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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
4
Governor Shallenberger may push a three million dollar plan for a new state capitol at Lincoln. Supporters argue a central site is needed while Omaha and other towns seek a winnable location. Lincoln fights to keep the old building as the debate shapes the next legislature.
Mr R S McConnell and Mrs Finn of Simla shopped in Dalton. Mr and Mrs Maddox return to the B M office after a month away. A doctor and wife moved to Hyannis Nebraska leaving Dalton without a physician. Prindle builds a cement house and praises Nebraska's climate. Herbert Foster remains on the sick list and is missed at the Farmers Elevator where he serves as general manager. Hay shipments are steady and Dalton boys organize a guo eluo. A hunting trip yields one duck for the group’s week away.
A jumble of old humorous bits and street scenes. A rival porter jokes about hearing at distance while a sign points five miles to the next saloon. A child asks about angels and beards, a mother answers about heaven’s shave. A hobo answers a kindly beggar question with humor about time.
A compact verse extols the postage stamp for its tireless labor, carrying letters over vast distances with unwavering fidelity. It contrasts small size with great duty, praising the stamp's diligent service from dawn to night and its unflagging effort.
The article surveys the cent as the country’s universal money and traces its design changes since 1792. It notes the chain cent of 1793, various imperfect dies, and the 1799 cent prized by collectors after a Salem firm hoarded and shipped many abroad.
The Omaha Daily News offers six months of The Omaha Daily News and The Farm Magazine for $1.00 with a guarantee they stop at the end of the period. It claims Nebraska readers and a popular Farm Magazine, published twice monthly, make this a strong family paper deal and urges mailing $1 to the editor for a stap months subscription.
The piece cites Maine editorials and speakers alleging enforcement failures under prohibition. It contrasts Portland's alleged sham enforcement with claims of widespread illegal liquor flow via established channels, citing figures on arrests and criticising Mrs Stevens and other prohibition advocates.
Willam E. Chambers of Sidney Nebraska files intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to land described as ney and wy see 2vtwp Min r biw of the 6th principal meridian. He will prove the claim before James Tucker county judge in Sidney on the 12th day. Witnesses named: EM Henderson Jeremiah O Waltz William W Chow ns Byron A Johnson and FE Evans Register.
The dialogue sketches a lively scene with a baby’s teeth and a duke needing air and relief. The exchange hints at marital strain and social irony through witty, clipped remarks.
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