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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
7
In this advertisement Dr Hartman promotes Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy. It credits the formula to multiple medical traditions and the modern pharmacist, claiming broad efficacy for nose throat lungs and stomach catarrh and asserting direct home supply without excess charges.
State capital hearings reveal Union Pacific and Burlington push to challenge property valuations. A mandamus case in the Nebraska Supreme Court seeks a detailed record of how the board set railroad property values, amid testimony and 724 letters from Nebraskans including Secretary Junkin and Congressman Pollard noting land values higher than assessor figures.
In a letter to Railway Commissioner Clarke Representative Dodge of Douglas laments being "done by the railroads." He contrasts Boston to Mississippi River rates with western classifications, recounting a carload price of 87 dollars versus 114 then 220.20 after arrival, noting Merchants' Dispatch actions and a westward railroad trust pressuring high charges.
State Treasurer Brian reports a $50,000 bond purchase by Maryland that will yield 3.84 percent interest and mature in 1914. Receipts in the state treasury last month totaled $370,000.
Secretary George D. Bennett of the state board of equalization sent a searching letter to the assessor of McPherson county. The county’s schedule is the sole one missing from the board’s files.
Food Commissioner Johnson orders no general admission to the state laboratory to prevent possible destruction of evidence against purveyors of impure food.
The Democrats and populists win fusion on the September primary ballot after a supreme court ruling over the attorney general demurrer. The court orders the secretary of state to permit fusion. Fusionists must file petitions and candidates by August 8.
Deputy Grant Marvin holds that widow dower and homestead rights are taxable under inheritance law. The opinion cites Illinois precedent and requires calculating the full value of all property passing by will or interstate law, including dower and homestead interests, when assessing the tax.
A portly old man on a park bench questions a quiet boy who waits, a wheat prophecy foresees possible US wheat imports but notes potential for doubled production with better farming, Dr. McCosh quizzes students on the meaning of an impression, and a Pittsburgh millionaire jokes about a graftor ahead of him at the pearly gates.
State Railway Commission reviews a proposed 25 percent express rate cut under the Sibley act after discussions with express company reps. Firms push for lower reductions and challenge the law as not yet in effect, while a federal suit in Lincoln seeks to enforce the 75 percent cap and timing.
Dean Roscoe Pound leaves to head Northwestern Law. Prof. G. P. Gostigan fills the post here. Botany chair F E Clements departs to Minnesota. F G Miller joins Washington with F E Phillips taking forestry duties. Elocution chair A Losey goes to Alabama. Alice Nowell named to succeed. Librarian W K Jewett departs. Wyer returns to fill the post. Registrar BE Clark becomes purchasing agent. P J Harrison assumes registrar duties.
Secretaries of the state board of health met at Dr. G. H. Brash's Beatrice office to select questions for physicians' certificate applicants. New quarantine rules and regulations were also adjusted ahead of the Lincoln meeting in August.
J. W. Johnson reports several Nebraska retailers replied to a Tuesday circular by stating they will refuse to buy package goods from out of state manufacturers. They warn of arrest and fines for selling prize packages or items with omitted net weight. Overall disposition is to comply.
Curious scenes in St Keverne Cornwall as villagers form a large procession led by the local band to meet a new bell peal. Bells drawn by four wagons horse pulled, flags wreaths and wildflowers laid upon the bells.
The text argues ordinary cereals harm digestion and praises Grape-Nuts as scientifically cooked to be easily digested. It cites improved digestion, mentions use for children and nursing babies, and ends with branding and a film reference.
Hungarian law enforces a double marriage sentence as bigamists must live with both wives in one house. The unusual punishment applies to men who wed two women, requiring cohabitation with both spouses under one roof.
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