Postal savings banks gain quiet support in Washington
Washington notes growing favor for postal savings banks with Postmaster General Gary optimistic about passage. Critics fear opposition as party lines split on the administration measure. Gary cites Canada’s system and large money-order activity to argue for safe, local investment via government deposits. The plan envisions bonds issued by counties to fund deposits, keeping money within communities and supporting road construction through local bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashington
D. C
Washington
United States Senate
Gary
Congress
Canada
United States
Euaca
Post-Office Department
General Stone
League of Good Roads of America
Good Roads as Boost for County and Nation
The article emphasizes the benefits of road building for counties and the country, noting that poor road conditions hinder hauling and reduce crop value. It states good roads boost prosperity and that railroads will support construction by supplying ballast at cost to expand freight reach.
Pe-ru-na Almanac Credited With Curing Catarrh
Mr E M Stabler of Payne Ohio recounts failing with local remedies and doctors but credits eight bottles of Pe-ru-na for restoring health. He urges others with catarrh to try Pe-ru-na and notes a free book offer from The Pe-runa Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio and a free 1898 Almanac from a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Stabler
Payne
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Pe-runa Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Hartman
Great Sunday Paper Free Special Offer
The Semi Weekly State Journal seeks 5,000 new subscribers in thirty days with a one dollar offer for a year of the Semi Weekly Journal plus a three month free Sunday edition. Readers in Lincoln Nebraska are urged to send directly to the State Journal, not through agents, before withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Sunday State Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Sunday Journal
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds Says Local Editor
The True Remedy review from Tiskilwa Tl Chief praises Dr. King's New Discovery forConsumption coughs and colds calling it a certain cure. Experimenting with other remedies is discouraged as this one is guaranteed and never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles are free at W F Bassett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
W. FP. Bassett
Cream Vermifuge Returns Healthy Growth For Children
White s Cream Vermifuge is a vegetable worm remedy that allegedly expels worms and supports growth. It claims to help children who eat but do not grow, appear dark under the eyes, fret, or sleep poorly. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store in large and small bottles for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scanlan’s
Trans Mississippian stamps planned for Exposition era
The Postmaster General will issue a commemorative Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition stamp series in 1, 2, 5, 10 and 1 cent denominations. Designs may feature Fremont hoisting the flag, Benton statue, Westward-ho, De Soto’s Discovery and other western themes. Stamps will be larger than current issues, with colors differing from the regular series, and issued to widely circulate through about 70 000 post offices. Third Assistant Merritt seeks artist input to create a widely appealing, artistically strong set to honor the Greater West and Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Omaha
United States
Trans-Mississippi
Merritt
Greater West
Fremont
Rocky Mountains
Western Territory
Thomas H. Benton
St. Louis
Benton
Mississippi
Capitol
Bishop Barkley
DeSoto
Washington
Nebraska towns urged to seize revival opportunities
A York Times quote notes Nebraska towns have chances to regain prosperity, with the energetic communities gaining while the slow, late-to-act towns fall behind. The saying compares sluggish towns to a lazy man always late for opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
York Times
Bedington and Belmont News Items From Cheye County Points
Bedington and Belmont notes report mild weather and local visits including John Beasley from Wheatland and A Lease with Warren Coulter. Revival and Sunday school attendances are noted at Glendale and Round Rock. Rev. Merryman to speak at Hound Rock. MWA plans an entertainment on the 15th. wood haulers enjoy good weather. bridges at Greenwood and Pumpkin Creek crossable. Hogs are being butchered. J M Brown recovers with Dr Long's help. Samuel Pickerel and family move to Big Springs. Belmont loses store. D W White runs a bee hive. fence policy on government land stirs talk. Dell Brown drives to Big Springs for Sam Pickerel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Rock
C. B. Pickerel
Rev. Merryman
Hound Rock
Mr. Ackard
Berg
T.S
J. M. Brown
Dr. Long
Bayard
Samuel Pickerel
Big Springs
Belmont
Advertising quotes from historic business figures
A collection of famous statements highlighting the importance of advertising and ink in business success. Notable figures cited include Robert Bonner, N W Ayer and Son, P T Barnum, J J Astor, A T Stewart, Stephen Girard, John Wanamaker, and Macaulay, among others, emphasizing persistent promotion and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bonner
N. W. Ayer & Son
J. J. Astor
A. T. Stewart
John Wanamaker
New Year Dance Hosted by Mr and Mrs Dunn a Grand Night
The New Year Eve dance by Mr and Mrs P J Dunn drew elite society with Kickapoo Mike and Mexican Mary in attendance. Dancing began at eight and continued past 5 am after a grand supper. Alma and Mary Johnson and Miss Barsox performed songs such as Side Walks of New York The Fatal Wedding and The Red River Valley. The crowd praised the Dunns as the best entertainers and wished them a happy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dann
New York
Alma
Mary Johnson
Waller Rose
Texas
Red River Valley
John Barsox
Missitty Barsox
Fritz Smith
Mrs. Dunn
