Nebraska Industry Output Mixed In 1912 Prosperity Report
Official Nebraska manufacturing statistics show declines in capital invested labor employed and output value for 1912 while wages and raw material costs rose. Overall the year is described as prosperous though railroad safety figures show only modest improvement. A Illinois politician criticizes public officials for hypocrisy and misleading the public, noting voters often prefer being misled until they elect trusted business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Illinois
United States
Graft Not Peculiar to United States Says Visitor
An American returning from a trip to the southern republics notes that graft is discussed everywhere as a trait of public officials. He cites reports from those lands that officials are adept at grafting and some engage in it on a large scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Labor immigration fears after Panama Canal opening
The Labor Immigration Association of Seattle warns that western states plan to import laborers from southern Europe after the Panama Canal opens in 1915. It cites alleged steamship sales of over 125,000 tickets to Pacific ports, questions the figure, and urges national action. The group argues voluntary immigration suffices and calls for strict enforcement of laws against contract labor to protect wages.
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West
Europe
Panama Canal
Labor Immigration Association of
Seattle
Pacific
Chicago Knits Jazz Taste With Rag Time Decline
A Chicago paper laments widespread low musical taste across the country blaming vulgar songs and catchy rag time. It argues Western cities and rural areas share this fault, reflecting a general indifference to high art. The piece questions whether temperament or schooling drives this trend and notes cultural decline impacts social morals.
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Chicago
American Dress Debate Promotes Domestic Fashion Industry
A discussion on women’s dress criticizes Parisian styles as immodest and urges American designers and manufacturers to lead fashion. Editors argue that fashionable society may resist, but any shift toward modest, American-made attire could improve dress standards and align with moral concerns.
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For Women
Paris
Railroads See Public Rush to Buy Stocks Amid Sentiment Shift
Presidents of eastern and western railroads report growing public investment in railway securities. More stockholders appear in recent months as investors seek safe, profitable outlets for surplus capital. The shift may reflect money leaving other industries due to fiscal policy changes, benefiting railroad capital needs.
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New York
American manufacturers' edge over Britain in efficiency
A report by the American bureau of foreign and domestic commerce finds British industries use 18 percent more power and 2.5 times more labor than U.S. ones in seventeen industries. This advantage lets American makers compete at home and abroad, and pending tariff legislation could jeopardize growth by eroding this superiority.
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American Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States
Great Britain
Dedication at The Hague Palace of Peace Gifts by Carnegie
The dedication at The Hague of the Palace of Peace, a gift from Andrew Carnegie, marks a historic moment in the world peace movement. It stands as a monument to earnest advocates seeking to end armaments and military establishments and to foster lasting harmony among nations. Though many deem their aims utopian, their sincere, tireless efforts may bear fruit in time, even if they do not live to see it.
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Hague
Holland
Palace of Peace
Andrew Carnegie
Military weakness and call for preparedness in 1900s policy
Secretary of War Garrison warned at Denver that the United States faces serious military unpreparedness. He cited 33,000 regular soldiers and about 150,000 with national guard, noting that a 600,000 man force would be needed within thirty days in a first rate conflict. He urged readiness through a balanced expansion of the regular army, militia training, and adequate supplies.
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Denver
Continental
United States
National Guard
Washington
Spain
Military service as insurance against war
A brief editorial notes that preparedness through compulsory military service would be the best safeguard against war, arguing readiness deters aggression and protects national security. It emphasizes discipline, training, and unity as essential to a strong defense posture.
The Secret Caucus and Wilsons Line on Policy
Nebraska senator Gilbert M Hitchcock again opposes administration policy while President Wilson defends secret caucus as essential to framing tariff and currency bills. The piece notes caucus use to coerce insurgents and secure passage, and Hitchcock’s independence from administration favor.
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Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Washington
Wilson
Hitchcock
Sidney Woman Fabricates Tall Tales About City Events
A Sidney columnist recounts a woman who boasted of fanciful events from Chicago Pasteur treatments to hospital visits in Cheyenne and a deadly calf stabbing, all proven false. The piece mocks her claims and accuses her of fabricating incidents to gain attention, while noting President Wilson’s shared blame for older gags. The writer concludes with a sardonic quip about cooking steaks when the cook is angry.
