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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
5
The New York Tribune notes that nearly every home with avenues near elevated trains has “elevated cushions” where families rest their elbows to watch trains and street life. It signals a distinct city habit of leaning from windows to stay in touch with daily happenings.
A quotation from Success Magazine quotes QO. S. on how poverty and fear of failure cripple the mind and hinder creativity. It notes that many capable people fail or underachieve by setting self imposed limits and disparaging their own power.
A compact history traces the wedding cake from Roman fruitfulness rites to a biscuit broken over the bride. It notes medieval practices of scattering rice and the later transformation by Charles II’s French cooks into a sugared confection with decorative emblems.
A brief note on the phrase hither and you described as a Yankee importation, clarified as a form of hither and yont meaning here there and everywhere. Jamieson defines wither and yont as topsy turvy and in a state of disorder.
The text cites Scots and English regional forms such as hither and your frae ane amther with warnings about a breach. Twakiwell notes give modern equivalents hither and you here and there, illustrating dialectal variation and citation in Notes and Queries.
The honeymoon once lasted a month to spare relatives curiosity and help newlyweds become acquainted. Brewer's Dictionary links the term to hydromel, a honey and water drink, and notes how the German custom led to intoxication, with historic excess even staining Atila the Hun's wedding.
The London Telegraph notes a curious royal navy practice requiring ships to carry pigment to darken sailors faces during night surprises. This measure aims to minimize visibility, as blackened faces reduce detection through night glasses, making white faces unusually conspicuous.
A Chicago Journal quip notes Mrs De Olde’s eyesight fades yet she remains in demand as a chaperon for Allithe girls, described as a social asset despite her decline in sight. The remark frames her as essential in society due to her role and presence.
Jones asks for guidance while Brown weighs the options. Brown considers replying that he would seek another pair, signaling a need for a practical resolution in the dispute.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a slogan from The National Savings Bank asserting that every dollar invested in children's education yields hundredfold returns to parents, the people, and the state.
The discussion centers on whether deem and consider are interchangeable. Quarles notes both are allowable in modern usage. An example contrasts deem as a judgment and consider as a broader assessment.
Fragment from Dallas News notes a detective figure in a theater piece struggling to grasp the plot. The dialogue hints at social tensions and polite versus disagreeable behavior, reflecting stage consequences of a confused investigation.
Listings of rail and vacation fares from the Burlington Bulletin including Chicago, St. Louis, Portland Seattle Denver and other routes with daily sale notes and summer specials. Mr. M. A. Shipman offers to advise on rates, trains, reservations from 874 Arch street for C B and Q Ry likely.
President Roosevelt calls Yellowstone National Park uniquely splendid. Travel advice notes UP service to Monida and a Monida & Yellowstone Stage Co. ride through scenic passes. Low June to September rates offered via W. W. Atprince, agent.
The Union Pacific promotes low fares this summer to Portland Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. It highlights the trip as an unparalleled chance for East and Middle West travelers to visit the Pacific Northwest and see a vast country west of the Rockies. Inquiries are directed to agent W. W. Aldridge.
Burlington Route offers July 1 2 8 and 4 excursion rates to western points beyond the Missouri River. Return by July 6 with a 50 cent fare to each trip and a minimum rate of 0 cents. Agent M A Shipman announces sale dates.
June 30th to July 4th inclusive The Burlington offers round trip tickets to Denver and return for 6.25 Cold Springs and return 8.75 Pueblo and return 10.00 The July 14th limit may be extended to August 8th upon request Reach L W Wakeley M A Shipman G P A Omaha Agent for details
A fragmented directory listing for Omaha and state offices. Names include governor contenders, lieutenant governor, secretary, auditor, treasurer, attorney general Norris Brown, superintendent, and public lands officials. Legislative districts and representatives are noted with Gothenburg and Chappell references.
Official stenographer details for J M Grimes judge in the Wisconsin Judicial District with North Platte R A Cary indicated as court staff.
A compiled roster from Sidney assigns various public posts. Names include A K Greenlee treasurer, Sidney Sherman loo and Lee Bridgeport clerk, E Barrett Colton judge, James Tucker Supt Public Inst airs Frances Wnox Sid surveyor H Whls Bridge coroner C M Wright attorney Henry E Ga Bs Sidney assessor, C M Hidley Sidney Commissioner Jet District Robt Emanuelson Lodgepole Y district, Pera Hihu Sidney ad District W Dugger Redington.
A historical list of school board members teachers and staff includes A K Greenlee O M Wright Mae Radelttr DD J Scanton Herman Schroede H E Gupen Leroy Martin Jus L McIntosh Palenie Moderator Joseph Overfelder Leroy Martin Director C A Burton Miu Sanders John Daugherty GC C Danforth Miss Minale Chase U P Chambers Miss Alice Jobson Miss Myrtle Hiett Miss Anni McFadden Miss Valeska Neubauer Principal senses Astrutant Grammar Dept and Intermediate First Intermediate succesed Primary ses Seine Ist Primary
The Evangelical Lutheran Church schedules worship every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting is on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. B. Leamer presides.
Sunday masses listed for Catholic and Dunkard churches in Ogallala with service times. Numerous fraternal and benevolent lodge meetings follow, naming officers and meeting dates including Royal Neighbors, O O F, M W of A, A O U W, K of P, and other groups.
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