Local Directory Listings for Sidney and Surroundings
A dense OCR of the Telegraph Directory listing officials, districts, boards, church services, lodges, and fraternal groups. It names governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and local Sidney officers, plus church schedules and fraternal society offices and meeting times.
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EB. P Savage
Wo Marsh
Chas
Weston Treasure
Steutweur
Fowler
Public Lands
Follmer
Puzzle of poker and evolving hammer cited in old prose
A journalist uses sly questioning to glean opinions from a cabinet member about a momentous issue, then notes how reading expressions reveals hidden thoughts. The piece then traces hammer development from stone tool to hydraulic presses and giant ingots, noting Nasmyth’s steam hammer and 14 000 ton presses with 260 ton cranes.
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James Nasmyth
Erranes
Englishman orders trap. beaver courtship and humor in travel note
An English traveler in Chicago orders a trap from a hotel desk clerk, then discovers the gag as the carpenter arrives with a mouse trap. The piece shifts to a beaver’s toilet in close observation, detailing its tiny forepaws and hind feet cleaning its fur, all described with amused, observant prose.
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Chicago Lote
Carpent.r
America
Leverybody
Alligator Trader Triggers Post Office Talk in Georgia
The Atlanta Constitution recalls a rural scene where an old man questioned the village postmaster about letters and almanacs in a terse exchange. The man then asks if anyone would buy a live alligator, highlighting local curiosity over postal service notices and unusual inquiries.
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Bureau of General Information
Georgia
Vermont
Atlanta Constitution
Darky
Drones In A Beehive And Bull Fighter Debate
A Bee life description contrasts drones with workers noting drones' traits and appetites plus a tale about editors and a golden hair found in a manuscript. Separate passages discuss Spanish bull fighters fearing fast wild cows and their horned defense tactics.
Morning worker’s fall after helping tear down building
A worksman leaving home to aid others in a demolition slips and dies after an ambulance and hospital visit. His wife dies soon after from grief, leaving their children without a father as a Chicago Journal report notes the tragedy.
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Chicago Journal
Frogs as Beneficial Scavengers and Jumpers
Frogs are useful scavengers in springs and brooks, destroying decaying matter and helping keep water clean. They also feed on flies and mosquitoes, and despite their odd appearance are expert jumpers and swimmers, teaching boys to play leapfrog and swim.
Trains From Omaha to Chicago via Short Route
South or north of Chicago routes via Omaha to Chicago offer daily departures from Union Depot Omaha connecting with western trains. Magnificent palace sleepers and reclining chair cars, dining and buffet cars, library and smoking cars, all trains electric lighted. For rates and details write F A Nash General Western Agent 1504 Farnam St Omaha and W Howell Freight and Passenger Agent.
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Chicago
Omaha
Chica
Union Depot
F. A. Nash
General Western
Farnamst
Omatla
Summer Outing to Colorados by Union Pacific
The Union Pacific offers summer expansion rates to Colorado Rocky Mountain regions with round trip fares plus $2 from Missouri River points. Tickets valid June 1 to August 8 and July 10 to August 8 with $16 return from Missouri River points on select dates. Return by October 31, 1901. Proportional rates from intermediate points. W D Clifton, Agent.
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Rocky
Colorado
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Linus
W. D. Clifton
Astounded Editor Praises Electric Bitters Cure
Bennettsville South Carolina resident Brown writes that his wife suffered long with dyspepsia and low energy. After four doses of Electric Bitters she recovered fully and can eat anything. Claims the tonic also eases torpid liver and stomach troubles. Only 50 cents at druggists.
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A Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Their Secret is Out in Sadieville Ky Health Cure
Mrs S P Whittaker suffered chronic bronchial trouble for years until her husband credited Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her ailment. The couple also reports their granddaughter was saved from a severe bout of whooping cough. The medicine promises to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and lung troubles with 50 cent and 1 60 bottles and free trial bottles at all druggists. The Telegraph and the Twenty Century Farmer offer a one year subscription for 1 74 in advance.
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Sadieville
S. P Whittaker
Formal and circumspect conduct noted in Chicago Post
A reader recalls remarking on a man’s unusually formal manner and suspicion of offense, but relief follows when Brother Willie retrieves a forgotten phonograph, restoring harmony. The Chicago Post quotes the exchange as a light domestic vignette.
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Willie
Chicago Post
Tenant demands repairs from Landford agreement
In a Boston Transcript passage, a tenant insists the owner must perform house repairs despite an arrangement for the tenant to handle them, highlighting dispute over responsibility between Landford and the tenant.
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Landford
Boston’ Transcript
Play shapes growth and future life lessons
The quote notes that play trains individual powers and serves as apprenticeship for life. It suggests a child at play is effectively learning through his lessons, highlighting play as foundational to development.
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Ufe
H. B. Drummond
No Nap and the Excuses of a Loving Partner
A quotation notes that a man should apologize to a woman who cares for him. It suggests she will forgive and make excuses for his behavior, while he should express love and contrition. The line reflects relationship dynamics and expectations in affectionate contexts.
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New Lippincott
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Telegraph Directory
Senate
Cowl Delrehh
J. Millard
Neville North Phitte
Tos Land Office
Harris Register
Dutast
Wm J Maneely
Senatorial Distiuct
D. Owens
JB. Evans
Ee North
Grimes
North Tatre E
Cary Officiial
Lehinkuht
Danpear
Jienes Burns
Camp Clarke
Dg MoJlanders
Sidney Supernhine
Inston Lyon
Sidney
L. Ul
Tristelet
Hobe Easaianeson
Rowan Sidney Prea Limberg Redington
Urs Sidney
Kairmin
Gapen Larey Martin
Lernen
J. Neutsruce
T. BO Dawson Dirvetar Mae
Neatteruet Orarminar
Tulia Meludden
Princiry
Kaos Gantamatt
Tocleehadon
Britton
Ateren
Ysis
Reiscop AL
Fiom
Uerning
Rayer Tna
Ain Weaver
ARD
Seradas
Socai Tles
Royal Neighbors Meats
Weilesury Evenin
Cruce
Mins
Nlidietecker Recorder
Frank Weieh Lodpe No
Tan
Pw A
Jn Cate Hanonth Litas € Callahan
Maranees Neubauleh
Sidney Podge
Noye
Rebecca Dezres
Eps i Mru
Urss
EV Sumner
G. A Ra
Mets
HA Brockway
Conmmiunder Jo Nevbacnm
Adj
Henry A Morrow
Sepest Wea
Gruss Eso. Ib
FOV Sumner
Bo Tinlliss MacGinl Snyder Pres
Sec
Sidney Camp
W.of A
WE. Wasumras
WC M.J Saypens
Sidney Loder
J. Saxpens
MM. W. Wa
T.M
Janees McConacghy
Providence
OB. S
Bka'elock
Tianna C&ereelder W.M Kazeas Dauauentry
Sidney Lodge
CU. W
Kot F. Yall
Second
Myrtle Streets
Julia Scanlon, C
H. Brastk Brexnan
Recorder
A Macauley
the Telegraph
Prubal
Flo
National Magazine
Muaeterbuck
Pearson
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lie
Milwaukee
I W. Howell
Tray
Preight and Pass
Agent
Telegraph
A. Pease
Kruse Bros
Schlitz
Zang
Porter
Col. Front and Rose Streets
Sidney, Neb
Kwa Was
Chisago
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
Echo Ganon
PicTraRir
Ala
Chicago & North-Wester
Himalayas
Suliman Range
Bolan Pass
Afghan
W. D. Crirron
Lincoln, Neb
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