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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
4
The author argues that US intervention in Mexico would harden factions and spark guerrilla warfare, eclipsing pacification efforts in the Philippines. The piece then shifts to domestic farm labor, urging a radical change in the agricultural labor system. It stresses building a social life for workers to attract steady, local labor amid growing annual pressures.
Mrs J Borden Harriman of New York was appointed to the commission on industrial relations and confirmed by the Senate. She influenced the president to act to prevent a railway strike of 80,000 eastern railroad workers, aiding prompt legislation creating mediation and conciliation. Arbitrators hear current railroad matters. Harriman expected to aid work on women in industries.
The Keokuk dam in Iowa will spread electric lighting to rural districts within a hundred miles of the power house. It notes western irrigation regions lighting farms from irrigations plants and claims Keokuk power will be among the cheapest hydroelectric options globally, enabling widespread farm lighting within years.
The bankers of Nebraska and Kansas show strong interest in agricultural progress. They support improved farming methods, yet the writer argues capital at reasonable rates is essential, as European farmers access. Rural credit systems similar to Europe are urged before financial relief for farmers.
The text argues that 15,000,000 Americans are available for duty but warns that without proper preparation they are of little use. It stresses the need for a regular military nucleus to support a larger volunteer force, noting past difficulties in readying conscripts and questioning claims of military weakness by officials. It mentions President Wilson and Major General Wood regarding public statements.
The article warns that current lumber cutting exceeds forest growth by threefold and predicts major forest loss within 20 to 25 years without reforestation. It notes U.S. forests cover 555 million acres with annual product value exceeding 1.2 billion dollars, and private ownership holds four-fifths of standing timber while public forests hold one-fifth.
The passage of the tariff bill prompts President Wilson to praise leadership in the Senate and House. Critics say patronage and secret caucus drive the administration’s “devotion” and “steadfastness,” as Wilson vows currency legislation will be pushed with similar energy and loyalty. The congress is seen as a submissive instrument of the administration.
The agricultural development commission is about to begin its stated tasks in Nebraska. It is urged to pursue the assignment with energy and diligence as the labor is of high importance and promises great benefit to all residents. Farmers across the state are expected to support and assist the commission fully.
A Washington view laments executive dictation shaping legislation. It notes Senator Hitchcock’s defiance against caucus limits and mentions Rep Sis son of Mississippi and other Democrats resisting administration-financed plans. The piece praises independent legislators as defenders of constitutional representation.
The third annual American Road Congress will convene in Detroit with expected record attendance from all states and Canada. Past meetings drew about two thousand delegates, and this year’s turnout is anticipated to surpass that figure, highlighting the good roads movement’s progress and its economic benefits to farming.
The discussion notes that roads affect farming profits by hauling costs and road quality drives rural immigration. It cites Office of Public Roads data showing good roads raise demand for rural property and lift farm land prices, framing the American Road Congress as influential and heralding progress toward better highways and noticeable future benefits.
The article argues Americans in Mexico, numbering about 44,000 at the revolution’s start, held vast investments mainly in railways and mining. It contends they sought peace and orderly development, deny conspiratorial roles, and foresee a shrinking American presence as unrest subsides and emigration resumes.
From Our Exchiances ridicules a Franklin wife seeking her missing husband last March. The column notes a mole between the eyes a nostril blemish a front tooth set and a limp with a leg scar from a wire cut and jokes she should advertise for another man. Beaver City Times reports Louis Specht and Arthur Witt touring Sid ney Nebraska with praise for Cheyenne County boom and new settlers.
Philadelphia Ledger recounts a Sunday school scene where a teacher asks what an altar is and a small girl replies it is where they burn insects, capturing a humorous misunderstanding in a local setting.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Henry E. Gapen presiding the petition of L O Fundingsland for final account and discharge as administrator in the estate of Harriett A Hoyt is set for hearing October 7 1913 at 10 o'clock a m. Notice of pendency and hearing to interested parties will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to the hearing.
A petition filed August 25 1913 by Ed Root and twenty one others seeks the establishment of a section line road. It runs from the northwest corner of section five township thirteen range fifty to the northwest corner of section two on township line between townships thirteen and fourteen and ends there. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by noon November 10 1913 or the road will be established as No 226A. Dated September 8 1913. H T Doran County Clerk.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is ordered on October 7 1913 at 10 o clock a m to show cause why Jacob Glenn should be granted administration of Ben L Glenn estate. Notice will be published in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks before the hearing. County Judge Henry E Gapen signs the order.
Creditors of Herman G. Miller deceased must present claims for examination and allowance to the executors before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the court room on November 11 and December 30 1913 both at 10 o’clock a m Six months to present claims and one year to settle from September 17 1913 Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to November 11 1913 dated September 28 1913 in court proceedings.
Nebraska wheat has found a new use in Kansas milling. Minnesota millers previously favored it for blending with northern wheat to produce superior flour. Kansas millers, visiting Omaha, bought ten earloads for immediate shipment, signaling broader shipments to come.
In the matter of the estate of Lillie M Chowins deceased William W Chowins petitions for waiver of administration stating Lillie died intestate April 18 1904 owning homestead in section 22 township 13 range 51 and wholly exempt from process hearing set October 10 1913 at 10 a m in the county courthouse publication required for three weeks in The Sidney Telegraph Henry E Gapen seal judge
In the matter of the estate of Harry W Chowins deceased a hearing on the petition will be held October 10 1913 at ten o clock a.m. in the Court House of the county The order directs publication in The Sidney Telegraph Sidney Nebraska by the County Judge to notify heirs and interested parties about the homestead property and debt obligations related to the estate.
Notice is given that the administratrix of the Andrew McAdam estate will appear before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge on December 17 1913 at 10 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 the estate from August 29 1913 Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 17 1913.
Oliver T Bewley deceased. the executor of the estate is to appear before County Judge at the Cheyenne County Court Room on December 16 1913 at 10 am for the allowance. Six months are allowed for creditors to present claims and one year for the executor to settle the estate from August 28 1913. The notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 28 1913.
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