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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising rates for locals and professionals by column inch per month. It specifies first insertion per line and subsequent insertions per line, as well as professional cards and legal notices at statutory rates.
Superintendent Otis D. Lyon of Sidney and Judge A. Solomonson of Sidney are listed for upcoming official proceedings with surveyor duties indicated. The brief notice notes supervisory roles and their Sidney affiliations.
W F Bassett, Republican candidate for coroner, arrived in Sidney in 1887 and has run a drug business since. He is described as public spirited and enterprising. The Boer is praised for defending his country against English aggression over gold and diamonds, while voters are urged to support Paul Borgquist for assessor and August Bowman, John Fischer for road overseers, and M E Washburn and Wim Allery for constables with a broad Republican mandate.
The piece argues the Sulu treaty tale is false since only the U S Senate can make treaties, claiming the claim rests on political props that are collapsing as the argument unfolds.
The Republican nominee Robi H Willis of Camp Clarke precinct is assured of re election after four years in the post. He graduated from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY in 1890 and is seen as eminently fitted for the duties.
Senator William V. Allen argues against immediate incorporation of the Philippines and urges a defined civil government by Congress. He condemns attacks on U S troops, calls Filipinos savages, and emphasizes military occupation until a constitutional civil framework is set. He stresses obedience to established authorities as sovereignty remains with the United States.
The piece notes the local fusion committee linking patriotism and prosperity, hints at political rivalries, and mocks the fusion posters that read Bryan is Coming while praising recognizing a good thing when seen.
Sol Solomonson was tendered the Republican nomination for County Judge unsolicited by himself. He is the oldest resident in Sidney and well known in Cheyenne county for nearly thirty years as a good citizen who will be a conscientious judge.
The Republican ticket is composed of good men capable of trusted leadership. Cast your vote straight for the candidates of the party of prosperity.
The Lincoln Journal chronicles a harsh political metaphor where Adhen is blamed for stealing a golden wedge and Israel's misfortune. Whiskered reform prophets march from camp outskirts to punish him, building a wall around the supreme court as charges of ballot fraud and constitutional breach loom.
The document portrays M. C. Harrington a Democratic nominee for Congress in Nebraska's Sixth District urging fusion with Populists to secure votes. It links Bryan Holcomb internals, denounces Funston and Aguinaldo, and argues Populists will vanish next year while Democrats dominate. It cites labor disapproval of Holcomb and extols Republican economic gains.
Patrick Rowlan went to Sidney last week while L F Closman and James Burng, fusion candidates for sheriff and clerk, were in the area. Mrs L M Meyer visited Mr and Mrs J Johnson. Wrobo Hank was spotted nearby last week. W A Hiblar, longtime Sand Hills resident, has sold out and left. Mr Geo W Beerline called on friends Sunday. A King precinct literary society formed with biweekly meetings and invites participation.
Fall brings pleasant days in Rock View as residents report local activities. Mr Griffith transported fifteen railroad ties into Sidney last Saturday. R P Scotts two mile grading contract on the river south side nears completion. Cary family settles on their homestead. Geo Pooler of Chicago visits sister Mrs Seslar and mother Mrs Pooler. Poole visits daughter Mrs R P Scott Sunday. Rock View school services well attended. John Seslar regains activity. A pile driver advances work on a new Platte river bridge. Charley Nunn sold fresh meat nearby Monday.
Mr Hunt left Monday for Omaha and will return later in the week. He received 400 Herford cattle from Wyoming with cows priced at 33 dollars, heifers at 31, and round cattle at 32. Other movers include Mrs Brians and Mr Brown from Breckenridge, Ralph Cary family settling west of Lapeer, and Mark Iddings buying the Ellis place south of town. Jerry Finn moved cattle to the river’s north side Tuesday.
New York Life markets a 20 year accumulation plan offering permanent protection and a guaranteed refund of all premiums plus some earnings. The notice lists Sid ney residents including Mack Radcliff W G Bullock Chas Callihaw A D Stewitts Edward Muenich L G Simon Matt Daugherty F G Griffith James L McIntosh and others as insured policyholders. It notes many more local business and railroad men participate and directs readers to agent C G Taylor at Dr Stowitts office.
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