Pop Campaign Opens in Sidney with Missing Judges
Governor Holcomb and Judge Neville head a Sidney rally failing to draw two invited judges. The crowd, split among parties, heard critiques of monopolists and praise for the Democratic nominee while judges' absence dampened the event and left many attendees disengaged.
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Sidney
Green
Kearney
Scott
Omaha
Neville
Anoher
Omuaha
Guy Ovner Huicumb
Judge Neville
Cleveland
Holcomb
Ei Ther
Bryanditis
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Testimony
Condensed testimony from Chas B Hood a Columbus broker and manufa cturer’s agent certifies no equal to Dr King’s New Discovery. J D Brown proprietor of St James Hotel Ft Wayne testifies cure of long standing La Grippe cough. Morrill of Baldwinsville says he relies on it always cures. Mrs Hemwing of Chicago keeps it for instant relief from croup. Free trials at W FB Bassett’s Drug Store.
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Chas
B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
One Fair Round Trip to Omaha Union Union Pacific Tickets
Excursion tickets sold August 15 17 and 18 1896 for the Convention of Young People’s Christian Union. Return limited to Omaha only August 24 and 25 1896. Extension of time for 20 days possible by depositing tickets with joint agent before August 24. For details contact E R Breisch Agent.
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Omaha
Convention of Young Peoples Christian Union
Union Pacific
E. R. Breisch
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promise and sale terms
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever spree tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and refunds. Price is 26 cents per box, sold by W. F. Bassett.
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W.F. Bassett
Silver and Potatoes Echo in a Silver Debate
The Times-Herald criticizes free silver proposals and lampoons congressional manipulation of commodity values. It cites 1873 and 1894 silver and potato data, arguing that altering currency or prices would debase real worth and harm farmers. It notes Nebraska’s light silver crop and mocks demagoguery.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Potter Potpourri: Farmers Busy and Local Deals Noted
Belmont Potter and Riverside correspondents report farmers stacking grain and making hay. L G Pitts shipped a carload of fat cattle to South Omaha last Tuesday. J J Vandiver bought B I Kimble’s residence and improvements. Megas MacColl Cady Hoagland and Abbott spoke on issues to Potter citizens.
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L. G. Pitts
South Omaha
J. J. Vandiver
B. I. Kimble
Megas
MacColl
Cady
Red-Hot Campaign: State Journal Promises Unbiased, Complete Coverage
The State Journal pledges thorough campaign reporting from an unbiased stance, aiming to outdo past efforts. It promotes itself as a Republican standard bearer and urges Republicans, Populists, and Democrats to subscribe. The Semi-Weekly Journal will reach thousands of new homes at 25 cents through November 15.
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State Journal
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Riverside Reapings
Miss Mary Johnson visited Mrs. Bassett Saturday. Anthony Johnson went to the river on business Sunday morning. The Rambling notes describe Sunday calls at Riverside as Messrs Walsh Baker LaMore and Johnson surveyed early in the week. A. D. Waggie discussed politics and gold and silver. Anthony Johnson received a slight electric shock Sunday evening but was not seriously injured. A welcome rain and thunder helped dry ground. The narrator recalls hay fields and childhood memories of haying time.
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Mary Johnson
Mrs. Bassett
Anthony Johnson
Grilch
Riverside
Robert Walsh
Fred LaMore
Fred Baker
Johnson
Electric Bitters Remedy Ad Claims Female Complaints Relief
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and related symptoms. It claims the medicine strengthens organs, improves appetite, relieves headaches, fainting, nervousness, insomnia, and dizziness. It guarantees health and strength with bottles priced at fifty cents and one dollar from W. F. Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett’ Drug Store
Lincoln Normal University To Open New Term
Over seven hundred students attended Lincoln Normal University last year and more are expected this year. The school offers a mass education with thirty instructors and low expenses. Next term begins August 31. Send for catalogue from Hill M Bel president Lincoln Neb.
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Lincoln Normal University
Normal, School and Business College
Hill M. Bel
Normal
Lincoln, Neb
Local notes on illness visiting and harvest season progress
Mrs. Woolsey improves after illness. Dan McAllease visits from river country. Dick and Nelson begin thrashing last week. County surveyor Mr. Willis stayed over en route from Sidney. Jo Trinner and Jerry Finn survey Sidney and are recovering. Mr. Brady from Pine Bluffs visited Cary horse ranch to return a horse. Miss Bessie Toldingsone married August 11 to Alber, a Sand Hills ranchman. Ed Linblad, blacksmith, sprained knee. recovery weeks ahead. Mr. Putman to return to Iowa for health. Mrs. Putman stays. Canals run, crop yields strong with Wheat and corn prospects. some smut. Bergman’s leather shoe sale noted.
