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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
4
A string of vignettes shows how quick, clever talents open doors in New York society. A governess earns $75 monthly after a literary night leads to a secretary post. A silhouette artist turns charity into paid commissions, while acting, singing, and recitation bring social access and future work.
A clubwoman cites an unusual asset for ambitious girls moving to New York. An adaptable talent that entertains, such as singing or storytelling, opens doors to studies and drawing rooms and connects them with influential contacts. A stenographer who impressed clubwomen built a reputation through mimicry and recitations and gained audiences in prominent women’s clubs.
The article argues that vast unreclaimed marshes in Louisiana, once drained, would support millions more people and yield far higher production than existing lands. It cites Red River fields and Welland as benchmarks, notes ongoing drainage projects, and predicts southern Louisiana becoming the richest agricultural area globally with swamp reclamation driving growth.
United States Consul Bishop in Sicily reports experiments by Gaboon Africa’s sanitary chief using cactus paste as a substitute for petroleum to kill mosquito larvae. The pulpy cactus leaves are macerated and spread on water to form a barrier that suffocates larvae, lasting far longer than petroleum in warm climates.
In a short quip from Succema Magazine a dialogue jokes about repeated surname Wood and punning on names as a playful identity remark.
Government lawyers led by Attorney General Bonaparte prepare new anti trust proceedings against Standard Oil in Lenox Massachusetts. Frank B Kellogg joins as review of legal status and plans for further action are discussed with Justice Department experts. Accommodations secured at the Aspinwall hotel as the case moves forward.
Chicago news reports Frank B. Kellogg traveling from St Paul to Lenox to confer with Attorney General Bonaparte on further actions in the government case against Standard Oil of Indiana. District Attorney Edwin W. Sims and assistant James H. Wilkerson, who argued the case before Judge Landis, are expected to arrive in Lenox.
Chlav Novak, a pioneer resident, hanged himself by lowering into a well twenty three feet deep after a quarrel at home and heavy drinking. The well contained seven feet of water, leaving no room for escape. his body was found after a 24 hour search when a rock released the obstruction and allowed retrieval by the fire department.
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Collidge announced the Central Pacific Railroad paid 32,939,661 in liquidation of its total indebtedness to the government under the 1889 settlement. The payment completes the bond aided debt except 3,678,197 owed by the central branch Union Pacific, with future government payments limited to transportation costs.
Omaha report says John Paulas, a conductor, was fatally struck while attempting to board a car at a fair grounds crossing on Twentieth street. He stepped off to flag the car and slipped as it approached, his foot catching and throwing him under the vehicle. He died at the scene.
President Fallieres of France and his suite visited the Russian emperor, who hosted a luncheon on the Standart. The exchange showed cordial regard and a frank impression of Fallieres. Pichon and Iswolsky held talks on the European scene and Germany's stance. Morocco and Persia will pursue their own policies.
President Roosevelt will not interfere in candidate selections for congressional or gubernatorial offices. Secretary Loeb said he will host political leaders at Sagamore Hill this summer, with national and state figures attending, but Roosevelt will maintain a non interference attitude in all nominations. Timothy L. Woodruff, NY Republican chairman, visits Roosevelt tomorrow in a pre arranged engagement.
A serious fire in Portland Oregon began this afternoon, destroying all buildings on a block bounded by Gilsanti Hoyt Fifth and Sixth streets. Flames crossed Gilsanti street and laid waste to the Barry hotel a four story brick building. The fire covers two block frontage with a strong wind fanning the flames and causing estimated damages of 250000. Fire department says the blaze is beyond control.
Iowa cattleman COUNCIL BLUFFS based Walker Manufacturing report 100 head stolen and rebranded were shipped to the Sioux City market. Inspector halted the lot after detection. Walker travels to Sioux City to investigate then proceeds to his ranch. The seller claimed to have bought the cattle from the owner.
Sherman called on Colonel Cody in Utica and then watched the afternoon performance from Cody's private box. The crowd cheered the vice presidential candidate and the show, while Indians in the arena gave him an ovation for his visit.
Nebraska notes report the Beatrice Chautauqua board paid bills and shows a 1100 dollar loss this year. Lushton High School construction advances with a two story building expected for September use. Also noted are deaths, accidents, and local civic updates across the region.
The final session of the inquest into Hazel Drew's death was held in Troy New York today. Witnesses were summoned but not all heard as testimony traced Hazel's movements from her resignation at Prof E R Cary's home to Teal pond on July 11. The coroner will release findings tomorrow likely stating death by a person or persons unknown.
Tommaso Giorlane of Baronissi near Salerno, driven by a persistent apparitional witch, was found dead by his own hand after years of torment. Doctors declared him sane though haunted by nightly visits and letters describing the witch’s hold before his death by revolver.
Headquarters of the national congressional committee are formally opened in the St James building. Congressman H C Loudenslager of New Jersey inaugurates the site and oversees initial activities. Congressman W B McKinley of Illinois, newly elected chairman, is expected to assume leadership on Monday.
A clash near Pratt City in Birmingham between union and non union miners left Lige Neim dead and Mills, a union man, shot in the jaw. Six arrests were made amid widespread disorders across the district though nothing more serious was reported.
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