Congress of Farmers Opens in Omaha September 28
The Farmers National Congress will meet in Omaha on September 28 for a four day session. Prominent public figures will discuss rural credits and the American merchant marine. The gathering aims to boost prosperity and improve rural schools and social conditions for farmers nationwide.
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Farmers’ National Congress
Omaha
Norris
Austin
Public Welfare Department
University of Texas
Spy System in United States Is Exposed and Debated
A German led spy network allegedly operates in the United States with ties to the German ambassador, aiding arson and sabotage in munitions industries. Reports cite a murdered Gary Indiana pastor opposing arms shipments and widespread espionage activities in several locations, including forged passports and fortification drawings. The piece questions the legality and ethics of espionage for nations at war within a neutral country.
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United States
Gary
Indiana
Washington
State Department
A Useless Commission on Industrial Relations
President Taft helped form a commission to study industrial relations hoping for peace between labor and capital and remedies for unrest. The effort cost about half a million dollars, with mixed, unsatisfactory members under Taft and Wilson, and Taft later said no one would heed the report.
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Taft
Congress
Wilson
Futility of Two-Year Industrial Relations Inquiry
A critical view condemns the two year inquiry into industrial relations as producing no substantial value. The commission offered conflicting minority reports and personal opinions. The public gains little, while unrest may be worsened, underscoring perceived futility of politically driven commissions.
American diplomacy in Europe and the present crisis
The article argues that American diplomacy has sometimes been blunt but generally competent and creditable. It lauds the current secretary of state as a trained diplomat with essential knowledge and experience guiding policy.
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Europe
State Department
Principles of neutral rights in war insistence
The United States states that neutral rights in war rest on immutable principles not expediency. Belligerents must adapt to these rules. retaliation harming neutrals is unacceptable and would offend humanity, justice, and neutral sovereignty.
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United States
Congress to Lift Postal Savings Deposit Cap
Congress will be asked to amend the postal savings act to raise the maximum deposit per person from 500. Supporters argue the limit disadvantages the government while opponents warned of harm. The system has not damaged savings banks and has kept foreign workers' money in the United States as a safe, beneficial service.
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Congress
Prosperity edition praised for Scottsbluff and Gering papers
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald and the Gering Courier publish a forty page prosperity edition praised for attractive design careful illustrations and accurate reading matter. Editors A B Wood and Harry Wisner are commended for appearance and literary advertising value.
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Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Gering Courier
A. B. Wood
The
Courier
Harry Wisner
Star-Herald
Winter forecast hints at bumper corn crop in Nebraska
Our exchanges report belief in an extended cold snowy winter with shocks on the corn. Farmers note extra shucks protecting the cereal and longer silk this year. If frost holds back, a heavier yield and bumper crop are expected in this state per North Platte Telegraph.
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North Platte
R. J. Green Returns From Sidney Nebraska Business
R. J. Green who spent several days last week at Sidney Nebraska on business returned with reports of notable local interests and possible developments to be discussed at the next meeting of the board.
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R. J. Green
Sidney
Nebraska
Nebraska Farmers Praise Record Crop Conditions
The Lincoln Journal reports Mr. Greene praising superb corn and wheat in a Nebraska section. He notes fears of an early frost, hail damage offset by timely rains, and an enormous harvest with high grain grades. He cites wheat crops from 20,000 to 40,000 bushels.
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Nebraska
Greene
Fragmented local column from Sidney and Omaha notes
A Sidney man frets about his family after death and jokes about his wife’s laundry trade. Four school days pass without fatalities. A twenty year old’s pride equals an eighty year old’s pride. A dark night contrasts with morning joy. In Omaha colored singers face barriers in the Sunday choir and Billy Sunday’s preaching threatens to stir entangled souls among colored listeners.
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Sidney
Omaha
Great Sunday
Jesus Christ
Billy Sunday
Pa Rourke and his boys take over Sunday wash in Omaha
A man spent a day off watching others work and left with a full day’s wage missing from the time keeper’s book. That same Sunday in Omaha Pa Rourke and his crew began handling the Sunday wash, drawing attention as they moved in.
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Pa Rourke
Omaha
Dusty Pantry Shelf and First Week of School Phrase
A compact remark notes the pantry lacks a top shelf and always uses the dusty one. It also says the first week of school tends to strain relations between teachers and students.
The Limitations of Truthful Speech in a Moral Lesson
A Sunday school scene frames a girl reciting a Bible line about lying and a broader critique of falsehood. The piece argues lies require constant maintenance like keeping up a fabrication or a card game, noting most people lie needlessly and prefer deflecting truth with plausible excuses. It contrasts women and men excuses for minor injuries, suggesting truthfulness is often sacrificed for convenience.
