Washington Letter on Expansion and Senate Debate
Washington Letter reports Senator Pratt of Connecticut arguing for federal right to acquire territory without immediate statehood and Senator Platt defending expansion. It notes Republican support for McKinley’s southern tour and Bryan’s mixed reaction to expansion. It covers army enlargement debates and remarks by Assistant Secretary of State David J. Hill on expansion over imperialism. It ends with committees readying Hawaii government bills for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dre
Senator Pratt
Connecticut
West
Union
Mr. Platt
A.B.C
Congress
McKinley
South
Bryan
Ashington
David J. Hill
Hill
Ust
Forc
Holy Innocence Christmas Program at Christ Episcopal
Next Wednesday Evening December 28 at 7 at Christ Episcopal. Rev Bakes provides the program with poems hymns readings and songs by children and young people including Grace Struthers Vinnie Bordwell Myrtle Lyon Margarett McLernon Jennie Oldershaw Ralph Devine and Kenneth Bassett. Distribution of Gifts closes the program with a welcome to Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Bakes
Grace Struthers
Vinnie Bordwell
Annie Gustavison
Vymn
Myrtle Lyon
Margarett McLernon
Jennie Oldershaw
Blind Agnes
Irene McLer
Ralph Devine
Ruby Lyon
Vifred Maneely
Sant Claus
Maurtha Greenlee
Kenneth Bassett
Edward McLernon
Catharine Greenlee
Ske
Commissioners Proceedings and Bridges in Sidney Nebr 1898
The county board met December 15 1898 with all members present and approved minutes. Audited claims include W H Gates repairing chimney John Muhr wood DJ Scanlon paint oil medicine WR Wood paper transport and telegrams and bridge fund payments to Sweet Ragan and Young. Road fund items listed and official bonds approved for H E Gapen Charley Erickson James Davison Geo Firestein Perry E Babb. Adjourned to January 3 1899. Also notices receipt of North America Geographic Readers by Frank Carpenter praising travelers and illustrations for teaching geography priced 60 cents by American Book Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Board County Commissioners
Sidney
Nebr
W H Gates
Court House
John Muhr
DJ Scanlon
D J Scanlon
E Beasley
Byron Gilman
J R Dick
H. E. Gapen
Charley Erickson
Potter
James Davison
Davison
Geo. Firestein
Perry E Babb
Union Valley
North America
Frank Carpenter
American Book Co
Weather and farm notes from Weyerts and Keding ton Weyerts
Special correspondence reports on a cold snap ending, local farm updates, school term starts in district No. 27 with five scholars, corn husking season progress, livestock shifts, travelers near Ogulalla, and a Christmas tree plan in German Lutheran churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G Miller
Poo
Missouri Editor’s Provocative War Reminiscence
A Missouri editor recalls war service in a harsh, masculine environment. He describes a period of forty five days without women, praising women indirectly, and detailing life among soldiers marked by profanity, boot odor, and tobacco smoke. He claims exposure to men defines the experience and ends with a paradoxical tribute to women through military hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Adam
Commerce of price and reputation in competing goods
The author argues that pricing is similar, so firms must rely on a superior article to gain long term profits. Public testing of both goods will reveal a better product, driving preference toward the stronger brand. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is cited as reliably preferred by consumers.
