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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
5
A Cassier's Magazine excerpt explains the practical art of dousing for water and ore. Practitioners rely on remembered signs and associations rather than conscious steps, noting a group of indications that appear with springs or deposits. The piece cautions against overreliance on mimicry of past sites and discusses possible but unproven physical effects on moisture and temperature.
A physician says constant worry about sleep food and exercise causes illness and notes modern readers chase health fads. He urges simpler living like ancestors and warns against overstudying health topics through magazines and pamphlets. Housekeeper.
In a Kensington prize distribution a boy tricks an examiner by choosing half an orange over two thirds. The examiner slates him, a deputation of scholars argues the error, and the boy replies Tom does not like oranges, proving the trick.
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The article explains extensive eastern Virginia oyster farming with thousands of acres of artificial beds alongside natural Chesapeake Bay beds. It notes similar growth rates, profits of 25 to 30 percent under skilled management, and describes oyster reproduction, with milt from males and spawn from females, as eggs develop into young oysters in weeks.
A worker bored with labor rigged a steam engine to automate valve actions by a string cross connection. The improvised fix made the machine attend to itself, and the man vanished. the result is a flawless engine born of his laziness, though his name remains unknown.
A doctor denounces tales of divers staying under water for minutes as myths. Tests among sponge divers in Navarino and pearl divers in Ceylon show no one lasts beyond a minute and a half. English divers, even experts, suffer distress after about two minutes. Drowning is rapid. insensibility can occur in one minute and complete unconsciousness in two. Five-minute rescues are generally false.
A traveler reflects on European provinces noting that both rich and poor lack true simplicity. He argues simplicity comes from a plain life and sincere respect for others' beliefs, beyond mere outward dress.
The Philadelphia presa quotes Weary Willie Vagraney denying any crimen and recounting his arrest while insisting he was not doing anything wrong. A passerby offers him a dime as he speaks with Mrs Goodart about the arrest.
A meditative morning line urges self reliance when facing bustling, ungrateful, arrogant and deceitful people. It contrasts the beauty of goodness with the ugliness of bad behavior, noting one cannot be harmed by others’ traits.
A dialogue shows Brown family struck by fever as a doctor warns recovery may leave Brown’s mind blank. Green remarks on the situation and mentions a $10 debt owed to him.
A Washington Star quip playfully contrasts snails and cannibalism with a Philadelphia girl and the idea of catching them. The piece ends with a line about a hand that long held a violet and its lingering fragrance.
Conversation jokes about infection risk from kissing noting frequent kissing has not caused illness. Madge counters Kate with a playful line about past kisses proving safety.
The Washington Star notes Mr Stormington Barnes says actors chase Shakespeare for credit if they win and blame the public if they fail. A fireman recalls two men playing chess in a building that collapsed, one trapped because Flo said it wasn't his move.
In a Louisville Courier Journal item readers note the character comment about Rew. Grayce being asked to describe her appearance. Gladys replies the resemblance to the questioned person is strong, likening her to anyone asked.
The Telegraph Directory lists state and local government offices for the Sidney area including the U S Senate delegation Kw Burkett Lincoba Jos Millard Omulhe, Governor Mickey and Lt. Gov E G McGilton, Secretary of State A Galusha, and state Auditors M Searle Jr. It covers the U S Land Office, Register, and various commissioners, county officers, school board members and teachers with names such as J W Lee, R E Barrett, James Tucker, Mrs Frances Nios, and Leroy Martin among others. The document outlines positions in legislature districts 30th Benatonial and 547th, plus village trustees and school staff.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock and evening service at 7 o'clock. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Pastor Leamer oversees the church at 7740 and 7240 locations.
Sunday morning and evening services with Sunday school led by C J Osborn as superintendent. Junior League at 4:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting each Thursday night. Pastor Rev J T Hageman invites all, seats free.
Catholic church notes Sunday masses at Ogallala with services on the third Sunday monthly. Father Sullivan serves as priest.
The Dunkard Church requests attendance for Sunday School at 2 oclock and preaching at 3 oclock led by Elder J U Simurr.
Local society notices list numerous fraternal groups meeting monthly in Sidney with officers and meeting times. entries cover Royal Neighbors, A P and AM, O F, I O O F, G A K, AOU W, O T M, O E S, Degree of Honor, Loyal Mystic Legion, and Woodman of the World among others with meeting nights and halls.
A compact quotation citing Macauley likens advertising to steam power as the great motive force behind business progress. The line frames promotion as essential energy driving industrial effort.
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