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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
7
An aging narrator recalls a foolhardy winter trip from Midcombe to Lilymere. A planned skate at a frozen pond is ruined by heavy snow and misread landmarks, leaving him stranded, hungry, and fuming as a stubborn chase for home unfolds.
I chose a road in a blizzard, unsure if it was right, and after a fall and a broken shaft on the two wheel cart I dragged a weary horse through deep snow. A distant farm house offered light and a chance for shelter, but a wary door refused aid to the exhausted traveler.
A lone man pleads to be let into a house on a dangerous night. The keeper refuses, insisting the guest must stay elsewhere. The man declares death awaits outside and rams the door, tearing free the chain staple and crashing inside willing to stay despite the peril.
The narrator bursts in through a door and confronts a wary rural couple. Persuading them with calm authority, he insists on staying the night, despite lacking beds. They offer a chair and shelter for his horse, and he settles by the fire awaiting the next chapter. IV BE CONTINUED.
Crater Lake in Oregon, the deepest fresh water body in the U S, reaches 2000 feet deep and spans about five miles. Only Baikal exceeds it globally. Mazamas seek trout stocking, though no fish exist. tests will gauge available food for fish by towing gauze nets to sample aquatic fauna for later analysis.
A Farragut cartoon depicts a man asking a lady for work for two poor men and the lady replies she could provide help. The scene shows the man thanking her and promising to send the next needy person to her, ending with the judge’s cue.
A fragment from a literary exchange where Daisy and a suitor spar over romance and enduring affection. The playful banter hints at a budding relationship with floral imagery and a quip about steadfast love as evergreen.
U S export figures show ham at 130 million pounds valued at 12 million with 108 million pounds to Great Britain. Bacon to Europe at 425 million pounds worth 38 million, UK receiving over three quarters. Lard totals 510 million pounds valued at 34 million, UK leading with 200 million pounds. Fresh beef 225 million pounds worth 19 million, mainly to Great Britain. Tallow shipments top 18 million to the UK, with substantial shares to France Germany and others. Canned meats shipments dominated by Britain at 40 million of 60 million pounds. Canned salmon 32 million pounds and oysters about 600 thousand dollars per year.
D Dement of American Sheep Breeder reports a trial using lime water to treat lambs suffering from scours and feverishness. He describes mixing one quart of lime with fifty gallons of water, letting it settle, and feeding the top water to sheep. after treatment, lambs recover and overall condition improves while noting prior high losses from the disease.
Chinese eggs have arrived in Chicago with about 30 000 units over three weeks. Most are duck eggs wrapped in thick mud to preserve freshness, sold in boxes of twenty five Chinamen’s dozen. The shells show a faint blue tint and the eggs appear as fresh as if laid yesterday.
Secretary Bliss signed an order repudiating the General Land Office actions in the Chicago lake front land case. It rescinds proceedings after the application to locate McKes scrip and orders a new trial within thirty days before a yet unnamed commissioner. The Chicago land is valued at 15 to 30 million dollars. Lamoreux's resignation and nervous exhaustion are noted as context to potential dismissal.
Judge J Stevens president of the Missouri A P A has declared war on the advisory board and threatened to disrupt the order He says the group has tried to use the order for political ends and may form an independent organization if the board is not replaced The dispute centers on the St Louis mayoralty race and advisory board actions
Praykroft Wy March 15 Congressman W Godfrey Hunter was nominated on the first ballot at the Republican caucus of the Legislature for United States Senator with 38 votes for the field and 7 against. Lauter led with 38 followed by Holt 15 Lewis 5 Boyle 5h Yerkes 2. Five absentees remain to be counted for election.
In Carrollton Missouri on March 35 Ed Aston and Ben Marshbeiiker charged with larceny and burglary escaped from the jail shortly after midnight. D L Grace faces larceny charges and C Nelson is serving a two year penitentiary sentence for forgery. Sheriff Lewis and deputies pursue the fugitives with bloodhounds but few hopes of recapture.
Stannerny Missouri March 15 Dr Barbour entered Samuel Potters drug store in Gentryville lost 1 50 at a slot machine, became enraged and a fight followed resulting in the doctor drawing a revolver and fatally shooting the druggist Barbour is under arrest
San Francisco reports the California Wine Makers' Corporation has decided to raise wine prices to 20 cents per gallon, an increase of five cents. The move affects wines sold in California and is part of ongoing pricing adjustments by the state industry.
Laurin J. Woodworth died last midnight at age 60 in Younastowys Ohio. He was President Meinley’s predecessor in Congress, representing the Seventeenth Ohio district in the Forty third and Forty fourth Congresses this source notes.
Indianan ex county treasurer Fair of Burren was arrested for embezzlement. Bond set at 22000 but could not be raised. He surrendered the office to his successor who took over with 12000 in funds.
Washington reports that Dingley of the Ways and Means Committee says the new tariff bill will be ready for House introduction on Monday. Administrative features and reciprocity plan are not drafted yet, but may appear as committee amendments. The Liberal bid for closer U S Canada trade is dashed as the bill aims to protect U S markets with duties on farm products.
Bradstreet's reports continued activity across industries driven by expanding consumer demand and steady staple prices. Railway earnings rise and confidence grows that business volume will expand soon as spring demand appears. Demand improves for shoes hats clothing light hardware and agricultural implements in the West and Southwest, though some factories close or operate on reduced wages.
Fire swept the John A Lolman Co wholesale grocers building at Michigan avenue and Lake street driven by a NW wind. The blaze spread to upper floors of 10 and 14 Lake street home to Chase and Sanborns coffee and spice house. Firemen fought for three hours before control. Estimated loss around 600000 dollars.
In semi official circles here it is positively asserted that the sultan's cabinet is negotiating with the United States for two or three ironclads completed in the United States. It is added that about 200000 dollars has already been paid on account.
Washington Hlosing received formal nomination for Chicago mayor at a non partisan convention in Battery D. The ticket titled Business Administration of Municipal Affairs was put forward for the official ballot with candidates to govern city affairs.
In the United States circuit court at Wichva on March 15, W. J. Verkins was convicted of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, but the penalties are suspended during good behavior.
A statement from the Immigration bureau indicates that in the six months ending December 31, 1890, 149,808 immigrants arrived in the United States, a decrease of 42,400 from the same period in 1895, reflecting a notable drop in arrivals.
Lascony Neb March 15 The house passed Woosters bill prescribing legal tender in Nebraska. The measure aims to bar the gold clause in contracts or mortgages and prevent its insertion in future dealings.
Fire gutted the Chicago hotel at Washington and Exchange streets in a blaze that killed three men. A 15 cent redhouse was reported damaged, with early details from Berraro, N. on March 13.
The Kansas City markets show bids on wheat, corn, oats, and rye with varied grades and prices. Wheat ranges from No 2 at 71c to No 4 rejected, corn figures hover around 17c to 19c for various grades, oats quoted from 14c to 18c, and rye around 28c to 29c. Draws at 56c per cwt, sack bulk 8c less. For hay, timothy and clover prices are listed across several quality grades. Cattle receipts total 457 calves and 908 cattle calves, with dressed beef and shipping steers at 4.25-4.35, natives 2.80-3.90, and feeders 3.65-4.15. Stockers and cows show 2.75-3.93, hog receipts 6,097 with a $3.90 sale, bulk 23.80-33.85. Sheep receipts 4, with nominal steadiness. Market described as nominally steady.
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