America's Peace Effort Faces Grim World War I Outlook
The article discusses America's neutrality and peace drive led by President Wilson. It argues the nation supports efforts to halt Europe’s war and end the slaughter, while noting renewed resolve among Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. The piece warns peace remains unlikely and predicts vast casualties and costs before any settlement.
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America
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Old World
Republic
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Helping the Railroads Appeal to President Wilson
A committee representing major railroads urged President Wilson to aid in sustaining railroad credit amid European conflict disruptions. They cited over 576 million dollars in bonds and notes in default and more than 563 million in interest bearing securities due within sixteen months, warning of a grave funding crisis without public revenue. The president acknowledged the emergency and pledged cooperation, but practical steps remain unclear and near-term improvements seem unlikely.
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Wilson
Ufe
Confidence in railway securities remains indefinitely uncertain
The text argues that the timing to restore confidence in railway securities as an investment is indefinite, and that the railroad situation is the principal threat to a revival of prosperity facing the country.
Nebraskas 1914 Farm Wealth Soars To 400 Million
The value of grain fruit and garden produce grown in Nebraska this year is estimated at 263 million at market prices. Since then prices have risen for most products. Including livestock poultry butter and eggs the total wealth increase for 1914 nears 400 million, largely from farms. Publicity is urged to advertise the state.
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Nebraska
Chicago Plan Sends Gifts to European War Orphans
The Chicago newspaper backed plan to ship Christmas gifts from American children to war orphans in stricken Europe has won broad approval. The initiative is expected to grow nationwide, possibly requiring several ships, and is praised as an admirable effort with strong moral impact and to foster goodwill toward the United States. The response is described as highly gratifying.
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Chicago
Europe
Cotton crisis looms as southern crop markets abroad
The southern states face a possible financial crisis from an inability to market the cotton crop abroad. This year’s harvest is about 14,000,000 bales, with over one third sold to American manufacturers and the rest held. The crop’s value is around 700 million dollars, a staggering sum for the region, demanding extraordinary relief efforts. The piece also notes political events, including Sullivan’s senate nomination rebuke of Bryan and Uncle Joe Cannon’s continued prominence and potential return to Congress if the next House is Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger C. Sullivan
United States Senate
Ilinois
Bryan
Sullivan
Illinois
Secretary of State
Joe” Cannon
Congress
Cannon
President Wilson Urges End to Colorado Coal War
The appeal calls for cessation of the one year strike by mine owners and workers in Colorado. Civil war conditions have caused 75 to 200 deaths and financial losses near 25 million dollars. A peaceful settlement is urged to secure lasting peace.
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Wilson
Colorado
Bushee Given Democratic Nomination Over Shumway
After canvass results, Senator B. K. Bushee the Republican nominee was found to hold the Democratic nomination instead of Grant Shumway of Scottsbluffs. Shumway questioned the outcome and may decide not to run. he also notes Bushee secured the Prohibition nomination, giving him three party support.
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B. K. Bushee
Grant Shumway
Scottsbluffs
Shumway
Dalton postsmaster selects new post fixtures
J. C. Frandsen received his commission as Dalton's next postmaster on Thursday. He ordered a complete outfit of new fixtures with nearly one hundred fine lock boxes. The woodwork will be finished in golden oak to match the drug store fixtures, per Dalton Delegate.
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J. C. Frandsen
Dalton
Rodman Plans Move to Kimball Nebraska
W S Rodman, after selling banking interests in Redmond Oregon and weeks in Nebraska seeking a location, will relocate to Kimball He has rented A T Johnsons newly built house east of the courthouse and will ship his Oregon goods soon His future business remains undisclosed A Farmers Elevator stock drive has circulated with a $100 share price and has drawn close to 2500 from several signers The effort aims to recruit about fifty backers and push toward a contract for building the facility in days
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W. S. Rodman
Redmond
Oregon
Nebraska
Kimball
A. T. Johnson
Court House
Rodman
Kimball Observer
Man Uses Exhaust Fumes to Kill Prairie Dogs
Wes Alexander of Rocky Hollow discovers a method to exterminate prairie dogs by attaching a rubber hose to his car exhaust and forcing fumes into a burrow. He claims the tactic kills all dogs in a hole within minutes, allowing rapid clearing of a settlement at minimal fuel cost.
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Wes. Alexander
Rocky Hollow
Here
Mr. Alexander
Kimball Observer
Notable Inquiries On Duty And Dissent In A Stranger’s Life
A resident woman in Sidney, new to town, attends church for four Sundays, falls ill, then loses interest after six months. Despite seeking faith, she receives only a single church member’s gesture, while her husband’s absence deepens loneliness and monotony in her unfamiliar surroundings.
