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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
6
The Sidney Telegraph discusses Cheyenne county concerns, urges a business leaders convention to revitalize Sidney, and warns about political traitors. It cites Dr. Hunter McGuire on grape seeds not causing appendicitis and highlights breed of stock-raising opportunities on the divides.
A regional plea urges Cheyenne County merchants to form a business association and promote stockraising, citing cattle country, abundant alfalfa, cheap land, and water. It calls for turnout to a delegate convention to nominate Republican candidates and warns against personal feuds harming party strength.
The piece argues politics mirrors warfare with strategy and discipline. Integrity guides campaigns, declares corruption and deceptive tactics doomed, and praises practical politicians who stay scrupulous under pressure. It asserts honesty outperforms fraud in long term political success.
Voters are urged to support the Sidney precinct ticket noting all candidates are “good clean men” with trusted records. Umpire selections include U. F. Gapen for justice of the peace and Morris Davis as associate. road overseers listed as Burdwell J W Nelson and J P Fisher. constables William Gates and Benjamin McKinney take office January 1, 1806.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska notes that settler William Nienhuser will file final proof on October 4 before the clerk at Sidney. He names witnesses John Finke C Hf Hoffmeyer William Hoffmeyer and Frank Hand all of Sidney to prove residence and cultivation of the land. John DM Adams register.
Land office at Sidney Nebraska notes on August 19 1805 complaint filed by Olof Linders against the heirs of Louisnoch deceased to cancel Homestead Entry No 45 dated February 1893 in Cheyenne County. Heirs are summoned to appear October 6 at 4 60 p.m. to respond and provide testimony regarding abandonment. Jans M Adams Register.
A New York Sun report describes South American snake dealers handling boas with craft to avoid bites. A deck hand attempts a careless mimicry, gets bitten, and the snake owner dismisses concern, noting the snake’s value far exceeds the deck hand’s.
The article warns that high rates of defective eyesight among children cause frontal head pain from eye strain. It links ocular headache to anemia in growing girls and argues that reading and sewing worsen sight, while outdoor activity and distant viewing offer relief, urging caution in education and provision of proper spectacles. A second item shows a beggar in Indianapolis questioning wagon and dog license costs, frustration evident as he cannot afford licenses.
Chief Bonner touts a ball nozzle as a transformative tool enabling firemen to enter burning buildings and fight at close range. It aims to reduce interior property damage and save inmates, with the inventor praised for a valuable appliance.
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