Political chatter and reform talk from the era
The piece surveys Republican politics with notes on governor candidates and figures like Darrow, Grant, Conkling, and Dilworth. It discusses civil service reform, the fate of women discharged under the reform, frontier tensions with Mexico, and predicts trouble along the border. Dilworth emerges as a favored Attorney General candidate with strong credentials and broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Treasury Department
Washington
Cameron
Oliver
Mexico
United States
McKenzie
War
O. J. Dilworth
Ditworth
Dilworth
Ree
Tiene
Ha Teapeblicen
Petee
Nature's economy defied by prickly pears and porcupine plains
A fragment contemplates nature's economy and the misreading of natural forms. It suggests scientists ignore oddities like prickly pears and porcupine plants, perceiving no economy until recognizing a need for delicate surgical tweezers. The tone is ironic and reflective.
Antediluvian Inhabitants and Ancient Ocean Ruins Discovery
A proponent describes dives in the Atlantic near France revealing ruins of a city beneath the sea. He cites fossil shells showing deep water life, argues Sidney once lay under a salt ocean, and claims Earth’s crust upheaval created the present Atlantic basins. The piece asserts widespread ancient knowledge across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
France
Sidney
Eas
Missouri River
Sierras
Atlantic
Mossy Stone Proverb Reflections on Prejudice and Freedom
The text argues that moss does not define a stone and that a well-used knife avoids rust. It contrasts travelers who leave their limited circles with those stuck with mossy prejudices, urging the rolling stone to stay bright and free from crustacean change while letting decayed trees fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Motlatrox
Guarr & Down
Maline Insurance Agency
Pine Street
St. Louis
Meluiee
Washington
Aod
Raxvoun
Weeks & Potter
Voltaio
Wiem
Robert C
Collin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sidney Telegraph
Geo. G. Darrow
Wit i
Lixowarp
Billny Darry
Grant
Conkling
Garibaldi
South Tyrol
Humbert
Francis Joseph
Stanley
Courier Journal
Beecher
Boston
Post
Bismancx
Nobillog
William
Republican
Olla Podrida
Domino
Catarrei
Gawronn
Sanroxo
Banford
Reina
Wees & Potter
Call and
Lee
Proprietors of the
Capitol Billiard Parlor
Hugh Clark
South Platte
Srextina
Coto
North Platte Bridge
H. T. Clarke
W. H. Pides
Fulton St
H. McFadden
Crete
Supt. D
E.F. Stephens
Neer
Meat Market
G. Eckhardt
Ridney
Hove Street
Grand Central
John Cameron
Ridley
Haetier
Bkop
Rowe Street
Bank
Sidney, Nebrabxka
Beer Hall
John Zobel
Bidney
Nel
Philadelphia
Warren
Adirass
Philadelphia Bewing Machine Co
N. Beveath Street
el Bit
Philadelphia, Pa
A. J. Base EL
U. P
Eka
Lorahr Second
Ayrtle Streets
H. Hornberge,a
Nebraska
Robe Street
Sidney, Nebraska
Meir Wilson
T Wilson
Broadway
New York
New Orleans
State & Hades Sts
Chicago
San Francisco
Cas
Wagon Shop
THE
Centennial
M. Hughes
Clwrignt
Nybraska
Ballard Rifles
Creedmoor
Pacific
Perfection
Spforting and Gallery
Uslog
Everlea
Erxcela
Bend
Catalorne
Ecovarling & Daly
Chamber St
New Torch
Wacon
Fish Brothers & CO
Racine
Wisconsin
Racine, Wis
Peete Means
Fish Bros. & CO
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