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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1910
Page
6
The column blends satirical notes on weather, politics, science and society with quips about Halley’s comet, New York strikes, Paris policing, Mars observations, and cultural trends. It comments on labor, industry, and gender roles while poking fun at public figures and events.
Associate Supreme Court Justice David Brewer calls criticism of delays valid and favors legislation for a single appeal after trial. He argues many appeals hinder justice, supports limited review except for serious constitutional questions, and urges a national conference to push reform. He notes lawyers must curb quibbling and avoid delays to restore swift justice.
Premier Asquith, away on vacation, may give up the premiership when a new government forms. The Liberals lack a clear Commons majority and the coalition lacks authority for radical changes. Rumors say Lloyd George could become premier if Asquith retires amid suffrage agitation and royal pressure.
Montana Senator Thomas H. Carter drives support for Taft favored postal savings bank measure. A tireless legislator, Carter has long pushed major initiatives, including river and harbor funding, and famously tempering persistent book agents since his Ohio youth.
Lawrence Y. Sherman former lieutenant governor and state board president told the Automobile Club of America in New York that Gov Deneen should spend 20 million dollars on building hard roads instead of waterways. He said the money could yield 4000 miles of road at five thousand dollars per mile. His remarks angered Springfield officials and prompted talk of resignation.
A historical account notes vast declines in alligators across the southern United States due to sport hunting and skin trade. It describes market growth from 1855 onward, Florida–Louisiana abundance, Seminole hunters, egg collection, and the late 19th to early 20th century slaughter, with details on hunting methods and regional tanning.
A garbled exchange appears between characters about marriage and social propriety. The text hints at a promise and shifting status with lingering insults and unclear speakers, reflecting mediaeval or fictional dialogue embedded in a larger nonsensical clipping.
An odd vintage ad touts a foot antiseptic water for new shoes and dancing, promising to ease tired feet and corns. A quoted Browne line appears, with a sample offer mailed from Le Roy New York.
A garbled ad text touts various patent medicines and tonics. It references a girl hypnotizing a young man, Mia Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, and warnings about overuse of eye-openers. The wording suggests dubious remedies and sensational claims from a historical ad page.
Reports from De Forest Wisconsin and New Orleans Louisiana claim relief from painful female ailments without surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The series of testimonials cites avoidance of operations and advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts as free and helpful.
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