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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
4
WP Bassett of Sidney seeks the 2nd District Commissioner post while A Pease of Sidney Precinct runs for Assessor. The ticket presents local contest aims and names two Sidney residents for county offices.
A Cheyenne County dispute over county printing bids centers on the Telegraph's alleged inflated charges and a bid process for 1895. Proceedings show bids opened for proceedings and official notices, with lowest bid awarded for blanks and stationery to L G Stockton, amid accusations of favoritism and high costs.
January proceedings reveal a motion to reject bids and distribute legal blank and stationery printing to county newspapers on a cash basis. The Sidney Telegraph is named as the receiving publisher for the year while disputes over past charges and claims are aired, with calls for honesty and clarity to county residents.
Judge Pease, a Republican from Sidney, is praised for honesty and business skill as a potential Second District commissioner. The piece notes his clean record as county treasurer and argues his residency and experience suit the county seat needs. It also cites partisan blasts from Populists and a looming landslide in Nebraska politics.
Inquire of B. A. Jones about three good houses available in Sidney. Contact details not provided.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dro Kilmer & Co Binghamton and a remedy bottle sample. Readable bits suggest an advertisement or address listing but most text is garbled.
Judge M B Reese, longtime Nebraska resident born 1889 in Maconpin county Illinois, rose from farmer’s son to law practice, wartime denial for physical injury, served in Osceola and Lincoln areas. He helped frame the state constitution, held district attorney posts, served as supreme judge, and for six years has been dean of the University of Nebraska law department.
Dr Bly born 1842 in Boston pursued music early and studied medicine at Rome Ga and the University of Michigan. He moved from New York to Ainsworth Nebraska and served as state senator candidate in 1896. G McGilton born Wisconsin 10 years ago trained at Wisconsin and the Nude Tuetigation law practice.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a cough syrup claim as a universal cure. It references rapid relief and implies broad effectiveness, with garbled brand and seller cues, reflecting a 19th or early 20th century noisy medical advertisement style.
Mrs D Lyon and two daughters visited Mr Snavely Tie. Ins gun and ducks supplied a square meal. Jerry Finn appears well though a tick ling pill is noted. Mark Iddings returns from Omaha fair and later with a Cheyenne county ex-office holder’s daughter drives to Lapeer in a two wheel cart. Bert Scott and Willard Ester deny last week’s Denver sober claim.
A vintage advertisement touts Ballards Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises. A customer claim notes three applications cured a severe rheumatic attack within 24 hours and lists D J Swanton Fort Worth Texas as a seller.
A local notice lists prominent Sidney citizens insured in the New York Life plan. Names include Mack Radcliff, Chas Callahan, J L McLa tos h, A Greenlee, W Bullock, and many others among ranchers, clerks, and professionals. The notice invites more residents to apply through Dr Stowits and CT Taslor.
A box containing 200 small keys loaned to an unnamed recipient is requested to be returned. Signed by C D. Essie.
In Julesburg Colorado on September 15 a car will sell stallion jacks and jennets. Sale is reasonable or exchange for horses. For details contact or address T J Hall Julesburg Colorado.
When sick, choose medicine by the voices of Dr Inclination Dr Experience and Dr Reason. For a bad cold Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is suggested as pleasant safe and effective. It is claimed to act quickly open airways and restore health and is sold by all dealers.
The newspaper offers a postpaid subscription drive through 1900 at 25 cents, promising multiple papers per week and urging readers to mail stamps to Nebraska State Journal in Lincoln for wider circulation.
Union Pacific announces a greatly reduced rate of 25 dollars to Portland and Puget Sound points, Helena and Montana points, and Salt Lake City Utah. For tickets and information contact agent E. R. Breisch.
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