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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
5
L. B. Parker presents Cast Aside at the Tobin opera house on Monday January 9 with high praise as a major dramatic success of the season. Prices 25 50 75 cents. Reserved seats at Sidney Mercantile Co.
A New York Tribune note recalls a man in the Western Union building who offered to inquire about telegram rates for a distant city. He learned the quote and then was thanked at the door by one of two strangers. The man said he fears being swindled but feels safer after consulting two men today.
An heiress inspects cases of hardship and is told of a poor woman and a dancing bear that allegedly devoured her husband. The widow asks if the beast is the same, while the woman laments losing her home and beloved spouse in a grim, darkly humorous exchange reported by the New York Herald.
A London Express excerpt argues sleep length varies by person and sex. It notes two hours before midnight equals four after, that women heal differently from men, and emphasizes waking with a simple stretch to gain vigor. Early rising is cautioned for growing youths.
Leon Osborn offers auto drive service around the clock with contact via phone 78. Call C. J. Osborn at Idelwild ranch for sweet cream details.
The advertisement claims Thos E Williams of Middleboro Kentucky was troubled with constipation for two years and could not be helped by Bristol physicians until two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured him. For sale by all dealers.
In Lincoln on January 4 the Democratic caucus slates were adopted. John Kuhl of Cedar county won the house speakership 54 to 42 over Evans of Adams. J H Morehead of Falls City became president pro tem of the senate. Other house officers include H C Richmond clerk and J W Kelly sergeant at arms. The senate named Morehead president pro tem and W I Smith secretary with Hoff as chaplain. The drys win county option favoring rapid progress of the option bill.
The seven character drama Cast Aside, based on C. K. Harris’ ballad, is praised for its unusual story and moral lesson. Managers Vath & Co. present the piece at the opera house on Monday January 9th, inviting all theatre lovers in Sidney to witness this entertaining production.
Terre Haute playgoers packed the Grand for the problem play Cast Aside. The company delivers strong performances with vivid moral lessons in nearly every line and exceptional character work, earning enthusiastic audience approval.
A four hour fire in Adams Nebraska during a 12 degree night damaged Lockwood Bros general store, Tamblot Barber shop and part of the Independent Telephone Exchange. Losses total about 20 000 with most insured. The fire origin remains unknown.
A morning fire in South Omaha destroyed Reuben's grocery at 426 North Twenty fourth street Sams' hardware and O'Leary's shoe store. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars as firefighters fought through a heavy storm.
North Platte Nebraska January 4 word has been received of the death of Engineer Fred Huxell who died at a hospital in Cheyenne from injuries suffered at Sidney The report ties the fatal injuries to an accident or incident at Sidney and notes the place of death as Cheyenne.
School notes report the fourth month ending with chilly north rooms and a near fire incident. Debates begin next week to pick district debaters on January 11 12 and 13 with assigned teams and qualifying questions. Basketball schedule for western Nebraska runs January 21 to February 25, Sedgwick Colorado visits next Saturday, plus local ads for Shonts cattle and Alger books.
A mother asks why her daughter thinks the suitor will reach the point. The maiden explains that after last night’s kiss he admitted he has grown so used to her he fears he cannot break the habit.
A firm representative speaking at a state convention of retail merchants urged fair profits for all in distribution. He attacked mail order houses and chain stores as enemies of the consumer and small retailers, arguing that volume pricing entrenches unfair practices and harms local shops and honest service.
Conversation notes that Russian railway stations maintain complaint books for passenger protests. The dialogue humorously suggests if the plan existed elsewhere it would cause excessive writing and writer’s cramp.
In dialogue, a speaker notes aging workers are no longer drawn to leisure activities and suggests they become suitable for work. The exchange implies pragmatic reasons for employing older men who lack interest in hobbies.
A fragmented dialogue shows a girl asking if the other would marry for money. The reply insists on wanting brains not wealth, reflecting a playful exchange on values and marriage motives in a clipped, informal tone.
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