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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1911
Page
4
A lighthearted column mocks thrift tips for housewives and fashion tricks that alter height perception. It notes a 77 year old suitor in Iowa marrying a widow's daughter, jokes about a man making a woman his mother-in-law, and previews new war songs as moral prompts.
Arthur C Hopkine shot by cousin Roxy Clark in an apparent mishap. Four Shelton youths join the Pacific squadron. Minta Painter of Broken Bow nearly poisoned by locally bought choke rates saved by physician. Albert Simmons badly mangled arm in corn shredder and loses it. Ernest Hoerler travels to New York to marry a Swiss fiancée. Over 100 Nebraska ex residents attend Southern California federated societies banquet. Dr Hayes of Valentine injured in runaway. Arbor Day April 22 named for free catalpa trees to Omahan children. Bequests of 15000 to Nebraska institutions from Mrs Worthington estate. F C Reynolds of Hastings jailed for ear biting incident. Train fatality near St Paul as boy dies after foot caught in cattle guard. Joseph Heront of Howells commits arson during temporary insanity.
The helegat law of D W White contesting a will, heard in probate court at Denver on May 17, claims the deceased lacked testamentary capacity and was unduly influenced. The outcome is awaited as both White and the liberra have long resided there.
In a dry farming county the main livelihoods are grazing and crops. corn and grain are key standbys. Campbell's farming methods are used to some extent with satisfactory results, according to Oakland Nebraska Independent.
Complete testimony on the Thomas Tillotson controversy is in Secretary Moss and Inspector Lindland hands. The civil service commission and the post office department will jointly review the case after transcripts are prepared. Postmaster Thomas defended himself against charges of using authority to shake down subordinates.
The Missouri River again causes damage at Harney Nebraska with farms already submerged and banks caving in. Burlington track lies a half mile from the erosion risking more bottom land as the river shifts its course near the bluff edges and forces A J Comstock to move his house.
Lincoln March 20 The roster of soldiers living in Nebraska who have seen service will be compiled with help from state and county officers. The last roster was in 1897, listing nearly 25 000 veterans. Also in Ord March 22 G L Miller district superintendent of the Nebraska Children’s Home Society filed a statutory charge in county court against Chris Miller who admitted illegal relations with his daughters aged sixteen and eighteen.
A Browning poem fragment reflects on wisdom in goodness, safety in meekness, and sanity over madness. The speaker expresses hopeful imagery of the sun piercing clouds and suggests that the best beginnings should not end in worst outcomes. The verse stresses endurance and faith in providence.
Closing prices show wheat May at 90 3/4 cents, July at 89 3/4, Sept at 89 1/2. Corn May 48 1/2 cents, July 50 4/4, Sept 51 1/4. Outs two prices 31 1/4 and 30 3/4 cents. Cattle receipts 14,000. beeves 5.10 to 6.75. western steers 4.75 to 5.57. stockers 4.00 to 5.75. cows 2.60 to 5.75. calves 4.75 to 7.25. Hogs receipts 26,000. prices 6.75 to 7.15 for light, 6.50 to 6.90 for heavy, 6.50 to 6.65 for rough. pigs 6.65 to 7.10. bulk 6.57 to 6.90. Sheep receipts 14,000. natives 3.00 to 5.15, westerns 3.25 to 5.30, yearlings 4.76 to 5.60, lambs 5.00 to 6.55.
San Antonio March 22 members of the local junta of the revolutionists doubt Finance Minister Limantour can seal a peace with Diaz. They expect American intervention in Mexico within a week. The rebels say Diaz is too proud to accept any peace terms.
San Francisco reports the transport Crook carries 500 officers and men from the First and Second battalions of the Second Infantry under Colonel F. W. Mansfield along with 165 men from the Fifth Cavalry and First Field Artillery and a few recruits. They sail for Honolulu to reinforce Fort Schofield Hawaii.
General Duncan of the Department of Texas ordered cavalry troops from El Paso and Marathon to Alpine after reports that Mexican marauders crossed the border near Chishos and drove away cattle.
Nine foreign workers perished in a cave in the Hazel mine of Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal at East Cannonsburg Pa. A slate roof collapse trapped a group of ten men as they were moved to their rooms. Rescue teams cleared the rubble and recovered the bodies. only one American survived.
Legal notices announce county court hearings on petitions for final settlement and discharge of administrators in the estates of August Erickson and Henry C. Coker. Court dates set for April 1 1911 and April 9 1911 with publication in the Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks.
South Omaha market update for March 22 shows cattle receipts 4500 with gains to 6.10 for beef steers and 5.20 for cows and heifers. Hogs receipts 1607 up to 6.60 for heavy and bacon weights. Sheep receipts 4800 stronger to 4.95 for ewes and 5.40 for yearlings and 6.00 for lambs.
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