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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
5
The Telegraph Directory lists state officers, legislative districts, and county officials for Sidney and surrounding areas. It records religious services at Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, and Episcopal churches, plus fraternal and Masonic lodge details and meeting times for local organizations.
In Lancaster Missouri lawyer Sam Dysart defends children charged with disturbing a religious gathering. The trial before Squire A C Bailey features a humorously dramatic witness singing a hymn under cross examination. The jury acquits the youths and asks for another song.
A New York Press quip urges adults to stop spying on children. It argues fathers should grant boys latitude and not keep them in constant fear or overbearing scrutiny.
A New York Sun report describes pool table pockets as a small but steady occupation mostly run by German and Swedish women in farmers’ homes. Knitting uses a twenty inch needle and a special knot to prevent unraveling. Pockets vary by material and color, with cotton, wool, and silk styles. prices range from about $1.25 per pocket set to $10 a dozen, and annual output is around 10 000 dozen valued near $40 000.
A periodical compiles household health tips for minor ailments. It recommends carbolic acid bandages for blisters, hot water for headaches, boiling water or ear drops for ear discomfort, vinegar to counter stomach insects, and cold foot baths with fresh stockings. It also mentions nutmeg remedy for boils.
A remarkable four footed bird, Opis thoconius cristitus, defies classification in any family. Endemic to Marajo in the lower Amazon, it survives as a rare relic of extinct groups. Forelimbs appear in infancy and are shed after a few days. Also called headzin or evil smelling bird due to its odor, which deters predators and humans alike.
A Cornhill Magazine note recalls diverse spider eating habits among Europeans and Africans. It cites a Beaumur acquaintance who ate spiders with gusto, a German lady who likened their taste to fine nuts, and a fellow countryman who hunted spiders at home and served them on bread, claiming they surpassed butter in palate appeal.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt, a speaker asks who “N. Mass” refers to as a crowd turns out. The dialogue suggests a misread name and hints at a French origin, prompting closer listening.
A proprietor asks can he cook while a caller backs a friend out of work. The exchange features praise of a man who allegedly made four squab pies from one pigeon. The Philadelphia Ledger notes a public figure has not revealed a plan to give everyone unlimited money.
Health notice on kidney function and sickness linking kidney trouble to many diseases. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with claims of cures. Includes offer for sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY.
The notice warns kidney disease is common and subtle and urges checking kidney health. It describes a simple urine test and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as effective for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. Readers may obtain a free sample by mailing their address to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
The advertisement quotes J H Weber of Cascade Iowa praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. It urges readers to try the remedy when dull after meals bilious or with bad taste constipation or appetite loss, claiming prompt relief. D J Scanlon sells the product.
Mrs Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she has tried many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but never had better results than from Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by D J Scanlon.
The article notes two unusual feline traits: yellow hairs occur only in females, never in males. and every blue eyed cat is deaf. It cautions blue eyed cats are rare and some deaf cats may lack blue eyes, but any blue eyed cat is deaf.
In Lahore a vast brick and mortar construction, started around 820 BC, defies removal by four successive governments. India also shows plastered buildings as white and shiny as marble and as smooth as glass.
In a playful exchange the Beritisher mocks time, while the Philadelphia Record and Exchange echo juvenile reasoning on why a small watch band runs faster than the larger dial. The humorous dialogue ends with a child’s punchline about running with a parent.
A Tinmilton Gin man credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing rheumatism after a week’s use and says he was never troubled again. A Bartlett Co. employee hails Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for cold and cough after trying many medicines. both products sold by D. Scanlon.
A Mexican war veteran and editor recalls contracting Mexican diarrhoea in 1847 1848 and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with keeping him from pension increases. He says a dose on every renewal restores him. The remedy is described as quick, pleasant and safe. For sale by D J Scanlon.
A court ordered sale follows a November judgment for 731.86 dollars plus costs against Castiao Ko Chawteneo. Real estate in section 33 township 13 range 2 West Cheyenne County will be sold to the highest bidder for cash February 1 at 2:00 pm in Sidney village front of the court house.
Warns the greatest danger from colds and la grippe is pneumonia, urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for safe prevention. Claims tens of thousands used it with no pneumonia cases and asserts it speeds cold or la grippe recovery, noting it is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by D. J. Scanlon.
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