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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
4
The article cites Gov Banks on war prep and the Maine indemnity issue, praises the 125,000 volunteers, and argues tariffs spur domestic growth. It contrasts European wages with American pay, noting lower European living standards and higher US labor earnings, suggesting tariff benefits amid war costs and global trade shifts.
The article argues the duration of the war is unpredictable. It notes general belief in a quick conflict but cites reasons Spain must yield sovereignty over Cuba and may resist even if severed from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. It discusses potential Spanish fleet moves and possible privateering sanctions from Madrid.
Globe Democrat discusses the Cuba war scenario with a cautious forecast. It questions Spain’s ability to press offensives and notes the value of a prolonged blockade. It highlights English influence, the American fleet’s primacy, and Havana as the strategic target while predicting a sustained but manageable conflict.
During wartime enthusiasm readers are offered a free Great Sunday State Journal for three months with $1.00 paid for a year of The Semi-Weekly State Journal. The deal promises two weekly papers per week for a year plus a sixteen-page Sunday paper for three months all for one dollar. Mail must go to The State Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Western Brokerage Co offers 6450 High Grade 98 Model wheels for $25 each from a $75 retail price. Fully warranted, express charge of £3.00 or deposit requested. Ship COD balance to customers in Chicago, Illinois.
The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip plus 5.00 from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming with sale dates on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of May through November. Stage service between Rawlins and Grand Encampment runs daily except Sunday. Contact agent E. R. Breisch for full information. A limited supply of hog milletseed is available to farmers at reasonable terms via J. D. Johnston.
W F Bassett advertises securing the agency for Pasteur's Blackleg Vaccine for Cheyenne County. He urges readers to call and consult.
King Solomons's Nation notes the new buffet smoking and library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. Describes daily service via The Overland Route and praises modern improvements and amenities. Also features Snow Liniment claims, noting Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism and sells for 50 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
If you knew what thousands have learned you would suffer no longer Surgery is often ineffective for hemorrhoids The buckeye remedy Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to cure all forms of piles including blind bleeding itching and protruding It is sold in bottles and tubes with prices 50 and 75 cents Printed ads note railroad routes of The Overland Route and Pullman services with agent contact for rates and information
Facwand Office Sidney Nebraska April 15 1898 Notice is hereby given that Daniel Kenley of Sidney Nebraska has filed notice of intent to make proof before Register or Receiver at his office in Sidney on Tuesday the 9th day of May 1898 on timber culture application No 1033 for the northeast quarter of section 12 township 12 range 51 He names witnesses Joseph Vogler James Collins James O Kane and James McMullan all of Sidney Nebraska George W Hest
In the matter of the estate of Henry Eckman deceased creditors will meet the Administrator before the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Room in Watt County on October 1898 at 10 o'clock a m for examining adjusting and allowance of claims. Six months for claims one year to settle from April 4 1898. Notice published in The Stoney Telegram for four weeks prior to October 4 1898. Ms J Neubauer County Judge.
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