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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1904
Page
5
Monoliths Hint at Phoenician Builders Across World
An article from New York Press argues that vast monoliths found worldwide, including Stonehenge fragments and giant stones on Buster Island, were erected by Phoenicians. It cites riverside locations, Phoenician symbols like death footprints and raised snakes, and suggests possible Atlantic Ocean voyaging or Atlantis links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South America
Buster Island
Pacific Ocean
Globe
America
Asia
M Gevistre
Mediterranean
Islinds
Atlantic Ocean
Loire
San Luis
Belivia
France
New York Press
Across a Yorkshire Moor and a Josh Billings Quote
A Temple Bar note extols a Yorkshire moor for walking with honey scented heather and swift grouse flights, praising its temperate breeze and intoxicating air. It contrasts with a quip by Josh Billings that the best thing he knew was a first rate wife and the next best a second rate one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Seas
Yorkshire
Temple Bar
Josh Billings
Tweed Ring Graft Cost New York Two Hundred Million
Pearson's Weekly reports the Tweed ring’s alleged fraud drained New York City of about 200 million dollars. It outlines inflated courthouse costs and lavish charges by Ingersoll & Co and others, noting wages to workers and exaggerated stationery, furniture, and fixtures as part of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M W. Keyser & Co
Carvey
Andrew J. Garvey
Wade
Ingersall & Co
Matthew J O’ Rourke
Tweed Wing
Pearson
Proverb Salvo On Czars And Power In Desert Parable
A collection of proverbs about czars highlighting limits of authority and the costs of power. Metaphors compare rulers to mud, eggs, crowns, and distant echoes, noting true power depends on divine assent and practical reach beyond grand gestures.
Between the sexes In Japan and a 17th century school note
The excerpt notes Japanese dress with hakumi trousers and koshi-maki aprons, comparing gendered styles. It then cites a 1684 New Haven grammar school ruling excluding girls and quotes Benjamin Mudge on early coeducation, ending with a poet’s wife lament about pride and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
New Haven
Benjamin Mudge
New England
There Are a Thousand Reasons to Marry Her
A lighthearted quote from Town Topics frames a humorous take on marriage. The speaker lists one reason, love, and notes the bride embodies the rest, joking that the other 999 are contained in her.
No belief in perfect practice linked to flute row
The exchange suggests skepticism about practicing until perfection. It notes a growing dispute initiated by a disruptive upstairs resident, described as an idiot, who started the ongoing flute-related row.
Petition to probate will in Cheyenne County Court
In Cheyenne County Nebraskas County Court James Tucker presiding notes a petition by Chara Roul Fort asking to admit a copy of the last will and testament of James St. Chair Bonk deceased for probate. A hearing is set for January with notice by publication in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Nebraskan
Cheyenne
James Tucker
James St
Chara Roul Fort
Marshall
Marshall, State of Dinols
Nebrask
Orperro
Yo'elock
Sidney Telegraph
Ordinance Imposes Occupation Tax on Sidney Liquor Dealers
An ordinance within the Village of Sidney Nebraska levies a special occupation tax of two hundred dollars per year on wholesale or retail liquor dealers. The tax is due May 1 annually, with a partial year due January 1 from passage, funds to defray street maintenance costs under the Board of Trustees. Certificates are issued by the Clerk and are non transferable. enforcement requires production on demand. The measure takes effect after passage and publication with dates noted as November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Nee Urasky
Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska Court Case
By order of the district court clerk in Cheyenne County Nebraska a sale is set for January 1 0 A D 1 9 0 0 to satisfy a judgment in favor of Stull Brothers against Richard Kroeger et al The property is described as Northwest quarter and Section 34 Township 14 Range 48 in Sidney with the sale to be at the courthouse steps for cash to the highest bidder Attendance is required at the court house on the specified day and time by the undersigned and local officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
HW. Marimnes
Stull Brothers
Richard Kroeger
North West Quarter
Sidney
Lee
Salad
Cheyenne County Sealed Bids for 104 Records Supplies
