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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
4
Rates for display advertising and legal notices are listed with column inch and line pricing under SR Soho Business Locals. The note identifies CHAS CALLAHAN as editor and proprietor and FRED A GAPEN as local editor, with post office filing as second class mail.
Governor Poynter appointed ex Senator W W Allen to fill the late Hayward seat with W J Bryan said to have dictated the choice. Allen sails for Washington to assume duties Monday as debate rages over Bryan influence and Hitchcock supporters. A Chicago meeting set for February 12 1900 aims to organize war on monopolies and trusts.
Open weather favors railroad bridge work over the Platte River. The pile driver finished, cars now bring materials for finishing the crossing. News from locals includes trips to Lincoln, Dakota tales, Colorado visits, and a hoped freight coal shipment. Hog slaughtering rises. whispers of a saloon appear as the community follows early progress.
A letter voices fear that justice actions will disrupt local peace and morals among youths. It notes discussions about Rev Curn establishing a nearby church and hopes for success. It also mentions the Kuchmanl family recovering health and R P Scott's trip to Sidney on Saturday.
The piece notes a coal famine of one or two weeks, Coates visiting Sidney, Libby Persinger unloading lumber, and Fort Sidney remnants. It mentions hay feeding by stockmen amid the cold, John Johnson returning from fever, Mrs. Douglas visiting daughter Persinger, and Cheyenne signaling that Union Pacific boiler makers have returned to work restoring shop activity after a month long strike.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing croup if started at first hoarseness and after the rough cough appears. It claims wide use and flawless results over twenty five years. Also promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a Richmond Indiana testimonial praising its dramatic relief after long ailment.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio escaped a doomed fate after two years of worsening lung trouble. He used Dr King’s New Discovery and reported instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy, proven for 25 years to cure throat chest and lung ailments, is sold for 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantees and free trial bottles at W F Bassett’s drugstore.
Idaville Indiana man J. W. Gardner proclaims Electric Bitters revived his vigor after stomach liver and kidney troubles and listless weakness. He says it gave him a new lease on life and a good appetite. Only 50 cents at W F Bassett's drug store, with guarantee.
Thackerville Texas man B D Blanton spent over 300 on medical care for a tunning sore on his leg. He claims one box of Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured it after doctors wanted to cut it off. Piles guaranteed. 25 cents per box from W F Bassett.
A patent pill ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills enhance stomach and liver action to boost strength and ambition. The 25 cent box allegedly makes you feel like a new being and is sold by W F Bassett, druggist.
D H Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports a two week nightly dose of Dr King’s Life Pills rejuvenates him to his teens and praises the vegetable formula for liver stomach and bowels. Sold for 2K at W F Basnett’s drugstore.
An advertisement claims Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles with no pain or operation. It promises radical relief for serious cases and compares favorably with surgery. Bottles cost 50 cents and tubes 75 cents, sold by D. J. Scanlon.
An advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures coughs and throat chest troubles promptly and harmlessly. Clinton druggist A L Armstrong reports selling many bottles, praising it as the most perfect remedy for coughs and colds. 25 and 50 cents. sold by D J Scanlon.
Fortunate bicycle riders know Ballard Snow Liniment relieves soreness from strained muscles and sinews. It promises quick recovery after mishaps and claims to outshine other liniments. It should banish rheumatism neuralgia strains burns and frost bites with instant pain relief. Money back if not satisfied. Price 50 cents. Sold by D. J. Scanion.
A freight collision occurred twelve miles west of Cheyenne on the Union Pacific early Sunday involving No. 19 and an eastbound fruit special. Fireman Benjamin Stocking died instantly, Engineer Davies seriously injured, and Fireman Costello suffered severe injuries. The eastbound crew was discharged for ignoring orders amid questions of accountability.
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