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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph announces subscription rates and advertising terms for 1899. It notes state news about Wyoming gambling prohibition and editorial views on Montana Nebraska senatorial contests, urging direct popular elections to curb corruption and improve efficiency.
The World-Herald questions which Republican legislator can become the uncrowned king to voice the people's thought and lead Lincoln Republicans out of the senatoral wilderness. After Sevi's appeal, Lorenzo Crounse should step forward from concealment and emerge as a public figure.
A Lincoln report details a special committee's agreement on reforms including party name printing with circled ballots, straight-ticket voting, extended group voting in multi-seat districts, and a plan to adopt constitutional amendments. Judges and clerks would be district court appointments, apportioned by party, with penalties for refusal to serve. Ballot tally lists require clerks to enclose figures indicating results.
Senator Owens has introduced a Nebraska Senate bill to amend the constitution adding a water rights article. The measure assigns natural streams not yet appropriated to public use under state law and prioritizes domestic use over other purposes when supplies are limited, with passage contingent on a statewide vote.
Adam Granger reports on a persistent caucus stalemate with no results as Republicans insist on loyalists only, using proxies to cast votes. A Delaware affidavit alleges a $2000 offer to stay away to help Addicks win, while committees fail to report and apportionment remains unchanged since 1885.
A Burlington Town locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes pain and weakness from overwork and health decline. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring vigor, urging others to try the remedy with a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springe North Carolina says she was dying from consumption and used Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits seven bottles with her cure and declares it an unrivaled life saver for coughs colds bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. Guaranteed bottles are 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottles free at all druggists.
The poem reflects on nature and season change as summer fades. It contrasts hazy skies and forest transformation with the first sharp cricket chorus signaling autumn days. Henry Cleveland Wood notes the land’s sensory shifts from warmth to cooler, vibrant tones.
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece notes how patrons imitate end seats at lunch counters ordering the same items such as ham sandwiches pumpkin pie and milk. Waiters say many follow the crowd, creating a chorus for oysters and avoiding corn beef hash or cold cabbage.
Dr. Victor Horsley in England explains the brain acts as a connected system and alcohol dissolves nerve centers. He demonstrates with reaction time tasks and notes narcotics dampen brain function while alcohol reduces typing output and muscular power.
The Philadelphia Record notes Girard College uses 64 stools for discipline. Students sit on a comfortable stool for 20 minutes and “fligk It over,” a painless but effective punishment. The stool system supposedly grew as the college expanded and remains in use.
A late night exchange features Miss de Muir and Spoonamore as he contemplates leaving, recalling a Maine motto with a fond bow and a remark about being called dearie.
For sale items include a top buggy a good saddle horae a good cook stove and several other pieces of household furniture. Interested bidders inquire at Mrs M A Smith residence.
The State of Nebraska Chayense County announces a probate hearing on March 3, 1902 at 9 a.m. for James O’Runes petition to prove and admit the last will of Frank Mallon deceased. All interested parties including Marry Mallon Catherine Mallon Frank Mallon Patrick Mallon Peter Mallon must appear or respond. The hearing will occur in the county court with notice published weekly in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
A contest affidavit by Chris Jurgens contests homestead entry No. 485 in May 1901 by John Walker. Allegations claim abandonment lack of residence no improvements five years absent and not due to military service. Notice to appear and respond by 2 PM March 1901 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Sidney Neb. Receiver Marr Dacanerry signed notice with attorney Joe L McInrosa.
Notice from Land Office Sidney Nebraska dated January 22 1901 states Weary G Bartling will present final proof before the register or receiver on March 1 1901 for timber culture application No 332. Witnesses listed include Nels Johnson Vehard Krueger William Krueger Woodson Kemp of Sidney Nebraska Rosey Warnes register.
The Burlington Route announces fare reductions to Utah Montana Washington Oregon and British Columbia with dates February 12 19 26 March 5 12 19 26 and April 2 9 16 23 30. Applies to Ogden Salt Lake Butte Helena Anaconda Missoula and all points west of Missoula on the Northern Pacific and to Spokane Falls and Northern and Washington & Columbia River routes. Literature offered on request.
Lowest rate in years applies to San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento San Jose and most California points. Through tourist sleepers on all listed dates board at any Nebraska stop and ride to Los Angeles. See nearest Burlington ticket agent or write J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Neb.
Advertises Buckien's Arnica Salve as superior for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed cures and claims it costs 25 cents at all druggists.
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