Encouraging Outlook for Republican Success Across States
Special Correspondence from Washington analyzes the 1897 political campaign with a focus on silver as a central issue. It notes rising activity in New York Ohio Kentucky Iowa and Nebraska, warns Democrats may abandon their platform over falling silver value, and urges Republicans to maintain a solid front and mobilize support in key areas including New York Maryland and Ohio.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Nebraska
Kentucky
Iowa
Ohio
Maryland
New York City
United States
Tammany Hall
Greater
Tammany
Jine
Gorman
Senate
Bryan at St Louis: falsehoods in his speech debated
The St Louis Globe-Democrat cites a panel critique of William Jennings Bryan's remarks in St Louis, labeling much of his rhetoric as misstatements and falsehoods. It argues wages, prices and money value contradict his claims and disputes injunctions against labor.
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Bryan
St. Louis
United States
Washington and
Lincoln
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sale Raves By Dealers
Seaview Virginia druggists Kellman and Carren advertise Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming it saved croupy children. The 25 and 50 cent sizes are offered for sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaview
Chamberlain
Kellman & Carren
County board declines bond proposal amid unpaid claims
Cheyenne County commissioners meet with G W Tibbets and local residents urging a November vote to issue bonds to cover 1894 to 1896 floating debt. The board declines to submit the proposition unless a majority of electors petitions, then adjourns. Separate minutes list audited claims for general and road funds and state fair travel rates.
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Office Board County Commissioners
Sidney
Nebr
G. W. Tibbets
Hastings
Cheyenne County
W. BR. Woop
J. W. Harper
F. A. Rowan
W. C. BuLlock
Mme LaVerne Face Wash Promises Skin Cure At Home
A skincare ad touts Send 235c to Mme LaVerne for a facial wash recipe claimed to cure blemishes pimples blackheads freckles and redness. It asserts the product is non poisonous vegetable based and can be made at home for a few cents by any lady. Address 3968 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. LaVerne
Mme
Verne
Grove “Ave
Chicago, Til
White's Cream Vermifege Worm Remedy
White's Cream Vermifege is a vegetable worm remedy claimed to expel worms with no harm. It targets children showing poor growth dark circles fretful sleep or low vitality from worm infestation. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store in large or small bottles for 25 cents.
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Scanlan’s Drug Store
Bayard Encampment Stirs Western Nebraska G A R Reunion
A Bayard gathering drew about sixty G A R veterans and several hundred friends for a remarkable re union praised for perfect arrangements. Speeches by James L McIntosh and others, plus music from the Gering and local bands, highlighted a weekend of fellowship and patriotism.
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Bayard
Agricultural Society
Wisner
Osborn
Comstock
Dagey
Gering
James L. McIntosh
Sidney
Grimes
Elder
North Platte
Wright
Akers
Cary
Lapeer
Haskell
Neubauer
Paul Sandoz
Chimney Rock
Sandoz
Grand Island College Offers Flexible Tuition for Ambitious Youth
A Grand Island Nebraska college advertises programs in business, normal and shorthand with flexible finances. It promises training for a successful start in life, offering tuition notes, board at 1.50 per week, and deferred payment options aided by a 12 year established record.
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Grand Island Business & Normal College
A.M. Hargis
Grand Island
Nebr
New Buffet Smoking and Library Cars On The Overland Route
The Overland Limited on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago now features completely new Buffet Smoking and Library cars with modern improvements and ample reading material. The Union Pacific opens this service west of Chicago, with daily runs and tickets labeled via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Cure for Bilious Colic Ad Quietly Endorsed
G D Sharp of Screven County Georgia reports years of bilious colic and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only sure relief. He says one dose acts like a charm and provides relief when other remedies fail. Sold by druggists.
Postmaster Appointed at Sidney Nebr
The Telegraph reports President McKinley has appointed Chas Callahan postmaster in Sidney Nebraska. The telegram dated September 16 sparked joy in The Telegraph office after a lengthy field of candidates and petitions. The piece notes little change in postal service, urges continued patronage, and thanks supporters as it urges subscriptions.
