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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
4
The piece argues Cheyenne county remains optimistic about better times, noting the value of stock raising over farming and the area’s strong irrigation and railway links. It highlights Sidney as a prosperous, family-friendly town with good schools and churches, despite past farming setbacks.
The bulletin directed by Wm. C. Hunt lists the United States population at 46,303,387 from the twelfth census. The 1890 national total stands at 63,009,756. Nebraska's population is 1,066,300, up 4,300 since 1890.
A lengthy, antiquated prose warns readers to beware risky stock pitches and aggressive tips from sellers. It blends cautionary morality with anecdotes about bets on Hyacinth and wedding plans, then drifts into local notices about inns, markets, roundups, and Fourth of July preparations, ending with patriotic reflections on the flag.
The passage argues that as public spending tightens, producers of newspapers push back by seeking lower publication fees. It predicts publishers will form a State Press Association or similar business union to resist political attempts that burden them and protect their fortunes.
Cheyenne county reports a social hall opening with Moore's Orchestra of Alliance, 40 couple grand march led by Floor Manager Bowen, lunch served by Mrs Bowen, crowd from local area. Old Soldiers Reunion dates September 10 13 with committees named, Logan Grove praised, meetings and preparations to ensure a standout district event.
A rural update reports a rain shower would be welcome and corn bun cultivation. Crops look good though corn shows yellowing. Russian thistle appears strongly. Mentions visits by John Lyle, Geo Hinrich, Henry Hinrich family, Minnie Miller’s travel, Mrs. Andy Johnson’s illness, and care by Dr. Yarlett. Describes cattle milk issues and milk storage improprieties this season.
Riverside reports abundant mosquitos. Miss Clara Barker of Buffalo County visits sister Mrs. Tolle. George Haxby attends Remsburg ranch gathering.
Friends of Mrs. L Pease of Lawrence Kansas recount her seven year bed confinement from kidney and liver trouble and general debility. After three bottles she began walking and felt like a new person in three months. The ad promotes relief from headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction.
Drug advertisement promises refund if it fails to cure with E. W. Grove signature on each box and states price 25.
Notice to all concerned that A J igo and LO Clough purchased land at private sale from Cheyenne County Nebraska treasurer for delinquent taxes from 1805 1806 and 1807. Property described as all of section 3 township 4 range 3. Sale details include tax payments and redemption deadline September 9 1901 in the name of J W Price.
At the January 9 10 regular meeting the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners approved an expense estimate for the year MOL. It covers County Court Justice Court District Court prisoner care care of the poor medical attendance officers fees fuel repairs and all general fund costs totaling HT50 364.
Legal notice states an ordinance shall take effect from passage approval and publication after being passed May 25, 1901 and approved May 35, 1901 with attestation by village clerk Th F E. Gaves.
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