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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
4
The advertisement page lists subscription rates including one year and six months, single copies, and postage. It notes display and local classified rates, professional cards, and legal notices at statute rates. The issue is edited by Chas Callahan, publisher in Sidney, Nebraska.
The article weighs tariff policy to boost beet sugar while noting U S imports of cane and beet sugar. It highlights California lead, potential for expansion in other states, and congressional focus on protecting beet sugar. It also surveys local political hopefuls and election procedures, urging early announcements.
Charley Trognita announces sheriff bid while Leroy Martin remains undecided. Steve Babb’s supporters push him as a strong Pup candidate. County Superintendent Chambers rejects a candidacy, Prof. Killen and Jo Atkins surface as potential candidates, and Bullock aims for re election. Race shaping with fusion talk among Populists and Silver Democrats.
The Union Pacific and connecting lines will run a Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus. Leaves Minneapolis Thursday at 7 40 p m St Paul at 8 15 p m and returns from Los Angeles Thursday at 2 00 p m. This line offers faster time and comfort in western travel with space in the sleeper highly sought. Contact a Union Pacific agent or KE. L. Lomax Gene Pass for information and reservations.
James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife suffered rheumatism for 25 years. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, she slept within an hour and now applies it for aches with consistent relief. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from local druggists. Also mentions up-to-date Union Pacific cars with Pullman service from Council Bluffs to Portland via Ogden.
John Coffin of Kirwin Kansas credits Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with a rapid cure for consumption and relief from coughs, including whooping cough and croup. He reports chest pain vanished and he’s up and around after doctors warned of imminent death. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store for 25 and 50 cents with a money back guarantee.
A pure vegetable preparation claimed to expel worms without harm. It targets children showing growth failure, dark circles under the eyes, fretfulness, or poor sleep, attributing vitality loss to worms. Sold in bottles of various sizes for 25 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court session on April 26 1897 ordered May 8 1597 at 10 oclock for hearing the petition of Mattia Fisher seeking appointment as guardian of Platt Fisher. Notice must be published in The Sidney Telegraph weekly for three weeks prior to the hearing. Judge J Neubauer presiding.
Public land notice from Sidney Nebraska dated May 4 1897 announces Lizale Annable formerly Lizzie Powell has filed for proof of residence and cultivation on NW1Y of section 2 township 1 north range 17 west. She will present witnesses Samuel N. Wulp Jerome B. Julston Charley F. Ramsdell and Frederick J. Warr at the June 12 1897 hearing before the Register or Receiver in Sidney Nebraska.
Sheridan E. Frost files for final proof before the District Clerk in Lincoln on June 1 1897 for timber culture entry No 762 SW quarter section 10 Township 12 North Range 1 West. Witnesses G L Cunningham J K Hart Leslie Cunningham and Mrs L F Dye testify before the Sidney Register or Receiver.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska issues notice of intention to make final proof for William S Bassett on his claim in Banote. Proof to be made before Register or Receiver at Sidney on May 20, 1807. Witnesses named: Frank H Wing Patrick Jo Donn Aga Remsburg John Wagoner.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announces that a Minned settler has fled and will make final proof in support of his claim before the Register or Receiver at Sidney on May 18. The notice lists Schuyler Co. Bixby I. B. No 2546 for the N E Y. Sec. 1 Tp. nr hl and notes residence and cultivation of the land. Individuals named include George I. Guidwell Frank A. Pierson and Lewis G. Pitts of Sidney Nebraska.
Land Office Sidney Neb announces that William Davis has filed notice to make final proof for his claim B No 2rd on section 28 township 41 range 49 west. The proof will be before the Register or Receiver at Sidney on May 2 1897. Witnesses listed are Robert S McConnell William W Wood Cyrus Stewart of Sidney and Joseph Twist of Later Nebraska.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment in urine signals kidney trouble and promises relief for back pain frequent urination and scalding. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered free by mail to readers who mention THE TELEGRAPH.
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