This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
6
A local publication from Sidney Nebraska outlines display and classified sections including Locals Reading, Business Locals, and Professional Cards. It notes legal notices at statute rates and the paper is edited by Chas. Callahan with entry as second class mail matter.
The piece traces the South’s tariff stance from early protection after 1812 to a long drift toward free trade, then notes a late 19th century swing back to protection as self interest aligns with broader industrial growth. It cites Calhoun and Missouri debates, fears over slavery, and a call for patience and steady policy as the South enters a new era.
The article notes growing international sentiment for bimetallism, citing officials from England and the United States and pointing to Japan and Peru adopting stable standards. It also reports on improved business conditions, sugar beet experiments in Wisconsin, and forecasts for 1898 while warning of Populist and Republican tensions over tariffs and prosperity.
Excerpts from the York Times Fremont Tribune and Pioneer report on state officials ignoring laws, appeals to the supreme court, and a call to conform to the law. They note free silver Republicans rallying in Chicago to push silver, criticizing past ballot outcomes. Dawes county billing increases by adding mortgages and liens to assessment rolls, quadrupling tax values in some townships.
The Christian Endeavor held a pleasant social at Mr and Mrs Charles Vernon's on Thursday evening, drawing a good attendance and netting about 5.00. A musical program featured Plano and Vocal solos, duets, and character pieces performed by Miss Chewing Miss Griffith Milas McIntosh Miss Shelley Davis Miss Sullivas and Miss Allen, receiving warm applause.
An herbal Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a purely vegetable preparation that can expel worms with certainty. It targets children showing poor growth, dark circles under the eyes, fretfulness, or sleep issues, claiming to restore vitality. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store in large bottles with a small dose priced at 25 cents.
A vintage advert claims urine sediment signals kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for back pain kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief from frequent urination and night awakenings, noting samples and pamphlets available by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton N Y.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.