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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
5
The 1906 Nebraska Republican platform outlined seven pledges to the people. Each pledge was enacted into law by Republican legislators and approved by Governor Sheldon, fulfilling the party’s promises.
Bridgeport prompted county board to submit the division petition to the November ballot. The proposed line between townships 16 and 17 drawn east is seen as unfair by north and south ends, with Sidney planning strong opposition of about 450 votes. A Newel-Blade spoof mocks Bridgeport printing and a local columnist warns against mind slinging.
The News-Blade defends its Sidney team against claims it is not all home and challenges Bridgeport to a game on their grounds. It notes Sidney has beaten an alleged all-Bridgeport squad three times, says the team has not stated whether it will accept, and hints at other local entertainments, including a croquet club.
In Lodgepole residents discuss future improvements and enjoy wedding updates. Miss Dolly Minshall wed Eska Wilson at the bride’s parents home as guests from Denver and nearby towns attend. The piece notes multiple local visits, moves, and a peaceful primary election while hinting at town prospects and community ties.
The London Standard surveys beliefs about meeting eyebrows across societies. Kingsley champions deceit myths while Tennyson suggests "married brows." Turks Greek Rome China Denmark, Germany, and Greece hold varied views with cosmetics and folklore labeling meet-the-brow as lucky, vampiric, or werewolf related.
The Mexico Ledger recounts a wedding officiated by John Stable a Wellston magistrate pairing a couple in verse. Judge Stobie asks Jim to vow to Bet and Bet to Jim with traditional vows and a humorous benediction praising the couple as they begin married life.
Bank liabilities list includes capital stock paid in of 10 000 00 undivided profits 563 16 individual deposits subject to check 17 023 55 demand certificates of deposit 400 00 time certificates of deposit 1 371 65 total 20 358 35
Legal notice announces a proposed amendment to Nebraska's constitution to be voted on at the general election held Tuesday November 3, 1908. The document provides the full text and urges Nebraskan electors to cast their ballots in the election.
Directory lists U S Senate E J Burkett Lincoln Norris Brown Kearney. Key state officers G L Sheldon M R Hopewell J L McBrien and others. North Platte land office roster includes J E Evans and L Wood. Legislature and county offices named. church notices Luth. and Catholic services in Ogallala with local post details.
The Telegraph office offers a full line of typewriter ribbon, paper, carbon paper and related supplies in any quantity and acts as an agent for the Olives Typewriter, touted as the best yet. Call to discuss options.
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