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Sidney
Man on the Street Questions Duty and Invitation
The street observer notes that no pastor or church members have invited the stranger into their midst and argues that people should be cautious in judging others unless they know the full scores, urging restraint in pointing out duties both inside and outside churches.
Domestic Crisis Echoes War Time Silences
A local reflection notes domestic strife amid distant war headlines in Europe. The town comments on law and order through sharp quips about doctors of law and parental judgments, while noting how some seek attention through pets and health quirks as the nation faces global conflict.
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Europe
Japanese Win Twice Over Germans in China
Official reports say Japanese cavalry near Tsingtau engaged German outposts with slight casualties. Japanese expeditionary forces attacked thirty miles north of Kianchau, defeated the Germans, who abandoned a fortified position and fled in disorder.
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Tsingtau
Kianchau
Notice of Special Election in Sidney Nebraska for Water Bonds
Notice to Sidney electors Cheyenne County Nebraska that a special election will be held October 6 1914 at the Court House to vote on a 15000 water bonds issue for water works with a tax levy and sinking fund. The ballot asks FOR Water Bonds and tax or AGAINST. If two thirds vote yes, trustees may issue bonds, with proceeds to a water fund for boilers engines and mains, and to approve necessary annexes and mains extensions. Village Clerk J Leslie Neubauer certifies the notice September 17 1914.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of Prussees
Board of Trustees
State of
J. Leslie Neubauer
Leslie. Neubauer
Notice of final five year proof for homestead land
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Nebraska August 10 1914 notice is given that James Z Vacik of Crook Colorado who on April 10 1909 made homestead entry 03967 for lots 1 2 3 4 section 20 township 12 north range 48 west made in conjunction with H E 6984 Sterling Colorado Land Office May 19 1908 for lots 34 8 50 sw in section 22 township 12 north range 49 west 6th principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before Joseph Oberfelder U S Commissioner at Sidney Nebraska on October 5 1914 Claimant names as witnesses John McDonald of Crook Colorado Lukas Studler John Sucher Charles Faytinger all of Sunol Nebraska J E Evans Register 47 6
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
James Z. Vacik
Crook
Colo
Sterling
Joseph Oberfelder
U. S
Sidney
Nebraska
John McDonald
Crook, Collo
Lukas Studler
John Sucher
Charles Faytinger
Sunol
Neb
J. E. Evans
Register
Sheriffs Sale In Cheyenne County Nebraske October 7 1913
A sheriff sale based on a district court order in Cheyenne County Nebraska orders the sale of the north half of section 12 township 13 range 49 to settle a judgment for Fannie Tobin against Oscar and Emma Brandt. The sale is set for September 21 1914 at 10 o clock in the morning in front of the Sidney courthouse.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Fannie Tobin
Oscar Brandt
Emma T. Brandt
Court House
Sidney
Auugust
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
Probate Notice to Creditors in Neubauer Estate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court directs creditors of Bertha C Neubauer to meet the Administrator before the County Judge on October 24 and December 19 1914 at 10 a m for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from September 16 1914. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to October 24 1914. Henry E Gapen County Judge.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Bertha C. Neubauer
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Notice of Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska
A sheriff sale is set in Cheyenne County Nebraska on October 6 1914 at the courthouse front door Sidney for the northeast quarter of section 30 township 13 north range 47 west of the 6th principal meridian to satisfy a judgment in favor of Barbara C Kucera against Vaclav Kucera. The sale is for cash for the total amount due plus costs. The notice is signed by Sheriff J W McDaniel.
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State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
H. T. Doran
District Court
Barbara C. Kucera
Vaclav Kucera
Said
Sidney
Nebraska Proposal To Amend Governor Term And Salaries
A 1914 Nebraska constitutional amendment submission outlines two year terms for the Governor and eight named executive officers, with specified annual salaries and a requirement that elections shift to November 1916 and every two years thereafter. It details residence, records duties, and fee handling, and provides ballot wording for approval or rejection.
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Nebraska
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Addison Wait
State of
Lincoln
United States
William McMullen Homestead Notice in Sidney Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that William Alexander McMullen of Sidney Nebraska, who filed Homestead Entry 04910 on October 1 1910 for section 22 township 14 north range 51 west sixth principal meridian, intends to make final three year proof to establish claim before the County Judge in Sidney on October 6 1914. Witnesses: John Anderson Grant Anderson Peter Lindgaard Arthur Lyngholm, all of Sidney Nebraska.
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U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
William Alexander McMullen
Sidney
Township 14
Range 51
6Th Principal Meridian
Neb
Nampa
John Anderson
Grant Anderson
Peter Lindgaard
Arthur Lyngholm
Sidney, Neb
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F. A. Gapen
McClure Sy Vcute
Ford
Detroit
U.S. A
Ford Motor Company
C. R. Owens
Cheyenne
Sheriffs Sale
Henry E. Gapen
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