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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1896
Page
1
Cheyenne County fair speed committee met in the land office to finalize a three day racing program. Purses total 425 with events across trotting and running races. Exhibits of farm products are invited with liberal premiums and tickets available from secretary H. E. Gapen.
A drawing card for Saturday September 19 offers the Burton Coleman Company presenting the laughable comedy Si Perkins at the opera house. Notable cast members include Sam J. Burton Lilie Coleman Lon Hascal Carrie Lemoyne and others with a free band concert and a street parade promised. Republican voters in Colton precinct are urged to meet at Colton school on September 19 1896 to nominate a full precinct ticket.
The remedy claims to cure cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by W. F. Bassett for 25 cents per box.
The Chicago labor leadership invited William Jennings Bryan to speak on Labor Day. The piece argues his candidacy harms industry by delaying projects and suspending work across the country, as employers fear a Bryan victory would devalue the dollar and worsen unemployment. It compares Bryan’s rise to a dangerous act and urges caution.
Dallas Sept 7 Thomas F Watson populist vice presidential nominee addresses 5000 labor day crowd. He attacks McKinley Hobart and Sewall, praises Bryan and warns he will not abandon the ticket. He says he will fight if forced off and vows Bryan will speak and join the ticket or risk defeat.
Modern buffet smoking and library cars operate daily on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These latest design cars include writing material leading papers magazines and other conveniences. The service, via The Overland Limited, marks Union Pacific as the western pioneer. Tickets read via The Overland Route.
A brief ad noting savings at McLernon's remnant counter. The tip suggests shoppers can save money by purchasing leftovers or discounted fabric or merchandise.
Inland brief recounts neighbors attending school openings and gatherings, weather delays haying, illnesses and recoveries, travel to Arkansaw and Omaha, farmers selling cattle, and residents returning from distant trips with community notes about Nunn and Mackie.
Alderman James L Francia of Chicago praises Dr King s New Discovery as an ideal cough remedy used in his family for five years. Rev John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa, a 50 year Methodist minister, testifies to its speedy relief. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett s Drug Store.
Physicians discuss cure theories while sufferers seek quick relief. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate results and is safe for children, described as the only harmless remedy with instant effects, attributed to W. F. Bassett.
Republican A B Cady responds to W L Greene challenge by proposing joint discussions covering money policy and two platforms, noting commitment to St Louis Republican platform. A Kearney telegram then reports Greene refuses to debate, sticking to Chicago platform and calling Greene’s bid a bluff.
The Semi-Weekly State Journal of Lincoln Nebraska offers two mailings per week through year end for 25 cents or through January 1 1898 for one dollar. The paper promises extensive coverage of the campaign Nebraska legislature congress inauguration and wartime incidents within sixteen months. Readers may send orders directly or via the postmaster.
The Sidney public school formally opened on Labor Day with 225 pupils enrolled, about twenty fewer than last year. Attendance is down in most rooms except the intermediate and kindergarten, where it rises. Miss Wright replaces Miss Mueller in the kindergarten as teachers begin the new year with enthusiasm and readiness.
The Lincoln County board met September 9 1896 with all members present. They audited and allowed several general road and bridge fund claims and laid aside warrants for 1894 and 1895 claims for further consideration. A letter from Union Pacific attorney Sayre noted delays in a highway lease and suggested adjourning to September 19 or 21 to take up petitions and lease.
Newspaper clippings critique Bryan and populist tactics, praising McKinley and warning against excess in Nebraska district politics. The letters compare trade views, silver policy, and campaign conduct across multiple papers, highlighting Republican steadiness and local races.
The Transmississippi exposition to be held in Omaha in 1898 is backed by government funding of 200000 dollars and is expected to draw large crowds to Nebraska. The Omaha Bee pledges substantial coverage and even offers a 25 cent weekly Bee subscription mailed nationwide through January 1 1897 to aid publicity for this major regional project. Public notices also urge immediate action against cholera morbus with De Witts Colic and Cholera Cure.
Inclement weather on Thursday forced the Modern Woodmen to postpone the planned picnic. A substitute program was announced at Skating Rink with a lecture by Hon. J. R. Carrothers of Lincoln followed by a dance. Carrothers spoke on fraternal insurance to appreciative members and guests.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a reliable remedy for constipation and sick headache and a general tonic. Customer Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered after six bottles, regaining appetite and energy. price 50 cents to 1.00. Obtain at W F Bassett's Drug Store.
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