Daily bicycle giveaway contest by The New York Star
The New York Star announces a daily prize of a high grade bicycle for the largest word list formed from THE NEW YORK STAR letters. Webster's Dictionary used for authority. two watches for 2nd and 3rd places. other prizes include dinner sets and silverware. Contest runs June 26 to August 2, 1899. stamps required for trial subscription. lists may be mailed any day.
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New York Star
Star
New York
W. 39Th Street
City
Buckeye Pile Ointment Offered As Radical Cure
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to cure blind bleeding itching and protruding piles with immediate relief and prompt cure. Sold by D. J. Scanlon at 50 cents per bottle or 75 cents per tube with mail order available.
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D. J. Scanlon
For Sale 160 Acres Farmland Near Potter Nebraska
160 acres all fenced five miles northeast of Potter Neb. Includes 9 head cattle 5 head horses one Aultman Tailor threshing machine wagon harnesses and other gear. Contact Gro Firestein Potter Neb.
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Potter
Aultman & Tailor
Gro. Firestein
Public Lands Auction Announces 60000 Acres For Lease
The Commissioners of Public Lands and Buildings will lease about 60 000 acres of school land at public auction in Sidney at the County Treasurer's office starting 9 a m August 11 1899 under the new school land law. The bid is six percent annual rental on appraised value, with the option to lease at less than appraised if no satisfactory bid, to the highest bidder meeting six percent. Interested parties may obtain land lists and appraisements from the County Treasurer or Lincoln office. The Commissioner will answer questions at the auction about the land sale and the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Public Lands and Buildings
Sidney
County Treasurer's
Lincoln
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promised Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as immediately relieving coughs and aiding recovery. It claims effectiveness for whooping cough and croup and includes a testimonial from John Coffin of Kirwin Kansas about recovery from consumption. Price 25 and 50 cents with a no benefit no pay guarantee. Sold by D. J. Scanlon.
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John Coffin
Kirwin
Kans
D. J. Scanlon
Stop Pain With Ballard's Snow Liniment Claim
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia strains cuts bruises stiff joints and contracted muscles. Claims instant relief once applied and offers a 50 cent price with dealer guarantee via D J Scanlon.
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Ballard
D. J. Scanlon
Community Stock Drive Funds New Creamery Separator Plant
Local business men and ranchers raised 2000 to secure a creamery separator station. D P Ashburn notes quick subscription growth. a Monday meeting at the Court House will organize and incorporate the company. The plant, 18 by 24 feet, 12 feet high, includes a 15 horsepower boiler and Alpha DeLaval separator.
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D. P Ashburn
Court House
Creamery Company
Fqkawehe'es Ross
Fremont Creamery Company
Sidney
Fremont
Weather Delays Harvests Prompt Haying and Feed Outlook
Harvesting has faced weather delays over the past week as ranchers push haying efforts. River hay yields are below par with some alfalfa harmed by grasshoppers. Divide hay crops look strong and cattlemen aim to avoid last winter’s feed shortage. New residences under construction include projects for L Wasem Will Grosvenor and Mrs Rebecca Sanderson.
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L.wasem
Will Grosvenor
Rebecca Sanderson
Nebraska Wyoming & Western Railroad Incorporation Filed
Articles of Incorporation show the Ne braska Wyoming & Western Railroad company filing with County Clerk Bullock on August 3. Alliance Nebraska is named as the principal office with capital stock of 1 000 000 and a start date of April 4 1899. Officers include G W Holdrege as president J G Taylor secretary and directors W P Durkee W Randall J D Allee D T Beans G W Loomis.
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Nebraska, Wyoming & Western Railroad Company
Bullock
Alliance, Neb
Aliance
North Platte Valley
Cheyenne
Scott's Blatt
Sioux
Nebraska
Wyoming
Laramie
Converse
Albany
Natrona
Carbon
Fremont
Sweetwater
Uintah
Idaho
Colorado
G W. Holdrege
J G. Taylor
W. P. Durkee
W. Randall
J. D. Allee
D. T Beans
G. W. Loomis
Preparations Under Way for Hartville Extension Track Laying
The State Journal reports Buington is ready to lay track on the Hartville extension and aims to finish before year’s end. Thousands of ties are stacked in Alliance yards and steel is on hand. A track laying machine will speed progress to two to three miles per day, with spiked ties and rails positioned precisely. Grading near Alliance is complete with few gaps in Nebraska and large grader forces at work in Wyoming.
