The Conger Lard Bill Sparks Lively Debate
The article discusses Major Conger and his lard bill, opposing forces from packing house syndicates and southern planters. It mentions the Ocala Alliance convention’s strong condemnation, pamphlets aimed at hog producers, and arguments that the bill would not stop lard compounds but require proper labeling. It argues merit of the product over protectionism and cautions farmers against hidden contracts, critiquing alliance politics as manipulation by bourbon planters.
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Conger
Ows
United States
Ocala
Relief Sought For Scott's Bluff After Arnold Burton Murder
The Scott's Bluff county seeks legislative aid to cover over 10 006 in costs from the Arnold Burton murder trial. The new frontier county faces near bankruptcy without relief, as farmers and residents endure hardship while awaiting reimbursement and justice. Leaders urge action and note precedents for county reimbursements. The call highlights the strain on local resources and the urgency of a timely act.
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Scott's Bluff
Arnold Burton
Scotts Blaff County
Cheyenne County Journal Sale Boosts State Publication
W. W. Roptinson sells the journal's goodwill material and accounts to Cary and Lyon of the Sidney Temporary, enlarging the TzxLronarz circulation already substantial and strengthening a top state publication Auxiliary.
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W. W. Roptinson
Cheyenne County Journal
Cary & Lyon
Sidney Temeorary
state—Auxiliary
Eight-year term for Bill Kingen in Cheyenne Court
Journal notes reveal a chaotic retelling of court outcomes and public debate. The piece mocks tariff rhetoric, cites rail prices in 1867 and last year, questions Arkansas treasurer accounts, and lampoons a sensationalist Iowa town editor. It closes with a prophetic提age predicting a new dispensation and global upheaval.
Kem Hedge Against Usury Law Sparks Nebraska Debate
The Sutton Advertiser reports Kem, in Genoa last week, attacking usury laws warning they drive surplus money from the state. It notes foreign capital dominates Nebraska interest rates and predicts lobby by farmers and bankers for a law that props up capital while sparing outsiders. The piece labels three percent moneylenders as a devilish force.
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Kem
Sutton
Praise for American Travel Facilities by British Writers
English travelers praise American transport, noting no recent improvements yet praising flawless train service and dining cars. The Union and Southern Pacific winter dining car arrangements are highlighted as ahead of prior efforts. J C Baxxnant, agent U P, reads from the system Bidnay Neb.
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America
Union
Southern Pacific
J C
The American Idea of Travel Comfort Abroad
The text argues Americans demand luxury while traveling and cites perfectly appointed railway service as proof. It notes passengers dine in Pullman palace cars on long journeys from Council Bluffs and Omaha to San Francisco via Union and Southern Pacific lines. J C Barnhart, agent, U P System, Sidney Neb.
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Council Bluffs
Onaha
San Francisco
Union
Southern Pacific
J. C. Barn Art
U. P
Sidney Neb.y
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Lyon
Passoges
Will
Cheyenne
Bill Kingen
W. E. Woopnure
Arkansas
Deletmuter
Pennsylvania
Kdan Mevss
Iowa
iLike Humpty
Santaclaus
Fairbank
SOA
INK Fairbank
CO. Chicaca
Metropolitan Hotel
Adam Ickes
Sidney and
Camp Clarke
Redington
Clared
J.L. Dearinger
P.E. Snow
Agt
Poeoftic
Ebay JC Bancitart
Ager U PS Vem S.dans Ny
Kansag
Nebraska
Gates F.C. Barmant Sgernt U P Systems
Sidnay
P. Cortea
Ja” BassHant
Lee Ae Ge
Attorneys AT Law
Shiney
Aseky Priae Way
Gou,w. Eter
Slenry St. Stayner
Ler
Attorvey
T - Innd Ofze
Prouyt
Weice
State Bank
Neb
Peer Maltin
County Judge's Office
Sidney, Nes
W. P. Miles
Attorney AT Law
Chowna Block
Pension Attorney
Bidney
Physicians and Surgeons
A. D. ST ‘Owitts
Ickes’ Tere
K. Bettendorf
the New Grocery
California
H. W. Chowins
Chowins Block
Sidney, Nebr
N. W. Chowins & Son
Rock Springs
Cjmberlad Smith Incicoal
C. T. L. Oil Company
Rose Street
Harper’s Magazine
Yeoued
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Ba
Harper’s Young People
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Harper & Brothers
Franklin Square
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