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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
4
The Burlington crop report predicts Nebraska corn output will exceed last year, despite previous drought losses. The piece mocks the “calamity shouter” who warned of disaster, urging stronger measures to curb his alarmism and even suggesting making homicide a virtue against him.
Cheyenne County considers a permanent fairgrounds to host a larger fair and a frontier festival. Plan calls for stock issuance making stockholders landowners, funded by subscriptions and gate receipts. Community support urged to make Cheyenne County events rival Cheyenne’s frontier day.
A columnist asserts opportunity is continual and knocks at every door. The successful man acts decisively and seizes chances as they come, avoiding wavering to achieve lasting results.
General Election to be held Tuesday November 7 1911 for county treasurer Simon Fishin Mogne Republican John Daugherty Democrat HT Doran for county clerk Republican Democrat for sheriff Paul R Borgquist Republican J W McDaniel Democrat for county judge Henry E Gapen Republican CP Chambers Democrat for county superintendent Edith Morrison Republican Democrat for county coroner A E Medtund Jonek Parks Republican Democrat for county surveyor L H Bordwell Republican Democrat for county commissioner Jerome BR Hilston Republican Herman Armuth Democrat
J W McDaniel declares candidacy for re election as Cheyenne County Sheriff. He says if elected again he will continue to perform duties to the best of his ability. Dame identified as Democratic nominee appears on ballot for general election in November.
Senator Borah argues against applying recall to judges, warning majority rule risks overriding law and facts in court decisions. He stresses equality before the law and the need to protect minority rights to prevent despotism in any form of government.
Democratic candidate John Daugherty announces his run for County Treasurer in the upcoming general election on Tuesday November 7 1911. He asks Cheyenne County voters for support and pledges to fill the office credibly if elected.
The republican electors of Sidney Precinct meet in the courthouse in Sidney on Saturday September 30 1911 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for road overseer north and south sides two justices of the peace and two constables Patt R Borgquist Precinct Committee Ptan
Republican voters of Calton precinct meet in caucus at the schoolhouse on Saturday September 80th at 2 p.m. One candidate for road overseer two justices of the peace and two constables to be nominated. S P Wittrrrs, Committeeman.
The Kimball Wyoming district, near Lodgepole Creek along the Union Pacific line, is turning 17 000 acres of grazing land into irrigated farmland. One reservoir of 10 000 acre feet will serve over 8 000 acres, with a second reservoir adding another 10 000 acre feet and doubling irrigable area. About 38 miles of ditches are planned. two thirds of the first reservoir is completed. The public work is funded by 250 000 in bonds, largely bought by local landowners, with total construction under 235 000. Landowners expect irrigation benefits next year.
The Kimball area in Lincoln County relies on potatoes beets small grain and alfalfa as principal crops. Residents anticipate irrigation development for strong growth with water stored in flood basins during winter.
Notice is given that Arthur G Handley of Sidney Nebraska has filed intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to the land described in HM EB No 21730 Serial 2774 for east half and west half of section 3 township 2 north range 6 west of the 6th principal meridian. The county judge at Sidney Nebraska will hear the proof on November 11 1911. Witnesses named are Charles Osborn Thomas Clinton John Aldershaw and George Foster all of Sidney Neb.
Senator Owen argues recall would regulate judges exemplary and satisfy the people, claiming recall is milder than impeachment and would remove judges without disgrace. He cites Oregon’s decade with recall and counters critiques labeling the public as turbulent and unfit for power.
Legal advertisement notes a rate related to personal property under a chattel mortgage. Details of the lien, parties, and terms are published as required by law, directing interested creditors and bidders to inspect the record for specifics.
William N Eaton of Sidney Nebraska filed notice of intention to make final year proof to establish a claim on the southwest quarter section two in the sixth principal meridian. The hearing will occur before the county judge in Sidney on November 11 with witnesses George M Hewley Wilhelm Schwiarisz Gus Schmidt and Hans C Anderson all of Sidney.
Public notice fragment identifies Serkil No 01779 with an EB for publication. Details are limited and unclear from the OCR snippet.
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