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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
7
Miss Eleanora Sears of Boston is the guest of Princess Patricia of Connaught at the governor general’s residence in Ottawa. They vie in skating and occasionally play hockey, sharing social and sport amid Canadian capital activities.
The narrator argues a cross bull is safer to use because it attracts constant attention. A cross bull will be watched, unlike a tame bull that may suddenly turn cross.
Sidney defeated Broken Bow 39 to 24 with Coach G E Stevens praised for Broken Bow. Sidney to face Lodgepole next Saturday at Lodgepole. Scottsbluff and Alliance loom with veteran squads. Chief events include a high school declamatory contest and a nonpartisan address by Chester H Aldrich with other speakers from Peru Wesleyan and University of Nebraska. The North Platte Valley Teachers Association plans Metcalfe address during April 4 to 6 meetings.
The abdication edict promises pensions and freedom for the imperial family. Empress Dowager and leaders agreed to retire the throne while allowing the family to reside in Peking or elsewhere with annual pensions totaling 3,000,000 taels. Transfer of power to occur with minimal dignity loss.
Cheyenne Encampment No. 19 I O O F installed officers with August Granneman as Chief Patriarch and Carl Hellwig as High Priest. Rebekcans held an installation and social, naming Noble Grand Bessie Cross and other officers for 1912 plus biweekly social sessions planned.
In Chicago the margin system is clarified as Insernment Counsel James M Sheean questions Herman Potthof about National Packing margins. Daily marein summaries guide cattle purchasing and price setting, with copies sent to cattle buyers to monitor pricing. District Attorney Whitman to pursue a John Doe proceeding in New York to probe high food prices.
In Cuernavaca region six miles north of the city, thirty Zapatistas were killed and nine federal soldiers wounded in a battle that ended with the Zapatistas routed. The clash underscored ongoing hostilities in the area.
Clarence S Darrow will file technical motions today in Los Angeles seeking to dismiss two bribery indictments against him. He aims to preserve rights as a defendant and push for a not guilty verdict rather than not proven.
Closing prices show May wheat at 1.0214 and July 93% Ke, corn for Jan at 64% and May 64% c. Pork weights range 15.70 to 16.25, lard 9.40 to 9.52. Ribs 8.87 to 8.80, cash wheat 102 to 105 and corn 64 to 64.40. cattle receipts 12,000 and hogs 41,000 with mixed gains and declines. South Omaha reports similar trends with beef steers 5.15 to 7.35 and hogs 6.00 to 6.20. Sheep steady with lambs 4.50 to 6.75.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes a backhanded remark about garden seeds causing financial strain. No affable statesman denies the claim, while Mr Grovweher admits he owed money for garden implements.
Indee records a humorous exchange about asking a future mother in law before proposing. The dialogue notes the suitor’s fear of rejection and the mother’s potential approval, reflecting playful social norms.
J. W. Copeland of Dayton Ohio buys two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for his boy with a cold. Before finishing, the boy recovers his voice, claimed as a savings compared with paying a dollar for a doctor. Sold by a druggist.
The article notes horses may choke on dry feed and offers remedies. If the obstruction is high, a skilled handler can reach it by hand. Lower obstructions may be gently moved from the outside. Provide frequent water, and ride at a brisk pace to trigger a cough that may dislodge the mass.
A vintage kidney remedy advertises Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. It touts 75 years of success, cites a Sidney Nebraska user testimonial, and notes price 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
Chicago reports Charles R. Jones, chair of the Prohibition national committee, says victory for the liquor ban looks bright. The convention is set for July 16 at Atlantic City and will nominate a president and vice president. Delegates are allocated as four per state and territory with an extra delegate for every 200 votes or major fraction for Eugene W. Chafin in 1908.
The National Civic Federation released analysis of 15,000 survey responses on the Sherman law. It finds little appetite for repeal or for abolishing large combinations, with the public favoring adequately regulated large groups instead.
Pierre S D February 1 Mendé county homesteaders appeal for clothing fuel and food as three year crop failures threaten starvation. Endorsed by George F Budweiser United States commissioner in charge of relief work. Folk Keeps Out of St Louis Primary Former Governor Joseph Folk declines to participate in the Democratic presidential primary citing city committee ties to Champ Clark delegation.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on February 1 the Third district Republican convention featured the endorsement of President Taft as the principal outcome. Officials noted strong support within the district and set the stage for upcoming party activities and candidates.
St. Petersburg reports the Russian emperor has awarded the Tolstoy widow a pension of 5000 dollars annually starting now. The move honors the late writer and secures ongoing financial support for his widow.
Directory style page lists state officers federal district representatives and county positions with numerous clubs churches lodges schools and public notices. It records names for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioners land office and various local organizations in Sidney and Alliance.
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