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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Local News from Sidney Neb

Public notices detail advertising rates for display and professional cards, with legal notices from Sidney Nebraska. The World-Herald critiques Mayor Moore's Sunday closing and the blue laws. Editorials discuss stock market fever, Russell Sage's warning of a downturn, and William Jennings Bryan stating he will not seek the 1904 presidential nomination.

the World-Herald Moore Omaha W. J. Bryan Agan

Nebraska treasurer William Stuefer praised for prudent finance

The Blair Pilot endorses Wm. Stuefer of West Point as Nebraska state treasurer after a secure pledge bond. It notes his careful management of the treasury, greater investment of permanent school funds than his predecessor in the same period, and his aim to protect taxpayers and avoid bank obligations.

Nebraska Treasarer Wm. Stuefer West Point Hin Treasury Meserve Straefer Blair

The Man with the Horse at Bixby

A sedentary man describes a daily routine for physical and mental benefit. He notes rising after night, inspecting a spotted cow, and tending a rented farm with peas, beans, rye, melons to keep fit and prize efforts.

Sermons by Talminge Not to Be Published Under Any Name

A reader notes that Talminge's sermons are copyrighted and should not be published under a different byline. The statement urges respecting intellectual property and maintains ethical standards for publishing.

Talminge

Printer turned farmer faces hard luck in odd tale

A printer tried farming but failed to grow crops and was fired after planting potatoes in misjoined columns. He joked about a wrong fount and asked the farmer’s wife if the hens should be set leded or solid, illustrating his limited experience.

Peculiar Accident In Polk County Barn Demolished

A Polk county man relays a neighbors tale of a barn collapse killing a cow. Hay stored below mixed with seed popcorn in the loft led locals to suspect heated hay popping the corn, bursting the roof and frightening the cow to death thinking it snowed.

Polk County City

Mitchell Index rises as Gering printer moves

G E Mark ends Gering Homestead and relocates his printing plant to Mitchell in Scott's Bluff county and launches the Mitchell Index. Mitchell is seen as a promising town needing a lively newspaper. The Bridgeport Bayard Mitchell telegraph line now links Redington Mimitare Scottsbluff and Gering, aiding valley residents.

E. Mark Gering Mitchell Scott's Bluff County

Local Notes Highlight Sidney Visitors and Town Events

J W Harper of Sidney spent two days in our berg this week while A W Atkins runs six B M teams near Alden cleaning sand from carts. Orvil Spaulding visited Mrs Ayer and Mrs North, ex-sheriff J L Bradberry stayed with Myr and Mrs Paxton, and a Bridgeport dance drew about forty revelers. Four carloads of cattle were shipped to Scotts Bluff under C D Harrison, with J L Miller and W S Bassett traveling to Sidney. Builders completed Paxton White work. plastering begins. occupancy targeted by June 1. Thomas Williams noted Sidney visitor George Williams. A hot ball game between Scotts Bluff and Bridgeport drew strong local chatter. another May 16 matchup is planned on home grounds. Real estate dipped as Scott & Gaines listed farm property at 20 000.

Bridgeport-Bayard-Mitchell Scottsbluff Redington Mimitare Gering Valley Alliance North Platte Valentine King Johnny Transcript Kimball Observer S. L. Carlyle W. J. McEliiney Lexington J W Harper Sidney Berg A. W Atkins Alden Arthur North Orvil Spaulding Ayer North J. L Bradberry Frontier County Myr Paxton Bridgeport Bowen C. D. Harrison Scotts Bluff J. L. Miller WS. Bassett J. W. White Robin Walsh Timners Paxton-White George Williams

Logan Grove cleanup planned for reunion week

Henry Riley and other ranch men head to Onaba Annuiberys area as Bridgeport residents donate funds for a Logan grove cleanup. Crews will work Monday May 13 with axes and saws to trim and clear for the upcoming reunion.

