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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
4
The article surveys national tariffs and war prep, praising McKinley era policy and the Dingley tariff. It cites Republican majorities in Congress supporting a new war loan and notes U S steel bids beating England and Germany. It highlights cotton and wool growth in the South under protection and data on March exports rising under the tariff.
Exports under the new tariff exceed those of the same month in prior years. Farmers supply most exports while manufactures grow under the protective tariff. For the first eight months of the fiscal year exports were 180,606,072 dollars versus 174,131,827 dollars in the prior year under the low tariff Wilson law.
During wartime The State Journal offers a special deal. Send $1 for a year of The Semi-Weekly State Journal and receive three months of the Great Sunday State Journal free plus a sixteen page Sunday edition. The offer promises two big weekly papers each week for a year and a sixteen page Sunday paper for three months. Send payment to The State Journal Lincoln Neb.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a universal cure and relief for chest and lung ailments. John Coffin of Kirwin Kansas testifies that the syrup helped him recover from consumption after a doctor predicted death. price is 25 and 50 cents with no benefit no pay, sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as an easy cure for rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. It claims rapid relief from strains cuts bruises stiff joints and contracted muscles with deep penetration to bone. The seller guarantees the product and lists Scanlan's Drug Store as the outlet and price of 50 cents.
Amsterdam and Edam era records show executioners like Vogel and Johannes Ka billing florins for decapitation hanging torture and flogging. Fees rise over 50 years, prompting reform in Holland’s criminal code. A Boston Journal cartoon caption ends the item.
The excerpt recalls sixteenth century English law where offenses such as stealing over 12 pence, burning a haystack, sheep stealing, feuding property damage, and vandalism were capital crimes. It contrasts with a note on Paris theaters giving about 8,500 free tickets daily.
A letter from J T Scott of Cherokee Texas lauds Peruna and Man-soline for years long kidney disease and wife’s invalid condition. He claims dramatic improvement and urges others to try the medicine. The company says hundreds of similar testimonials appear in a booklet titled Facts and Pages and offers it free from Columbus Ohio.
George Shreur of Sidney Nebraska filed intent to make final timber culture proof before the Register or Receiver in Sidney on May 4 1888 for timber culture patent No 450 in section 30 township 15 range 1. He lists witnesses James Mitchell Peter August Pultz Alexander R Voeltz and Thomas Epps. Registered by Granroe W Heist.
The Overland Limited through Union Pacific and Northwestern lines now operate daily from Salt Lake City to Chicago with new Buffet Smoking and Library cars. Modern design and amenities include writing material and access to leading newspapers and periodicals. Tickets should read via The Overland Route.
J. D. Johnston announces a small supply of hog millet seed available to farmers on very reasonable terms. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and immediate distribution.
An old advertisement promises a laxative made from quinine tablets and offers a full refund if it fails to cure. The copy notes the price at 25 cents and mentions druggists as the refund points.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska April 18 1900s notice that Frank vost filed intent to make final proof before Register or Receiver at Raney Nebraska on Tuesday the 31st for timber claim northeast and west portions of section 14 township 1 range 48 west. Witnesses include hic Folacek Voclav Vosika Voclav Balscek and Adam Schimka.
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