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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
A Sidney school district report shows a 16000 debt with 156,000 bonds and unpaid orders. The board proposes cutting the kindergarten to balance a 3350 budget gap, prompting debate over necessity and tax burden while criticizing local editor B A Jones and the district's finances.
The piece argues against adding a kindergarten department due to a $10,000 debt and the fact that most Nebraska districts do not offer it. It urges prudent spending, supports strong teachers and home talent, and criticizes a Sidney correspondent. It also comments on McKinley Cuba policy, tariff debates, farm prices, silver, and Hawaii flag restoration amid political tensions.
A fragment from Nebraska City Press and Beatrice Express items describes a curious chain of letters and postal replies about self help, beets, household articles, writing without ink, and fishing for money. It mentions a wily ad man and a non advertising merchant. plus a sale notice for a Belvidere bicycle at $50 cash.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary problems. It claims urine sediment signals illness and promises relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues with samples and pamphlets mailed free upon request.
A reader quote argues Americans complain about heat and cold, weather, preachers, teachers, lawmakers, business, and media, urging people to stop the constant grumbling. An exchange describes a man who could not afford a home paper and bought a foreign ad sheet instead.
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