20 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1898
Page
1
The article declares the war over after 113 days with Manila's surrender on August 13 and the American flag atop the Philippines capital. It notes eight Americans killed and forty wounded, Spain’s losses, 11 000 prisoners, and asserts American naval supremacy, cost over half a billion dollars, and renewed national unity.
Chronology of the Spanish American War lists key dates from April 21 1898 start to August 12 1898 end. It details combat losses, territorial changes including Cuba Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines, and totals for American and Spanish casualties and ships. It highlights major actions such as the Maine destruction, Manila battle, and Santiago engagements.
The chronology lists key events from July to August including Santiago surrender on July 14, Miles invasion of Porto Rico on July 28, Spain seeking peace overtures on July 26, surrenders at Arroyo and Guayama on August 2, French ambassador talks with President McKinley on August 8, Spanish forces ordered not to resist on August 5, Spain accepting terms on August 6, protocol cabling on August 10, protocol authorized on August 11, and protocol signed with suspension of hostilities proclaimed on August 12.
Nature provides a specific for piles derived from the active principle of the common buckeye. The remedy is prepared for use in ointment form and is claimed to cure blind, bleeding and protruding piles, reduce need for operation, and assist when operations fail. Sold in bottles for 50 cents and in special tubes for 75 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store, with mail orders available.
Claims a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett.
For Sale 6000 head of California stock ewes of good ages. Can be seen near Sidney during the next thirty days. Harp and McCullough. Mrs. Gast of Sedalia Colorado is visiting her daughter Mrs. Mac Radcliff.
County board met Aug 15 1898 with all members present recited petitions for bridges on the nine mile canal and Russmin Co canal. Bonds and debts reviewed money approved for paupers and officials. Proceeds used to fund 1894 95 96 indebtedness via bond issue July 1898 plan described. Public bid and election steps proposed for funding. adjourned to Sept 14 1898.
Advert says Ballard's Snow Liniment eases rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises with claims of rapid results. A Fort Worth Texas user states three applications cured severe rheumatism within 24 hours. Price listed as 50 cents at Scanian's Drug Store.
Lincoln special to Omaha Bee reports mood among southeastern popocrates is discouraging as 1897 patterns push toward Republican gains. Leadership frets over governor and lieutenant governor races, with many counties signaling anti fusion shifts and a strong push by Republicans in Webster Merrick and other counties.
The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip plus 5.00 from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets sold the first and third Tuesdays in May June July August September October and November. Stage line operates daily except Sunday between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. For details contact agent E. R Breiech.
Col W F Cody a celebrated hunter and scout will be honored as Buffalo Bill Cody Day at the Great Trans Miss Exposition on August 31 in Omaha. He arrives August 10 and 31 with the Wild West show and Rough Riders, expected to draw record crowds and a grand review at the exposition grounds.
Passes through the best cities and towns of Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah and in the best route to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and all Puget Sound Points The advantages gained by traveling via the Union Pacific are Quick Time Unequaled Service Magnificent Equipment Double Drawing Room Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Dining Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars Pullman Tourist Sleepers For time tables pamphlets descriptive of the country traversed rates of fare sleeping car accommodations or any other information apply to E R BREISCH Agent Sidney Neb
Mr A C Thomas of Marynville Tex found a cure for consumption after years of agony with hemorrhages. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as superior to gold. It cures asthma bronchitis and all throat lung afflictions. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett s drugstore. Regular 50 cts and 81. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
Travel times drop 10 to 16 hours between the Missouri River California and Puget Sound points via the Overland Route. Pullman Palace Sleepers Dining Cars and Upholstered Pullman Tourist Cars operate daily, serving Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana and Pacific Coast routes with first and second class accommodations. For rates and information contact E R Breisch Agent.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for throat and lung troubles and whooping cough. A testimonial from Mrs. W. B. Evans of Clearwater Kansas claims her husband recovered after one bottle. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store for 25 and 50 cents.
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