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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
3
The article discusses insomnia relief via drugs and notes hypnotics are avoided. It then cites French physicist Raphael Dubois claiming all sleep results from internal carbonic acid formation, challenging conventional sleep physiology.
The article states that a gallon of distilled water weighs ten pounds, sea water weighs ten and three fourths pounds, and Dead Sea water weighs twelve pounds. It notes eight and one half pounds of salt per 100 pounds of Dead Sea water versus two and four fifths pounds in ordinary seawater.
The Rough Riders predate the pony express by years. The Rifle Rangers were rough riders with Mayne Reid as captain, leading courageous charges against greasers, and battles with Apaches, Comanches and Sioux.
Friarpoint Mississippi August 22 special Rev H H Hatch cured of bladder and kidney trouble after 26 years. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with full relief and health, claiming they cure backache and Bright's disease. The ad-style claim emphasizes kidney treatment as its natural cure.
The Defiance Starch Co offers 25 ladies a round trip to the St Louis exposition. From Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri the five who send in the most Defiance cold water starch trade marks from a 10 cent 16 ounce package by September 1 1904 win. Tickets mailed Sept 5 by registered mail. Starch sold by dealers.
For Your Perfect Comfort At St Louis Exposition emphasizes ALLEN'S FOOT EASE powder for hot tired aching feet with 30000 testimonials of cures. Sold by druggists 25c with a warning not to substitute and a note on Defiance Starch as the best quality product available.
A quip suggests a man with a worthless dog and a frivolous wife can at least poison the dog. The line reflects a grim joke about moral choices and harsh attitudes toward pets and marriage.
Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar made of ripe mellow tobacco, so rich in quality that many who formerly smoked 10c cigars now smoke Lewis' Single Binder. Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois.
A humorous exchange notes a joke about how many tailors it takes to make a man. Mr Sissy remarks to his cousin that Snipem says it would take more than nine tailors for some people, while the quip about bootblacks offers a turn of phrase.
In a tense noon-hour scene, Minister Karsicheff is deposed by Count Nazimoff as General Nazimoff orders the arrest and sentencing of Alexis Nazimoff and Olga Nazimoff. Katherine pleads for mercy, but Nazimoff condemns Olga and her parents to Siberia while Nikolaï Nazimoff inherits the police seal.
In Petrograd’s prison complex a three day escape aftermath unfolds as Cossacks guard the gate and prison vans stand ready. Nihilist prisoners from a mass raid face death sentences for four including Oramsinsky and Hersy while others receive Siberian exile up to life. Kirshkin’s fate remains undecided as he cooperates for more details.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes a new type of music box concealed in a beer stein. The exterior looks like a plain heavy ware stein in green and russet with a windmill motif, yet a secret mechanism plays familiar airs.
An orator cries that all men are created free and equal. A small man in the crowd interrupts with marriage as an addition. A stern woman with a plain gold ring yanks him back to his seat.
Augustus Thomas, noted playwright, announces he will settle permanently in Europe, leaving active duties in American theater. He cites new opportunities and long-standing interest in European stages as his primary motivation.
President Everitt of the American Society of Equity circulates urging a minimum price of 3 120 a bushel for No 2 red winter wheat on a Chicago market basis. He estimates U S winter wheat 365 million and spring wheat 210 million bushels with 25 million bushels of shrinkage. Farmers urged to withhold supply to drive prices up and to unite against elevator men and Chicago gamblers.
A York County man argues that increases ordered by the State Board of Equalization may be invalid. He says state interference with county revenue powers violates the levy statute and could nullify the board’s actions. A test suit in York County could trim the state grand assessment by about 4 million dollars.
S. C. Bassett of the state fair management says room will be found for all hog exhibitors as pens overflow. Agricultural implements displays will be resized by making individual exhibitors take less space. Dan Patch’s appearance on Tuesday August 30 is expected to draw a large crowd.
WaHOO Frederick Anderson a carpenter and cabinet maker was brought before the board and adjudged insane He previously served a term in the Lincoln asylum in 1900 and was released as cured Recently he has shown fits of insanity and threatened violence toward his family.
County superintendents reports to the state superintendent show a large rise in average salaries for both male and female teachers compared with 1903 figures.
Chief Clerk E. Mickey from the governor’s office reports the Keya Paha ranch scene remains bleak with a potential rush to market after the strike ends. He warns cattle holders will delay sales, causing rapid output and a drop in stockyard prices.
The state board of public lands and buildings visits Lincoln's penitentiary to inspect the west cell house and review an estimate for completed work. The cells near completion, with full finish expected by October 1, Nebraska aims for one of the finest cell houses in the nation outside Baltimore.
Fremont August Bauman aged 73 was fatally gored by a bull in his pasture three miles northwest of Snyder. He was dead when found and had long resided in Dodge county where he was highly respected.
General Gerffal Chaffee commander in chief and General Humphrey quartermaster general toured forts Niobrara and Robacon during their westward inspection.
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