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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
5
Daniel McAlease of Sidney files with petitions to run for Cheyenne county sheriff. The Telegraph marks its 31st anniversary, praising community support and continued commitment to Cheyenne county interests despite past challenges.
The Telegraph publishes the county commissioners proclamation for a vote on a 3-mill levy to pay the county indebtedness for four years. The piece argues the proposal is fair and will not hardship taxpayers, urging public sanction and support from fair-minded citizens.
A. K. Greenlee, Republican candidate for county treasurer, remains seriously ill after a long siege of typhoid fever. The Telegraph urges his supporters in all precincts to ensure he is listed among the candidates when votes are counted.
W E Gaines becomes owner of the Platte Valley News and Robt H Willis takes over the Bridgeport Blade. The new publishers are energetic popular young men and the papers are forecast to enjoy abundant success under the new ownership. We extend fellowship to Brothers Willig and Gaines.
A. F. Parsons of North Platte has the fusion nomination for District Judge. The candidate is described as a capable lawyer and pleasant man but unlikely to defeat H. M. Grimes in the judgeship race.
The schedule lists November 6 Everett Kemp, November 13 Dr. Eugene May, December 7 Arion Male Quartette, January 8 Phil Hunter Co, February 19 Tyroleans. Lectures and performances run weekly through February.
Charlie Wright looks set for re election as coroner and plans to hold campaign stores replacing whiskey and cigars. Eight U S cavalry troops will arrive Oct ninth with sixty five railroad cars loading horses and equipment for maneuvers at Fort Riley.
Mrs H McFadden was riding with her daughter Mrs J T McIntosh and two children when a frightened horse ran into a ditch on east Second street. The buggy overturned injuring Mrs McFadden who broke her arm below the elbow and suffered several bruises. Mrs McIntosh and the children escaped with minor scratches.
Mr. Guy V. Doran of this city announces a winter evening class in shorthand and typewriting at his new McMullan building studio. A Lincoln College graduate with high honors he will teach Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9, enrolling about a dozen pupils with a six month term, inviting ladies to join.
Chicago entertainer Miss Ola Bidwell tours the West after study with Edwin Wareham and Earl Drake. Critics praise her deep voice and versatile program of humorous, touching, and dramatic readings with violin solos. Denver and Cripple Creek papers note her unique single act and brown tone. Admission Monday at the Lutheran Church costs 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 12.
In the National Magazine piece the kingbird is described as practical and plain in nest style, while the oriole embodies romance and artistry. The kingbird’s nest mirrors its builder’s plainness, but the oriole’s nest, woven from new hay, hangs delicately from a fork and sways with every breeze.
In Bridgeport and nearby, B L Neff visited Sidney and Lexington with daughter Leonia. J W Deweese and family traveled by private car. J H Bowen and Conductor Grainger brought in two antelope near Vaughan. R H Willis takes over Bridgeport Blade. J W Lee and Rex Hill help with hay. Mr. White dies. funeral noted. M A Crosby arrives from Washington D C to study broom grass trials near LeRoy and other Colorado sites.
Clara and family helped homestead while Potter and relatives visited. Portrer and Quinn attended church in Sidney as damp weather slowed cornfodder hauling. Portrer faced well trouble. Gustafson of Potter passed through. Miss Mary Epps moved to Sidney for schooling a year. Herboldsheime family visited Giggins to see twins.
An Irish witness faced a shooting affray case and admitted he did not see the shot fired but heard it. The magistrate dismissed him with contempt of court after he laughed as he turned away. The court and Pat shared a moment of levity as laughter spread.
A cordial message congratulates a family on their son's engagement and notes the bride’s notable lineage and connections. The writer praises the couple and mentions rumors of distinguished ancestry linked to Spanish aristocracy.
A witty line notes a diamond on the finger is worth a paste in the ear, reflecting playful social commentary on fake jewelry and value. The quip embodies era humor about appearances and price.
The exchange describes Captain Borrows as imposing on his friends while a scene at the review grounds unfolds with remarks from a woman and a narrator. The quotation notes the character’s habit of making an impression on peers, reflecting social dynamics.
A newspaper letter exchange notes using brother and sister terms to describe close ties. The caller clarifies not belonging to any secret society, while a reference to a wife’s promise explains the phrasing. The Boston Transcript is cited in the exchange.
A customer complains that the hair restorer sold weeks ago did not work. The vendor responds that in this enlightened age charms lack efficacy.
A note from the St. Louis Star contemplates the ambiguities of a parrot named Tarik who repeats phrases like Sit close May Yea. The piece muses on whether the bird’s former owner was a streetcar conductor or a young woman kept company.
The piece cites a New York Press note claiming the Red Sea’s red appearance was temporary and linked to a plague of locusts in Egypt. It references Exodus lines about locusts covering Egypt and a west wind casting them into the sea.
A passage by Charles Protheroe explains aboard ship cooking of biscuits known as pantiles and their transformation into meals called dogs body and dandy funk. The method uses powder from hard biscuits, squid or pea soup, fat pork, and molasses to create browned, ready dishes.
Account traces early attempts to introduce women on English stages from 1629 with French actresses, notes Mrs Coleman's private 1656 appearance, and records Dec 8 1660 Desdemona performance in Vere Street. Letters patent dated Jan 15 1662 by Charles II permit women to play female roles henceforth. Pepys diary cites first seen women on stage January 3 1660 and the Beggars Dash performance.
Reader cautioned to stop rapid blinking as it can become a habit that harms eyesight. Natural blinking clears and moistens the eye with about twenty blinks per minute. a nervous blink rate of 100 can overdevelop eyelid muscles and irritate the optic nerve, worsening reading ability and potentially signaling the need for spectacles.
Mosquitoes survive long winters by hibernating in barns, cellars, hollow trees, caves, and under upturned trees. They remain active again when warm weather returns, often seen flying in woods before snow fully leaves the ground.
Official notice from the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners dated October 1 1903 announcing a general election item. The proposition seeks a 3 mill annual tax on all property to pay outstanding indebtedness from specific years with Yes and No vote options and a two thirds rule for passage. County Clerk James Burns signs the notice.
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