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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
12
Directory style listing with names of state officers, senators, representatives, local officials, judicial, commissioners, village trustees, teachers, church and fraternal society details. Includes Governor Poynter and other state offices, local districts Cozad North Platte Sidney and Ogallala relations, plus numerous lodges and societies with officers and meeting times.
A shabby satire unfolds with Major Crefoat boasting of a sudden windfall from his Veal Outlet Tablet venture. He downgrades a creditor chiropodist while narrating a dramatic rise from poverty to wealth, then pivots to a rural schoolhouse debate on lightning rods and progress, ending with a wry nod to a neutral observer.
Notice is given that the administrator will sell the undivided one half interest of Tarry Hadden Seth minor to settle debts. The property lies in the southeast quarter and east half of the southwest quarter of section 12, township 22 north, range 49 west, Cheyenne County Nebraska. Sale date is November, with court approval required.
A Geographical Journal note surveys Chinese and Shan beliefs in protective amulets. It mentions a dragon’s nest amulet for fireproofing, a female deer’s birth charm for stamina, and a painful tattoo rite. The author tried offerings promising invulnerability but found testers wary of Western skepticism and dangerous tests at long range.
The text recounts early national conventions starting with the Anti Masonics in Baltimore in September 1831 with delegates from each state and a platform, followed by the Democrats holding their first national convention in Baltimore in May 1832 with 313 delegates and a vice presidential contest. It notes Harrison’s clear lead and Henry Clay’s opposition, and remarks that nominating conventions became the rule thereafter.
Rufus Choate overworked his health and Edward Everett warned him to pace himself. Choate replied that the constitution was ruined long ago and quipped that he was living on the bylaws rather than his own constitution.
The Georgian Bay district hosts some of the lakes great fishing grounds with cold deep clear waters. Thousands of rocky islets rise amid the expansive landscape, highlighting the region as a premier fishing area.
Public sale of the northeast quarter of section 36 township 2 north range 42 west Cheyenne County Nebraska at the county court house in October. The notice records a private sale to satisfy a tax claim against G D Ketley and related judgments, with redemption terms and sums due including principal, interest, and costs.
We Paxton Mel applied to the Board of County Commissioners of Cheyenne County Nebraska for a permit to sell spirituous and vinous liquors for medical purposes at Bridgeport for twelve months. If no objections or protests are filed within two weeks from September 20, the permit will be granted.
Josiah W Foster filed notice to prove up a timber claim before the Register at Sidney Nebraska. The proof date is October 10, 1900, for the southwest quarter of section 2 in township 1 north range 50 west. Witnesses named include Jerome B Halston Robert A Raymond Mary d May pov and Frederick S fhusten.
Land Office Sidney Neb Sept 1 1900 notice that George M Bewley has filed intention to make final proof before Register or Receiver in Sidney Nebraska on October 1 1900 timber culture application No 1445 for the west half of section two township no four range 40 west He names witnesses Isaac Jones Frederick W Thompson Frank X Rin and George Quirio all of Sidney Neb the entry signed by Register Waters
An offer of free sample bottles to adults with colds bronchitis or throat and lung troubles at D J Scanlon's includes one bottle per person and none to children without parental order. The promotion claims extensive past giveaways and physician endorsement, asserting the remedy cures or proves its value.
Professor Houton cites travels showing Green's August Flower as the top remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He notes it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and praises its safety. Sample bottles offered free at D J Scanlon's.
A Philadelphia resident named Annie E Springer reports that Dr Kings New Discovery healed her long standing hacking cough. She claims it removed chest pain and improved her sleep after other remedies failed. The product promises to cure throat chest or lung troubles. Prices are 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at W F Bassett's drugstore.
A live active representative is sought to engage in a profitable business. General and local agents needed with daily earnings from five to eight dollars. Rapid advancement and good references required. Address Department K Corner Peckins and Union Streets Akron Ohio.
A notice announces new campaign pamphlets on tariffs by Senator Gallinger, Congressman Grosvenor, President McKinley, and Mr Bryan. The 144 pages cover “Ancient Tariffs from Plymouth Rock to McKinley and Dingley,” “Ameri can Tariffs and American Sheep,” “The Tariff,” and “Policy of Protection.” Requestors may have them mailed to any address for fourteen cents by the American Protective Tariff League at 185 West 23d Street, New York.
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