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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
4
Dun's Review notes December adds to a year of exceptional American business. November surpassed all months in volume of business and production, and December outpaces it in payments through clearing houses, railroad earnings, foreign trade, output of pipelines and securities activity.
A Leirdville Colorado News Reporter piece criticizes William Jennings Bryan for opposing the U.S. war aims and outcomes after the Spanish American War. It argues leaders must align with current movements and sympathize with the public, warning Bryan’s stance signals failure to guide the nation. The editorial defends continued engagement abroad as essential to national interests.
A fragment discusses gendered views on color and form, noting women’s sensitivity to color versus men’s indifference, and contrasts color with drawing and statuary appreciation. It cites Louisa, marchioness of Waterford, as an example of superb coloring but poor drawing ability and a late attempt to learn to draw.
A mosaic of quotes and snippets spans literary burlesque by Twain and Warner, Irish court speech by Lord Morris, references to the White House design by Hoban, Kansas and Arkansas verdicts, a joke about Claudia and a vegetarian badge, and a fragmentary Cleveland Plain Dealer aside. The pieces reflect gossip, legal quirks, and cultural curios.
An old advertisement touts Herehound Syrup as a universal remedy for threat and lung troubles. It promises healing, strength, and harmless safety with a money back guarantee if no benefit, and lists coughs colds bronchitis whooping cough as targets. Sold for 25 and 50 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
A 19th century-style notice describes sunken cheeks dark circles and a parsnip hue as signs of kidney trouble. It warns of rheumatism dull pains and painful urination and urges prompt treatment to avoid Brights disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with a free sample offer via Sidney Telegraph.
An advertise style notice promotes the Union Pacific lines through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah and on to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco and Puget Sound points. It highlights time saving service Magnificent equipment Pullman sleepers dining cars and free reclining chairs. Agency BR Breisch Sidney offers timetables pamphlets rates and land office notices.
A distress warrant issued December 12, 165 by the county treasurer of Ghesenne County Nebraska threatens sale of property to satisfy past due taxes for years 1889 1883 1804 1805 1896 and 1807. The sale will occur January 1A 8 at 9 00 AM at Charles C Nelson Court House in Cayenne county Nebraska. The property includes six hundred head of horses and other described parcels up to the amount due 485.60 with interest from February 1 1981. Be TRINLER 132 Deputy Treasurer.
By virtue of a lien on offspring tied in the Cheyenne county claim, on the 2nd day of June 808 by W O Bullock, for the property of George Sluo a sorrel filly one day old to secure twenty dollars and interest. Default in payment, no legal action begun. I will sell the property at public auction in front of the People's Bank Lodgepole January 1899 at one o'clock p m. WoC Bullock.
Multiple notices declare attempts to prove land claims in Sidney Nebraska before the Register or Receiver, listing dates such as January 3, 1893 and November 24, 16p9, with witnesses named for continuous residence and cultivation. Also included are notices from Denver Colorado and other local offices about timber culture and agricultural claims with witness rosters and location details.
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