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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
4
Advertising rates and local notices are shown with rates for reading locals and classifieds. The notice indicates mailing to Sidney Nebraska and class matter details with editor Callahan as publisher.
The article notes eastern states such as New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Iowa show faster growth than western states. Immigration concentrates in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, with two thirds of newcomers going east. The piece critiques Tillman’s anti East rhetoric and urges restraint in sectional politics.
An item notes that farmers prosper when buyers hunt them, not when they hunt. Under free trade the farmer finds no demand abroad and domestic workers lose pay, harming local purchasing power. The piece argues prosperity rests on wage employment secured by protective tariffs, with a biting jab at free trade advocates.
The Schuyler Quill editor critiques his party while warning that the legislature risks making jackasses of itself with bills. Cuba tensions grow as Spain may sever diplomatic ties with the United States. Ex-State Auditor Eugene Moore is jailed for embezzling $23,000 of site funds. McKinley, ill with la grippe, may delay his inauguration. Trans Mississippi Exposition gains $100,000 funding after a political fight. Ex-President Harrison welcomes a daughter. McKinley slated to take office after next Thursday.
The exchange cites frustration with lawmakers delaying business until deadlines pass. It notes the Western push for irrigation and public land reform, Wyoming backing gold and silver coinage by international accord, and Populist money concerns. It ends mid sentence about the Pop legislature’s priority.
The Fremont Tribune notes Gene Moore’s sprint mishap after a strong first heat. York Times criticizes escalating newspaper costs. Bayard Transcript cautions against rushing county division until the Short Line route decision is final.
The advertisement touts Morehound Syrup as safe and effective for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and whooping cough with a money back guarantee if no benefit. It notes a 25 price and that the product is sold at Scanlan's Drug Store, urging faithful use and claiming years of remarkable success.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers have filed notice of intent to make land proof before the Register or Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on March 30 1807 Henry A Graber for the southwest quarter of section 5 township 43 west and witnesses Direk A Stevens Isaac Ware and William Schuler all of Henry Nebraska Elle A Stevens for the northwest quarter of section 16 township 44 west with witnesses Henry A Graber Harma A Fecht and James D Walken all of Henry Nebraska Dick A Stevens for the southeast quarter and north half of the southwest quarter of section 2 township 41 west with witnesses Henry A Graber Wikin Seller Wilkin Blumenthal of Hoory Nebraska and Joseph Saall of Weyerts Nebraska.
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