War clouds across Soudan and Central America stir fears
The Tribune notes rising tensions as Mahdi, General Barrios and Russian influence threaten global stability. It reports a Paris protest where English and French workers faced anarchist disruption, turning the gathering into a loud blood-howl for war worries. Paris is described as a lively town for public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soudan
Central America
Afghanistan
General Barrios
Paris
Two Men Face Prison After Ballot Box Trick
Jo MackII and Gal lagher stood before a Chicago federal court on Thursday charged with attempting to stuff the ballot box to elect a Democrat to the Illinois Senate. They were warned they faced two years in Joliet prison and a $5,000 fine each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Mackii
Gallagher
United States Court
Chicago
Joliet
Finois Senate
State Journal
Salve Army Court Martial Trial in Salem
In Salem Massachusetts the Salvation Army tried a case by court martial for conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. The subject was reprimanded for a first offense and suspected of duplicating pay rolls while noting a hard habit of dodging payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Massachusetts
Salvaion
Pioneer Mason Frank North dies in Columbus
Mason Frank North a Nebraska pioneer and Pawnee Scouts captain dies at his Columbus home on Saturday afternoon from congestion of the lungs. He helped escort Major expo to Nebraska in 1856 and served in the lower house of the last legislature. North was held in high esteem by townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Frank North
Nebraska
Buffalo Bill
Columbus
Tie Stele
Mot Oc
Nes
Agg
McCook
Neb
George W. Foster
L. B. Stiles
William Bores
Philip Weick
George Bowman
G. L. Laws
Register
Lanxo
Mathew
J. Healy
Lind
James Kane
James Doyle
Charles Knipping
Frank Stockless
Missouri Circus Poster Law Sparks Debate On Honesty
A Journal excerpt notes a new misdemeanor bill targeting circus managers who misrepresent posters. It contrasts Missouri claims of higher civilization with the broader envy of other states. The piece mocks sensational claims and praises a cautious, plain depiction inside tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Journal
Dicker Over Norfolk Asylum Draws Local Tears
The Columbus Journal notes the late legislature debate on locating an asylum in Norfolk. It jokes the deal was struck years ago and mocks local negotiators for being outdicked, prompting local tears and commentary from Bro. Moses, former state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Columbus Journal
Norfolk
Dicker
Moses
Columbus
Tribune Seeks Fair Treatment for President Cleveland
The Tribune criticizes the State Journal for rushing to condemn President Cleveland without allowing him to act. It argues judgments should wait for evidence of actions and warns against bias against the party or its leaders. The piece calls for broader, more measured political scrutiny and fair tribute when due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
State Journal
Cleveland
Party
Ermeinle
Peace rumors vs Afghan advance probed by neighbors
The article notes European peace rumors about Russia pausing in Afghanistan and suggests local neighbors advocate non intervention. It implies the ameer should settle with the czar, reflecting a cautious stance amid shifting blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
Afghanistan
Mhelan
Afzhan
Ameer
Jourt
Bondville Blasts Describe Prairie Fires and Local News
The Bondville column reports a severe prairie fire near Brush and Driftwood creeks that burned much land and forced settlers to defend homes. It notes fatalities among fire fighters, losses by Meserve, Vincent, Fuller Bros., and a German settlement, and calls for fire guard enforcement along section and township lines in Red Willow County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Willow Co
Alpha Beta Literary Society
M. E
Ash Creek
Brush
Driftwood Creeks
Brush Creek
Meserve
Vincent
Fuller Bros
Kansas
B. B. Duckworth
Bondville
Tno
Box Elder Blossoms and Settlers Move In
Box Elder blossoms signal rapid settlement as farmers plow and break ground. Pitney of Culbertson visits his claim. Stone Bonner and Mrs Campbell from Lincoln visit. Grasses grow on creek bottom. Rev. Mann attends a funeral. John and Walter Hamilton offer to break wild horses. M. E. Quarterly Meeting begins March 29 at 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitney
Culbertson
Stone
Mr. Bonner
Superior
Boles
Campbell
Lincoln
Weggint
Graes
Rev. Mann
Randel
Belonn
Dance at the Palace Rink Tonight Extends to 9:30
The Palace Rink hosts a Thursday evening event with skating continuing until about 9 30 after which dancing dominates the remainder of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Rink
Medical Journal Ridicules Tobacco Cancer Link Report
Attending physicians at General Grant's bedside and the British Medical Journal ridicule the report claiming a central threat from tobacco as remote and unscientific. They denounce anti-tobacconists for inventing such a theory and argue it lacks scientific basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
British Medical Journal
Secretary of State Misses Premier Rank in Administration
Bayard notes the secretary of state does not hold premier status in the current administration. He observes Manning and Whitmore rank him highly. He also suggests Lamar and Garland likely occupy top positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Secretary of State
Manning
Whitmore
Lamar
Garland
Local notes and business chatter in Red Oak town
Red Oak residents share travel plans to Nebraska for business site scouting. Discussion includes new hardware and jewelry store prospects, local real estate moves with Culbertson figures, upcoming village election, and postage rate changes after July 1. Hayden & Co promise news, street sidewalks expected, and Henry Church sells cattle. onion seed offered by Metropolitan Drug Store.