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The
State Journal
Buington
Hartville
Alliance
Nebraska
Wyoming
Return of First Nebraska Troops Hearts Warm Welcome in San Francisco
The First Nebraska soldiers arrived safely in San Francisco and were greeted by cheering crowds and Nebraskans. Frank Bordwell of Co. I, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bordwell of this city, is listed as healthy and expected home soon in Sidney. He is noted as the only local recruit to face enemy fire. Mustering out is set for August 23.
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San Francisco
Frank Bordwell
Co. I
L. H. Bordwell
Sidney
Frank
Eletric Bitters Prove Top Seller Says Belleville Drugist
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio declares Eletric Bitters the best selling bitters in his 20 years of experience. The tonic claims to cure ailments from stomach and liver disorders to nerve weakness, builds up the system, and restores vigor. Sold by W F Bassett for 50 cents with guarantee.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville
W. F. Bassett
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Chambers
We thank friends and neighbors for their aid and comfort during our illness and bereavement. We earnestly ask God to reward you for your kindness. MR. AND MRS. C. P. CHAMBERS.
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C. P. Chambers
Dan Davison Takes Week Layoff To Help On Ranch
Mrs. J. B. Twist travels to Wilson, Colorado to join her husband as Dan Davison takes a week off to assist at the ranch.
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Dan Davison
J. B. Twist
Wilson, Colo
Court actions recap from July hearings at the courthouse
The preliminary hearing of Albert Verner on grand larceny was held July 28 before Judge Neubauer, bound over to district court in $300. A replevin suit by Milton Ahrens against Fred Namath over forty three cattle was certified to district court. An assault case Chas Jankowsky v Fred Gundel resulted in a guilty plea and a $5 fine. Gary Young, 16, was arrested for alleged assault on a five year old. case dismissed after no evidence.
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Albert Verner
Neubauer
District Court
Milton Ahrens
Fred Namath
Namath
Sheriff King
Mr. Ahrens
Chas. Jankowsky
Fred Gundel
Gundel
Costa
Gary Young
Lodgepole
Jas. Klein
Placer Location Certificates Filed in Cheyenne County
Certificates filed by Box Butte county residents cover placer land in Cheyenne County during the past week. The Cloud Placer Mining dam spans 90 acres in section 6 22 46. The Wild Horse Placer Mining Group includes 120 acres in 29 23 46. The Lone Star Placer Mining chain covers ne nw se 19 23 46. The Home Placer Mining Group holds 2 23 46 sw nw set ne 19.
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Cheyenne County
Lone Star Placer Mining Chain
Home Placer Mining Group
Box Butte County
Party primary delegates chosen at precinct meetings today
Democrats, People's Independents and Silver Republicans hold their pre cinct primaries to elect delegates for county conventions. Voters participate in early party caucusing aimed at selecting delegates for upcoming county gatherings.
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Democrats
People's Independents
National Irrigation Congress Set for Missoula Session
The Eighth Annual National Irrigation Congress will meet in Missoula Montana from September 25 to 27. Delegates include state governors, city representatives, irrigation societies, engineers and business leaders from across the United States and foreign nations with broad participation anticipated.
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National Irrigation Congress
Missoula
Montana
United States
Society of Engine
Irigation Company Agriculturial College
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Union Pacific Cuts Rates to California Points
The Union Pacific announces a greatly reduced fare of 32.50 and 32,501 to California points for through tourist sleepers with quicker travel. For tickets and full information contact E. R. Breisch, Agent.
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Union Pacific
California
E. R. Breisch
Keys! Box of 200 Keys Loaned For Return
A box of 200 small keys is missing and hoped to be returned by the unknown recipient. Cc. D. Essic.
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Cc. D. Essic
Separator Company Meeting for Incorporation Set
Notice to subscribers announces a meeting at the Court House at 2 oclock on Monday afternoon August 7 1809 to organize and incorporate the Separator Company. All who signed the contract malaetack in said company are urgently informed.
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Hatf, Devan
Nep
Japan
S.A
Concord Bull
Hantie
Marks Bros
J. A. Mbanba
Straw & Errsworth
Great Western
Gents & Boys
Rose & CO
Tabler
Potter, Neb
Fred Kurth
B.A. Jones
Wm. Kemp
Werman Scroeder
Chris Vollstadt
Peter Lenzen
S.P. Witters
Isaac Jones
Fred Price
J. Snider
Geo. DeGraw
Martin Boreson
H. C. Anderson
N.P. Lingholm
JS. Cline
W.M Kellams
Messrs. Sweet & Ragan
Frank Band
Dever County
W. C. Bullock
Wm. Welken
Redington
McAleese
Allie Ickes
Neville
North Platte
Jake Cramer
First Nebraska
Lexington
South Omaha
James McMullan
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