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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered times 6 07 4 3 56 p.m. 12:50 4 pm 8:54 a. m. likely diary or schedule entries with inconsistent formatting. No clear event, person, or organization identified to anchor a fuller report.
The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer, Chicago based, provides nation world news with department features and Republican editorials. Subscriptions in combination with The Sidney Telegraph cost $1.75 for cash in advance.
Wilson Pa resident Mrs P H Brogan speaks from experience that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to any other for croup and is available from all dealers.
C W Payzant visits his son south of town. Mrs W M Fuller returns from Omaha. A J Davison from near Ickes in Sidney Wednesday. R M Perkins of Higgins visits Saturday. Peter Lingwall of Potter at Besse Ruhter’s with a cold. Miss Flossie Hastings sick but back to work. Nels Thurston of Potter circulating among friends. Mrs W S Woolsey and two children of Dalton in Sidney Wednesday. Henry Horst near Higgins shops in Sidney Wednesday. Farmers from Laura vicinity visit Sidney Wednesday. W T McKelvey George Randall and Rudolph Kruse of Bayard in the city Monday. Mrs C P McDaniel and Florene spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Dalton. Mrs H E Mantor to Washington for holidays. Miss Helen Lindsey leaves Wednesday for Dalton to stay with Miss Olive Armuth over Thanksgiving. Henry Vick Wm Schuler John Siefer J W Wallick Mrs Ravert and son Charles among Dalton visitors last Saturday. Miss Hazel Andrews of McCook Nebraska visits Miss Dorothy Lindberg forepart of week. She departs Tuesday for Alliance where her parents plan to move soon. New McLernon corner proprietors plan a three story brick and stone structure with plate glass fronts if old buildings can be set into the street during construction.
An exchange pretends dancing makes girls' feet large and ice cream causes freckles. Doctors warn that hanging on the front gate may bring rheumatism. The girls say they are grateful to still clean house and wash dishes even if other pleasures are denied.
The postmaster explains that name printing on envelopes helps locate senders for postage. Letters in the box are held until the writer is identified through the address. This practice follows postal department rules to collect postage when the writer comes in.
Urey Woodson starts duties as Democratic National Secretary shaping the 1912 campaign effort. He brings long experience in party organization and communications to the national committee role.
Urey Woodson of Kentucky, secretary of the Democratic national committee, opens headquarters in Chicago to start preliminary 1912 campaign work. He expects to complete initial preparations within a few days.
For the first time in Chicago history a jury of clergymen will sit in the court for the insane at the detention hospital tomorrow. Judge Owens of the county court asked for clergy members who are exempt from jury service but agreed to serve at his personal solicitation. Catholic priests, Protestant ministers and two rabbis will comprise the panel.
Los Angeles reports Ad Wolgast, renowned lightweight champion, was stricken with acute appendicitis and underwent a critical operation on the eve of his bout with Freddie Welsh. Doctors say the procedure was successful but he will remain hospitalized for ten days to two weeks and must refrain from boxing for three months.
Two Indians on the Cheyenne River reservation perished in the recent snow storm in Aberdeen area. Ed Porter died from exposure while tending stock. the other victim’s name was not released.
Congressman Esch of Wisconsin will lead a fight in the coming session of Congress for a reduction of letter postage rate to 1 cent.
A poem narrates a captive serf lamenting bondage to a heartless tyrant. The speaker endures a crushing yoke, longing for a single word of gratitude while the beloved shows no special regard. The verse blends sorrow and yearning with the cruelty of indifferent affection.
During December the Nebraska Farmer cuts price in half offering to send the weekly paper for 1.50 through January 1, 1915 with the New Year Number and a 1912 Nebraska Farmer Boy Calendar free. Regular price 1.00 yearly. options for trial delivery or prepaid subscriptions. deal limited to December.
A phonetic mix of verse by Richard Chenevix Trench and a merchant’s ad copy argues that inner visions and sustained advertising shape perception. The poem contrasts inner spiritual riches with outward pride while the ad stresses consistent messaging builds long term familiarity.
A Sidney Nebr. testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney weakness. Mrs. John Lipska reports relief for herself and her daughter, noting backache and loins pain improved. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
A compilation notes varied 1910s events including Juarez election intrigue, peace talks between imperialists and revolutionists, 1912 American Bankers convention site, Berlin drill ground accident killing Lt Baron Freytag von Loringhoven, and aviation feats by Robert Fowler. It also covers Crown Prince Gustav Adolph’s appendicitis, Japanese destroyer Herusame wreck, a murder verdict in Springfield, ICC adjournment, Chicago murder indictment of Mrs Jane Quinn, deaths of art critic Hugo von Tschudi and author Wilhelm Jensen, Mexican reconciliation efforts, theft recovery of Madonna painting, and numerous maritime, rail, and political developments.
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