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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
7
A Brooklyn girl visits her Connecticut grandmother and Boston relatives, receiving smiles and hugs from kin. On leaving, the child remains unusually quiet until she blurts out in a solemn voice that no tears were shed, a remark noted by the New York Post.
There is more catarrh in this section than any other disease and it was thought incurable. Local remedies fail, so a constitutional treatment is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney & Co claims to cure via the blood and mucous surfaces. One hundred dollars reward for any case not cured. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertisement notes A. A. Sharp and wife moved to Cheyenne County in spring 1909 with 1100, now own 360 acres free of debt funded by crops since 1909. They built a 26 by 36 foot house, a 50 by 50 barn, other outbuildings. Sharp valued at about 25000. Also cites high yields from Otto Kruger, Fred Bratz, J. J. Brown. Dalton Delegate reports Dalton shipped more wheat in 1915 1916 than any Nebraska station.
Sidney Lumber Co promotes home ownership in the town, inviting readers to visit for building materials and services. The ad emphasizes a promising local market and urges potential buyers to consider the firm for home projects.
The ballad, tied to broadside culture, preceded newspapers as public commentators. Early ballads were printed on poor paper and passed hand to hand, with about 10 000 pre 1700 broadsides surviving. After 1700 the form shifted to black letter decline, yet ballads continued as chroniclers of political military and public events into the 19th century.
The Washington Star quotes Warmer Corn tossel noting Josh has muscular build but lacks eloquence and business sense. The exchange highlights a judgment on potential and practical skills essential for success beyond physical strength.
Mrs Caudie Henory asks if she mis se night away. Mr Caudie answers he went to a lecture during the time.
German forces execute six assaults at Trones wood near Somme, penetrating the wood after repeated failed attempts. British gains reported near Ovillers and La Boisselle, with Mametz wood ground taken. French advance toward Peronne, and Verdun bombardments continue as Italy and Austria clash along the Brenta and Fisch rivers. Multiple fronts show heavy casualties and shifting frontline activity as Haig and Hindenburg exchange pressure.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to test seed corn for germination before planting. High moisture crop seed is vulnerable to frost and heat, so early testing and sourcing from reliable, local, and similar climate regions is advised to avoid weather damage and ensure seed vitality.
Preliminary talks for conferences between representatives of the United States and Mexico are arranged to be held in an American city. It is believed Mexican Ambassador Designate Arredondo will inform Washington of the details soon. The discussions are understood to proceed without delay.
The Border Army at the Mexican frontier, numbering over 70,000 and rising, will this week undergo disciplined training as ordered by San Antonio staff to convert it into an efficient fighting force.
Ord Chesterfield laments rising seat prices in the British parliament as he seeks a secured year for his son. He notes a single trade boom and expensive boroughs, with buyers paying 3 000 to 5 000 pounds to secure seats, while Chatham's promise disappears and no bargains remain.
A Pittsburgh Times item mocks a neighborly encounter as a man jokes about using a barn as a garage and a prior resident’s backyard as a cake, highlighting playful mispronunciations and social awkwardness in a humorous exchange.
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