Shiloh’s Cure Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
Advertises Shiloh’s Cure and Vitalizer as guaranteed cures for coughing, dyspepsia, sleepless nights, catarrh, and consumption with prices and a nasal injector offer. Mentions use for back or chest pain and lists a local Nebraska retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Electric Bitters advertised as cure for kidney and urinary complaints
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly cure Bright's disease diabetes and other urinary ailments. It states the tonic purifies the blood regulates the bowels and acts on diseased parts. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents at Metropolitan Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Metropolitan Drug Store
English Agricultural Labor Conditions in England and Abroad
The article compares English farmers as frugal, stable, and slow to work, noting wealthier Welsh homes and old manors. It describes agricultural laborers earning meager wages, paying rent or living rent free, with sons entering work early. It cites overcrowding, migration to Canada and Australia, and views laborers as enslaved by poverty and landowners’ indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Trumble
American Agriculturist
Theis
England
Canada
Australia
Wear of Coins Through Circulation and Wear Rates
The article explains that coins lose weight through use and handling, with silver and gold coins wearing more in lower denominations. Experiments by Mr. Miller estimated losses over a century for sovereigns, half-crowns, shillings, and sixpences, noting greater wear on smaller coins and issues in distinguishing denominations after long circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Debt troubles disturb a nervous traveler
A fragment from Arkansaw Traveler shows a man troubled by debt and nervously replying when asked why he looks anxious. He mentions paying back money and keeping his debts current, implying financial pressure and personal worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw Traveler
Perkars
Peeters
Colporteur and the solemn churchgoing funeral rule
A colporteur converses with a man of religious duties about church attendance. The man says he goes to church regularly only for funerals, claiming solemnity and no elections accompany them.
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Letters and, Publishers
BP. & Laxp Orrier
Thomas J. Arrington
Stephen Brown
Deatrick Blake
George W. Burt
Christian Buckend
Phillip J. Bastian
Frank P. Burns
Nelson Boyce
William W. Binkly
Chester Brezee
Jerry Chapman
Mary A. Conner
William Cook
Rob't
Milton Coull
Josephine Curren
James F. Clark
Oliver 8. Clark
William A. Clark
Anna J. Currence
Thomas Clark
Cheater Dow
Lucy Dunning
Solomon Dickson
Charles Ebert
Albert W
Frederick Koch
John Henry Koch
Elisha N. Keeler
Anne &. Kendall
John Linhart
Balthazar Lehn
Eliza W. Light
Jacob Long
William H. McIntosh
William A. Minniear
Alexander McDonald
Roderick McDonald
Annie E. Messner
Alfred C. Nettleton
Asahel N. Nettleton
Joseph Powell
Sidney F. Phillips
John Poole
Charley E. Phillips
Allen A. Phillipps
Samuel Pollock
August Plasmyere
Hiram W. Parker
Thomas J. Ruggles
Hans C. Rogers
Elizabeth Heyward
William W. Redfern
Charles Rausch
Wilbur F. Saunders
Soren Simonson
Chas. N. Saltzgiver
Alexander Swanson
William H. Selby
Adolph J. Schmidt
James A. Selby
John &Chilta
Homer Shepherd
James C. Sedden
Robert H. Thomas
Joel J. West
William B. Wolf
Nicholas Whitegel
John Whittaker
George P. Weick
Gottloib P. Weick
Henry Zimmerman
Bowden
Laws, Register
M. Fa
W. O. Russell
Hayden & Co
Henry Church
Fs Etis
Sy Shiob
3.L
Green Dringetet, McCool, Neb
Fara & Home
Wrest Cheney Anvil & Wise CO
Detholt, Mich
Motook
Hevinng
Fiormline
Gieville
Nearth Phille
Sephem
Eerler
Willow County
Orville O. Dutton
G. I
U. 8
G. L Laws
U. S. Land Office
Flias Conradees
Henry A. Hanlein
Range West
Hed Willow County
C. F. Babcock
Nen
Elias R. Harmon
Shires
E. W. van Horn
JH. H. Easterday
James Hiterson
O. F. Cain
Laasp
Nrs
Henry C. Jacobs
Range
Silas JH. Colvin
Vance MceManigual
William Phimiiton
Arnold Angel
Sotiler
Inet
Hepstor
Meduk
ISS
Joel A. Kane
Hometool Cnty
Ceusion
Lownship
North
John Unzicker
John Farrell
Alfred Carter
Matthew J. Heffe
See- Cook
Newp
Lillian M. Boyle
William Doyle
Perry A. Yeast
Wiliam
Pf. Hamilton
Stephen Bowles
T. L. Laws
Ree“ster
Tainacitier
Tis Chain
Paceet
United States
Neely
Usss
Cies
Cornwell
Puige
Eocur
Wits
Sarith
Welter F. Beverist
Sai Haud
Meyer Nels
William J. Pryor
Rewtster
S. L. Green
M.A Spalding
E. Tv
Brigkey
Sok, Nebraska
A. Probst & Bro
Proprietors
Graham Bread
R. H. Hamilton
Gtr
Coe
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