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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
5
A Chicago Post column argues that erasing a person’s name is the ultimate social penalty. It contrasts Benedict Arnold, traitors, and outcast officers with the stark isolation of a nameless life, noting the deep human ache in being forgotten yet remembered.
The piece argues the hour before breakfast is the optimal time for courtship and marriage, claiming it reveals character, sets the day’s tone, and tests a partner, while contrasting romance with moonlight and noting the value of early energy and clarity.
An amateur naturalist notes the oriole shows intelligence by targeting bees for honey. The oriole preys on bees by decapitating them and consuming honey, while avoiding stinging bees and selecting stingless varieties, highlighting its reasoned feeding strategy.
A humorous obituary sketch traces a man from infancy to death. Born in a small town, he overcomes childhood illnesses, apprentices as a printer, becomes a country newspaper editor, marries, fathers many children, and dies at thirty five with debts owed to delinquent subscribers. His epitaph: a good fellow who could not save his money.
Diary entry by Anna Green Winslow recounts a discussion about a hairpiece called a chignon. Aunt Storer and Aunt Deming debate whether it should be made, noting head itch and mixed materials including red cow tail horsehair and yellow human hair from an old wig. The note laments vanity and praises virtue without artificial hair.
Dr. Duke, a leading English brain specialist, says most brains aren’t kept busy enough and should not rest except during sleep. He urges professionals to relax from study by solving chess problems and scientific investigations rather than golf to maintain brain blood circulation.
Nell shows Belle an opal ring from Mr. Cheapside. Nell fears a bad luck omen but Belle shrugs it off saying the worst would be mere imitation of misfortune. The exchange unfolds with light superstition.
A short exchange contrasts golf play with enjoyment noting that poorer play yields more exercise. The Life magazine quote highlights the paradox of satisfaction in the game despite skill. The dialogue underscores golf as a sport offering physical effort regardless of proficiency.
Burlington Bulletin lists multiple round trip fares to cities including Chicago St Louis Portland Milwaukee Toronto Indianapolis and more with on sale dates and per person prices. The notice offers travel advice and reservation help from M A Shipman agent for C B Q Ry.
Boys and girls are urged to secure ten new subscriptions at 25 cents each to earn a free Pride watch for boys or Lady Juliet for girls. Submit full payment and addresses to The Kansas City Journal by July 1905. lists must be complete and money sent with them.
The region between Cody Wyoming and Yellowstone Park offers scenic beauty trout fishing and elk shooting. The Burlington Railroad cuts summer fares to Cody for trips via the Shoshone River valley toward Marquette and the new dam project. Col Bill Cody promotes inns at Wapiti and Middle Fork with access to Lake Hotel and Sylvan Pass.
The article argues that tourist sleepers attract a broad class of travelers, not an inferior one, and that a coast trip to California can be affordable. It notes that many travelers are sensible and money can be saved by using Union Pacific tourist sleepers. Contact W. W. Aldridge, agent.
Roosevelt praises Yellowstone as uniquely splendid and promotes travel via Union Pacific to Monida then stage to the park. The Monida and Yellowstone Stage Co. offers Concord Coaches with very low rates in June through September. Inquire of the company for details.
Classic patent medicine ad selling Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. Noting refund policy and E. W. Grove signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
The Telegraph Directory shows national body entries including the U S Senate with E J Burkett and others and Congressional Sixth District figures such as Kinkaid O Neill. Also listed are U S Land Office officials Receiver J L McIntosh Jr Register and related postings.
Official stenographer and district officials listed for the 306th Senatorial District and related judicial districts. Names include Giffin for WD, G C McAlister for representative, Chappell, A M Grimes judge in North Platte, and A B Cory as official stenographer.
A fragmentary OCR shows names and titles of local officials including treasurer clerk judge surveyor and commissioners. The legible entries mention A W Greenlee, Barrett, James Tucker, Knox, Wright, Henry Gapen, C M Hidley, Robt Emanuelson and D Wicd Dugger among others.
A fragmented list shows names connected to the school board and teaching staff. It includes Leroy Martin as clerk and figures like O. A. Burton and J. Daugherty among board members. Teachers listed include Miss Minnie Chase, Miss Alice Johnson, Miss Myrtle Hictt, Miss Anna McFadden, and Miss Valeska Neubauer with department allocations.
ESRCH church holds services each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 10 02 a.m. Prayer meeting is every Wednesday at 7 40 p.m. Pastor J A Leamen leads the congregation.
Sunday Methodist services and Sunday school with multiple leagues and prayers. Catholic Mass times and parish priest listed. Dunkard Mission Sunday activities. Local lodges and orders including Royal Neighbors I O O F M W A A M and other fraternal groups with meeting nights and officers.
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