Quips and tall tales circulate in letters and talk
In a lively column several odd anecdotes circulate. A dog story from New Mexico shows humane wit after a man starving dogs, debates on Washingtons strength amuse visitors, and a retort about a dollar’s reach in history plays with fact and illusion.
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Fusel oil in rock and rye candy alarms Brooklyn Eagle
The Brooklyn Eagle warns parents and temperance activists about fusel oil detected in rock and rye candy. It links the ingredient to nervous disorders in dipsomaniacs and notes it fosters a craving for strong drink, accusing candy sellers of poisoning children and corrupting moral character.
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Colorado rail chief fires Col. Dodge on Lovejoy order
A brief dispatch from F Lovejoy to Col D C Dodge announces Dodge’s discharge from the Denver and Rio Grande railway. The stockholders meet soon to decide Lovejoy’s fate amid Palmer faction tensions as Gen Palmer’s allies face removal.
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McCook News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Race
The town announces elections for agricultural officers this fall and a trotting horse race on the 26th. Mr Powers plans a Stockville newspaper venture. Indianola fixes the county track. a county fair is forecast. New village trustees are named. a ten mill school tax is approved.
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Benkelman Busy Spring Hope After Harsh Winter
In Benkelman a jubilant note as business prospects brighten after a dull winter. Sheep herds thin but prepared, stock losses from a heavy recent snow minimal, calves affected. Weather improves with growing grass and reduced danger of further losses. St Lawrence. Benkelman April 4.
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Carrico News Roundup Includes Trips and Birthdays
Mr Johnsan and wife moved out on their claim. Mr and Mrs Samuel Tate visited McCook on Wednesday. Mrs Stokes H H Troth and family were in Carrico on Friday. Mr and Mrs E N Keeler went to McCook for supplies and will finalize proof Thursday. Fanny Paxton celebrated her birthday with a social. Lucy Braugh Roger Braugh returned from North Platte with Carrie Bowen and visited friends in Carrico with Hallie and Ettie Braugh. Carrico Neb Puio
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Hidden Christians and the Incer soll rumor
An exchange claims 400 million Christians are hidden worldwide but the remark is contested. The piece notes such figures are not supported and mentions appearance linked to a misreferenced term Incer soll.
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