Death of Mrs Sweet A Respected Sidney Citizen
Mrs Lewella A Sweet died July 29 at 3 15 p m in Sidney after acute yellow atrophy of the liver. Born January 19 1875 near Cold Water Michigan she came to Nebraska in 1892 and wed Elmer J Sweet in 1893. A charter member of the Degree of Honor she was honored by many floral tributes as thirty carriages followed to the grave. Services at the M E church, conducted by Rev Charles Campbell, praised her as a faithful Christian wife mother and friend. She leaves a husband and one daughter.
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Lewella A. ‘Sweet
Sweet
Cold Water
Michigan
Nebraska
Elmer J. Sweet
James Leonard
M. E. Church
Sidney
Charles Campbell
Mathew
Jesus Christ
M. E
C. C. Luther
Millet forage plant adapts to this region
Sidney Nebraska August 5 1897 Hog millet a new forage plant introduced this season grows like common millet but larger and more vigorous heads resemble cane so it matures in fifty five to sixty days stands well on upland and bottom giant seed yield makes hog feed when ground stalks and blades stay green after seed matures inviting farmers to inspect the crop near Bronson ready to harvest in a week or ten days by J L Johnson four miles north of Bronson
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Sidney
Neb
Epiror Telegraph
J. L. Johnson
Bronson
Greatest bicycle wheels offered at cut prices
The Chicago Purchasing Agency offers high grade 1897 wheels at 28.50 cash with guaranteed one year, includes a lamp cyclemeter repair kit toe clips and free freight to any state. Sold to last stock while limited stock remains with references to Corn Exchange National Bank Chicago and a UP car route from Council Bluffs to Portland.
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Corn’ Exchange National Bank
Chicago
Chicago Purchasing Agency
Dearborn St
Ill
Happenings Around Camp Clarke Reported By Correspondent
Special correspondence notes farm work and travel by Bert Lee, Herbert Robinson, R. H. Willis, and others near Camp Clarke. It describes haying, cattle moving, grazing, bridge work, a geologic party, rain totals, and local visits including Rev Segars and state officials.
Republicans Stand Firm Against Sugar Schedule Deception
The opposition argues Republicans were not fooled by sugar tariff claims. Speaker Reed maintained the conference schedule weakens refiners under the Dingley act, with Treasury expert Tichenor showing a smaller protection margin than in 1894. The piece predicts tariff revisions will eliminate the differential.
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House of Representatives
Reed
House
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Treasury Department
Tichenor
Jingley
Trust
Republican Party
Grand Island College Offers Route to Success for Ambitious Youth
A recruitment appeal from Grand Island Business & Normal College Nebraska invites youths tied to farm work or village life to enroll. It promises full programs in business normal and shorthand, low or deferred tuition, board and books, and graduation time. President A. M. Hargis invites applicants with any level of starter ability.
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Grand Island Business & Normal College
A. M. Hargis
Grand Island
Nebr
New Composite Cars Enter Daily Service on The Overland Route
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line runs daily between Salt Lake City and Chicago with new Buffet Smoking and Library cars. Fully redesigned, they offer modern conveniences and include leading papers magazines and writing materials. Union Pacific pioneered this service west of Chicago. Tickets should read via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union ,Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Immense flood hits Sidney flows through county creeks
Last Sunday heavy rain flooded streets and cellars in Sidney again. Pumpkinseed and Greenwood creeks overflowed their banks washing out the Belmont flume and several bridges. L B Cary’s ranch suffered major damage and Sheriff McAleese lost a horse to drowning as water rose into a barn. A small track washout east of town briefly delayed trains.
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Sidney
Greenwood
Pumpkin Creek
L. B. Cary
McAleese
Nelson Ranch
North Side Dyke Drain Proposal In Town
Water overflow on Second street from a railroad built dyke prompts a meeting between Superintendent Park and the Village Board. A proposed canal would extend from near the old Black Hills road to Lodge Pole creek to drain the north side at an estimated cost of about 1000 dollars contingent on a right of way approval.