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Woolsey
Dan McAllease
Nelson
Willis
Sidney
Jo Trinner
Jerry Finn
Brady
Pine Bluffs
Cary Horse Ranch
Bessie Toldings
Mr. Alber
Sand Hills
Ed Linblad
Ed Jis
Jack Frost
Personal visits fill city with visitors and travelers
Ward VerValin from Redington was in town yesterday County Attorney Kinney of Kimball came Thursday Asa Remsburg greeted friends in Sidney this week Mr and Mrs August Thompson of Potter were in the city Thursday Charley Doran left for North Platte on his wheel E H Stephens of the Crete Nur series was in the city last Saturday Nellie Zibert and Laura Letts of North Platte visiting Gracie Hart Miss Mabel Reid of Cheyenne visited with Miss Blanche Oberfelder Mr and Mrs H H Libby and son drove from Lodge Pole for the rally J W Ellingham editor of the North Platte Daily Record attended the silver rally Miss Mamie Tobin left for Fort Collins Colo to visit Miss Norvell Mrs Guy Laing and Gordon from Lawrence Fork returned home Billy Haynes brought about twelve hundred head of cattle bought in Mexico to his Sand Hills ranch Charley Peterson left for a Colorado fishing tour Alex Stewart will fill his roundhouse post in North Platte John Carley from Wheatland with a thirty day lay off to rest Dave Gutfreund came from the east and left for Anaconda saying business men in St Louis Chicago favored McKinley
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Ward VerValin
Redington
Kinney
Kimball
Asa Remsburg
Sidney
August Thompson
Potter
Charley Doran
North Platte
E. H. Stephens
Crete
Mabel Reid
Cheyenne
Blanche Oberfelder
H. H. Libby and
Lodge Pole
J. W. Ellingham
North Platte Daily Record
Mamie Tobin
Fort Collins
Colo
Miss Norvell
Charley Peterson
Colorado
Round House
Alex. Stewart
Deacon
John Carley
Wheatland
Wyo
A Pleasant Picnic Party At Krueger's Resort
A gay group of young people spent Wednesday afternoon to eleven at Krueger's resort escaping routine. They boated sang and lit a campfire by the lake with Sidney’s talent leading the songs. Mosquitos and lack of moonlight were the drawbacks. Attendees included Misses Hines Chase Doran Neubauer Chowins McFadden Moore and Messrs Barnhart Doran Dave Gutfreund McIntosh Essig Chowins Neybauer.
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Krueger
Hines
Chase
Doran
Neubauer
Chowins
McFadden
Moore
Messrs
Barnhart
Dave
Gutfreund
McIntosh
Essig
Neybauer
Lightning Strikes Chowins Block Haltingly
A Thursday afternoon rain shower saw a belt of lightning strike the southwest corner of the Chowins Block. The bolt shattered several large stones and scattered debris, displacing bricks in a nearby chimney. No interior damage occurred. The Lutheran church also suffered notable damage to the belfry.
Cyclists James McIntosh and Charley Doran Tour 37 Miles
James McIntosh and Charley Doran rode to Redington last Sunday covering 37 miles in 2 hours and 55 minutes. They faced sandy sections requiring walking and, on the return trip, rain prevented further progress past the Kruz ranch nine miles north-west of town.
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James McIntosh
Charley Doran
Redington
Kruz Ranch
Two Sale Items Include Sewing Machine and Bicycle Ad
A No 3 Drop Head White Sewing Machine new priced 965 will be sold for 30 cash with FOB Cleveland Ohio. Also a Ladies or Gentleman's Oxford Gladiator Bicycle priced 100 offered for 55 cash FOB Chicago. Details at this office.
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O. B. Cleveland. O
Oxford Gladiator
Chicago
Gold Standard Advocated by Senator Stewart in 1874 Speech Excerpts
The text presents extracts from Nevada Senator Stewart’s 1874 speeches in Congress arguing for gold as the universal standard of value and condemning free silver. It cites his claims that gold underpins money, measures wealth, and prevents depreciation, noting historical examples and urging resistance to any monetary change.
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Congros
Stewart
Nevada
France
England
Holland
United States
Congressional
Congressional Record
Union editor critiques silver movement rhetoric
The writer notes a speaker was forthright about the silver movement and warns that unless his statements are disproven, he will be seen as an advocate for free coinage of silver, a policy the piece claims would ruin and dishonor the country.
Father of Truth tale ends in the penitentiary
A father lectures his children on truth telling while recounting stories of George Washington and political speech. A boy questions a dispatch about crowd size at a governor's speech and accuses exaggeration. The exchange ends with the boy saying the truth leads to the penitentiary.
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George Washington
George
Omaha Bee
Bryan Free Silver Club Elects Officers at Friday Meeting
The Bryan Free Silver Club held a Friday evening skating rink gathering to form a permanent organization and plan the next day’s rally. Officers elected were President Dr. A. D. Stewitts Vice-president James Tucker Secretary D. F. McKee and Treasurer John Tishue. New members joined the enrollment and arrangements were made for Saturday’s rally.
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Bryan Free Silver Club
A. D. Stewitts
James Tucker
D. F. "McKee
John,Tishue
Absence at Land Office Delays Fort Sidney Wood Reserve Sale
Register Adams and Receiver Griffith have been absent from the land office during the week and are selling at public sale the tract at the head of Lawrence Fork known as the Fort Sidney wood reserve. They are expected to return home today. HH. E. Gapen has been in charge during their absence.
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Register Adams
Griffith
Lawrence Fork
Fort Sidney Wood’ Reserve
HH. E. Gapen
Cheap Rates to Denver for National Eisteddfod
The Union Pacific offers One Fare for the Round Trip plus two dollars from Kansas and Nebraska points to Denver for the National Eisteddfod meeting September 1 to 5. Tickets on sale August 20 to September 1. Contact agent E R Breisen for details.
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Denver
Colo
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
E. R. Breisen
New Buffet Smoking and Library Cars On Overland Route
Modern composite cars now run daily on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line from Salt Lake City to Chicago via The Overland Limited. The cars feature writing materials leading papers magazines and periodicals. Union Pacific pioneered this service west of Chicago with tickets reading via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
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Bucklen
Arnica
Times- Herald
Congress
York Times
Belmont, Potter and
Riverside Reapings
Messrs. Johnson, Walsh, Baker and
LaMore
Belmont Bus
Bergman’s
Dave Gutfreund
Anaconda
St. Louis
McKinley
Senator Stewart
Silver
Ceryan Club Meeting
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