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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
4
An editorial voice praises cleaner streets and library progress while criticizing idle funds in the county treasury. It cites Lincoln Daily Star's rise, Library ideals, and urges consolidating funds, stopping idle money, and shifting to a businesslike financial system with one fund and proper appropriation.
Nebraska lawmakers show quick opposition to a land leasing bill while favoring larger homesteads for range cattle owners. They push a revenue measure based on Nebraska law with Kansas features, aim to list property at fair value and improve tax collection, and consider district apportionment and district attorney reforms. John L. Mayer of Stanton dies by asphyxiation in Omaha, prompting potential resolutions.
Beginning with this notice subscribers to The Telegraph paying one year in advance may secure The Prairie Farmer weekly and Prairie Farmer Home Magazine supplement and Telegraph all for one year for 1 50. The Prairie Farmer is the greatest farm and livestock paper with market reports and illustrated pages. The Prairie Farmer Home Magazine offers articles for women and youth with bright illustrations. The Prairie Farmer expects 500 new subscriptions this year and offers readers a chance to join the deal.
Bridgeport reports cattle and sheep shipments to South Omaha from Grim and Tarble. Revival meetings run at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Churchill with strong crowd attendance despite cold weather. Local mishap: John Lund injured after his wagon collided with a freight train. 25 stitches and a sprained ankle. Town updates include visits, business improvements, and plans for a sugar factory and railway upgrades.
Ground hog shadow questions spark chatter at Dalton as Mr. Freeman and Albert Morrow visit James Davison's home. Ralph Reinmuth and Miss Hanna visit Mr. Perse. Snow closes school last Tuesday. Loyd couple plans a 30 day Illinois trip. W S Woolsey travels to Bridgeport. L O Clough ships a carload of hogs, first from the area. M E Webster sends two dressed hogs to Sidney.
Community brief highlights Dr. Dan Aitchson’s visit and local medical notes. C. N. Coats faces pneumonia risk, James McDaniels improves with Dr. Ward, and J. G. Glenn plans help for a new hotel in Omaha. Primary school is crowded and county official Emanuelson prepping spring work. Weather forecast warns of storm period February 9 to 16 with possible floods, earthquakes, and blizzards. advice to protect livestock and prepare.
In Riverside reports, Tolle feeds cattle on the Wagoner tree claim while Anthony Johnson travels to the Sand Hills after a steer. B D Waggs captured a gray wolf won weeks ago. Ed Smith and George Elsass called on Johnson Friday evening. Pat Rowlap went up the river on business last Friday. A Tetrault hunted cattle nearby last week.
Readers may select one year of combined publications for $1.00. Options include the Weekly World-Herald with Farm and Home the American Swineherd and American Poultry Journal in choice No 1. Option No 2 adds Orange Judd Farmer and No 3 pairs Prairie Farmer with Prairie Farmer Home Magazine. Address WEEKLY WORLD-HERALD Omaha Nebraska to order.
Readers can obtain a 46 by 66 inch reversible United States and World wall map mounted on rollers. Free with a one year subscription to The Prairie Farmer and The Prairie Farmer Home Magazine, plus 15 cents for packing and postage. If not pleased, map may be returned for a full refund.
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