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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
4
The board of control for the free reading room will proceed without railroad subsidies. Union Pacific promised support but no firm commitment has emerged. About eighty citizens signed to pay fifty cents monthly, aiming to reach self sufficiency. The plan is to offer the reading room free to the public with a possible small charge for book loans.
The text describes W L Bryan averting a potential split between Democrats and Populists in Nebraska, uniting behind W H Thompson of Grand Island for governor after a bitter contest. The ticket includes five Populists and two Democrats with E A Gilbert York as lieutenant governor and J C Brennan Douglas as commissioner of public lands.
The Frontier at O'Neill extols Republican candidate Judge M. P. Kinkaid for Congress. It notes his 21 years in O'Neill, high integrity, strong legal skills, prior lucrative practice, and postterm success as a lawyer. The piece predicts a likely election victory and vows faithful representation for the Sixth district in national government.
The Burlington Route offers a $47.95 round trip to Providence Rhode Island for the International Baptist Young People's Union. Tickets go on sale July 6 7 and 8. For details contact a Burlington Route agent or write to Francis General Passenger Agent.
Local items recount Redington celebration prep with calls for oyster supper on the Fourth and moving picture shows every two hours by J R Toman. Guests include Inez Perkins and Mrs Gilman, while Dell Phillips hosts oyster duty and jokes about letters to THE TELE GRAPH. A reward is offered for the anonymous TELE GRAPH correspondent.
Rain remains scarce yet needed for crops as Lawrence residents report rye crops and alfalfa nearing harvest. Neighbors discuss rustling accusations, Fourth of July whiskey visits, and a fishing trip planned by young people from Bethel Potter and Bridgeport with local families named Welton Brothers and others.
Anthony Johnson visited Bridgeport during the week while cold weather in June set a new record. Chas Tolle traveled to the metro polis of the valley and D W Lee visited Bridgeport in official capacity. Fred Lisco moved through en route to and from Bridgeport last Friday. Johnson & Co completed their first alfalfa crop this week. Morton Smith returned from Oshkosh raves and called. Mr Harrisng in the valley aided the Mutual Supply House of Omaha. Mrs P Rowlan’s condition worsened prompting a move to Omaha for better care. wishing her a full recovery.
On July 3 and 4 the Burlington Route will sell round trip tickets between stations within 200 miles at low rates. Minimum fare is 50 cents. Tickets are good for return until July 7.
J R Young family returns from Hershey. W W Young family called home from California due to diphtheria scare. Mr and Mrs J W McDaniel lose their third child in two weeks. Alfalfa harvest near, grasshoppers threaten. Mrs C N Coates to Hastings for extended visit. A B Persinger returns from Colorado with daughter Mary. Swan Starkane progresses on hotel walls. Community expresses sympathy.
Ciara Items report Matilda Anderson staying at Sextorp while T H Epps takes over mill work for Frank Morris. T C Quinn hauls stone for a new stone building. Anna Gustafson and Robi Hilton spent Sunday at a farmers home. Rebecca Shrear cut a neighbor’s fence in a lively Monday. Chas Stanton and Geo Therestine visited parents Tuesday. Dipping plant likely ready by July first. W N Foster gains Clara mail route on Sidney Ickes route for little extra pay, not pleased. extra $20 yearly. A dance at Geo L Baker’s home Tuesday entertained a married crowd save one single young woman. Mrs W N Foster organized rag carpet sewing Tuesday with about 35 attendees and a fine dinner Mrs Foster serves.
The column lists residents and visitors in Pleasant View including Mr Shear with cattle dipping, Mr Paltz on a horseless carriage, Professor Mayers from Potter, E V S Pomeroy at Stone ranch, Mr and Mrs McAdam of Potter, Miss Matilda Anderson of Bronson, and others such as E Anderson, Mr Nelson, and D Heimer visiting Grassmere ranch after delivering poles for a dipping pen.
The Burlington Route offers a personally conducted trip through Yellowstone Park leaving Nebraska points on Tuesday August 4. The excursion features unusually low rates with total expenses under 100. For a illustrated itinerary, write to J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa recounts illness due to Hay Fever and Asthma and a six month decline. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete recovery from throat and lung diseases and urges trial bottles for coughs colds and bronchial affections.
An advertising notice touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for bowel and digestion issues. It promises lively liver function and a fine appetite, selling at 25 cents at all druggists.
A traveler recalls Venice blanketed in snow and how locals, children, and pigeons respond. He notes bed rest, hot drinks, and no school as streets and bridges become hazardous and St Mark's Square is deserted.
The piece notes Mizpah’s origin near Canaan as a warning gesture between rivals Laban and Jacob. It explains the inscription’s meaning “The Lord watch between thee and me” and suggests modern uses on rings may imply distrust or flirtation hidden in plain sight.
A Caucasus yew tree grows fifty to sixty feet tall with a two foot diameter. It is slow growing, its timber nearly indestructible except by fire and superior to mahogany in durability and appearance. In many forests live and dead trees are hard to distinguish as dead ones stand about a century after death without decay.
In a quick trip to France, Helene asks how long they stayed in Paris. Ismma replies a week, noting three travelers. Emma recalls they managed galleries, shopping, and cafe culture despite the short duration. Mam ma, papa split duties across art, commerce, and local color.
The Atchison Globe recalls a humorous moment after a church service when a parishioner notes Miss Addie Pose singing Had I the wings of a dove and imagines a 200 pounder in four inch wings, prompting laughter as a baby’s colic is mentioned.
Ballard's Snow Liniment is praised for neuralgic pains rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains claimed to penetrate nerves and bone and heal through the blood. D F Moore agent Milan Tennessee notes its value in his family and says it is a splendid remedy. Available 2c 50c and 100 at D J Scanlon's.
Its Cool in Colorado promotes Burlington Route round trip tickets to Colorado at extraordinary low rates on listed dates. The copy highlights Rocky Mountain resorts as escapes from plains heat and cites J Francis, General Passenger Agent in Omaha, for Colorado booklets to help plan trips.
Advertisement promises a cure for a cold in a day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money refund if it fails and includes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Travel rates advertised from Sidney include round trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Utah Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle with varied dates June July August and September. Agent W D Cirroz offers full information on request.
In the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska James N Clarke Revelver of the Nebraska Loan Trust Company Plan serves as party in a complaint against non resident defendants seeking lawful action. The record indicates civil proceedings with the case likely involving financial claims and service requirements.
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