary J Stowitts
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County presents Henry E Gapen County Judge in the matter of the estate of Mary J Stowitts deceased James L McIntosh petitions for final settlement and allowance of his final account filed October 19 1914 and a hearing is set for November 20 1914 at 10 o clock a m at a county court to be held in and for the said county all interested persons may appear (Seal) HENRY E GAPEN County Judge true copy certified
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
Henry I. Gapen
William Fraser
James L. McIntosh
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Cheyenne
Mary J. Stowitts
James L. MclIntosh
HENRY_E. GAPEN
Special Election Notice for Sidney Water Bonds
Electors of Sidney Nebraska are called to vote November 3, 1914 at the village courthouse on a single proposition to authorize Water Extension Bonds of 12500 dollars payable over twenty years with six percent interest. If approved, bonds fund water works expansion and power machinery, with a sustaining tax levy and sinking fund. The Clerk Leslie Neubauer issues the notice October 15, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of Trustees
State of
CMON
Leslie Neubauer
Appointment of Administrator for Justus Quandt estate
In a County Court at the County Court Room in said county on October 15, 1914, Otto Reinke prays for administration to J Hire. The court orders November 4 as the hearing date and directs publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three successive weeks prior, giving notice to all interested parties. (Seal) Henry W. Gapin, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Justus Quandt
Otto Reinke
J . Hire
Sidney Telegraph
Henry WB. Gapin
Estate of Thomas J. Stiver Notice to creditors
In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas J. Stiver deceased creditors meet the Administrator before County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court room on December 30, 1914 at 10 a.m. to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from September 21 1914. Notice to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 30 1914. (Seal) HENRY E. GAPEN County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Stiver
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Guardian seeks license to sell land for minors in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the guardian of Thomas E Donlon Loretta Donlon and Elizabeth T Donlon minor heirs of Matthew Farley seeks leave to sell unimproved land as described north half section 25 township 15 range 60 for the education and maintenance of the minors. The court orders notice and a hearing set for November 7 1914 in North Platte with publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John Donton
Thomas E. Donlon
Loretta Donlon
Elizabeth T Donlon
Matthew Farley
John Donlon
Loretta Donion
North Half
Court House
North Platte
Lincoln County
Guardian
Sidney Telegraph
Said
Sidney
H. M. Grimes
Chiaree
Petition to establish road number 2434 in 1914
A 1914 notice states Edward Howe and 21 others filed a petition on June 16 to establish a section line road. The route runs from the southeast corner of section 25 township 13 range 52 west two miles, then south along section lines to the southwest corner of section 35, all in township 13 range 52. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by December 9, 1914 in the County Clerk's office. Road will be established if no reference is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Howe
Township Thirteen
H. T. Doran
Foreclosure Notice in Cheyenne County Court
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the US Mabel Louise McBride and unknown heirs are defendants in a mortgage foreclosure suit filed March 28 1914 to foreclose a Tate-Ehrhardt Co mortgage on parts of section 12 township 13 range 47 to secure two notes of 700 each. Plaintiff seeks first lien and sale. Marie Brown filed August 20 1914 cross petition for second lien. Receiver hearing set November 28 1914 before Judge Grimes at North Platte. Respond by November 16 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Louise McBride
E. Trowbridge
Harold C Bolster
Marle Brown
Star Land & Fruit Co
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Tate-Ehrhardt Co
Marie Brown
W. A. McConnell
H. M. Grimes
North Platte
Charles Alden
Lodgepole
James J. McIntosh
Sidney
A. B. Persinger
Lodgepole Nebraska
Nebraska Proposal to Amend Constitution on Governor Salaries
The 1914 Nebraska proposed constitutional amendment to Sections 1 and 24 of Article V outlines a two year governor term, set salaries for governor and other executives, and mandates salaries be paid to the state treasury. It calls for voting at the November 1914 election with a Yes or No on the amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nevbraska
State of
Executive Department
Public Instruction
Addison Wait
A. D
Lincoln
United States
Perenne Tate
Appointment of Administrator for Lizzle Annable estate
In County Court, October 13 1914, Henry E Gapen presiding, Myrtle Whitby petitions for administration of Lizzle Annable deceased to Sucroy Martin as Administrator. Court orders November 16 1914 hearing. notice to interested parties by three weekly publications in Sidney Telegraph prior to hearing. True Copy Henry E Gapen County Judge.
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Neb
Mu! Matter
F. A. Gapen
Red Cross
Europe
Winston Churchill
Nelson
England
I. C. Hardy
Omaha
Teers
Ford
F.O
Detroit
U.S. A
Yuear
Ford Motor,company
R. Owens
Sidney, Neb
Henry H. Libby
H. H. Libby
J. Ll. McIntosh
Henry &, Gapen
Lizzle Annable
Myrtle Whitby
Sucroy Martin
HENRY_E. GAPEN County
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