11 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1897
Page
1
County news from Redington and Camp Clarke recounts local events. Warnings note hot weather with 102 degrees, business exchanges, hunting catches, livestock sales, and social gatherings. Visitors include Col Wisner and Mr Seslar while preaching, reunions, and ice cream socials draw crowds.
The South Omaha Drovers Journal announces itself as the premier livestock market paper for the west. It highlights impartial market coverage, telegraphic news six days a week, large circulation, and strong advertising value for farmers, stock-raisers, breeders and dealers with annual subscription rates listed.
Nebraska Irrigation Association calls for its fifth annual convention in Lincoln on September 28 29 and 30 1897. Delegates are allotted by state offices and organizations with varied quotas. editors receive one vote. J C Harpham secretary invites delegate lists with addresses. low railroad rates noted.
A Grand Island ad appeals to youths on farms and in villages discouraged by schooling. It promises practical training in Business Normal and Shorthand courses with affordable tuition, board, and books, offering delayed payment and notes. Address A M Harris, President, Grand Island, Nebraska.
White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a pure vegetable preparation that expels worms with no harm. It claims to boost growth in children showing worm-related symptoms and is sold in large and small bottles at Scablan's Drug Store for 25 cents.
Seaview Virginia tale of a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sale praised by customers near and far. Kellman and Warren advertise the product as saving children from the dangerous croup with 25 and 50 cent sizes via druggists.
The article cites editorials and letters debating cash wages for farmers, party loyalty, and silver coinage. It argues that census data show rising wages and improving conditions for workers, challenging claims that the poor grow poorer, and criticizes labor leaders for ignoring official statistics.
The article notes Italy's vineyard area near eight million acres, a government monopoly on tobacco production, about 600000 people rearing silkworms, and other varied global and local items including water shortages, a Tennessee snake count, and a Missouri court-house watermelon club.
Open rate of one fare for the round trip plus fifty cents admission from all Nebraska points. Tickets on sale September 19 to 24. Exception: from Nebraska stations with one way $6.00 or more the round trip is $6.00 on September 21 and 22 only. Tickets valid through September 25 and for continuous passage. E. R. Breisch, Agent.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a bowel and kidney tonic for the elderly, claiming it strengthens stomachs and organs, aids digestion, and costs 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle at W F Bassett’s Drug Store. A salve is promoted for skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Also promoted is Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by G D Sharp with claims of swift relief.
Lexington Nebraska notes a rate of re third fate on a certificate plan from Sidney. E R Breisch, agent, issues details for the arrangement.
At 8 30 a.m. about 190 pupils gathered on the grounds to watch the start of the term as teachers quickly organized classes and individual assignments. In the high school the key issue of points was settled and students learned their yearly workloads and standings.
The Edison Telegraph Outfit provides a complete practical instrument set for beginners with key sounder battery wire and a self instruction course. Approved by leading operators it promises proficiency in a short time suitable for neighborhood lines. Express delivery under one dollar with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Crescent Electric Company Chicago.
The Overland Limited now operates daily via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These Buffet Smoking and Library cars are new designs with modern improvements and writing materials. The Union Pacific pioneered this service, and tickets should read via The Overland Route.
James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois recounts his wife suffering LaGrippe and Hasty Consumption last winter. After using Dr King's New Discovery she improved from the first dose and a few bottle purchases cured her. Free bottles offered at W F Bassett's Drug Store.
Union Pacific lowers rates for Sidney travelers during the Nebraska State Pair Carnival of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha. On September 21 and 22 the round trip costs 80.00 plus 50 cents admission. September 19 20 23 and 24 fare is one fare plus 50 cents admission. E R Breiscu is the agent for details.
An old plea offers a facial wash recipe from Mme La Verne at 3063 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago Ill Inexpensive to make at home the remedy claims to cure blemishes pimples freckles and facial redness promising soft velvet skin and nonpoisonous vegetable ingredients with a five cent stamp request
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