Fusion ticket under fire in Sidney
The Lodge Pole Express denounces Miles as the architect of the fusion slate, accusing him of manipulating the ticket and exposing a long record of alleged misdeeds. It defends Osborn and McIntosh while attacking Miles, Warnings about Killen and other local figures are mixed with defense of Judge Neubauer’s incumbency and a report on recent school board politics.
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Express
Miles
McIntosh
Republican Committee
Heines
Gilchrist
Haines
the Express
C. J. Osborn
Bullock
Board of Commissioners
Bullock and
Lyon
Osborn
WP. Miles
Sidney
Leroy Martin
Father Nunn
Michael Brady
Redington
Byron Gilman
Ab. Dugger
C. Willard
Names and stinging letter to judge over jury list
The passage lists numerous local merchants and professionals in Sidney and cites a Fusion Editor’s political columns. It includes a sharp rebuke to Judge Neubauer for placing these men on a jury list, urging accountability and hinting at political retaliation. The text also attacks Professor Killen and Miles for alleged ridicule and boasts of brilliance in vulgar repartee.
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Killen
Miles
Union Pacific Adds Through Pullman Tourist Sleeper to West
Arrangements completed for a Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles through sleeper via Sioux City and Columbus with weekly departures Thursday evenings from each end. Union Pacific promotes faster service and seeks early sleeper applications. Inquiries to nearest agent or E L Lomax Gen Pass Agent Omaha Neb.
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Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
California
E. L. Lomarx
Omaha
Grand Island College Offers Road to Success
Thousands of youths on farms and in villages lack education and freedom to choose work they dislike. Grand Island Business and Normal College promises a fresh start with compact tuition options. It offers business, normal, shorthand courses, board for 1.50 weekly, and a cod note option for tuition. Established 12 years, with catalog by mail for 6 cents in stamps. Address ALM Hakeis, President, Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Grand Island Business & Normal College
Alm
Hakeis
Grand Island
Nebr
Creak Quickly Cured With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mountain Gleene Arkansas readers report quick relief for children’s croup after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A. Thornton notes it gave near instant relief and praises the remedy now sold by local druggists.
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Mountain Gleen
Ark
Chamberlain
A. Thornton
Commissioners Proceedings in Sidney Nebraska 1897
Official minutes note adjourned meeting of the county board October 5 1897. Bids for ballots and election printing awarded to Chas Callahan at 88.00. Davison and Weir Lisco precincts approved new voting sites. Audited claims listed including lumber, jail fees, salaries, and transportation. Tax refunds debated for Wagner Bros. adjourned to October 18 1897. Local notices include residents reporting moves, travel, and school relocation to town.
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Sidney
Nebr
B. A. Jones
Chas. Callahan
Davison
House of Lock Smith
S. E
Weir & Lisco
Clark Bros
Nick Treinen
Ceee Eee Wees
D. McAleese
Scseeseevs Ee Ceee
C. P. Chambers
Svs
W. C. Bullock
Porteme
J. W. Harper
F. A. Rowan
B. W. Wagner
Wagner Bros
The State Journal Offer for Nebraska Readers
The Semi Weekly State Journal will be sent until January 1 1899 for one dollar. The paper touts Nebraska coverage and state benefits, urging Nebraskans to subscribe and send copies to friends in the east. Lincoln based, not Omaha or Lincoln specific, but a state paper for all Nebraskans.
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State Journal
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Piano and Organ Music Request Advertised in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis ad from PornLaRk Music Pub Co seeks names and addresses of three or more performers on piano or organ and offers ten cents in silver or postage stamps in exchange for mailing ten pieces of full sheet music and arrangements of popular songs waltzes marches and more.
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PornLaRk Music Pus, Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold By Bassett
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chipped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett
Notice of Separate Property Debt Release
Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Mary A. Smith. Peter Smith. The statement appears in a formal notice asserting separation of liability for spousal debts.
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Mary A. Smith
Peter Smith
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Claim
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure.
