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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
4
Rates of support information for one year and six months with postage paid. Advertisement style note from editor and publisher Chas Callahan. Invariably in advance.
Analysis of William Jennings Bryan as a lecturer contrasts his Coliseum speech with his Atlanta debut, likening him to the English figure Single Speech Hamilton. Critics call him an impassioned declaimer, lacking the sustained oratorical power of that famed moment, while contemporaries note disappointing reception and a focus on acting rather than original thought.
The piece notes Jeff Davis leading and casting for Bryan, while Walter Wellman of Chicago Times Herald relays possible McKinley cabinet picks. It discusses Republicans advancing international bimetallism, planning a conference with European powers after holidays, and hopes for free coinage of both metals. It also reports Li Hung Chang's Anglicization push in China, urging English schooling and Western sciences to keep pace with Europe and promote patriotism and national advancement.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska December 24 1898 notice that Jacob Whisler has filed intent to make final proof before the Clerk of the District Court York County Nebraska at his York office on Tuesday the 10th day of February 1897 on timber culture application No 315 for the NW quarter of section 28 in township 48 west range 48 west testimony of witnesses will be taken before the Register or Receiver U S Land Office Sidney Neb The witnesses named are Simon P Witters Paul Kappler Herman C Wiedeburg Christian F Vollstaedt all of Sidney Neb Registered John M Adams
Lars Jacobson files notice of intention to make final proof on land claim HWE No. 45 for the NW quarter of section 4H, township 10N, range 2W, with witnesses John Nelson Ole Nelson Albert Bellander and Peter J. Barkmin all from Potter Nebraska. Proof before the Register of Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on January 15, 1897. Joan M Adams.
On Saturday January 2 1897 the northwest quarter of section 14 and portions of sections 15 27 and 5 in township 2 range 51 west of the 6th Meridian Cheyenne County Nebraska will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder at the County Treasurer's office starting 10 o'clock a m A full advertisement and appraised value are available at the Treasurer's office by order of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds Commissioner Public Lands and Funds Hi C Russell, Commissioner A Pease, County Treasurer Dated Lincoln Nebraska December 2 1898
Mr L W Gallaher once a major lumber products manufacturer describes a 20 year battle with epilepsy. Attacks disrupted work, caused dangerous falls and a near fatal shaft accident. He reports cure after using Dr Miles Nervine in Milwaukee in February 1895.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court grants letters Testamentary to James McConsughy and Leroy Martin for the estate of Louis M Inlstead deceased. Creditors have six months to prove claims, Executors get one year to settle. Appraisers C J Osborn and Andrew Lindberg appointed. Notices call for creditor appearances February 15, April 14, May 14, June 1807 at 9 o clock am, published weekly four weeks in The Stowe Telegraph.
A collection of editorial snippets discusses political loyalties and personal conduct, praising integrity, urging steadfastness, and criticizing Nebraska weather and western land policies as misjudged openers for agriculture. It notes Kansas and Nebraska forming uneasy ties with South Carolina and reflects on misused arid lands.
The County Commissioners secure a lease from the Union Pacific Railway to establish a public highway across Cheyenne County Nebraska from Lodge Pole area to the Sidney Potter line. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk’s office by noon Friday March 1807. Road width varies 66 to 153 feet with alignment along railroad rights of way and town boundaries. W. C. Bullock County Clerk, Sidney Nebraska, December 17, 1886.
An old time remedy touts Horehound Syrup as the right cure for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough. It heals strengthens and is harmless with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Price 25 or 50 cents sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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