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D. C
Chas
Callahan
Sidney
Nebr
Joan M. Thurston
McKinley
Sanders
Sam
Redington Notes Include School Openings and Local Gossip
Special correspondence from Redington reports Mrs. E S Crigler opening the Redington school last Monday and Miss Bordwell taking charge at Round Rock school. Postmaster Bruce Willcox returns from prospecting, a Bayard reunion draws attendees, and Charley Nunn seeks the precinct assessor job with bond guarantees and low projected county expenses.
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E.S. Crigler
Redington
T the
Henson
Bayard
Miss. Bordwell
Sidney
Round Rock
Hare
Bush Wilkins
Charley Nunn
Charley
Special Correspondence From Camp Clarke News
After a long absence we are here again. Miss Mary Lyman called on Mrs. Johnson last week. Mesars Johnson and Remsberg finished haying at the start of the week. Geo and Chas Bleass and Geo Beerline were Riverside visitors Sunday. Rainy weather hindered haying early in the week. The Camp Clarke correspondent remains a diligent news gatherer. The Misses Young and Miss Mary Johnson attended the Christian Endeavor at Camp Clarke Sunday night. Lloyd Smith is busy with his house project and promises a substantial, fine western home when finished.
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Mary, Lyman
Young
Mary Johnson
Christian Endeavor
Clarke
Lloyd Smith
Fall Festival Travel Offer to Denver 1897
Union Pacific System tickets on a low round trip rate of 34.00 from Sidney for October 4th to 6th to Denver for the Fall Festival of Mountain and Plain. Return limited to October 9th. E. R. Breisch Agent.
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Denver
Colo
Union Pacific
Sidney
E. R. Breisch
Care a Cold in One Day Laxative Tablets Ad
A compact ad copy promises a fast cure for colds with laxative tablets. It claims quick relief and hints at broad consumer appeal. The text repeats wording about payment and net value.
Local notes on politics, sports and travel from North Platte
Commissioners in session. Citizens plan attendance at state fair and Alliance races. Primary at Court House at 2 pm. Judge McHugh in city on legal business. Ducks shot near Hank Newman’s with 31 ducks taken. Denver trip price advertised. Mort Smith ill in Baker City. Fritz Smith going to help. Chautauqua circle formed. B. A. Jones hosts. Great Western Circus performances noted as cheap and rough. Atkins returns with niece Genevieve Findley for winter. Wheat yields cited in irrigation district. call to stand for Platte Valley. Sidney Band to debut Monday with street exhibition. funds to buy music forthcoming.
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Jo. Atkins
Omaha
Lorren North
Belmont
Court House
Judge McHugh
Alliance
Bank of
Nebraska
Denver
U. P
Mort Smith
Baker City
Oregon
Fritz Smith
B. A. Jones
Great Western Circus
Reward Offered for Recovery of Cattle Missing Since Sunday
A liberal reward is promised for information leading to the recovery of cattle driven from L F Crosman’s place on Sunday evening September 12. The lot includes four milch cows of various colors, a two year old heifer, two yearling steers, and one yearling steer. Several animals are branded slipper with no other mark. Crosman requests prompt tips.
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L. F. Crosman
Backten's Arnica Balve Best Salve for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Backten's Arnica Balve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box and sold by W. iB.Bussett.
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W. Ib.bussett
Nebraska State Fair Special Round Trip Fare Notice
The Union Pacific offers a low rate from Sidney to Omaha for the Nebraska State Fair Carnival and attractions. On September 21 and 22 the round trip costs $6.50, with $0.50 admission, and on September 19 20 23 24 the round trip is one fare plus $0.50 admission. For details contact agent Breis ch.
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Nebraska
E.R. ‘Breisch
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D. McAleese
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H. H. Bandy
J. R. Young
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W. Wi Young
C. FP. Birdwell
State Journal Co
J. W. Wolfe
L. DeBrunner
F. Booth
Chas. Hadley
Chainman
R. P. Scott
Aig
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D. Lyon
Bert J. Bates
Henry Fushia
Ee Ees
A. Rowan
Ww. R. Woon
W. CG. Bullock
King Solomons
Telegraph
News OF the County
Riverside
Bruce Willcox
Pumpkin Creek
Riverside Reapings
Wim, Stuht
O. D. Lyon
Hank Newman
A. W. Atkins
Oakland
Tie Neice
Genevieve ‘Findley
EH Hershey
Great Platte Valley
North Platte Tribune
Backten
Arnica Balve
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