Bids are invited by the County Board of Commissioners for furnishing year 104 records supplies including printed pages, bound ledgers, tax receipts, poll books, envelopes, writing products, pencils, pens, legal blanks, ballots and voter cards. Bids must be on file in the County Clerk's office before January 10 104 and the board may reject any oral bids. Sidney Neb December 2 104 Roe Wannerr County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Byron Weston Aeib
Stensier
AONE
Chiss Co Legat
Board of
Ety Commissioners
Lowe Est
Reecessio
Fiamuanry
Sidney
Neb
Dee
Roe
Wannerr
Notice for Publication of Land Claims in Sidney Nebraska
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Sidney Nebraska lists settlers filing final proof for homestead claims. Names include Frank Stimka and James B. Cawley with witnesses Jurgen, Christ Jurgen, and Chrefst Voltstendt. proofs to be examined by the May 10 deadline. Additional notices name Harry W. Chowins and Luke M. Chowins heirs with witnesses Snyder, Johnson, Waltz, Hasen. December 4 deadline for proof of residence and cultivation in sections 2 and 22, township and range specified. Register and Receiver to oversee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Tle
Department of the Interior
Nebraska
Revelver
Neb
Harry W. Chowtns
David Snyder
Bye $S. Johnson
Jeremiah O. Waltz
Andrew J. Hasen
Sidney Neb
Willian W. Chowins
Luke M. Chowins
David St. Snyder
Jolson
Jeremiah O. Wealth
Andrew
Meinrosin Rogister
Land Offer at Sidney Nebraska Final Proof Notice
Department of the Interior announces a land offer in Sidney Nebraska with final proof set before U S Land Office Sidney on December 12. John Haistan files for the nwt for section ten and 16 north range west. Witnesses listed include Robert O Raymond Henry J Raymond Francis L Ramedell and Daniel Davison of Higgins Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Land Ofer
Sidney
Nebraska
Bas
Register
Robert O. Raymond
Henry J. Raymond
Francis L. Ramedell
Daniel Davison
Higgins
Almanac and Word and Works ad offer 1905 guides
The Rev R R Hicks Almanac for 1905 is a 200 page astronomy and weather study now available. It costs 3 cents postpaid per copy and is paired with Word and Works journal at 1 dollar a year. Both publications are offered by Word and Works Press, 2201 Locust St, St. Louis, MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hicks
Srl
Word and Works
Almanac
Worp Ano Works Puls. Co
Locust St
St. Louis
Through Train Service to California and Northwest
Union Pacific has spent millions improving its line and protecting patrons against accident. The line is renowned for fast trains and superior service and equipment, offering quicker times to all points east or west. For full information inquire of W W Aldridge, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Northwest
Union Pacific
W.W. Aldridge
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles Announcement
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with Paro Ointment by Paris Medicine Co. If ineffective in any case, druggists refund money. Treatment claims relief in 6 to 14 days after first application. 50 cents price. order by sending 50 cents in stamps if not in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis Mo
Gift subscription offer for Youths Companions 1905 edition
The Youths Companion presents a Christmas gift option priced at 1.75 for a full year. Send the recipient’s name and address with payment to 144 Berkeley Street Boston Massachusetts. The gift includes remaining 1904 issues, double holiday numbers, 1905 calendar, a subscription certificate, and a free illustrated announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Berkeley Street
Boaton
Maas
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A vintage advert promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Consumers are assured money back if it fails, with BE. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
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Postoffice
Sidney, Neb
Che - Valley Hotel
Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Iddings, Prop
J.C. Hudson
Land Agency
U.S. Land Office
Swan Dedrick
Metropolitan Hotel
Incorporated
Live Stock Commission Mearchants Sour
Onsus Nee
Journal-Stockman
E. J. Sweet
Ealer
Cocurnt
American
Stonehenge
England
Germany
Oder River
den Mmark
Sweden
Africa
Madagascar
Mount Sinai
Ute
Caucasus
India
Siberia
Tweed Ring
Ingeryoll & Co
Khenen
Ingersoll & Co
G. S. Miller
Havy Ing
Dreen
Chen
New Orleans
Hia
Roya
Drucete
Chichester
Englisie
Rer Tiem Mall
All Druggters
Chichester Chembcala
Madleen Square
Pamila
Cuterifes Sale. Is
Wah
Nute
VO Bopders
American Jr
Poco
Buck-Eye
American Camera Mfg. CO
St. Paul St
Rochester, N. Y
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Nash
Farnam St. Omaha
Irl R. Hicks
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