Piles Treated By Buckeye-Based Tabler Ointment
The article promotes Tabler's Pile Ointment made from buckeye extract with other remedies. It claims to cure all forms of piles including blind bleeding and protruding cases and to reduce the need for operations. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store for 7 cents plus 0 cents mailing option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Scanlan’s
The Overland Route Between Missouri River and Puget Sound
The Union Pacific runs daily via The Overland Route through Pullman Palace Sleepers Dining Cars and upholstered Pullman Tourist Cars. The line serves Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana and Pacific Coast points. For rates and information contact E. K. Breisch, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
California
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Pacific Coast
E. K. Breisch
Humorous Cow Sale Advertised by Late Bill Nye Style
The National Advertiser mocks Bill Nye by imagining an advertising pitch for selling a cow. The raspy plush raspberry colored cow Rose, eight years old and a good milker, is described with odd quirks and a gun included with the sale. The notice jokes about her loyalty to home and a May trip producing a calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Bill Nye
Rose
Time is Money Travel Ad Promotes Union Pacific Routes
Time is Money. The Union Pacific offers the fastest travel to Salt Lake City Portland and California points. For timetables folders illustrated books and pamphlets describing the territory call on E. R. Breisch Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Portland
California
E. R. Breisch
Local News Briefs From Camp Clarke to Longmount
Special Correspondence notes Pickerall quits batching and a young Longmount woman becomes his helper. Thompson and Jettie traded at Camp Clarke while the telephone line reaches this place. The M. E. church is near completion and Wm Shoemaker suffers ankle injury from a wagon. C Nunn is lame after a horse kick. Nunn sells a mare to Mr Hoppens. A new store improves rapidly. Uncle Joan Perkins turns 73 at supper. Grace Gordon is seriously ill but improving with Dr Long’s help. Sickness, chiefly bad colds, is common in the locality. Lee Nunn’s buggy whip is stolen Sunday night. he’s urged to watch as well as pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Pickerall
Longmount
Colo
C. Nunn
Hoppens
Joan Perkins
Grace Gordon
Dr. Long
Lee Nunn
Lee
Personal Excur sions to San Francisco and West via Union Pacific
Information secured on personally conducted excursions to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland via Union Pacific. Departures from Chicago Minneapolis St Paul every Thursday and Omaha Friday in Pullman Tourist Sleepers. Baggage checked through. Call or address E R Breisch Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Union Pacific
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
E. R. Breisch
A Sure Sign of Croup
Hoarseness in a child signals impending croup and early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy may prevent an attack. Mothers with croupy children keep it on hand to save trouble and worry. it is dependable and pleasant to take, for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s Remedy Trusted for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
A public notice touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable, pleasant, and safe to take, with widespread availability through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
School Notes Highlight Diverse Christmas Programs
Tardiness totals by department show minor attendance gaps while several classes staged Christmas exercises. Notable performances included a Santa trapping scene by Arthur Oberfelder and Francis Brennan and map drawing interest in Seventh grade. Visitors attended multiple programmes across Grammar Intermediate and Primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neubauer
Nelson
Mekue
McFedden
Shelton
Grammar
South America
Arthur Oberfelder
Francis Brennan
Essig Promotes Local Christmas Gifts and Home Goods
Money Made urges buying at home through local merchants who guarantee accuracy. Essig highlights a wide line of gifts for family members including skates wagons tricycles air guns pocket knives rocking chairs sewing machines steel ranges carpets easy chairs washing machines clocks reading lamps and more for Christmas shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Essig
Papa
Photographer offers cabinet pictures at low rate in Chowins building
Mr. RopsTrRoM announces he will stay in Chowins stone building room 7 for two weeks and provide cabinet pictures with satisfaction guaranteed. He also offers 24 stamp pictures for 25 cents, inviting patrons to try his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upataka
N. B
Mr. Ropstrrom
Marvelous Klondike Discovery by A C Thomas
Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas claims a cure for consumption after years of pain and hemorrhages using Dr Kings New Discovery. He says it outshines any other word and would pay a hundred dollars a bottle. Coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung affections are aided by the remedy. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett's drugstore. Regular size 50 cents and $1. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Free sample box offer for Dr. King's New Life Pills
Send your address to H E Bucklen and Co in Chicago to receive a free sample box of Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills are advertised as effective for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. They are described as vegetable safe and non weakening with a regular size price of 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
New Life
W. F. Bassett
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard’s Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises claiming dramatic relief after three applications within 24 hours. It quotes C W Ford of Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth Texas and notes a 50 cent price at Scanlan’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
C. W. Ford
Lyon Supply Co
Fort Worth
Texas
Scanian
Land Office Appointments in Sidney Contested Vacancy Ended
Dr Harris appointed register at Sidney land office with Dev Harris named as receiver at expiration of P A Griffiths term. Matt Daugherty of Ogallala chosen to fill receiver role. Appointments come on Senator Thurston’s recommendation and were confirmed by the Senate. Daugherty praised as well known in Western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Land Office
Dr. Harris
Matt Daugherty
Ogallalu
Thurston
Senate
Dev. Harris
P. A. Griffith
Nebraska
Uhurston
Post Office Hours Notice Amid Holiday Closings
Mail service will be closed Monday December 2 and Monday January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. The text indicates postal office closures during these dates and times for the upcoming holidays.
