Nebraska Ranks High in Farm Property Value Per Capita
An investigation by the Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs shows Nebraska stands second in per capita value of farm lands. The state’s value per person on farms exceeds the Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota low Missouri and Kansas average by about 50 percent. It notes Nebraska also has the smallest farm population among the ten states, yet leads in beef cattle value and ranks second in swine. The report predicts continued growth as Nebraska attracts fertile farming lands and agricultural investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Mllinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Thoee
Labor's Holiday Observance and Civic Duty
The annual Labor Day, observed by organized unions across cities, celebrates workers' strength and legal standing. It urges respect for laws, prudent leadership, and continued productive, loyal service to employers, stressing that honest labor earns equal citizen regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republic
United States Haiti Policy Compared With Mexico
The piece argues the government pursues a contrasting course toward the Haitian disturbance versus Mexico. It says the Monroe doctrine applies to both cases and that the U S exercises hemispheric dominance in Haiti, while urging fairness and restraint toward nations capable of resisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Haiti
United States
Refrigerant neutrality in world crisis discussed by London correspondent
An American newspaper's London correspondent defends American policy of refrigerant neutrality as historic in the struggle between right and wrong. He notes German and allied views on US actions, rejects pressure to bend, and asserts the trade in munitions arose from necessity, trusting history to vindicate the stance.
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London
Porto Rico’s Long Status as U S Possession Not Yet Settled
Porto Rico has been a possession of the United States for seventeen years but its political status remains unsettled as debates and questions about self rule persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Puerto Rico Citizenship Status and Self-Government Demand
The text argues Puerto Rico lacks defined status and self-government, not a proper territory, with mixed federal and insular rule. It calls for granting US citizenship to Puerto Ricans, home rule with federal supervision, and proposes the next Congress should act to admit them to citizenship and self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Porto Rico
Dutch lunches must be abolished in this country
A clipped fragment argues that Dutch lunches should be abolished to observe strict neutrality within the country, reflecting wartime or political sentiment. The text mentions CMa, pa in a manner that suggests regional notation or initials without clear context.
The Other Cheek and the Self as Universe Center
The excerpt argues the self is the universe’s center and that all pain pleasure success and failure reside within the person, shaped by their reactions to others and to objects misnamed as inanimate. It emphasizes inner responsibility for experience and conduct.
Turning the Other Cheek as Hygienic Doctrine
The text argues that anger and retaliation harm the body and mind, while calmly accepting wrongs preserves health. It reframes a biblical injunction as practical self-control, urging restraint, nonretaliation, and forgetting grudges to avoid emotional and physical damage.
Inhuman Husband Communits Death by Own Action
A Wheatland tragedy reports a husband who, plagued by days of drunkenness, ended his life after his young wife objected. The piece extols his act as humane, hoping it spares his bride further pain and frames alcohol as the cause of marital ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
German American accord sparks wary chatter abroad
The piece notes cautious reaction as Germany and the United States appear to cooperate on shared interests. It hints at unease among observers who fear any cooperation could mask underlying tensions and empty promises.
Auto party killed near Long Beach in California
An automobile party of six was struck by a locomotive near Long Beach California on Wednesday August 18. Four died including Mrs Rebecca Weileman and her daughter Gladys. Lloyd Weiseman, employed on the Godling ranch southeast of town, left for California after learning of the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Rebecca Weileman
Gladys
Lloyd Weiseman
Godling
Local poultry scam warns farmers in Arnold Sentinel
A man and woman posed at a best hotel to secure a rig and travel a rural area asking for a chicken for an orphans' home in St Louis. After two days they sold chickens for 30 dollars and left. A badge bearing health department impersonator then condemns hens and offers to kill them, selling stock to a merchant. Call authorities if approached with suspicious inspection demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Department of Health
Commission
Arnold
Be a good sport and play the game of life straight
A reflective piece urges embracing sportsmanship in life. It contrasts a good sport with a sour loser, noting one may face stacked odds yet should remain fair and gracious after giving one's best effort.
