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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1899
Page
1
Reports from Chappell and Sidney recount a cow struck by a speeding Sete No 1804 engine, lifting her and killing her. The piece also notes lodge farewells for Muenich, a discussion on Bryan's octopus drawing skepticism, and a Potter, Nebraska fire sale listing with livestock and farm equipment.
A letter from Shortie Robinson of the Twenty-first Infantry, dated May 26, from a camp near Manila, describes shelter tents, limited laundry, patrol duties, and living conditions on a rice plantation. He notes scarce writing material, daily rain and the hope to move forward, while sending regards to Sidney Oberfelder and fellow soldiers.
Two infant deaths reported in Sidney: CP and Mrs Chambers mourn the burial of a 10 month old infant died after weeks of illness and medical care. Rev Bakes officiated at Episcopal rites. A second 10 month old child of Mr and Mrs A L Follier of Cheyenne died Wednesday. funeral conducted by Rev Moore from Lutheran church with burial in Sidney cemetery. The passage also notes land office filing fee refunds and future notices for vivor filings under sixty day amendment window.
Public notice offers a furnished room over a post office for rent suitable for office use or sleeping accommodations. Enquiries should be made at this office.
The Telegraph argues Sidney benefits from Union Pacific links and the Alliance Brush corridor boosting cattle and horse ranching. It notes eastern immigrants shifted from farming to stock raising, predicts rapid growth as new railways open markets to Denver, Montana, and the Dakotas, and calls on local business leaders to unite for progress.
A Hamnibal Missouri citizen credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after typhoid fever led to pneumonia and lung weakness. He reports full recovery after using the remedy, available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with trial bottles free at W F Bassett s drug store. A Providence Rhode Island hotel clerk also endorses Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for frequent diarrhoea with prompt relief and lasting improvement. sold by all dealers.
The Commissioners of Public Lands and Buildings offer about 60 000 acres of school land for lease at public auction in Sidney at the County Treasurer's office starting 9 a.m. August 11 1809 under the new school land law. If cannot lease at appraised value the land may go at six percent on the highest bid as annual rent. Prospective bidders may obtain the land list and appraisements from the County Treasurer or the Lincoln office. The Commissioner will answer questions at the start of the auction.
Fortunate bicycle riders know Ballard's Snow Liniment eases soreness from stretched sinews and strained muscles. It promises quick recovery after mishaps and claims to relieve rheumatism neuralgia strains cuts burns and frost bites. If unsatisfied money back. Price 50 cents. Sold by D J Scanlon.
Don’t Trifle with Coughs. The time to cure them is the minute they start. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is the best remedy for throat and chest troubles. A. L. Armstrong of Clinton says he sells many bottles and customers claim it is the most perfect remedy for coughs colds and consumption. 25 and 50c. Sold by D. J Scanlon.
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