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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
6
In the Indian military tale Don argues his love for Lilith with Captain Derwent who vetoes the match due to her youth. Derwent reveals another suitor, Prince Clement Sing, rich and influential, who may win Lilith also. Don threatens violence if the rival succeeds.
In a tense scene at a bungalow, Prince Clement Sing confronts Miss Derwent about marriage. She rejects his suit citing engagement to Capt. Gordon of the Derbys, while he laments the impediment and questions the value of his crown in love.
At Rawal Pindi Lillie Derwent rides home with a native groom when Prince Clement Sing arrives at the gate on horseback, escorted by two troopers. The prince admires her white hat and riding gloves, and the scene unfolds in the heat of India.
Lil lies Derwent rejects Prince Clement Sing's suit citing faith and constancy. He shelves hope as she pledges love only to Capt. Gordon. She watches him depart in sorrow, yearning for home and family, while foreboding tears reveal deeper trials to come.
A letter carrier on Canal Street laments the death of his yellow dog ally who dutifully waited for mail for over a year. The dog, though plain in appearance, showed pride in his task and greeted the carrier with eager, comical bark. The owner lived far from neighbors, making the dog’s routine especially valued.
An old article notes a believed treasure route between England and India with an estimated one billion dollars in gold and jewels reportedly at the sea bottom.
A curious folk saying notes a two faced individual can perceive in a single direction, suggesting a parable about perceived truth and bias.
A condensed report from a Wisconsin horticultural convention quotes A. L. Hatch on balanced soil for fruiting trees, early season cultivation, spring pruning, and protecting wood by promoting foliage ripening. He discusses root puddling, shallow cultivation, and dangers of grass sod, plus shift from superficial to intensive farming practices.
A debate on superficial farming argues it thrives only when settlers are few and land abundant. It describes log cabins, minimal taxes, and self-sufficient products, warning that over time rising populations and land values force farmers to confront new problems and orthodox methods.
Vermont Experiment Station notes the railroad worm or apple maggot as the top enemy of apples, worse than tent caterpillars, and spraying has little effect. Eggs hatch under the skin in June through summer, affecting sweet and sour varieties, with hogs or sheep used to consume windfalls. No satisfactory control yet, focus remains on destroying windfalls.
The Canadian Report recommends a horizontal eight inch board divider eight inches from the floor to prevent sow crushing. It also advises a small corner enclosure with a dry littered bed and a trough for separate feeding. Begin with warm new milk then skim milk as pigs grow, watch for indigestion, and keep troughs clean to ensure easy weaning at about two months without growth loss.
Rural World advice from Samuel Miller explains removing all roots to eradicate elder bushes but suggests leaving a patch for family use. He notes elder blossoms drying for tea, elderberry jelly to ease coughs, and elderberry tea to soothe sore throats. He praises elderberry pie and a wine made from elderberries.
Quality seed corn boosts yields with well ripened kernels and two years worth of seed stored warm and dry. Mixed pasture grasses should mature at different times to ensure a continuous seed supply all year, with more species improving resilience.
The article notes that wheat is cultivated worldwide but achieves its best quality in cool climates, highlighting climate as a key factor in grain excellence across regions.
A Boise Idaho letter extols Mormon irrigation as the turning point for arid lands. It notes Brigham Young's 1847 canal work, Idaho’s fertile lava soil, and diverse crops from apples to prunes. It highlights mining towns, the Snake River Valley, and strong potential for homesteaders amid a promising climate and low death rates.
Only two U S senators are confirmed snuff users, Senator Turner of Washington and Senator Carter of Montana. The old custom of taking snuff has nearly died out.
Walter Duryea, who fractured his neck last summer by diving into shallow water at the Duryea country place in Glen Cove, is steadily improving at Roosevelt Hospital. He now has full control of the muscles in the upper body, though the lower body remains paralyzed. Sensation has returned, a hopeful sign, and he is confident of eventual recovery.
Article notes Chicago faces high tax collection costs due to seven Cook County townships, with collection percentages at 6.68 compared with 0.57 in New York, 0.96 in St. Paul, and 1.12 in Boston, critiquing governance fragmentation.
The balance of bank equity held by women is estimated at 130 million dollars in national bank stock and 137 million dollars in private and state bank stock reflecting significant female ownership across the banking sector.
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