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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
4
The Hague sub committee unanimously adopts the American delegates plan for international arbitration. If the convention agrees, the American proposal will shape the final framework, marking a major step in America’s path to global leadership.
The Illinois delegation backs Henderson of Iowa for speaker, making him the sole western candidate with strong election prospects. The piece argues western qualifications, opposes eastern pampering, and suggests the west deserves the post. It also criticizes the Hague peace conference as Russia pursing finance over humanitarian aims, predicting international arbitration as a US-UK gain.
A Western Pennsylvania girl wrote to Secretary Alger asking for her ill sweetheart in the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment to be discharged. She offered to take his place or to go as a nurse if needed. Secretary Alger ordered the soldier sent home on the first transport.
The Ohio Republican convention set aside factional fights among the Hanna McKism and Foraker camps to rally behind President McKinley and nominate Judge Nast for governor. The passage notes how unity emerged after each side gave its best for favored candidates.
Mrs Ryan of Iowa visited her brother Mr Win Ester and returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs G A Seslar and Mr and Mrs Mount called on Mr Brown who remains on the sick list. Miss Poole and her brother visited sister Mrs R P Scott. Jesse Mount returned from Julesburg where he attended school. A. Oliver visited Mr Ester on Sunday and attended Sabbath school and church at Rock View. Miss Kushmanl came home from Sidney after schooling. Young people gathered at Mr Mount's with ice cream and cake. Large Sunday school attendance despite bad weather. Rev Wagoner delivered an impressive sermon. Miss Bessie O Neil from the South Side attended the party at Mr Mount's.
Engineers from D P Weeks to R H Willis and J Jackson were in the vicinity as the B and M company pushes work on the Alliance to Sidney stretch. W. W. White filed twenty four reservoir claims and Fred Smith headed to Omaha. Lizzie Young visits Sidney while cattle move and local men discuss bridge activity.
Miss E A Johnson returned home Sunday May 28 after several days visit with Mr and Mrs P Rowlan. Ace Remsburg rounded up and branded calves last week. Mark Iddings crossed the river to Lisco the first of last week. Mr and Mrs P Rowlan were calling on Johnson Co Sunday the 28th. Mrs P Rolan and Miss Emma Johnson called on Mr and Mrs P P Laing recently. It is reported that a party of R and M RR surveyors are working up the
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy for hidden kidney trouble. It invites readers to get sample bottles and free pamphlets from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
In the Lewellen district on May 31 Chas Elsass was rounding up cattle and calling correspondents. Godham and Hall from the Sand Hills assisted Remsburg with a roundup last week. Pat Rowlan helped. Mrs M C Johnson and daughters Emma and Marie visited friends nearby. Emma and Marie Johnson went to Sidney earlier in the week. Ace and Lloyd Remsberg traveled to Sidney on Sunday.
Ada I Hart of Groton South Dakota recounts a severe lung illness that led doctors to give up. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her consumption cough and cold after eight bottles and notes trial bottles are free at W F Bassett’s drugstore with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed or money refunded.
A woman says she cannot afford bound books but buys a Russia leather cover with end pockets for 35 cents. She wraps a 10 cent Lorna Doone or 25 cent Pendennis inside, remaining placid and unashamed at the frugal display.
A collection of light vignettes including a student asking about Victor Hugo and the most important thing he did, a retort about paying taxes, a jab at notoriety, and a humorous English school misprint. Also mentions sharks entering the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal after a brief digression.
Poem excerpt echoes with words on memory and regret. A speaker recalls a lost kiss and laments a lover who died, wondering what might have prevented the tragedy. The lines evoke sorrow, guilt, and reverence for the departed.
An artist vacationing near an inland Michigan lake painted a rocky hill and jack pines. He earned 1000 from the sale, claiming the value exceeded mere summer rates. The landlord recalls the moment as a sharp deal. A later quip about a donkey’s boots at a blacksmith shop ends the tale.
The article praises the arrival of the first baby and the joy of motherhood while acknowledging childbirth pain. It promotes Mother's Friend as a scientific liniment to ease labor and reduce suffering, urging expectant mothers to read the booklet Before Baby is Born and request it free from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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