Dr Benda and wife travel through Sidney on wedding trip
Dr R B Benda and his wife paused several days in Sidney while en route to the Pacific coast for their wedding trip.
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R. B. Benda
Omaha
Sidney
Pacific Coast
Sunday Storms In Omaha Revival Sermon By Billy Sunday
Billy Sunday opened his Omaha revival before three large crowds in the tabernacle and crowded corridor. In a sermon titled Gods Grenadiers he urged militant enlistment in the battle for God against the devil, recalling heroic wars and a European drummer boy to spur patriotism among listeners. He warned that even an angel from heaven could not remain in Omaha without being fumigated and cleaned when returning home.
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Billy Sunday
Omaha
Tabernacle
Grenadiers
United States
Europe
Heaven
Krug and Breen Sold to St Paul Club
Marty Krug manager of the Omaha Western league team and Dick Breen captain and second baseman will join the St Paul American Association club at season end. The sale was announced and the players will move after the Western league season concludes.
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Marty Krug
Omaha
Dick Breen
St. Paul
Fair exchange for officer in winter campaigning tale
Judge W. H. Moore recalls a New York horseman’s war anecdote where a trapped parley between armies escalates a joke on exchange terms. The story ends with a humorous demand for a suit of all wool underwear in good condition as the price for the commander.
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W. H. Moore
New York Horseman
Enduring fame and the Indian image in money talk
A friend challenges Senator Sorghum on valuing fame. He responds by doubting fame’s value, noting enduring fame lets the American Indian appear on money without ever handling real cash. The grim joke exposes attitudes toward fame and wealth.
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Senator Sorghum
The Deduction and the War Hero Conversation
The Lady questions the Tramp about his wartime hero status and the money earned from magazine writings. He confirms his heroism, and she probes what he did with the earnings.
Postponement Requested in Unspecified Case
A brief exchange shows both sides agreeing to a postponement and to fix a new year for the matter, as the judge invites them to collaborate on a date.
Lost in Shuffie play confusion prompts inquiry
A narrator in the end seat muses over who wrote a play while mentioning a string of contributors. The dialogue hints at identifying the author behind the production and the scene creators. The fragment captures a scene of theatrical curiosity in a crowded venue.
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Shuffie
Smith
Robinson
Jones
Dingbat
Stomach Curiosity Quips From Wisconsin State Journal
A brief Wisconsin State Journal piece presents a quip about the stomach’s function. The exchange features a girl asking Robert to explain the stomach while he responds that it aches. The humorous exchange echoes a domestic or instructional tone typical of era journalism.
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Robert
Wisconsin State Journal
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
A sheriff sale is set after an 1914 judgment in favor of W. H. Buck against Falkert Hartway Maggie Hartway J L McIntosh Rose McIntosh Joel Schad John Dobbs and The Sidney Lumber Company. The property is Southwest quarter section 27 township 13 north range 50 west 6th p m Cheyenne County Nebraska. Sale to the highest cash bidder on September 16 1918 at 2 pm in front of the Sidney Court House building. W McDaniel Sheriff August 7 1915.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
W. H. Buck
Falkert Hartway
Maggie Hartway
J. L. McIntosh
Rose McIntosh
Joel Schad
John Dobbs
Sidney Lumber Company
Sidney
W. McDaniel
Said County
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
A court ordered sale proceeds from a judgment of $2,667.80 plus costs. The property, the southeast quarter of section 6, township 16 north, range 48 west, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, is offered to the highest bidder for cash on September 22, 1915 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Sidney Court House. The sale is directed by Clerk of the District Court and involves defendants Alfred C. Jossi Melchion Brugger Christ Lutz and Bertha Lutz German National Bank of Columbus and Commercial National Bank of Columbus with Jesse C. McNish as plaintiff. Dated August 19, 1915. J. W. McDANIEL.
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Clerix
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
T. C. Flemming
Joseph M. Swenson
Henry Tunburg
Pp. m
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Sald County
H. M.grimes
Jesse C. McNish
Alfred C. Jossi
Melchion Brugger
Christ Lutz
Bertha Lutz
German National Bank of Columbus
Commercial National Bank of Columbus
Towit
Said County
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebr
In the county court of Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of William A Fulton deceased will meet the executrix before County Judge on Oct 12 1915 and Jan 30 1916 at 9 o clock a m to present claims for examination and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from Aug 28 1915. Published in The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before Oct 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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F. A. Gapen
Congress of Farmers
Telegraph
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Revivalist
Army of Jesus
Krug and
Breen
St. Paul Club
Sires A Bank Ac
Sheriff’s Sale
Sherife
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