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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
4
J W McDaniel of Lodgepole Nebraska announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Cheyenne County subject to Democratic primary. The notice appears amid an article on the formation of the International Harvester Company and upcoming Republican State Convention in Lincoln with delegate allotments based on county votes from 1904.
A caustic column lampoons speculators and the idea of leadership with whimsical lines about Elihu Root and Johnnie Bull. It notes Japan, Russia, and Panama Canal chatter while lampooning high salaries and the cost of living, ending with a stray garbled phrase.
An account from Blackwoods Magazine describes a thirty minute hand to hand trench struggle at Port Arthur. Soldiers hurled grenades and bayoneted Muccovites in a savage assault until an old colonel's exhortation spurred eight men to leap the traverse and drive the Russians from the trench.
The article traces mnemonic origins to ancient Egypt and Simonides a poet who 500 B C devised the locality plan. It describes selecting a large house with furnished rooms and placing ideas in each space so recall follows the spatial sequence. A tragedy allegedly inspired the method’s insight.
Italians note American papers cover famous trials with moderation and wonder how Americans show little interest in criminal cases while Italians seek sensational court coverage and take pride in the stronger tone of their own reporting.
A reflective obituary style recounts Scott’s funeral journey past a beloved hilltop view that moved many to tears as masters and friends honored his memory. It also recalls Lord Kelvin’s lectures and the student quip about making the most of day while the knight can work, praising Day’s demonstrations.
A joke about a London bishop urged by his doctor to spend winter in Algiers. The bishop balks citing many engagements, the specialist replies it is Algiers or heaven, and the bishop chooses Algiers. The quip hinges on the bishop’s compliance for possible salvation.
A dialogue notes Belle-Well may be blind yet listens to tales of others. The exchange reflects a sharp social observation and hints at hidden tensions among people being discussed.
Irving notes include Shorty Page’s Bridgeport trip and Tex Wright joining Coote Mulloy. Walters callers at Munloy and a petition for a mail route to Oshkosh circulate. Sam Heater injured by a fall from a Loree. Work begins on Irving-Peer Telephone line to Alliance. Also mentions Sarawak customs and a visit by Dian at Astana with Rajah’s party.
In a Himalayan hailstorm a gardener stabs a hatchet edge up to “cut the storm.” Catlin notes in North American Indians a Mandan ceremony sacrificing hatchets and edged tools to water spirits to avert another flood, reflecting traditional beliefs and ritual practice.
A husband recalls allowing his wife a personal wish each birthday. When asked what she wishes, he reveals her preference has consistently been for “pigno” over the last fifteen occasions, highlighting a lighthearted domestic running joke.
Travel deals list Chicago St Louis Portland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Yellowstone Cody Wyoming and Wisconsin Michigan Canada Maine and New England rates. The notice invites calls or letters to arrange trips with agents M. A. Shipman and the C B Q Ry office.
Special excursion fares announced for Detroit Pittsburg Richmond Philadelphia and other destinations with one fare plus 2.00. On sale dates listed through September plus summer rates to Chicago Milwaukee Waneska St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Mackinac Island Mackinaw City Deadwood Lead Hot Springs and more. J A Kuhn Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent Omaha address.
A Nebraska financial statement shows mortgage, stock, premium and expenditure items with totals and sworn verification by Secretary Chas Callabras. The Interior Land Office in Sidney lists final proof notices for settlers George Thornburg and Vernon Nelson with witnesses from Potter and Sidney, Nebraska.
Heaton and Lehmkuhl and heirs or assigns are notified that the property in Section 20 Township 14 North Range 46 West is subject to redemption after November 17 1905. The seller purchased for delinquent taxes 1903 1904 and prior years and paid 1903 1904 taxes. The mortgage holder C N Couts secures a $440 note. G Ue McAllister dated July 6 1905 signs.
In the county court on June 7 1905 James Tucker county judge ordered a hearing for Ernest Stult s petition for final settlement of the estate of William Stuht deceased The hearing is set for June 7 1905 at 10 o clock a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted publication of this order will run in The Sidney Telegraph for four consecutive weeks prior to the hearing date
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of James Hadley is before the county court. Mary E. Hadley petitions to appoint C. M. Hadley administrator and a hearing is set for July 17 1905 at 10 o clock a m. The notice requires publication in Kidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing.
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