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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
5
Summary of collections disbursements and balances for the six months ending June 76th 1906 in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Bonded indebtedness listed as $9,000. No warrants outstanding. Certificate by Sidney official dated July 27 1906 stating a true and correct copy.
The London Tidbits recounts British naval punishments for deck offenses. Sailors endure methods like standing on deck with hammocks slung, wearing a spit kid, and walking backward with a heavy projectile. Whistling in forbidden areas also invites harsh, comic, though effective, discipline.
The article tours the New York East River shoreline from a map view to the western sound, noting many small islands and rocks. It describes primitive natural conditions, scrubby growth, and trees, with some islands city or private owned while others are in doubt of title. Some are inhabited year by year by camping parties.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration will be held on August 16 and is described as a revival of historic western scenes. The event, begun years ago at the Wyonang capital, showcases pony express, overland stages, and a war path in authentic costumes, now a permanent attraction attracting more visitors each year. Citizens' committee sponsors ensure visitor comfort, with railroads offering reduced rates for travelers.
Sidney draw reports show J M Nelon and wife returning from Pawnee visits while Mrs Dye installs a new range. W A Liddiard known as Ratltestake Pete dies on his ranch in Wyoming after serving as deputy sheriff and Indian official. Ezra Meeker crosses Indiana to Oregon trail memories driving the same wagon and oxen as in 1852, planning Bayard visit and monument work.
Salt Lake Utah and Hot Springs South Dakota show fares from 27.50 and 87.509 respectively. On sale daily with low round trip prices to eastern and western points. Rates available on application through agent M SirpMayn for C. B&Q lines.
Union Pacific announces a round trip rate of 1565 from Sidney to Indianapolis for the G A R reunion. Tickets go on sale August 11 to 13 with return by August 3. Agent ALVA B. Cavy.
The Nebraska Republicans call a state convention in Lincoln on August 2 to nominate candidates for statewide offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and railway commissioners. Delegates are apportioned by county with one at large per county and one per 125 votes. credentials, endorsements of a state railway board amendment, and election of party committees are noted. Dr Stowitts made a professional call to Lodgepole Tuesday night.
Special reduced excursion rates announced for Minneapolis Milwaukee Toronto to Chicago Madison and other Midwest points. Onsale dates vary with returns limited. Homeseekers excursions depart weekly from Omaha area to a wide Midwest and Canadian network with round trips plus $2 and 21 day return window. Obtain folders and circulars from Minner A G Fe PAC N W Ry Omaha Nebraska.
A old newspaper notice offers Pasa Ointment with a 40 cent price and a 40 day refund guarantee if it fails to cure piles including itching bleeding and protruding effects claimed to be removed by the remedy.
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