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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
3
A Boer War tale recalls a general who lost a turkey for dinner. A midshipman confessed to the theft, sparking furious rebuke. The servant offered a witty reply about teeth and toughness, suggesting a replacement could be made.
Defiance Starch wins favor with householders who note one third more product for the same price and superior quality, making it the preferred choice for cleaning and laundry.
Henry Osmond a gamekeeper for Lord Falmouth was fatally shot in a poaching affray at Tregothnan Woods. He died between 6 30 and 4 pm on Tuesday January 3 and lay undiscovered until 5 pm the next Wednesday amid rain as a retriever puppy stayed by his side and guarded the body.
The notice promotes Salzer's Earliest Cane and Renovator Grass Mixture for rapid regrowth and hardy pastures, with testimonials from E. Rappold of East Park Ga. It also touts Salzer's New National Oats as highly productive and urges farmers to request the seed catalog and free samples from John A. Salter Seed Co. in La Crosse Wisconsin.
The Berlin wealth landscape shows the richest citizen earning $704,000 yearly at 5 percent, total fortune about $14 million. Other Berliners follow with $12.5 million, 13 people between 5 and 10 million, 33 between 2.5 and 5 million, and 621 between 0.5 and 2.5 million. Fifty-three thousand eight hundred ninety nine exceed 14 thousand dollars, while 378 thousand four hundred eighty four earn less. All pay income tax except a million and a half residents. Berlin’s population is 3 million.
An advertisement touts Wrangtes Laundry Blue as non spilling, non freezing and non spotting for clothes. It costs 10 cents and is worth 20 cents of any other bluing. If not in stock, mail 10 cents for a sample to The Laundry Blue G Co. at 14 Michigan Street, Chicago.
A con stituent writes Representative Maddox seeking advice on how to control a quarrelsome wife. The letter complains of lack of response and humorously requests guidance to obtain a large poison snake from Africa, noting the writer’s past support for the congressman.
Dealers claim once a cue tamer tries Defience Starch it is impossible to sell any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled.
The czar is named among composers with a winter palace soiree featuring works from the imperial pen. The Song of Peace is divided into three sections depicting battle, the wounded field, and retribution. An additional piece honors saints of the Orthodox Church.
An advertisement urges buyers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue as the best cleaning product sold at leading grocers. It includes a proverb about wisdom and foolishness to entice readers.
In Ellisville, once a rough rail town, settlers rush in as buffalo bones vanish. Old-timers recall lynchings and rough justice, while a granite boulder near a boarding house is said to bear a mysterious inscription from the cattle frontier era.
Henry Battersleigh, agent of the British American Colonization Society, confesses to Franklin his scheme to sell 15 hundred acres at 50 dollars per acre via the Aunt Lady Wiggit. He reveals he will disappear with the funds after arranging to ship settlers and settle the land dispute in a tense, morally complex scene.
Dress patterns describe a white organdy confirmation gown with drop yoke puffed sleeves and Valenciennes lace. The waist and skirt feature shirred yoke effects with three piece skirt construction and fitted cuffs, sized for girls 12 14 and 16 years.
Franklin finds his friend Battersleigh in his office in a peaceful mood. Battersleigh hums a contented song, a habit that marks his bright moments when he is happy and serene.
Major Frank Terry cites translation issues of Indian names from the Puyallup and Pawnee reservations. He notes how names evolve with actions and traits, producing forms like Fearing B Wilde and Eagle-feather, and that English substitutes often miss the cultural sense.
In Tondon the licensed drinking establishments average one for every 426 residents, reflecting the town’s regulatory ratio. The count implies a managed density of alcohol services relative to population, guiding local policy discussions.
Fashion notes urge relearning velvet styling with corded waistlines and vandyked chiffon, sleeves gathered to shoulder pieces ending in bell shapes. Real lace appears on the new bell form with rus tle, chiffon may be shaded rather than matched. Plastron yokes are embroidered in white or cream, velvet with cloth trims and heavy lace applique highlight color contrasts.
The article describes pale blue linen outfits, embroidered blouses, sailor hats, and parasols as a stylish ensemble. It notes cotton covered sailor hats dominating upcoming millinery and mentions coverings in linen, batiste, and broderie anglaise on garments. Thin gowns feature heavy lace embellishments.
The piece notes how French women wrap veils to show the nose tip with loose folds at the back recalling early century fashion. It cites brown and black Chantilly as graceful. Americans drape veils at the back, English veil over the face overlapping the chin, Russians avoid them.
Boil the fowl until the meat separates from the bones then remove and cut the meat. Make slices of toast from trimmed bread and arrange them around the sides.
To restore fairness of hot water bags air cushions and similar items use omnipotent soap and water. Wet a flannel with lukewarm water rub briskly on a bar of yellow soap to form a lather then rub the rubber surface until clean. dry in a cool place away from fire or sun.
Soft taffetas return to vogue for day and evening wear. Rose lace trimmed frocks in Paris fashion, with yak silk fringe and chenille trims. Pale blue and white-brown shades praised but deemed chic only for truly stylish women, else somber.
Circular flounces used as trimming for broadcloth shirts. Ornamentation now moves toward the skirt middle with the lower edge often left untrimmed.
The pattern describes a white Persian lawn blouse waist with a novel deep cape collar. It features front and back shaping, tuck detailing, and a cape collar attached beneath outer tucks. Sleeves are full below the elbows with straight cuffs, and material requirements are listed for various widths. Pattern 471 covers bust sizes 32 to 40 inches.
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