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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
7
A Philadelphia youth notes that one ward raises more for charity in a week than the Paris Exposition did in its entire run. He recalls signs stewarding charity boxes at the grounds and asks how such boxes fared after the exhibit ended, praising local generosity. The column closes with a moral nod to charity and a string of unrelated product pitches.
Joseph Choate, ambassador to Great Britain, discusses Lincoln’s life from youth to presidency. The pamphlet, published by the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, notes Lincoln’s rise to fame and influence. Also mentions General Yates banning prize fighting in Illinois and praises Piso’s Cure as a cough remedy.
Dramatist Henry Arthur Jones recalls that early in his career he watched the same play six nights a week to learn technique. He keeps a stock of characters plots scenes incidents and themes ready to use. He notes friendship as a temporary bond and warns saints who carve for themselves may cut their fingers.
The Marquise de Fontenoy claims official authority shows the late King Humbert held 36,000,000 lire in life policies. About 6,009,600 lire is said to be represented in U S and domestic companies. Heavier burden or misrepresentation is suspected in the matter.
A Harvard graduate recalls a freshman hazing by sophomores at Cambridge that allegedly imparted lessons in civility to his superiors and removed vanity from his character. The anecdote frames hazing as a formative, if controversial, rite in college life.
Over the last year the Gold Coast exported monkey skins worth nearly $30,000 more than before. It is estimated that at least 1,000,000 monkeys were killed in the district.
In Merriman Nebraska Jim White and Louis Provo tried to take over a Gordon area saloon. Kern shot White after cuspidores were hurled and revolvers brandished. White was wounded in the chest and is reported dying. White was said to have terrorized Gordon two years ago and fled Montana after similar incidents.
Governor Dietrich proclaims Monday April 22 1901 Arbor Day in Nebraska urging citizens and schoolchildren to plant trees and beautify shrubbery. He notes Arbor Day has improved forestry and landscape and asks for wide participation to expand the practice statewide.
Nebraska adopts population based reapportionment giving each 32 000 people one senator and three representatives. Total member count remains, but eastern districts may lose, western gain. Representative Evans of Lincoln county pledges to fight for his area while Senators Currie and Van Boskirk back the northwest interests.
A Nebraska legislative committee inspection of the Hastings asylum for the chronic insane reports wards filled to capacity. Superintendent Kern and Steward Haverly guided the visitors who praised the facility but urged immediate construction of a new wing due to rising inmate numbers.
The Insane Asylum for the Chronic Insane in Hastings Nebraska was officially turned over to new officials. Dr Kern of Wood River becomes superintendent succeeding Dr Steele. Harry Haverly succeeds Mr Barnes as steward. George James of Hastings is named bookkeeper replacing Dan Althen. Canadian smelters have formed an agreement.
A. R. Potter of Holdrege Nebraska died after a horse driven mad by cornstalk disease crushed him against a stall wall. The injuries centered around the liver, leading to his death.
Rastus S. Ransom, a New York lawyer, posed a 4000 word hypothetical in a will case asking if the testatrix was sane when she made her will The question arose after ex senator Williams Evarts long demands.
A keystone arch of white immortelles and red carnations bearing Verd ict of the People was presented to Senator Quay upon his return after exile. The $140 gift was bought and designed by Pennsylvania executive department employees who gained their positions through Quay’s influence. It was the largest floral tribute in the U S Senate.
A Cincinnati testimonial promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills with a three year illness ending after four boxes. The letter hails the pills as effective and inexpensive at 50 cents per box, urging readers to buy through local druggists or the Dodds Medicine Co. A second ad section touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a guarantee of one hundred dollars for cure failures, plus other household remedies and a dye product.
A collage of old advertisements promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot problems and Gardner’s Garleld Tea to prevent grip. Also promotes starch, Parker’s Hair Oil, and a Laxative Bromo Quinine cold remedy with a generic inspirational quote and a Longfellow maxim.
On February 19 1901 the Kansas City Southern Railway offers a 15 round trip from Kansas and Missouri stations to Beaumont Lake Charles Port Arthur Nouston Galveston and San Antonio. Tickets run to March 12 1901 and target investors and excursionists drawn by oil booms. Inquiries welcomed from Kansas City agents G Warner G P and T A J H Morris H D Dutton T P Agts.
Travel offers from Omaha and St Louis to New Orleans and return 29.25 with February sale dates to 1 1 inclusive. Tourist rates to Arkansas Florida Cuba and winter south resorts. Excursions one fare plus 2000 round trip on sale first and third Tuesday monthly. City Ticket office 1415 Farnam St Omaha Neb contact Harry Is Moores. Also ads for upright piano $148 and Beemans Gum promotion.
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