Saint Et Tel Henry Riley Bridgeport Logan Grove

Local residents sighted around Bridgeport and surroundings

Fine rain fell as Anthony Johnson visited Bridgeport last week. L. M. Meyer and wife appeared on the north side recently. Asa Remsbury has recovered from illness and returned home. John O'Dell was at MocCranch last week. Chas Tolle crossed the river Saturday. Bird Rodgers from the South side was in the vicinity last week. A Johnson branded cattle last week. Bert Dolph of Dugout Creek was in the neighborhood.

Anthony Johnson Bridgeport L. M. Meyer North Side Asa Remsbury John O'Dell MocCranch Chas, Tolle Bird Rodgers Wis A. Johnson Bert Dolph Dugout Creek

Mrs Irving and daughters enjoy pleasant day at Riverside ranch

Mrs Irving and daughters spent Sunday at the Riverside ranch and had a very pleasant day. Robert Walsh visited Sidney this week. Joan Bowersock delivered mail last Tuesday. Mike Beerline travelled to the Sand Hills last week seeking a place to buy. Miss Myrtle and Laura Irving hosted Mr Charles Hagerty and his sister Miss Margaret Monday afternoon and evening.

Irving Ad Riverside Ranch Robert Walsh Sidney Mike Beerline Sand Hills Myrtle Laura Irving Charles Hagerty Margaret

To Cure a Cold in One Day

Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for colds in one day. Claims money back if it fails. notes Grove’s size and price five cents per box. Uses bold appeal to consumers.

I. W Grove

Old Dutch Were Choleric in Breuckelen’s Early Courts

Brooklyn Eagle recalls 200 years ago in Breuckelen now Brooklyn where rioting, slander, and assault filled early records. A tavern keeper and a quarrelsome woman faced punishment for watering brandy and impugning its quality with fines of six and twenty guilders respectively.

Breuckelen Brooklyn Hac Brooklyn de Bot Brooklyn Eagle

Open Air Dining and Greek Theatrical Evenings Connect Past and Present

The article notes Athenians dine outdoors year round with dinners on terraces, sidewalks, or in parks as weather allows. It cites late dining hours in summer and open air theater, linking modern Athens to classical Greece through outdoor living and social habits. It also mentions doctor habits of naps described as soothing rest, with examples from physicians and a playful nod to sleep routines.

Scribner's

Gentleman Mistaken in Charley's Aunt Curtain Row

A military friend of Mr Penley dozes during Charley's Aunt. His daughter nudges him to wake with the line Charley's Aunt. He leaps up and shakes hands with a passing demure old lady, exclaiming greetings and asking after Charley. London Answers

Mr. Penley Charley London

Kidney Trouble Affects Women and Men Alike

The ad warns that kidney trouble harms mind and vigor in both women and men, including children. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy, claims quick relief, and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet by Dr. Kilmer & Co. with address in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Court assault and apologies in historic satire notes

Aged anecdotes recount Lord Russell in court striking a solicitor and forcing an apology to keep a client, plus stories of Lady Dorothy Nevill in London society remarks on parties and wit about Brownings and Whistlers, and a pun on luck between Kinks and Binks.

Lord Russell Sir Charlies Sir Charles Russell Sussell Sir Charles Russell Pearson Dorothy Nevill London Dorothy Browning Whistler Eheury James Chambers

Trayed Stallion Advertises Ownership Claim Near Potter

A damaged notice reports a three year old stallion described as a Chak with unknown weight and branding. Anyone claiming the animal must provide proof of ownership and cover all costs. contact Anton Renish at 32-35 Sextorp, Neo to recover possession.

Potter Anton Renish Sextorp Neo

A Fellow Feeling About Perpetual Motion Ideas

A brief exchange shows A Fellow Feeling about perpetual motion, with Tiasben-Yes expressing interest and Hasben noting they never work, as quoted by the Philadelphia Press.

Tiasben Philadelphia Press

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