Market Prices Listed for 1809 Goods and Fees
A brief 1809 price notice lists meat markets at 25 cents per 100 pounds and saloons stores and drugstores at 0 1 2 cents. Families are set at 35 cents per 100 pounds. The document uses archaic abbreviations and notes stunting in the relevant area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STUNT
Correction on Degree of Honor Officers Election
The notice amends prior report on the Degree of Honor officers. Mrs. Margaret Bordwell was elected Past Chief of Honor and Mrs. Kizzie Cushing was elected Chief of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bordwell
Kizzie Cushing
Euclid Oil Company Ad Seeks Oil Grease Buyers
An advertisement from the Euclid Oil Company of Cleveland Ohio states they do not promise riches but can make it an object to the right man to sell their lubricating oils and greases and urges immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Euclid Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers Camp No 12
Royal Neighbors in R. of P hall elected officers at Wednesday night session. Oracle Mrs Kittie Washburn, Vice-Oracle Mrs Carrie Eckert, Chancellor Mrs Laura Bixby, Marshal Mrs Eva Miles, Recorder Mrs Catharine A Lyon, Receiver Mrs Jennie Forrest Loney, Sentinel Mrs Nellie Tucker, Outer Sentinel Mrs Iowa Griffith, Physician Dr Stowitte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
R. of P.hall
Oracle
Kittie Washburn
Carrie Eckert
Laura Bixby
Eva Miles
Catharine A. Lyon
Jennie Forrest
Loney Sentinel
Nellie Tucker
Outer Sentinel
Iowa Griffith
D. Stowitte
Christmas gift ideas and economy in gifting
Christus Thoughts notes that during scarce times people value economical presents over luxury. It suggests practical items like shoes hats shirts mittens or gloves and overcoats and promotes H T Dorans line with low prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Doran
Unclaimed letters at Sidney post office week ending December 24 1898
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending Dec 24 1898. Gents Beaty John M Hardman James Lamb Arch Lamberson Charles McKinney Reuben Martin N C Ladies Dent Alice Persons calling for these letters please say advertised. Chas Catlahan P M
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Sidney
Nebraska
Beaty
John M. Hardman
James
Lamb
Arch
Lamberson
Charles
McKinney
Reuben
Martin
N.C
Chas. Cat.lahan
P.M
Wanted Reliable man to open small office in Cincinnati
Advertises a permanent position offering good pay for a reliable man in the area to open a small office and handle goods. Applicants should reference the newspaper when replying to A T Morris of Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Morris
Cincinnati
Boacklea Arnica Salve Offered for Sale
Advertises Boacklea's Arnica Salve described as best for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim With Laxative Tablets
Advert appears promising a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if the remedy fails to cure. The faded OCR fragment hints at a drug advertisement from a historical newspaper page.
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Vrange
Spain
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House Committee On
Territories
Hawaii
Commissioners Proceedings
General Fund
Bridge Fund
Young, Lumber and Nails
J. W. Harper
BE. A. Rowan
W. BR. Woop
W. C. Bullock
Weyerts
Keding
Terke
Fred Bake
Pete Kellum
Mac Radcliff
Paul Plackstin
Torrey
Florida
Mr. Rahe
Hiram Hoppen
J.R. Weyer
John
Gothenburg
Wenzel Schmidt
Redington
Vree Pills
Land Office
Matthew’ Daugherty
Christus
Dent, Alice
Boacklea
Arnica
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