05 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1887
Page
1
Merchants Bank announces it conducts general banking business including buying and selling drafts both foreign and domestic. It issues passage tickets to and from Europe and provides insurance and prompt remittance collections.
News from the country reports on visits by H R Stevens from Kimball and other local movements. Items include land agent charges, marriages, sales, threshing, county division meetings, school events, and political notices ahead of Cheyenne county election day.
The message to Cheyenne County voters emphasizes voting the straight Republican ticket on November 8. It warns against cross-party shifts, stresses party unity, and cites past examples of party loyalty affecting county and state results in the presidential contest.
The Rustler states it publishes for money not party aid and will charge candidates for work. It asserts if a man seeks office and wants favorable coverage he must pay, or the paper will speak its mind and pay its own way.
The Sidney Democrat carries a defense of Mr Fowler noting his character is above reproach and his faithful service as a trusted officer. The writer, a loyal Republican, calls Cheyenne county Republicans to show appreciation at the polls.
The Gering Courier notes an eminently brilliant stroke of the convention with the nomination of Mr. Shuman for county judge. He was chosen unanimously and is described as a good and worthy man, with strong support in Gering.
The Democrat boasts it has existed only a year and a half yet has done more dirty work than three ordinary papers would in that period, highlighting its controversial tenure and aggressive reporting style.
The piece reflects on the democritic ticket as a relic of old ring days and criticizes editorials against Republican candidates. It then lists residents and visitors in Sidney, notes K of L events in Denver, and discusses local bridge needs. Citizens discuss division movement, county bridges across Blue and Ash creeks, and a proposal for settlers to fund bridges with county material support.
The Hovpen family of Sidney expresses heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of their child. They acknowledge the enduring support of neighbors and friends during this difficult time.
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