Electric light plant to boost Sidney growth and pride
Sidneys drive to establish an electric light plant aims to spark rapid growth and elevate the citys standing. ManCourt reports preliminary contracts with operation possible by September 1 if citizens support the rights, promising lower insurance and merchants brighter ads across Sidney. Western Nebraska steadies growth amid Oklahoma land rush talk, with thousands seeking claims but many preferring local opportunities and solid prospects in the present.
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Nebraska
Mancourt
Testomnarn
Northwest
Oklahoma
Kansas
Oklahoma Territory
Colorado
Texas
Indian Territory
Land Office
Nebraska news prompts critics over college oratory contests
The piece laments Doane College's victory in an oratorical contest and argues the University of Nebraska and Peru State College should adapt their methods. It questions Doane’s standing, mocks Doane as a high school level, and defends the university’s place among state schools while urging students to adopt more widely understood rhetoric.
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Rayners
State University
Rayner
Agricultural Department
Yranariot
Harrisburg
University of Nebraska
Donne College
Doane
Nebranka Colleges
Doane College
Peru
Matunen
Ste Representad
Local officials reappointed. clerk race settles
The Sidney city board reorganized. J J McIntosh remains chairman and new officers were elected. Jacob Kiefer loses clerk race to F I W DeCastro. Salaries for treasurer and marshal unchanged. paper designation set as Sidney Telegram. Meyer’s sudden departure leaves creditors unpaid around 1200 dollars. stock attachments issued. possible link to Laransk partner investigated. Splendid Colorado scenery and Judge Norvell’s Oklahoma trip noted.
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Fenera
Board of Trustees
Pew Board
J J McIntosh
Henry St Rayner
E Ale. Lennon
P J Spencer
IW DeCastro
Jacob Kiefer
Niefer
DeCastro
Pease
Oberfelder
Sidney Tereanarn
Oklahoma boom hints may lure official to stay on
In a tentative note the Oklahoma boom prompts talk of inducements to remain. Sidney values Mr Norvell as a top citizen and prominent local lawyer, hoping he stays if offered terms. The piece also notes management shifts at local papers and offices, plus various civic notices and entertainments.
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Louise Williams
Chicago
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J F Wellington
We Pemorrat
Omaha Herald Company
Wellington
Messrs McAllister and Greenfield
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