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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
8
Tickets sold and baggage checked to any point in the United States or Canada. For information, maps. Mine treble and tickets call or write to M. A. Swipman, Agent, orto J. Brancis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha, Nebraska.
The Sidney Nebraska timetable lists trains going east and west including No 2 Overland Limited No 4 Atlantic Express Maitland Express Fast Mail No 1 Overland Limited No 3 Pacific Express and No 2 Fast Mail Freight trains carry passengers to stops. Note times are partially legible with some numbers missing.
Local brief mentions blood Scanion sarsaparilla Scanion Rheumasign Cure and a rheumatism remedy. A girl seeks work at Mrs Hannah Swangon s boarding house inquiries welcome.
Dr B W Murlless promotes first class dentistry at reasonable prices through Greenlee Ben gon's offering chloro napthalenur. Two ranches for sale with hay cattle and prairie land. Miller's Wisconsin shots line noted as high quality. DAN ENCMAN.
A mix of promotional notes and service notices appears. J C Hudson markets fur aule while Satie apple cider and mince pies are sold. Dr Salisbury offers dental work in Sidney on December 17 18. J R Merifield provides free eye tests and affordable glasses with guaranteed satisfaction.
Oberfelder promotes Selz Boots and Shoes with new winter cups and Stetson hat shapes. Local residents Asa Remaburg Louis Schuetz C. A. Wagoner Dr Isham and others are noted in Sidney and nearby. Church services announced and county news recalls wild goose blizzard trips and old war widow jokes in a July Republican tone.
A neighboring city authorities seized a large quantity of cheap baking powders exposing a widespread practice. Tests labeled the contents as alum powders with alum and sulphuric acid, plus filling matter, posing health risks. Thousands of pounds were confiscated and destroyed. Physicians warn against using such powders. cream of tartar varieties are advised as safer and more economical.
The Youth's Companion promises a complete weekly summary of important news and impartial editorial commentary for busy readers. It highlights American life, home thrift, and noble aims, inviting new subscribers. A 1903 volume offer includes 175 cents payment and free 1902 issues plus a color calendar.
A traveler reports natives in Siberia working with bare hands for half an hour to prepare a camp and lash goods while facing 18 degrees below zero. He notes their apparent disregard for the freezing conditions as they sleep under fur coats without full coverings.
In a Commons debate on electoral qualifications a member asserts 1300 pounds 17 shillings 6d divided by 2 pounds 13 shillings 8d equals 658. The exchange shows that repeating a smaller sum like 5 shillings as often as a larger sum exists does not equal multiplication. The house laughs as even the chancellor of the exchequer is part of the ignorance.
Mabie advises organizing reading into meaningful hours by selecting in advance which books to read and avoiding aimless purchases. Start with a modest, steady plan focusing on a few books in a chosen field to prevent discouragement and build a lasting habit.
In Colby a poker game among county officials unfolds with humor as the Logan county sheriff loses to the Tris county treasurer and the Ellis county treasurer, one-eyed and clumsy, wins a large pot. The sheriff warns, without naming names, that further floor-card raising could cost someone an eye.
In the District Court of the United States for the district of Apriliemn the matter of Milo Shipmin Bankrupt to be discharged. The court fixes December 18 1902 at 1 o clock a m as the date to oppose discharge. Creditors and interested parties must file appearance in opposition and grounds of opposition within ten days. Walter V Hoagland Referee in Bankruptcy.
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