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Sidney
Chicago
Cheyenne
Pearly Gates
Patch as a remedy for human flaws and temper
The passage argues patches in garments mirror humane fixes for faults. Patches soften wounds and smooth paths by following lines of least resistance. Instead of forcing temper, grant allowances to vent anger and other failings. This approach eases tensions and fosters humane tolerances.
Honest Breaks In Daily Life Improve Work And Home
A reflection urges deliberate short breaks for businesspeople and households to maintain steady productivity. When a disruption occurs, avoid forcing a seamless repair. Instead, acknowledge the error and restore the routine, preserving the overall balance of daily life.
Nebraska Visit Describes Farming Lands Near Dalton
The writer and companions rode to Sidney Friday afternoon and compared Dalton area to eastern Nebraska in green and gold. Pasture lands look good though farm crops are scarce along the railroad. The piece notes relief from harsh weather felt further east.
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J. E. Tinnmer
J. L. Johnson
J. H. Stouteville
W. J. Scoggin
Sidney
Dalton
Easternebraska
Nebraska
Bridgeport Herald
Alphabet in a Sentence Briefest pangram inquiry
The prompt asks for the briefest sentence containing all letters of the alphabet and cites an eight word example “Pack my box with five dozen quips” as a pangram variant.
Bankrupt James B McClernon Adjudicated in Nebraska Court
Legal notice from the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska North Platte Division. In re James B McClernon bankrupt Case 30-In Bankruptcy Voluntary Petition. Creditors of Sidney Cheyenne County are advised that on August 21 1913 he was adjudicated bankrupt. First meeting of creditors at County Judge office Sidney Cheyenne County September 29 1913 at 9 a.m. to prove claims appoint a trustee and conduct related business. Dated North Platte Nebraska September 4 1913 Walter W Hoagland Referee in Bankruptcy.
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James B. McClernon
Sidney
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
North Platte
Nebraska
Walter W. Hoagland
Notice to establish section line road 226A
A petition filed August 25, 1918 by Id Root and twenty one others seeks establishing a section line road from the northwest corner of section 5, township 13, range 50 west to the northwest corner of section 2, township 13, range 52. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by noon November 10, 1913. road designated No 226A.
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Id Root
Towit
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court at Sidney hears the petition of L O Fundingsland for final settlement and discharge as administrator in the estate of Harriett A Hoyt. Hearing set for October 7 1913 at 10 am. Notice to interested parties by publishing in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Henry E. Gapen
Harriett A. Hoyt
L. O
Fundingsland
Sidney Telegraph
Said
Seal County
District Court
Cheyenne County
Charles J. Smith
Earl R. Kratz
Thomas F. Hunt
Charles Smith
Sidney
G. J. Hunt
Road view report favors establishment of No 217A
The Commissioner reported in favor of establishing the described road running from the southeast corner of section 12 through township lines to the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 6. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by September 23, 1913. otherwise the road will be established without reference. Dated August 8, 1913. H. T. Doran, County Clerk.
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H. T. Doran
Notice to Creditors in Bewley Estate
Creditors of the estate of Oliver T. Bewley will meet the executor before Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court Room on December 16, 1913 at 10 oclock a.m. to present claims for examination and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from August 28, 1913. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before December 28, 1913.
Notice to Creditors In Estate Of Andrew McAdam Deceased
In the matter of the estate of Andrew McAdam Deceased the administratrix meets before the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Room on December 17 1913 at 10 o clock a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed for creditors to present claims and one year for the administratrix to settle from August 29 1913 This notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 17 1913
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Oliver T. Bewley
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Andrew McAdam
Bank Liability Summary From OCR Fragment
Fragmentary balance sheet text shows liabilities and capital items including capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits and various deposits. The legible figures include totals around 355,870.40 with line items referencing demand deposits time certificates and the depositors guarantee fund.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Sidney Mercantile Co
Dalton State Bank of
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Joan L. Winnis
State Banking Board
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Joan TL. Wrents
W. H. Kleinke
G. HW
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