School Notes Highlight Absences and Returns
L B Cary visited the high school room on Wednesday afternoon. Anna Stubt was absent from the junior class two days last week. Mayme Kelley returned to the 8th grade after illness. Della Ragan and Rishis Hart were absent from the 10th grade last Monday. Lena Tearen rejoins the 9th grade after a short absence. Exams are planned a week to 90 days after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cary
Anna Stubt
Mayme Kelley
Della Ragan
Rishis Hart
Lena Tearen
Miss McKercher
Gertie O'Kane
Miss Allen
Mr. Cary
Misa Allen
Misa Davey
Clark Atkins
Miss Davey
Mise Hietté
Ethel Bancham
Miss McFadden
Mrs. Knox
Creston
Iown
Cattle Missing from Sidney Ranch With Reward Offered
From my ranch six miles north of Sidney on the B M five year old heifers include a black and white spotted cow a black with white face a red and white spotted a white one a red spotted with white face plus four yearlings a blue with white face a red spotted and a red with white. Liberal reward paid for their return. TERNst SaBier Sidney Ned. G H Payne of the St George Cattle Co came up from Omaha Sunday and was the guest of the Fuller family until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ternst SaBier
Ned
G H Payne
St. George Cattle Co
Omaha
Gueet
Fuller
Tuesaday
William McKinley Early Court Humor Story
A Canton lawyer William McKinley uses courtroom wit to expose a surgeon's crooked leg setting. In a suit brought by Edward Roe, McKinley reveals the second leg is bend worse, joking to dismiss the case and mock the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William MeKinley Hadegun
Canton
Edward T. Roe
William McKinley
McKinley
John McSweeney
Ohio
McSweeney
Snid McKinley
Innocent Boy Burned by Hidden Acid in City Dump
A young Italian child sorting bottles at a city dump accidentally broke a jar stopper and acid spilled on him. The acid caused severe burns and lifelong injuries. The Youth's Companion notes the incident as a cautionary tale about carelessness with dangerous chemicals.
European Trip Question Reveals Hidden Gown Smuggling Hint
A Chicago Post exchange questions a woman’s conservatism and temptations. The dialogue asks if she would smuggle gowns into the country, hinting at a scandal involving contraband fashion and European travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Experts link vision troubles to youth discipline issues
Experts on the eyes hold that vision problems disrupt a child’s sense of order leading to disobedience and temper, cruelty, destructiveness and hysterics. The theory, while sounding like a fad, may have some basis.
Lost in Hotels Information on Forgotten Guest Items
The New York Times recounts hotel lost and found procedures in busy houses. Chambermaids seize unintentional items, logs note guest names room numbers and departure times, and articles are handed to the lost department. Odd cases include a guest misplacing his eyes or teeth and valuables found in curtains, pillows, or on tables.
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New York
New York Times
Primitive Pumps Across Ancient Civilizations
The article notes portable pumps and the hydraulic screw linked to early Egypt, with shadows along the Nile as a simple, enduring irrigation aid. It mentions the chain pump in China predating Christ, used broadly by farmers and scaled up with tread wheels or animal power. Steam’s role in lifting water is described as uncertain, with ancient priests performing water-heating feats not applied practically.
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Egypt
Nile
China
Greece
Rome
Bees in Battle Slow the Ninth Lancers at Cawnpore
A village along the march was defended by a hastily built stockade with beehives on top. A junior officer pierced a hive with his sword causing a swarm to attack. The advance guard fled toward the rear and Sir Hope Grant formed a line of battle thinking mutineers held the position.
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Cawnpore
Ninth Lancers
den Hse
Sir Hope Grant
Rice stuffing for roast chicken or turkey
Rice stuffing prefers rice over breadcrumbs. Brown one chopped onion in butter, mix with four cupfuls boiled rice and one cupful breadcrumbs moistened in milk. Season with sage or parsley. Add sausage meat or chopped salt pork, then salt and pepper to taste.
