21 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
1
Lincoln August 10 1897 Ex Governor demands W J Bryan explain campaign urging workers to wear badges parade and fund campaigns denies coercion and condemns hypocrisy. Thayer cites Job Matthew Matthew scripture and Jesus condemning hypocrites as he questions Bryan's moral stance and responsibility.
An advertisement urges ambitious youths on farms and in villages to enroll at Grand Island Business Normal College in Nebraska. It touts accessible education, offers no interest tuition notes, and promises tuition, board, and books with time to graduate. It lists Business Normal and Shorthand courses at 1.50 per week and promises free college records or a paid catalogue.
The article notes new Buffet Smoking and Library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line daily via The Overland Limited. These cars feature modern design and amenities including writing materials, newspapers, illustrated periodicals, and magazines. Tickets should read via The Overland Route.
The Union Pacific presents an up-to-date Tourist Sleeper car with maximum comfort for minimum cost. Cars run daily from Council Bluffs and Omaha to Ogden San Francisco and Portland with Pullman porters. For details contact E R Breisch Agent.
The Globe-Democrat analyzes Spain's mounting troubles as colonial revolts in Cuba and the Philippines intensify. It argues Madrid’s rigid policy and unpaid armies threaten collapse, urging Spain to seek U.S. aid for negotiations toward home rule or independence, and to abandon the doomed old order.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises claiming dramatic cures. A customer testimonial from C W Ford of Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth Texas notes a 24 hour improvement after three applications. Price listed as 50 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
Mrs. W. B. Evans of Clearwater Kansas reports her husband recovered from a prolonged illness deemed quick consumption after a single bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. The tonic claims to cure throat and lung troubles including whooping cough with quick, safe relief, priced at 25 and 50 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a guaranteed vegetable worm remedy that can expel worms and improve a child's growth, sleep, and vitality. It claims certainty of results with large bottles and small doses, priced at 25 cents, sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
The text contests claims the 1873 act demonetized silver and argues it preserved rights under prior acts. It notes the act saved rights, cites lengthy debates, and questions perceived gold appreciation, asserting global money supply and silver production trends contradict the platform’s stance. It references lawmakers like William M. Stewart and discusses coinage figures since 1873.
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending August 21 1807 include gentlemen R J Wallace and Steven Wiebel with two letters and ladies Mrs Steven Wiebel. Recipients are asked to call for these advertised letters. Pierre Sanders P M.
Ex Secretary Hoke Smispait notes renewed prosperity after four years of hardship. Merchants from the South visiting New York for fall stocks show strong confidence, with liberal credits extended to legitimate dealers. National trade centers report the South in better condition and poised for heavy autumn business, per the Atlanta Journal.
Local notes report the fusion forces will hold their primaries today while Sidney endures a Monday hail storm flooding basements and wrecking window lights. U P surveyors arrived to map a new grade east of the yards as residents note improving health and ongoing haying across town.
A collection of aphorisms on earths, marriages, jealousy, and law. Pithy lines joke about men gaining the world after death and women chasing them, legal troubles, fairness, and human quirks. Each quip delivers a sharp, age old social observation.
ALL SHOT TO PIECES The greatest bicycle manufacturers cut $25 off every wheel. We offer 1897 high grade wheels at $28.50 cash with one year guarantee, free lamp 1000 mile meter repair kit pass toe clips and freight prepaid. Dependable service and money back if not as described. Corn Exchange National Bank Chicago confirms standing.
Advertised as a vegetable remedy for restoring tired nerves and vigor. It claims to tone nerve centers in the stomach, stimulate the liver and kidneys, aid digestion, improve appetite, and purify blood. Sold at 50c or 1.00 per bottle by W F Bassett’s Drug Store.
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