This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Sidney Republican
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
3
A New Year moral tale follows Estelle Maude and Ray as Miss Croker teaches patience and optimism. The girls knit mats for Miss Croker, discover gold coins hidden in wrapping, and are guided to buy thoughtful gifts for their parents, ending with a merry town outing.
Estelle Maude and May Robbins fretted over spending all their money on books at the fair. Miss Croker overheard their grumbling and surprised them by offering three balls of bright wool to knit gifts for their mother. The scene ends with the woman seated and awaiting their work on mats.
A nostalgic verse paints a Christmas scene by lamplight and fireside. The speaker sits with children as rain falls outside, hopeful for peace and the return of the wandering homeward. A messenger angel brings good will and a wish for a strong, guiding crew to lead the lost home.
The quote from Rev John Hall speaks of embracing hardship as fortifying the mind and body for future struggles. It describes trials as cleansing gold through dross, strengthening resolve, and guiding us toward a higher, eternal home beyond this world.
A domestic exchange on New Year’s Day features Mrs F complaining that her husband no longer kisses her. He quips that a woman of her age should not expect such romance, suggesting she was once young herself. The banter centers on age and affection with a humorous bite.
A fragment remarks on welcoming the New Year with a spirit of renewal and forgiveness. It speaks of leaving past misfortunes behind, starting anew, and striving to be more worthy in the eyes of Maker and record in life’s ledger.
A fragment from the St. Louis Republic recalls a bright cold lady whose every year ends with a train of little happiness. The text reflects a nostalgic, poetic tone about small joys carried through time.
The jury awarded Doyle Burns $146,022.73 in the Portland Mining suit. Attorneys plan a motion for a new trial and possible appeal. Findings cover contract dates, stock value at 75 cents, dividends, and ownership in several claims. The case has drawn national attention with many witnesses and out-of-state participation.
Buenos Ayres reports General Mitre will approve recall of Chilean minister Portela. The public rallies at rifle ranges issue thirty five gratis Mauser rounds per citizen as tensions with Chile rise. Roca scolds Chilean policy. 80,000 men plus 30,000 reserves ready for call, with national insistence on rights and a pacific settlement urged by The Times.
New York December 24 Edgar Stanton Maclay connected to the Beiley case drew Roosevelt's demand for his resignation as especial labor in the navy. He demands trial under civil service law insisting he cannot be dismissed without formal charges and trial. He asserts civil service protection and vows to stand by his rights while continuing duties at the Brooklyn navy yard. Parker sent Maclay's reply to Washington.
London dispatch dated December 24 reports commentary on the Argentina Chile dispute. The text notes Argentina’s reference to the issue and urges U S intervention or involvement to resolve tensions between the two South American nations. The summary reflects a diplomatic stance without graphic detail.
Paris reports the Panama Canal Company board meeting where President Huron and director Cur ran resigned. Shareholders authorized negotiations with the United States, aiming to fix a price based on Isthmian Commission conclusions, with new negotiators Forot and Bourgeois set to replace resignations.
Minneapolis December 24 Commander in Chief Eli Terrence of the G A R issued appointments to committees on legislation for veterans in public service naming Joseph W Kay Brooklyn Leo Rasaleur St Louis J P S Gobin Lebanon Pa H A Castle St Paul and others plus committees on school histories Fredericksburg battlefield national work fraternal relations with Sons of Veterans and a national sanitarium at Hot Springs South Dakota a committee to foster flag respect and a list of 33 special aids in military instruction and about 250 aids to the commander in chief ordered to report by letter to A Noel Bashinate chief of staff Vernon Newark Ut
London reports that brigands holding Miss Stone captive agreed with the American legation in Constantinople to free her for a 14000 pound ransom. The deal supposedly pays on Bulgarian soil and frees her in Turkish territory.
Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth addressed the Denver Woman's Club urging support for Volunteers of America and its Prisoners League in thirteen U.S. prisons. She argues against “once a thief always a thief,” describing how reforming ex prisoners lead honest lives with aid from two Hope Halls that screen residents from reporters and curious observers.
William B. Curtis argues in the Chicago Record Herald that European city taxes burden American insurers and real estate owners. He notes Berlinlevies high taxes and rental shares with the government, Vienna taxes are higher, and in many capitals fireproof, rigid building regs favor large firms. Consequently, individuals rarely own urban ground and lease to building companies.
In a message to Congress President Roseeveit stresses national policy to aid irrigation across states and territories, enabling local communities to act. The Romero Irrigation Co claims it has cultivated thousands of acres in the Sunny San Luis Valley in southern Colorado and invites inquiries to Zeph Charles Felt, Boston Building, Denver.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.