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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
7
A brief tale notes Croesus of Lydia famed for wealth, later conquered by Cyrus in 546 B.C. It adds a modern twist praising Pillsbury Vitos as wholesome food that money cannot buy.
Archaeologists report locating a statue described as a Sumerian King David at Bismya in Babylonia. The artifact is believed to date to around 4500 B C, offering a rare glimpse into early Mesopotamian sculpture and rulers.
Scientists note many flesh eating plants with adaptations that trap and digest prey. The sundew uses hairs and mucilage to ensnare insects like a flypaper, while bladderwort and butterwort lure and imprison tiny organisms. Tales of giant flesh-eating trees remain unproven.
Taunton residents Hon. Carlton Sanford and lawyer William Davison visited a school room where pupils sold old robbers to decorate the room. Sanford praised a silk flag while the teacher called it a fine flag. Davison quipped about a mismated pair, Miss G. replying with a light retort.
A chauffeur appears in a rural court for speeding. The judge imposes escalating fines from ten to forty dollars, joking that the bailiff, constable, and jail horse need gear, and warning the defendant to run before any further penalties are attached to his car.
A Scotch minister asks his clerk to whistle if any part of the sermon seems exaggerated. When the clerk does so after exaggerated snake lengths, the minister amends the figures down to twenty feet and finally quips that he will shorten it another foot, to general laughter.
A woman confronts George in a hallway accusing him of infidelity. She notes a strange hair on his shoulder and claims a boot black brushed him down instead of her care. He admits no longer loves her, and she orders the brush removed from his coat.
A Detroit Tribune excerpt contrasts the simple rural life of a farmer with a wealthy city visitor who tours a so called model farm. It notes the farmer's longing for traditional routines, stock, and modest transportation versus the town man’s stylish displays and social ambitions.
A returned traveler recalls Dadley who once “went on a tear.” The stay-at-home friend counters that he now goes on a tear twice in a while, implying changed behavior over time.
A discussion catalogs varied figures from London police to naval officers farmers city merchants clergy and gentry. The piece contemplates forming a single composite English character from these distinct roles and qualities.
A four foot high square Roman altar, well preserved, uncovered at the Newstead site near Melrose England. An inscription in coarse letters reads to Jupiter from Carolus a centurion of the 20th legion praising his own vow and valor.
A colorful alliterative line from the Daily News mocks public trends and reform zeal. The quip notes a pessimist in every park and a growler in every grid, praising courage to condemn while teasing fashionable fuss and reform rhetoric.
A Norwegian society offers a six month course with free board and tuition for young country girls to learn dairy work and how to care for cows to produce high quality butter for the British market.
An advertisement from the Lewis Factory in Peoria Illinois touts the Single Binder cigar as offering the highest quality for the smoker and the highest price for the dealer.
Do not expose air or use water or dry cloths on burns. Apply coron oil vaseline cosmo line lanoline olive linseed or castor oil or lard butter if unsalted. If unavailable use muscilage molasses milk especially cream to ease the burn.
An ad asserts Defiance Starch is unlike any other, offering better quality and one third more for 10 cents, suggesting a superior value proposition.
A lawyer’s horse would not cross a local bridge despite no urging or whipping. The owner advertised the horse for sale with the short notice that he wants to leave town, hoping to relocate quickly.
Advertisement claims Defiance Cold Water Starch is wetter and provides 4 oz more for a price, appealing to household users seeking value and better washing results.
A London court heard a theater manager say a singer’s voice disappointed at Ilfracombe but a second audition in London would please London crowds. Also an ad praises Defiance Cold Water Starch, claiming 16 oz per package, no sticking to iron, chemical free, and same price as 12 oz rivals.
A provocative line asserts that sins born of the imagination have real moral weight and consequences. It argues inner transgression mirrors outward wrongdoing and merits serious consideration.
In Abyssinia a striking habit shows nearly everyone carries a Robinson Crusoe style straw umbrella. The quirky item cannot be clot adequate and remains a defining cultural oddity.
A historical note from 1770 records that wearing two watches was one of the era's notable practices. This reflects fashion and timekeeping habits of the period.
The note asserts Newfoundland as the oldest colony of Grant Britain, highlighting a historical ranking within British colonial history.
Grocers report they do not stock Defiance Starch due to existing 12 oz brands on hand. Defiance offers 10 oz for the same price and claims no cooking is required. The ad targets consumers who want more value per price and teases social image concerns.
Mothers urged to seek guidance for daughters during puberty using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Myrtle Mills and Matilda Borman praise the remedy for reducing painful symptoms and restoring health, with free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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