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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
1
An enthusiastic letter endorses A E Cady in Nebraska's Sixth District race for Congress. It criticizes opponent Bill Greene for past scandals, mocks his speeches, and cites McKinley era optimism, economic blinds and a dream sequence of national progress.
About 100 Sidney residents rode a special nine coach train to North Platte for the irrigation fair and Wild West Show. North Platte hosted between fifteen and twenty thousand visitors over Monday and Tuesday, with 13,700 Wild West Show tickets sold. The fair showcased premier agricultural and horticultural displays, and the women’s building highlighted western Nebraska ladies' culture and enterprise.
Della Ragan returns to school as exams begin in all rooms on Monday. Eighth grade entry by Miss Julia Sanders. Intermediate department reviews this week for exams. About twenty scholars attended a North Platte fair. Scholars in the Intermediate department order Washington and Lincoln pictures. Badges awarded to Annie Radcliff Minnie Oldershaw Annie Holden Sid Webster for top work in Kindergar ten and Dan Ahrens Charlie Forest in B class. High School literary society reorganized with Horace Hull president Charles Hadley vice president Lucy Jones secretary Grace Moore editor in chief. Junior Class dissected a cat. dissection stories amuse the students as one youth fainted with feast prospects.
Unclaimed letters remaining in Sidney post office for the week ending October 17 1896 include Miss Augusta Lund and Messrs P C Dick Harry Dunsmore Emil Kramer. Persons calling for these letters please say advertised. Pierre Sanders P M
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees complete satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by W. F. Baseett.
Fire at Redington last Thursday destroyed William Sliter's home and all household goods and clothing except what he wore when away in Sidney. The incident is noted among other weekly items including local visits, court house rock views, and community events reported in this week's notes.
J P Krum visited Weyerts on business last week while Mr Graham of the Sand Hills spent time on the river. Calvin Rice frequented Alliance Merchants early last week. Mesra Wagoner Lamore and Rolan resumed work on the R L B and W ditch. Mrs Ed Smith visited J Johnson’s, accompanied by Mrs Frank Bullis of Lapeer, visiting with Mrs Smith. Large herds of sheep moving from Oregon East through the area, about 40000 in recent days. Anthony Johnson returned from a trip to Alliance Lakeside and nearby places, pleased with the country. Jack rabbits have become more numerous locally, and unseasonal rabbit fatalities may appear in these items soon.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had Consumption and had no hope until two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 130 Florida Street San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold and near Consumption in two weeks after one bottle. Free trials at W F Bassett’s DrugStore with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
The jury term is dispensed with for the October term due to little business and adjourned from October 19 to November 16, 1896. Judge H. M. Grimes of the 13th Judicial District will preside. Also an offer to sell a new eight inch six point gauze irrigating pump with 5500 to 6000 gallons per hour capacity by J W Harper Higgins Neb.
Cheyenne County board met in Sidney on October 13 1896 with all members present. They approved minutes and instructed the county treasurer A Pease to invest sinking funds in registered warrants and to transfer 186 20 from bond to special fund. They granted two petitions to adjust voting places in Haynes and Gilchrist precincts. Several claims were audited and allowed including E Hoagland and N P Lyngholm tax adjustments. Meeting adjourned to October 22 1896 at 9 am.
Minneappolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus Neb will run a Pullman Tourist Sleeper train every Thursday evening. Departure from Minneapolis 7 40 p m St Paul 8 15 p m with return from Los Angeles at 2 00 p m each Thursday. The line offers faster west travel and sleeper space is in demand. Applications through Union Pacific agents.
Composite cars now run daily between Salt Lake City and Chicago on The Overland Limited via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. These modern cars include writing materials leading papers magazines and periodicals. Union Pacific leads as the western line inaugurating this service. See tickets via The Overland Route.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys will find relief in Electric Bitters. The tonic and alterative contains no whiskey and acts mildly on the stomach and bowels to strengthen and tone the organs. It aids digestion and serves as an excellent appetizer. Price fifty cents and one dollar at W. F. Bassett's Drug Store.
Chambers of Commerce and major trade groups press for reestablishing reciprocal trade under the 1890 tariff. Letters to Speaker Reed and committees cite Cuba flour shipments, broadened markets, and industry warnings since repeal. Associations from Cleveland to St. Louis endorse renewal. Veer beverage noted alongside.
A compilation of editorial snippets questions how government value schemes would affect wealth and status. It cites Mexico sugar industry prospects, congressional representation in Nebraska, and a Treasury shortfall, while contrasting positions of McKinley and Uryan on minting versus milling. It also critiques Sidney Green’s political image and populist support dynamics.
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