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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
4
An old newspaper advertisement lists subscription terms and advertising rates. It notes postage paid six months and a Beagle copies reference, with deadlines and per line charges for classified, business locals, and professional cards. It also mentions legal notices at statute rates and identifies CHAS CALLAHAN as editor.
The narrative portrays WW P Miles forming a fusion ticket by uniting discordant anti-Republican elements to oppose the old-line Republicans. Miles, Osborn, and allies are accused of libelous campaigning, personal abuse, and insinuations, damaging rivals Osborne and Martin while rallying a crafted coalition for political advantage.
A county election is described as a clash between reformers favoring decency and economy and the Fusion ticket represented by Miles and Osborn. The pigmy sheet is accused of bias while Republican speakers denounce Miles and Osborn, urging a moral, honest government. A worm-educing medical ad closes the piece, promoting Cream Vermifuge at Seanlan's Drug Store.
An advertisement touts Mallard’s Snow Liniment and Mallard’s Horehound Syrup as cures for rheumatism back pain and lung ailments. The Snow Liniment is claimed to relieve pains quickly at 50 cents per bottle. Horehound Syrup is priced 25 and 50 cents with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
An advertisement extols S S S blood treatment as a permanent cure for blood diseases, claims doctors cannot cure deep seated conditions, and praises the herbal formula for building up the system without mercury or hair loss.
An old column explains bladder and womb roles and common misdiagnoses. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble with a mail offer.
The Land Office of Sidney Nebr issues final proof notices for settlers Charles A. Newell and Joseph Lapes. Newell seeks H. E No.2700 for the southwest quarter of section 26, township 1 north range 48 west, with witnesses Joseph Lapes Adam Schimka James Vacik and Fred Kurth of Sidney Nebr. Lapes seeks H. E No.2561 for the northwest of southwest quarter of section 2, township 14, range 48 west, with the same witnesses. Proofs to be made December 11, 1897 before the Register or Receiver at Sidney Nebr. George W. Heist, Keister.
Union Pacific and connecting lines will run a Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus without change. Car leaves Minneapolis Thursdays at 7 40 p m and St Paul at 8 15 p m returning from Los Angeles at 2 0 p m every Thursday. The line offers fast westward travel and tours to California are expected to popularize this service. Apply to a Union Pacific agent for information.
New daily service along the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago introduces handsome Buffet Smoking and Library cars of latest design. Cars include writing materials and leading periodicals. Union Pacific pioneers this service west of Chicago. tickets should read via The Overland Route.
An advertisement claims White's Cream Vermifuge is the one worm remedy that does every possible good without any downside. The copy emphasizes cures, health gains, and overall improvement from using the product.
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