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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
6
Mrs P Conlin of Carbondale Pa describes long backache and crutch use for eight months. She credits Dean's Pills from Kelly's drug store with easing pain within days and enabling gradual recovery, lifting her condition from serious weakness to regained mobility.
An old ad promoting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claims a cure in one day for a “coin” issue and offers a money back refund if it fails. Priced at 25 cents and marketed through druggists.
Mrs. Samuel Parker reported a theft of about $50,000 in jewelry, including rare rubies and heirlooms, triggering a major police hunt in Honolulu. Parker is a prominent figure, with her husband a leading gubernatorial candidate and wealthy island resident.
Rome reports Cardinal Sarto patriarch of Venice elected pope and taking the name Pius X. The announcement drew wild enthusiasm outside St Peter's with troops presenting arms and crowds cheering as he blessed the populace from the basilica balcony. Pius X, born 1835, Patriarch since 1891, known as a strong administrator and preacher.
Berlin reports the election of Cardinal Sarto as pope, announced at 1 PM via extra editions. The Foreign Office voiced official support, calling Sarto a mild man with no political involvement, and noted his favorable reception by the Italian king, seen as a sign for the triple alliance.
Edward L. Henry a veteran academician over 60 years old amusedly shocked guests at the Central Club reception by lifting a fellow patron’s pant leg and scratching his ankle, then continuing the conversation unaware of his act.
Russell Sage and his rival were tied to a tale of murder for his first wife Emma Willard girl from Mount Holyoke. The present Mrs Sage recalls visiting the graveyard when workers moved the coffin. Sage stepped over the fence and a coffin rolled by bearing the former wife’s ring, seen as a hopeful omen.
A former stomach invalid credits predigested Grape Nuts and Postum with rapid recovery after six years of illness and bed confinement. He notes weight gain, better sleep, strong appetite, and no coffee cravings, attributing improvement to the products from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. There is a mention of a $7,600 cooks contest and prize funds.
Seattle Times correspondent J. W. Sayer sails from Germany aboard the Campania and travels by public conveyances around the world. If his 55 day return meets target, he will break the existing world record of six ty days thirteen and one half hours set by Charles Cecil Fitzmorris.
Paris reports the election of Cardinal Sarto as pope brings favorable reaction in government circles. The Foreign Office received first information from press sources and officials expect a continuation of the late pope's conservative policy.
The Interstate Commerce Commission again extends the deadline for railroads to install safety equipment to October 15. The agency will also study a potential further extension and the placement of grab irons on locomotives for lines including the Pennsylvania, Santa Fe, and Denver and Rio Grande.
An advertisement asserts Peruna cures catarrh in any location and dyspepsia by addressing catarrh in the stomach throat or bronchial tubes. It cites U S Senator M C Butler praising Peruna for relief and claims Peruna is not artificial digestion but a catarrh remedy.
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegraph Company, observed an elevator operator sweating in a heavy gray uniform and asked why a lighter coat could not be worn. Later that day he issued an order requiring summer black alpaca coats to be provided by the company for elevator men.
The court grants a permanent injunction with costs against Paul B. Hudeon and others of New York City for making or selling a foot Perry wider that imitates and infringes the Foot-Ease trade mark owned by Allen Olmeted of Le Roy New York. The decision upholds the trade mark and flags all parties liable who copy the advertising and sell spurious preparations.
The Western Pacific railway starts active operations on the east end of the planned route to Salt Lake City. A surveying party departed for near Reno Nevada to cross the Southern Pacific and bring the line across the desert. The expedition is large and work will be rushed.
A quotation attributed to Emerson stating that friendship begins with reciprocal kindness. It emphasizes mutual support as the foundation of true friendship.
Greatly reduced rates promote home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Little Rock with specific Sept Oct dates. Half fare to Baltimore and return and homeseekers trips on first and third Tuesdays. Wabash claims routes to World’s Fair Grounds with through connections and premier equipment. Local Omaha office details and agent contact included with testimonials.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It includes endorsements of F J Cheney and Co and other Toledo druggists, describes the cure as internal and blood affecting, and notes price and availability. The page also contains miscellaneous quotes about knowledge, mercy and starch quality with scattered unrelated lines.
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