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Second Street
Park
Black’ Hills
Lodge Pole Creek
U S Land Office Examiner Moves to Cancel Claims
J Matthews, a U S Land Office Examiner, has identified over fifty abandoned homestead and timber claims in the district and will seek cancellation. He plans to cover Alliance Broken Bow and Sidney districts next and estimates about ten months to finish. If cancelations proceed, the affected lands return to entry under re entry.
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North Platte Tribune
J. Matthews
U. S. Land Office
City
Alliance
Broken Bow
Sidney
Mitt Matthews
Interior Department
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Cough Cure
John Coffin of Kirwin Kansas reports relief after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup for consumption saying the doctor expected his death but he recovered with no chest or lung pain. The ad touts quick cure for whooping cough croup and consumption with prices 35 and 50 cents. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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John Coffin
Kirwin
Kans
Scanlan
Cream Vermifuge Promises Safe Worm Remedy
White's Cream Vermifuge is a vegetable preparation that expels worms and strengthens vitality. It claims to aid growth, reduce darkness under the eyes, and improve sleep in children. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store in large and small bottles for 25 cents.
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Scanlan’s
Gratitude for Comfort Rendered During Bereavement
Elmer J. Swert thanks all who offered heart and hand during his recent trouble and bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer. J. Swert
Debates on Silver and Gold in the Ohio Platform
Long discussion disputes the platforms claim that silver and gold are named together as money metals. It argues the constitution only mentions gold and silver together in a debtor tender clause and grants Congress power to coin money with metal choice and value regulation. It questions revisions of the first coinage act and critiques calls for a silver standard versus gold.
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United States
Congress
Alexander Hamilton
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Mrs. Sweet
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Ogden
San Francisco
Portland
Pullman Porters
EB. R. Breisch
North River News
Camp Clarke
Bert Lee
Fred Blaine
Mr. Thompson
O. D. Lyon
Herbert Robinson
Billy Haynes
Mr. Hauggarty
R. H. Willis
Asa Remsburg
Mr. Millage
Miss Moe
Bayard
Ed Crawford
Jim Webster
Len Adamson
Maxwell Ranch
Rev. E. Segars
Gering
G. J. Hunt
R. P. Scott
Lloyd Remsburg
Mr. and
Mrs. Kelly
Fawcys’ Ranch
George Robinson
Harry Jenkins
Christian Endeavors
Chas. Wagoner
F. J Smith
Snake Creek
Bozarth Place
Prof
Barbour
State University
Lincoln
U. S
McClune
McClune Carriage Factory
Lumber Farm Alliance
J. A. Bent
Noyes Norman & Co
St. Joe
Bee Hive
H. H. Pickens
McCook
State Board of Irrigation
Platte River
Belmont
Redington
Jo Miller
Sandhills
Willis
King Solomons’s Nation
Ohio Democratic
Part
Salt Lake
P. C. Wade
L. A. Stanton
Potter
Cheyenne County
Frank King
E. S. Brett
Trognitz
W. T. McKelvey
Republican Central Committee
Webster Burg
W. C. Flinn
H. W. Haig
Mitchell Flats
J.C. Neubauer
Denver
Judge Neubauer
Anthony Slama
Anna Rebeeberg
J. J. Kinney
J. S. Hadley
Lodge Pole
Colton
Breisech
Sidney Yards
Rev
George
Beecher
North Platte
Christ Episcopal Church
Charley Nelson
Omaha Bee
Martin Boreson
Colorado
Jerry
McCarthy
Maurice Leewith
S. Mandel & Co
New York
Low Brockway
John Anderson
Billey Allery
Henry Doran
J. H. Wilson
Ed North
E. Ss. Brett
George Haxby
Jack Clanges
Jack
S. C. Morgan
Mary
Dorothy
Mrs. Persinger
Mrs. Pomeroy
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