Cheyenne County Offers Free Home Land in West Nebraska
Cheyenne County invites settlers to claim free government land in a vast western district. The area, over 400 miles west of Omaha, features nearly a million acres open to entry with prices via railroad land offices or speculators. Since settlement began four years ago, farms have grown, crops like rye wheat and corn perform well, and rainfall has risen boosting prospects. The county has rail connections with the Union Pacific and aims to expand northern and southern lines within eighteen months. It lacks frontier status, offering schools, churches, and a population from the East.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska County
Oklahoma Territory
U P
Ieyenne County
Cheyenne County
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Canta Home
Treudy
Muha
Union Pacific
Nols
A SOURCE OF WEALTH IN CHEYENNE COUNTY
The article notes vast limestone deposits under Cheyenne County from Lodge Pole westward and argues quarrying could become a major industry. It cites current small-scale operations by local capitalists, potential rail shipping issues, and the need for outside investment to develop quarries near Sidney and along the western road. It quotes local optimism that stone could supply eastern Nebraska and northern Kansas, creating jobs and wealth.
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Cheyenne County
Lodge Pele
Lima
Sidney
Judge Neubauer
A J. Haskell
Hogkell
Nebraska
Kansas
Marshal’s Harsh Talk Turns on Drinking Misstep
A fragment shows a speaker urging decisive action against troublesome men after a misheard request for a drink. The marshal is urged to eject the rowdies from town as quickly as they disrupt the community. The remark reflects frontier policing and social tensions.
A Democrat’s Views and Wariness of Cheyenne County Politicians
A defunct Democrat column rails at political enemies in Cheyenne County Nebraska. It suggests dishonest practices by opponents and vows consequences when voters act, warning of upheaval if laws are enforced. The piece targets a local editor and figure J F Wellington as examples of corruption.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
J F Wellington
Trials of a Fisherman and a Fatal Telegraph Jest
A Telegraph reporter confronts Station Agent Borie, who denies a west trip claim. In a perilous chase the reporter uses a clothesline lasso, tied to a box car, attempts a dramatic capture, and dies as friends hang the reporter from a telegraph pole with the rope.
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Telegraph
Borie
West
Cattle Thieves Captured in Wyoming Border Case
Sheriff Kent frow brought two men to Sidney for jail after capture by a Wyoming officer. Bord wingle and Hake, long-time residents near Harrisburg, are named as experienced cattle thieves. They declined to go to Cheyenne, agreed to Shiney, and were transferred to Sheriff Eubank with Deputy Millthorpe along to the state line.
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Bunner County
Sidney
Bordwingle
Hake
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Wyoming
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Cheyenne
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Farmers in Pumpkin Creek Country Impress County Surveyor
County Surveyor Paine praised Lumpkin Creek Crops during official duties, noting outstanding grain fields in Pumpkin Creek country. He cited a 200 acre corn field that could yield thousands of bushels if conditions hold, urging skeptics to visit and reassess Cheyenne County's agricultural prospects.
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Cheyenne County
Cutting Affray At Oberfelders Store Sparks Crowds
A cutting affray drew large crowds at Oberfelders store where prices were slashed on all goods. The event drew shoppers and chaos as discounts were offered across merchandise.
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Oberfelder
Renovating the Fort Sidney Repair Work Under Way
Renovation crews under Pat Walsh began a $12,000 program at Fort Sidney to repair and renovate company quarters while planning future rebuilding. Gen Morrow expresses confidence the post will remain a permanent military station, urging a possible $50,000 congressional appropriation to boost western Nebraska prosperity. Vostal notes report Captain Stone's command during encampment. changes include shifting company I to band and subsistence use and minor infrastructure upgrades.
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Bhond Question Raises Bond Debate in County
A TeLEguara man pressed County Treasurer Ickes to explain the argument used against voting bonds. He claimed proponents say bonds will ease county financial difficulties caused by the state bank failure and sought clarification to address public prejudice.
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Hensien
Mr. Ickes
Cheyenne County
Ickes
Week’s Happenings On State Bank Assets Outlook
J J McIntosh administrator of S C Morgan estate reports a week of bank affairs. He prepared a careful asset valuation and believes, unless more property is found, value will fall short of expectations. He estimates creditors may not recover over 60 cents on the dollar under Johnson’s proposition.
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S. C. Morgan
Johnson
Schoolhouse Renovations Near Completion for September Opening
The public school building in Sidney undergoes plastering, painting and repairs to be ready for students around September 3. Roof painting, blackboard repairs, and woodwork cleaning are underway. The region’s teachers begin institute work in western Nebraska, and the new Sterling organ purchased by pupils arrives this week.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sterling
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