Low Holiday Rates to Nearby Points on Burlington Route
The Burlington Route offers greatly reduced round trip tickets to destinations within 200 miles on December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 with return valid through January 2 2008. For details contact a Burlington agent.
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Ratig
Burlington
For Sale or Trade Two Short Horn Bulls and White Face Bull
Two four year old Short Horn bulls and a two year old White Face grade bull offered for sale or trade. Further information provided by the undersigned or view at the ranch three miles east of Sidney, Nebraska. Contact BoreQuist, Sidney.
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My Ranch
Sidney P R. BoreQuist
Sidney, Neb
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Wisconsin Druggist
Shullsburg Wis May 20 1901 endorsement from Henry C Stearns Druggist praising Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for relief of hoarse croupy cough and breathing difficulties. Customer returns and strong recommendation accompany price notes 25c 50c and 1 00 at D J Seanlon’s.
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Henry C. Stearns Druggist
Shullsburg
Wis
D. J. Seanlon’s
Electric Bitters Praised By Alabama Woman For Cure
Mrs S H New son of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing three years of indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She says she would have been in her grave without the medicine and has since gained 35 pounds. The advert promises relief for indigestion and related ailments and notes availability at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Onle
Coughing Spell Causes Death of Young Man
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home from suffocation after a coughing fit sparked by a cold. His wife and child were present as the illness worsened and a physician arrived too late to save him. An advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ballard
D. J. Syanion’s
A Million Voices Thank Homer Hall For Cure
Homer Hall of Westpoint Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with saving his life after a severe cold and obstinate cough. He reports gaining weight to 227 pounds and praises the medicine’s guarantee for coughs colds and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at all druggists, with a 40 cent to one dollar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
Westpoint
Dr. King
Wabash and Monroe clash over Gotrox dress pride
In Chicago News style banter, Wabash asks why Gotrox dresses shabbily and Monroe replies the dress signals pride. He says Gotrox fears customers will think he is one of his clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Chicago News
No use for philosophers, says Mr Bliggins
A Washington Star snippet quotes Mr Bliggins denying any use for philosophers and mocks the idea of a philosopher who pretends to enjoy hard luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bliggins
Washington Star
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed as Family Remedy
Frequent household accidents bring burns cuts sprains and bruises and Ballard's Snow Liniment has long been a favored family remedy. Available in 25c 50c and 100c sizes at D J Scaunion's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
D. J. Scaunion’s
Gradual Disappearance Versus Sudden Vanishing
A reflective note from the Washington Times compares abrupt disappearances with the idea of a gradual vanishing, suggesting it would be remarkable to witness someone fading away slowly rather than abruptly.
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Washington Times
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Ends With Refund Offer
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee from all druggists. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. Also advertised are new holiday neckwear handkerchiefs and jewelry at Oberfelder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Man Reports 21 Years Dyspepsia Cured by Herb ine
R H Foster of Salt Lake City writes he suffered indigestion for 21 years and found relief with Herb ine. He recommends it to friends and notes it costs 30 cents at D J Scanion's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Foster
Salt Lake City
D. J. Scanion
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Schlitz
Milwaukee
Zang
Porter
Front and Rose Streets
Jide McIntosh
J.T. McIntosh, Cash
Homerican Bank
Nebraska
Europe
Charlie Miller
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McAleese Building
Sidney Meat Market
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Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
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the Telegraph
Lawault
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Ancient
America
Inter Ocean
Associated Press
New York Sun
New York World
Counury
Sidney, Nebraska
Ballard’s
Horehound
Oberfelders
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Red
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
LaCrosse
Dubuque
Elgin
Freeport
Madison
Jamesville
Hi Chila
Milwauke
Milwaukee & St. Paul
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General Western
Farnamst
Omala
JH. W. Howell
Trav
C. D. Essig
M. J. Sanders
Commercial
J. W. Nelson
Harper Block
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