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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
6
In Sledgemere Sussex a dull village is shaken by a July murder of a recluse coin collector Mr Hughes and the executions of butler William Luke. Suspects Edward Bartlett and maid Anne Dodson flee with police offering a thousand pound reward.
Mrs. Young discovers a bloodstreaked crime scene in the Hughes residence as the master is found slain in the drawing room. Luke, a footman, is arrested on suspicion after blood and a clasp knife tied to him are found, with Edward Bartlett’s testimony casting doubt on Luke’s innocence.
A 19th centurystyle manicure guide advises dissolving soap in hot water, soaking fingertips, loosening surrounding skin, trimming with curved cuticle scissors, cleaning under nails, shaping nails, and using polish and emery paper. For dry nails, apply vaseline nightly and avoid overwashing to prevent pore grime buildup. Gloves should be clean inside to avoid absorbing dirt.
A Chicago physician links cold feet to broader health issues, noting many lung and nerve conditions originate there. He cites childhood footwear problems, urges warm hosiery and foot massage, recommends hot foot soaks, and prescribes simple toe lifting exercises plus reducing salted meats and rich foods.
A well dressed man unveils an original debt collection ruse using a trained parrot to threaten nonpayers. He explains past use of uniformed wagons and private collectors and says he has operated over a month with few complaints while persuading debtors to settle. The crowd watches as the man drives off with a cage and banknotes.
A house mistress exclaims the shoes are not hers and are too expensive. The messenger apologizes and explains she opened the wrong package. The pair is hers, while the other was ordered by the house maid.
A young man argues that women's attitudes are shaped by a man's appearance. Another responds with a quip about timeless beauty and modern disguises, comparing Apollo to a football suited figure to defend the point.
A brief quip captures a character declaring a fresh notion with playful back-and-forth exchange about its potential brilliance. The exchange emphasizes creative thinking and optimism in a casual mood.
In Geneva an electrical postman substitutes for the traditional letter carrier. High housing letters drop into a floor box which rings an electrical bell and activates a hydraulic lift to carry the letter to the correct floor and back for the next delivery. German university students have grown from roughly 10,000 twenty five years ago to 32,241 last year, a rise not proportional to the population.
The cheerful woman displays statesmanlike skill during household emergencies. She conquers grim relatives with infectious cheerfulness and earns servants as allies. Her secret lies in her winsome disposition and steady management.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via internal use to reach blood and mucous membranes. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any uncured case and urge readers to obtain testimonials, with sales through druggists and accompanying Hall’s Family Pills.
A concise item noting how the tax collector’s visit dampens mood even for optimistic residents. It reflects financial strain and civic demand in a community facing fiscal pressure.
Advertising copy invites readers to explore Virginia for a mild climate and affordable lands with educational and industrial advantages. Mentions homeseekers excursions to Virginia via the Big Four Route and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, plus details on excursion rates and schedules.
A young editor recounts editing a poetry volume for Oliver Wendell Holmes and complains that despite using his best taste and research he faces harsh criticism for omitting poets and earning a paltry hundred dollars. The Autocrat laughs that he would not have written it for a thousand. Mrs. Frederick Douglass, widow of the orator, is slated to lecture on the history of his race in the United States.
A Spanish politician asks what readers think of General Weyler. The warm patriot replies that Weyler is very safe in emergencies, noting he never went near trouble in Cuba and stayed at the telegraph office as a safe figure in the war.
All students of the laboratory course at the University of Heidelberg are required to take out reinsurance policies. The policy requirement aims to cover potential lab risks and ensure student safety during experiments.
A Farmers' Alliance notice endorses Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co remedies after a review of sources finds satisfaction and claims likely to be realized with fair trials. It touts "5 Drops" curing a million plus cases and urges readers to order a trial treatment or bottle by mail for 26c or $1.00 prepaid.
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