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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
4
A message from Ws. Hitchr Jr of Lodgepole Nebraska announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Superintendent in the upcoming primary election. He seeks support from Democratic voters in Cheyenne county.
Hf T Doran of Aldney Nebraska announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk at the coming primary election. Requests support from Republican voters of Cheyenne county and sincere assistance in his bid.
A. W. McCasten announces candidacy for re election as sheriff and seeks support from Democratic voters in Cheyenne County ahead of the upcoming primary election in Sidney Nebraska.
To the Republicans of Cheyenne county I respectfully announce my candidacy for the office of County Clerk and solicit your support and vote at the primary election to be held September 3 1907 J G Gurrrck Sidney Neb
P J Kunn of Bridgeport Nebraska declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in the forthcoming primary and asks for support from Republican voters in Cheyenne county.
T. B. Dawson of Sidney Nebraska announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Judge in the upcoming primary election.
Sam Wolfe tells suckers he will write again as locals joke about fishing. Roy Libby and Verne Bates return from school and Lincoln high for summer vacation. H. P. Slawson sick this week. F C Friend to hospital in Denver for lip sore, no word yet. J R Young sells general store to Joseph A. Hays and improves town property. Peters brothers lay cement walks. Hays family praised for handling goods.
The text mentions Viola Young planning to return home for a summer visit with her parents. Nordell brothers operate a steam plowing outfit tearing up the prairie north of the area. Also notes Mr Hays formerly ran a business in Central City, Nebraska and a comment about separating Lodgepole.
Rain-filled month yields revived crops after late freezes. Prof. Richie from Lodgepole promotes hail insurance. most residents delay. North Colton Telephone Co. reorganizes with John Junker as president, Will Johnson secretary, S P Wittera treasurer, plus six directors. Frank Gould buys half section of Rudie Richer Leiner farm. Esbon Clogsman helps Emory Planck. Will Johnson honored with birthday gathering by friends.
James Davison of Ickes made a business trip to Sidney on Monday. A heavy wind and hail storm Saturday damaged crops in the area. Mrs Stowell and daughter visited Dalton Saturday. Miss Katie Walsh visited Dalton Saturday. James Davison Jr visited with his parents Sunday. Eckert Bros drove and sold a bunch of horses at Bridgeport Saturday. Willson family spending two weeks at the ranch. Bert Davison and wife visited his parents Tuesday.
Tuesday reports summer warmth in Irving with social calls by John Beerline and Joe Dixon at the Johnson home. Carl Wagoner and C A Wagoner head to Colorado with cattle while Anthony Johnson travels to Brown's Creek. Smith Bros. ranch fish tale circulates about a whale family large catch. Post office hosts a Tuesday meeting to plan Fourth of July festivities.
In Clara area posts report persistent rain and hopes for a bumper crop. Residents Higgins and Baker visited Potter. Ben Wagner from Sidney hunted horses nearby. Various locals visited or planned tasks including cycling, branding calves, plowing, stone work, and a move west in search of cattle or work.
Elizabeth Robins Pennell writes in Century about Notre Dame of Reims praising its unmatched wealth and lavish decoration. She extols the facade tall windows arcades and sculpted figures, noting grotesques above the apse and the overall architecture as unrivaled in France.
Dil Jon Wallacen describes snow houses as cozy shelters with eighteen to twenty inches of space per man. Porous snow allows air flow, keeping interior temperature steady even in gales. New igloos feel warmer than used ones due to block porosity and interior crust absence.
The piece discusses early soap as a new factor and how ancient peoples, including Romans, avoided thorough washing. It notes that hand washing was rare among the elite and outlines Victorian or historical attitudes toward cleanliness and perfumes in contrast with modern hygiene.
A club treasurer explains a $300 charity gift to the Old Ladies' home, noting $250 income and concluding the charity left a $50 shortfall. The exchange underlines accounting questions in a humorous club setting.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes a city figure sought a simple committee assignment in Washington but ended with a broader, more advantageous slot after negotiations. The remark implies mixed success and a strategic gain.
Benners notes professors listened to a three hour lecture, Jennera retorts it means little. The Telegraph adds a caution that prussic acid is a fast acting poison causing near instant death.
John R. Young sold his merchandise stock to Joseph Hays of Central City and will vacation on the Pacific Coast after finishing invoicing. Fitzgerald and Slater bought the Fawcus ranch in Platte County, with Slater’s brother once owning a Sand Hills ranch near Orlando. Florence Harrington died in California, while her mother lies dangerously ill. Lightning killed Harry Mincer and two horses near Eric Sammely’s field, his brother Leonard surviving. A northeast cyclone damaged farms near town, injuring few, with losses around a thousand dollars.
A historical note explains legal tender basics including gold and silver coin limits, paper notes by the U.S. government, and distinctions for bank notes and checks. It emphasizes the receiver's duty to present a check promptly and notes risk if a bank failure occurs while funds are held.
A dialog shows a merchant urging Tony to settle debts to Knox and move forward. The piece also cites Sir Walter Scott's Laugh through vivid shorthand of his facial expressions and speech, followed by a short note on Tom Ochiltree’s railroad injury and a quip about doctor versus lawyer.
A Western town describes how a Commercial Club printed a town description on back of letterheads. The artistic handout drew attention, spurred inquiries, and attracted new residents as people read the catch line on envelopes. The author urges others to adopt the same promotional tactic.
The North Platte land office gives notice that Patrick Foley of Sidney Nebraska filed for five year proof to establish Homestead Entry No 4319 for Section 14 Township Wa Range 49 West. Proof to be presented July 19 1907 before James Tucker. Witnesses listed. Also Henry Flessner filed for final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 4008 for Section 14 Township 15 North Range 48 West. Proof to be presented June 21 1907 before James Tucker. Witnesses listed.
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