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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1898
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for display per column inch and per line with subscription terms noted as full year and postage paid. Legal notices billed at statute rates. paper enters Sidney Nebraska and is published by editor and publisher Cham. Callahan.
The month of war yields some permanent gains as Congress orders Spain from Cuba and blockades are proclaimed. Dewey’s victory in the Philippines outpaces expectations while Cuba progress remains limited due to fleet threats and underestimated insurgent strength. Public opinion questions Butter’s reform claims and echoes Lincoln on public gullibility.
A skeptical line asserts that fools cannot be deceived forever and mocks a past credibility record. It emphasizes that sustained deception is impossible and that public skepticism persists toward those who mislead.
The twelfth annual Cheyenne County Teacher Institute begins June 6 at Sidney High School, lasting two weeks. Attendance is required for all prospective teachers under Nebraska law, with a $1 enrollment fee covering one annual exam. Ex County Superintendent C. P. Chambers and Lodge Pole principal War VerValin lead instruction with emphasis on second grade subjects and teaching methods.
Memorial Day events include an 11 o’clock sermon by Rev. Mr Moore at the M E church with all invited. Monday at 9 30 a.m. the graves will be decorated and at 2 30 p.m. a program at the Court House features recitations and quartettes with Rev. Mr Merryman Crutton Rev. Mr Bakes Miss Doran and Misses V Actress and others invited.
You can save from 10 to 16 hours between the Missouri River California and Puget Sound points by traveling over the Union Pacific Overland Route. Pullman Palace Sleepers dining cars and upholstered Pullman tourist cars run daily offering first and second class accommodations to Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana and Pacific Coast points. For rates and information contact E. K. Breisch Agent.
Advertisement promotes farm opportunities and outdoor work with comfortable seasons. It invites readers to contact P Sid Jones in Birmingham or Dr R B Crawford in Chicago for details. It also advertises Garden Spots excursions via Louisville & Nashville Railroad on the first and third Tuesdays, with round trips at two dollars, and offers a copy of Garden Spots for 10 cents.
The text describes scrofula as a stubborn inherited blood disease. It claims S.8.8. is the only remedy that reaches deep to purge the taint and cure even the worst cases.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and consumption. It claims cures for whooping cough asthma hay fever bronchitis pneumonia and La Grippe and promises safety for all ages with a money back guarantee. Free trial bottles offered at W F Bassett's Drug Store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
The Union Pacific sells tickets at One Fare for the Round Trip plus 25.00 from all points in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets valid on the first and third Tuesday in May June July August September October and November. Stage line operates daily except Sunday between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. For full information contact E R Breisch Agent.
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