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Rapid Pain Relief
Stop pain from rheumatism neuralgia strains and bruises with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It penetrates to the bone and relieves almost instantly. Dealers guarantee the product and Scanlan's Drug Store sells it for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palin
Ballard
Scanlan’s
Union Pacific Introduces Through Pullman Tourist Sleeper
Arrangements completed for a nonstop Minneapolis to Los Angeles Pullman Tourist Sleeper via Sioux City and Columbus with weekly departures from Minneapolis at 7 40 p m and St Paul at 8 15 p m on Thursdays and return from Los Angeles at 2 00 p m each Thursday. Union Pacific touts faster westward travel and sleeper space bookings through agents and E L Lomax in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
California
Grand Island College Offers Career Path to Success
The Grand Island Business Normal College invites ambitious youths to pursue business, normal, and shorthand courses. It promises tuition notes without interest, board and books financed, and time to graduate. Board costs $1.50 weekly. established 12 years. Contact A. M. Hargis, president, Grand Island, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island Business & Normal College
Wes
A. M. Hargis
Grand Island
Nebr
New Composite Buffet Library Cars On The Overland Route
Article notes the introduction of new buffet smoking and library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. Described as modern, well equipped with reading material and periodicals, these cars operate daily via The Overland Limited, with Union Pacific highlighted as the pioneer west of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomons
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin injuries
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price is 25 cents per box and it is for sale by W. F. Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Harry Sullivan Absent From Duty At Greenlee and Benson
Harry Sullivan is absent from his post of duty at Greenlee and Benson due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sullivan
Greenlee & Benson’s
Re organized Sidney brace for musical group
Prospects for a permanent Sidney musical organization look bright as Jas Klein, a finished musician, will drill the fifteen members including Jas Klein on clarinet Jo Trinnier solo cornet Enos Laughlin C Seda V F Kucera C Wright Juba E Krusee Leroy Martin R J Kruse solo alto Leslie Neubauer Mont Chase Horace Hull M J Sanders bass drum and Earl Sanders snare drum with two weekly practice evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Terpsichore
Jas. Klein
Jas Klein
Jo. Trinnier
Enos
Laughlin
C. Seda
V. F. Kucera
C. Wright
E. Krusee
Leroy Martin
R. J. Kruse
J. Barnhart
Leslie Neubauer
Mont Chase
Horace Hull
M. J. Sanders
Earl Sanders
Ancient Sidney Letters Recall Early Black Hills History
A Mansfield letter from 1898 asks for a late copy of a paper and terms, offers to write early local history about gulch gulch, the Black Hills discovery, and the Custer massacre. It mentions A H Ray and recollections of old readers Reynold and other residents in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Gulch Gulch
Black Hills
Custer
Gossage
Darrow
A. H. Raynow
Mr. Reynold
Heist
Judge Neubauer
J. J. McIntosh
Will Brennan
Sidney
Union Pacific Route to Denver and Points West
Passes through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah ahead of Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound. Highlights quick time unequaled service magnificent equipment double drawing room Pullman palace sleepers dining cars free reclining chair cars Pullman tourist sleepers. For timetables pamphlets and fares apply to E R Breisch Agent Sidney Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
E. R. Breisch
Sidney
Neb
Free Life Pills Offer From Bucklen Co Chicago
Send your address to H E Bucklen and Co Chicago for a free sample box of Dr King New Life Pills. Trial proves their merit for constipation sick headache and liver malaria. Purely vegetable and non deleterious. They invigorate the stomach and bowels rather than weaken. Regular size 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. ,Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Cure for Coughs
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for throat and lung troubles including whooping cough. A Clearwater Kansas testimonial claims a bottle cured a long illness once deemed quick consumption. Price 25 and 50 cents. sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
W. B. Evans
Clearwater
Kans
Scanlan’s
Advertised Letter List in Sidney Nebraska for Jan 8 1898
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending January 8 1898 include Gents John Leyband and Sam Robinson two letters. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Charls Callahan P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
John Leyband
Sam Robinson
Chas. Callahan
P. M
To Care Cold in a Day Take Laxative from Quinine Tablets
Advertises a quinine tablet laxative promising a cure for colds in a day. Claims druggists refund the price of 25 cents if it fails to cure. Provides brief usage note and refund assurance.
Pension examing board in session on Wednesday
An official board examining pensions conducted a session on Wednesday, reviewing claims and discussing eligibility standards and pending cases affecting grant decisions. The meeting outlined next steps and deadlines for affected applicants.
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Fashington News
Postal
MR. Stabler
Cheyennne
Bedingtes
John Beasley
Wheatland
A. Lease
Warren Coulter
Glendale
Greenwood
Redington
Pumpkin Creek
J. P. Holloway
D. W. White
Dell Brown
Sam Pickerel
Fortune
Printers’ Ink
P. T. Barnum
Stephen Girard
P. T. Barnun
Macaulay
Mrs
P.d. Dana
Friends At Riverside
St. Paul, Minn
Los
Angeles
E. L. Lomax Gen’. Fass
Omaha, Neb
Bucklen
Sidney Cornet
Tobra Firet-Clase Musical Organization
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