Be a good sport at the show down says Hub
A clipped quote urges players to play with a clear eye and steady nerve. If defeat comes, be a good loser. If the display lacks a strong move, stay courteous and sportsmanlike. The message emphasizes composure and fair play in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itearney Hub
Local and Personal News Snippets
Fred Lehmkuhl Jr. of Lodgepole dined with friends in Sidney last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H F Fleming of the south divide traded in Sidney on Friday. Attorney Radcliff spent last Wednesday at his father's ranch in Morrill county. Mrs. Lowe and children and Miss Ann Radcliffe went to Denver Wednesday for a few days outing. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Kruse are sojourning in Ogden Utah and will visit other points before returning. Mrs. W R Pate and children of Alliance spent Tuesday to Thursday in this city visiting trends. Alfred Bauer of Sundl was a recent purchaser of a six cylinder Buick from the local agent J A Bentley. Mrs. George Parks and little daughter returned Wednesday from Chappell where they had spent a large part of the summer with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Earnest Kruse
Ogden
Utah
Alfred Bauer
Sundl
J. A. Bentley
George Parks
Chappell
Jacob Meyers Leaves Dalton for Prairie City Call
Jacob Meyers of Dalton was in Sidney Friday and took No. 4 out of town. He was called to Prairie City Iowa, by the hopeless illness of an aged aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Meyers
Dalton
Sidney Friday
Prairie City
Iowa
Paige family seals bank purchase this week
B A Jones president of First National Bank is the latest Paige family member to buy an item this week from agent W E Swatzlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Jones
First National Bank
Paige
W. E. Swatzlander
Barker Visits Omaha for Merchandise Purchases
P. W. Barker, manager for the Hornaday Merchandise Store, went to Omaha Sunday evening and returned last evening. He visited wholesale houses and bought goods for the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Barker
Hornaday Merchandise
Omaha
Dawson Party Attends Peetz Ball Game
Fred Dawson led an auto group to Peetz last Sunday to watch the ball game. The party included the Fred Dawson family, Mrs. T. B. Dawson and Dr. Bliss and wife, with Mrs. T. B. Dawson noted as an indefatigable fan.
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Fred Dawson
Peetz
T. B. Dawson
Dr. Bliss
Baldwin nephews visit Goulds on coastal tour
Fred Baldwin and his nephew Perce Baldwin arrived Thursday night and will stay with the Gould family until Monday before continuing the trip to the coast. They plan a tour of several states and Perce is noted as a nephew of Mrs. Gould.
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Fred Baldwin
Perce Baldwin
Gould
What happened to Jones at the Ideal Theater
The Ideal Theater presents a five act comedy titled What happened to Jones by Broadhurst. The run opens next Friday September 10th with billing noted in this issue.
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The
Ideal Theater
Jones
Broadhurst
George Broadhurst
Fred Mace
IDEAS
Dinner Guests At McIntosh Home Include Lodgepole Residents
Mr and Mrs J J McIntosh hosted a noonday dinner Thursday with guests Mrs George H Jewett of Lodgepole Mrs Libby from The Meadows Mrs Searcy from Alabama and A B Persinger of Lodgepole The group departed at twilight after a delightful day in the McIntosh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McIntosh
George H. Jewett
Lodgepole
Libby
Union Services Open Air Meeting Draws Large Audience
The Union Services south of the Telegraph office hosted its first meeting last Sunday evening. An open air singing session drew a large attentive crowd, despite a chilly evening. September air was noted as rarely cold, and attendees came prepared.
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Telegraph Office
Reverend Leamer Leaves Sidney After Monthlong Stay
Reverend Leamer, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church for seven years, departed Monday for Clinton Iowa after a pleasant month with old friends in Sidney. During August he held regular services each week, inspiring his audience and earning esteem from members and fellow citizens.
