President McKinley seeks tariff plan to fix finances
The president asks Congress for an urgent tariff bill to restore revenues, reduce debt, and fund pensions. He presents long fiscal history from 1892 onward, showing chronic deficits, bond issues totaling over 262 million, and rising interest costs, urging prompt action to provide ample revenue and avoid further debt. February and March 1897 figures illustrate ongoing deficits and debt growth.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
William McKinley
Executive Mansion
Fitzsimmons Wins Fight Over Corbett in Fourteenth
In Carson City on March 17 Robert Fitzsimmons defeated James J. Corbett in fourteen rounds lasting fifty three minutes forty five seconds. The purse reached 19000? 1000000? The dramatic finish came in the four teenth when Fitzsimmons’ left hand struck heart and his right followed to jaw sealing the victory.
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Carson Citry
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Dan” Stuart
Corbett
Martin Julian
Noss
Worm Remedy Voiced as Absolute Cure Sold at Scanlan's
An advertisement touts a vegetable worm remedy claimed to expel worms with no harm. It targets children showing signs of worm-related vitality loss such as poor growth dark under eyes fretful or poor sleep. Cream Vermifuge is sold in large bottles with small doses priced at 25 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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R.P. Scott
Lapeer
R. A. Willis
Pumpkin Creek
North Platte
Cheyenne County
Bayard and Alliance
Bayard School
Scanlan’s
Dr. E. Corbin to Visit Sidney for Eye Glasses
In hard times, avoid high prices for glasses. Dr. E. Corbin, O G., announces a Sidney visit on the 25th, 26th, and 27th at the Jeweler's to provide proper corrections, with prices noted from 3 cents for steel to 4.75 for solid gold fittings.
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Corbin, O G
Sidney
Commissioners Proceedings Sidney Nebr 1897
Otttis Board of County Commissioners met by adjournment with all members present. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Official bond of M Fusha as road overseer for Teodgepole precinct examined and approved. Board adjourned to meet tomorrow at 9 o clock. Attest W W Hoop, Harper, Rowan, Clerk W C Bullock.
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Ottivs Board County Commissioner's
Sidney
Nebr
M. Fusha
Teodgepole
W. R. Woop
Ww. Harper
A. Rowan
Ww. C. Bullock
Sidney Nebr
I. W. Harper
PLA
Rowan
County
W. C. BuLtock
Dangers of the Grip and Pneumonia Prevention
The worst danger from La Grippe is pneumonia but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the risk is avoided. The remedy is claimed to prevent pneumonia and cure la grippe faster than other treatments. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes at Drugziste.
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Chamberlain
County Assessor Meeting Sets 1807 Valuations in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County precincts held their annual meeting to set the 1807 assessment schedule. I N Ware was named chair and W C Bullock secretary. Land valued per acre from 1.50 to 30.00, all property assessed at one third, with various per-item valuations for livestock and merchandise. Representatives from most precincts listed, including Sidney, Union Valley, Lodge Pole, Colton, Camp Clarke, Bayard, Haynes, Court House Rock, Gilchrist, Trognitz, and Eagle, among others.
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Sidney, Nez
Balter Telegraph
Weir & Lisco
Union Valley
Eagle
Sidney
Haynes
Potter
Lodge Pole
Redington
A. Pease
Chéyenne County
I. N. Ware
W. C. Bullock
Davison
Bronson
Potter, Weir
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted For Cough Relief
The ad touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a quick cure for coughs and chest pains with specific claims for whooping cough and croup. Testimonial from John Coffin of Kirwin Kansas describes recovery from consumption after doctor warned of imminent death. Prices 25 and 10 cents. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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Ballard
John Coffin
Kirwin
Kans
Scanlan’s Drug Store
Union Pacific and C. N. W. announce fast service to Midwest
East Time Through Cars to Omaha Chicago and points in Iowa and Illinois offered by Union Pacific in connection with the C. N. W. Ry. Latest time cards and rates available by writing or calling E R Brewcha.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Omaha
Iowa
Illinoia
E. R. Brewch A. Tn
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