Wedding At Bride's Parents Home Near Camp Clark
A noon Monday wedding united Rosel P. Scott and Jessie E. Pool at the bride's parents home twenty seven miles northeast of the city. The ceremony followed Episcopal rites by Rev. George A. Beecher. The couple plan to live near Camp Clark, then Denver and mountain resorts. Friends wish them long life and joy.
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Rosel P. Scott
Jessie E. Pool
Sidney Pool
Episcopal Church
George A. Beecher
Our, Savior
North, Platte
Denver
North River
Camp Clark
Telegraph
Remedy Promises Universal Home Use Through Snow Liniment
A sales pitch touts Snow Liniment as a universal remedy available across the continent. It claims rapid relief for lame back, rheumatism, soreness, neuralgia, bruises, and muscular pains, and notes usefulness for animals. A traveling salesman from Galveston, R. Ns. Morse, cites two bottles curing three months of rheumatism, with price 50 cents and Scanlan's Drug Store as retailer.
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R. Ns. Morse
Galveston
Texas
Ballard
Scanlan’s
Horehound Syrup Promises Cough Relief and Guarantee
An old remedy claims to cure threat and lung troubles with natural help, strengthening as it cures and remaining harmless. It guarantees satisfaction with money back through authorized agents if benefits fail. Advertised as effective for coughs colds bronchitis whooping cough and more at Scanlan's Drug Store with 25 and 50 cent prices.
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Scanlan’s
Cream Vermifuge Promises Safe Worm Remedy
White's Cream Vermitage is presented as a purely vegetable worm expelling preparation. It claims certainty of results for children not growing well, dark circles under eyes, fretfulness, or poor sleep, suggesting worms drain vitality. Sold at Seanlan's Drug Store in large and small bottles for 25 cents.
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Seanlan’s
Auction Sale of Household Goods at Bergman’s Corner
Auction sale set for Saturday October 16 at building first door west of Bergman’s store. Items include silverware clocks Christmas goods counters and various household goods. Mrs J T Thoelecke conducts sale.
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Bergman
Wanted salesmen to sell lubricating oils and related line
Jewel Refining Co of Cleveland Ohio seeks salesmen to sell a complete line of lubricating oils greases and specialties on liberal terms. Position offers strong earning potential and regional opportunity.
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Jewel Refining Co
Cleveland, Ohio
An Explanation by Oo. D. L yon in Sidney Nebraska
Sidney Neb Oct 4 1897 letter from a local candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction defends his qualifications and third grade teaching certificate. he argues common sense and local residency matter more than formal grades and cites his teaching brief and public service in Camp Clarke precinct. He names lincoln franklin sherman as examples of success from humble origins and urges local employment of teachers from their own community.
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Sidney
the Telegraph
Sin
Camp Clarke
Mr. Chambers
Lincoln
Franklin
Sherman
Moffit
Sidney School
New Composite Cars Operated Daily on Overland Route
The article touts new Buffet Smoking and Library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These latest design cars offer all modern improvements with writing materials and periodicals, running daily via The Overland Limited. It notes Union Pacific pioneered service west of Chicago and urges tickets read via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for female complaints
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for a range of ailments including loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness excitability melancholy and dizziness. It promises health and strength are guaranteed by its use and credits Bassett as the seller.
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Bassett's
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Republican County Central Committee
Mileslam
Tobin
Ragan
Lodge Pole
Lodge
Pole Express
J. Neubauer
Neubauer
State of Nebraska
Clyde Meglemro
Matt Murphey
George Glidwell
C. D. Esaig
W. F. Moore
Joseph Oberfeld
Minneapolis and
St. Paul, Minn
Los
Angeles
Commissioners Proceedings
Dridge Fund
W. R. Woon
Bedington
A. K. Bliss
Eaton, Col
Squire E. Beasley
John
Wheatland Country
Wyoming
Buck Wagoner
John Nunn
Bucklen
Meh
Hallard's Horehound Syrup
Hite
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