War taxes urged as Europe conflict drains revenue
The Sidney Telegraph notes that Americans face higher taxes to cover a tariff deficit caused by war and reduced imports. It criticizes party economy pledges, anticipates congressional elections, and warns of political and geopolitical shifts from the war, including potential effects on monarchies and democratic ideals. It also discusses wheat supply expectations for Europe and the United States amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Treasury
England
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Woman Farmers May Benefit From Bureau Study
A government inquiry asked wives of farmers about farm life and from their letters a possible bureau to improve conditions emerged. Proposals include labor saving devices and flexible help during rush seasons, though paternalism and interference worry farmers. Some say a two man bureau could inform, but not be essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Department of Agriculture
The Idealist's Opportunity Amid World War Turmoil
In wartime, pacifists stay silent while idealists envision a postwar rebirth. Prophets foretell end of czars and monarchies, rise of democracy, and sweeping republican reforms after the great conflict concludes. Wars historically spark epochal democratic revolutions.
Nations seek US goodwill as peace talks loom
European powers press Washington for favorable public sentiment with German and Austrian envoys active. Predictions of winter suffering grow in major cities as charities struggle to meet needs while idle workers swell. Global gold output through mid 1914 totals 705 million dollars, with central banks in Germany France Russia and Austria-Hungary absorbing most of monetary use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Washington
British India
Germany
France
Russia
Austria- Hungary
War front reports and allied actions across Europe
Paris officials say German forces fight a defensive line from Noyon to north of Verdun, a 110 mile front. Vienna notes Servians defeat Austrians in Hungary. Japanese advance toward Kiauchau. reports on Prussia vary. British and French troops claim gains near Rheims and Rheims area. Belgian forces report success east of Antwerp.
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Paris
Noyon
Oise
Ver
Dun
Vienna
Hungary
Rome
Galicia
Rzeszow
Przemysi
Tokyo
Bay of
Kiauchau
East Prussia
Petrograd
Rennenkampf
Koenigsberg
Berlin
Allenstein
Rheims
Pathfinder
Shantung Peninsula
China
Antwerp
Aerschot
Ghent
Fulione
Countenberg
Brussels
Louvain
Hindenberg
Frederick
Save
Nish
Semlin
Austria
Belgrade
Germany
Italy
William
Saxony
Baltic
Rotterdam
Asquith
Page
London
Wilson
Great Britain
James W. Gerard
Gerlin
United States
Chimo
Poincare
Nicholas
Russia
Aisne
Tomaszow
Poland
War and Peace A Poem of Sacrifice and Strife
A historic verse laments endless war and sacrifice. The speaker questions whether any man has known lasting peace or rest, noting that struggle, hunger, doubt, and pain persist as the cost of pursuing a dream of paradise. The poem contrasts bloodshed with fragile glimpses of grace and love amid a harsh, unyielding world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Paradise
Disbrow Narrowly Escapes Death At Norfolk Speedway
Louis Disbrow, holder of seventeen world automobile speed records, narrowly escaped death when his Disbrow special overturned at a turn on the Norfolk speedway. The car was demolished. W. Tannehill, secretary of the Norfolk Commercial club, rode with Disbrow and saved his life by leaping free. Disbrow crashed on the same curve where Louis Meneghetti, South American speed king, was killed a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Louis Disbrow
Norfolk Automobile Speedway
W. Tannehill
Norfolk Commercial Club
Disbrow
Louis Meneghetti
Kearney Plans First City Revival Tabernacle
Kearney Nebraska residents will begin construction of a large tabernacle on a vacant lot next Monday with church members collaborating. Men donate labor while women provide meals as the structure rises for October revival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
All Fools Day Observed In Jestful Exchange
A light exchange recalls the idea of observing All Fools Day. Bert jokes that he never believed his foolishness could be celebrated in a single day, while Modesty Baeesie questions the rationale behind the custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baeesie
Bert
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Bertha C Neubauer deceased creditors meet before me County Judge Henry E Gapen to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance on October 24 1914 and December 19 1914 at 10 oclock a m four weeks publication prior to October 24 1914 six months to present claims and one year to settle from September 16 1914 published in the Sidney Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Bertha C. Neubauer
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Water Bonds Proposed for Sidney Nebraska Vote 1914
Notice of a special election in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska to decide issuing fifteen thousand dollars in water bonds to fund boiler steam engine electrical generator and extensions of water mains. Ballot question asks for authorization to issue bonds and levy taxes to pay interest and create a sinking fund with funds kept in a separate Water Fund. Election set for October 6 1914 at the village courthouse from 9 a m to 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of Trustees
Anid Village
Leslie Neubauer
Sidney Nebraska
Leslie Neubauser
Notice of Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1914
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County by virtue of an execution issued by H T Doran Clerk of the District court Le vied upon the northeast quarter of section 30 township 13 north range 47 west at the 6th p m Cheyenne County Nebraska to be sold October 6 1914 at the court house front door Sidney Nebraska for cash to satisfy the judgment in favor of Barbara C Kucera against Vaclav Kucera and costs totaling one hundred dollars and twenty dollars plus accruing costs J W McDaniel Sheriff of Cheyenne County Nebraska 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
H. T. Doran
District Court
Barbara C. Kucera
Vaclav Kucera
Sidney
H. M. Grimes
Fannie Tobin
Oscar Brandt
Emma T. Brandt
Court House
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
McMullen Seeks Final Proof on Sidney Homestead
William Alexander McMullen of Sidney Nebraska filed intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on all of section 22, township 14 north, range 51 west. He schedules a local witness list including John Anderson Grant Anderson Peter Lindgaard and Arthur Lyngholm, with J E Evans as register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
William Alexander McMullen
Sidney
Township 14
Range 51
6Th Principal Meridian
Sidney, Neb
John Anderson
Grant Anderson
Peter Lindgaard
Arthur Lyngholm
J. E. Evans
Register
Nebraska constitutional amendment on governor term and salaries
Public notice of a proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment to fix governor term at two years and set salaries for executive officers including Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent, and lands and buildings commissioner. Ballot wording planned for November 3, 1914 election with approval by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A. D
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Auditor of Public Accounts
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Addison Walt
State of
Lincoln
Homestead applicants file final five year proof in Nebraska
Department of the Interior notices James Z Vacik of Crook Colorado files intent to prove a land claim for sections 20 and 22 township 12 north range 48 and 49 west principal meridian. The filing is before U S Commissioner Joseph Oberfelder at Sidney Nebraska on October 5 1914. Also named are John McDonald Lukas Stadler John Suchey Charles Faytinger all of Sunol Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
James Z. Vacik
Crook
Colo
Sterling
John Suchey
Charles Faytinger
Sunol
Neb
J. E. Evans
Register
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Court order directs sale of real estate owned by Oscar Brandt and Emma Brandt to satisfy a 1913 judgment for 1943.81 plus costs. Property: north half of section 12 and southwest quarter of section 12, township 13, range 49, Cheyenne County. Sale set for September 21, 1914 at 10:00 a m in front of the Sid ney Courthouse. J W McDaniel sheriff.
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Nob
F. A. Gapen
Imperial Bank
Chicago
United Charities
Guerdon
Saidl
Marges
Crass
Revival Tabernacle
Henry E Gapen
Cheyenne
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