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Leamer
Clinton
Iowa
Sidney
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nervousness remedies advertised by Scott Emulsion
An advertisement explains the nervous system as the body's alarm and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for fatigue irritability and poor sleep. It claims the product provides rich nourishment through the blood to nerve cells, supporting the whole system with a refreshing tonic effect and notes it contains no alcohol. Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Nebraska News Over Warrants in Pure Food Row
State Treasurer Hall resists paying warrants for the pure food commission despite audit and approval. The auditor and secretary of state certify the warrants, with AG and governor to decide relief. Possible paths include AG suit in supreme court or a special legislative session to resolve the funding and fee provisions under Chapter 24 of the dairy act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Holt County
Supreme Court
Hall
Pure Food Commission
Secretary of State
Pure Food Department
Food, Drug and Dairy Act
Richardson County Drainage Plan Denied by State Engineer
State Engineer Johnson refuses to approve Richardson county drainage district plans to straighten the Nemaha river south of Humboldt. He argues the proposed ditch would not suffice to carry overflow, estimating a 100 foot wide ditch needed for about 600 square miles of drainage.
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Nemaha
Humboldt
Johnson
Richardson County
Electrician Badly Hurt As Car Is Struck By Train
WT. F Snyder of Lincoln suffered a broken back and severe injuries when a Rock Island passenger train collided with an automobile at the Twenty-fifth and Randolph crossing. The car, traveling about forty miles an hour, appeared to race the train. L. J Carver and Everett Coe of Omaha were injured, though not seriously.
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WT. F Snyder
Lincoln
Rock Island
Twenty-fifth
Randolph
Snyder
L. J Carver
Everett Coe
Omaha
Iowa Tent Hosts State Fair Mixer for Former Residents
Governor Morercay champions a grand gathering at the State fair inviting former Iowans and Richardson county residents to meet daily at 19 o'clock morning sessions in a tent named for Iowa. The aim is to help people from different states get acquainted and enjoy the event together.
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Morercay
Iowa
Supreme Court Call Announces Forty-Eight Cases
Clerk Harry Lind says the supreme court issues its first call with forty eight cases. The first case will be called on Monday September 20.
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Supreme Court
Harry Lindsay
Sheriff’s Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska on land debt
A public sheriff sale is set for September 22 1915 at 10 o clock a m in Sidney Nebraska. The sale of the southeast quarter of section 6 township 16 north range 48 west Cheyenne County will satisfy a judgment of 2667 80 with costs against Alfred C Jossi Melchion Brugger Christ Lutz and Bertha Lutz German National Bank of Columbus and Commercial National Bank of Columbus as defendants in favor of Jesse C McNish. Dated August 19 1915. J W McDaniel Sheriff
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. MM
Grimes
W. H. Buck
Falkert Hartway
Maggie Hartway
J. L. McIntosh
Rose McIntosh
Joel Schad
John Dobbs
Sidney Lumber Company
Towit
P. m
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said
H. M. Grimes
T. C. Flemming
Joseph M. Swenson
Henry Tunburg
Jesse C. McNish
Alfred C. Jossi
Melchion Brugger
Christ Lutz
Bertha Lutz
German National Bank of Columbus
Commercial National Bank of Columbus
Said County
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
The Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court announces to creditors of William A Fulton deceased to file claims for examination and allowance with the Executrix. Meetings with the Executrix occur October 12 1915 and January 30 1916 at 9 o clock a m. Creditors have six months to present claims and one year to settle from August 28 1915. Notice published in The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to October 12 1915. Co P Chambers County Judge.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
William A. Fulton
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Co. P. Chambers
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Neb
F. A. Gapen
Cma
Germany
Fred Lehmkuhl Jr
H F. Fleming
South Divide
Radcliff
Morrill County
W. R. Pate
Children of Alliance
Angel
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Food Commission
Ditch
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