Dalton notes on hog shipments and holiday travels
In Dalton a cargo of hogs was shipped to Denver led by C. W. Handley with Otto Busacker and John Vananne sharing duties. Demand for sleds remains high, spurring busy haulage of grain to town amid expected bad roads. Local residents travel for Christmas visits, vacations, and church events while references to local figures hint at minor disputes and seasonal merriment.
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Dalton
James McNulty
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Woolsey
Main Street
Minnie Handley
Crystal Foster
Orleans
Neb
Bernice Hughes
Albion
Alliance
Earl Mallory
Fern Marquis
Fort Morgan
Colo
Mrs. Hedlund
Pleasant View Winter Spell Grips Territory
A quiet, cold spell continues across the region with still air and frigid temperatures reminiscent of northern states. Local observations note persistent winter conditions and low visibility in some areas.
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States
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Health and Vitality
Poor Blood is blamed for sickness and fatigue and treatment is urged. Scott's Emulsion is marketed as the best blood-maker, fully digestible, and free of alcohol or opiates, claim boosts to red blood cells and overall strength. Produced by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey with date 13 65.
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Scott
Scott’s
New Year Greetings and Local Movements in Old Diggings
Clara wishes a happy New Year while notes report Robert Epps visiting real estate in town from Oklahoma. John Brown traveled to the County seat. Mrs P J Dalton is improving after illness. T and Co E Higgins aided Bowen with a well. Daugherty family and Jennie Cushing drove to Sidney. Snow persists and stock feeding dominates. Earl Metz and Mike Jillson toured Sidney. Mrs Ward left for Chicago with relatives, James McNulty accompanying. John Quinn and James Jensen visited Potter. Harry Selch on sick list.
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Robert Epps
Oklahoma
John Brown
P. J. Dalton
E. Higgins
Bowen
John Daugherty and Sons
Jennie Cushing
Sidney
Earl Metz
Mike Jillson
Mrs. Ward
Chicago
James McNulty
Ickes
John Quinn
Jas. Jensen
Potter
Harry Selch
Grand Prairie Holiday Reflections in Frosty Skies
Esther Booth returns from Lincoln where she attends school as Christmas plans form. Miss Bessie Jones hosts a fine program but a stormy night keeps crowds away. Mons and Andrew Johnson deliver two carloads of cattle from Omaha to market. Geo Sager visits Mons Johnson with his niece while Emory Planck recovers from illness.
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Esther Booth
Lincoln
Bessie Jones
Mons
Andrew Johnson
Omaha
Geo. Sager
Mons Johnson
Emory Planck
Sidney Draw and Local Social Notes
W E Chambers and Miss Viola Chambers left last Saturday for Indiana to spend the holidays with relatives Chas Portrey is visiting from Morrill Ned W W Chowins spent Christmas day at the John Daugherty ranch A meeting at the schoolhouse to discuss telephone matters was adjourned until better weather There will be a dance at Springdale ranch on New Year’s Eve Everyone is invited
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Chas Portrey
Morrill
Ned W. W . Chowins
John Daugherty
Springdale Ranch
Potter Roy McAdams and Sister Mabel Visit Canada
Roy McAdams Potter and his sister Miss Mabel left Wednesday to spend Christmas with relatives in Canada. William Struble, who recently moved to Seattle, has been promoted and his former supervisor Mr. O Flanaghan now assists him. Potter expresses pleasure at Struble’s success. The school’s closing Christmas program will be held at the schoolhouse Thursday night as teachers depart for holidays.
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Roy McAdams
Mabel
Canada
Wm. Struble
Seattle
Wash
O’flanaghan
Potter
Mr. Struble
Prevent Hog Cholera Early Recognition and Isolation
Instructions urge farmers to post mortems on all hog deaths or hire a vet to detect infectious disease signs. Early recognition and isolation could stop herd spread. The piece details post mortem findings in organs such as skin, kidneys, spleen, liver, intestines, bladder, lungs, and others to diagnose hog cholera.
Family Liver Pill for Bird Health Advice
When a fowl acts dumpish with a poor appetite and odd behavior, it is best to pen it up for a few days and give a good physic. An ordinary family liver pill is excel lent for this purpose and may ward off a serious spell or sickness.
Butcher Seeks Heifer Calves for Dairymen
A city butcher advertises a chance for dairymen to acquire good heifer calves. He notes he typically gets them and invites buyers to take offered calves for feeding and future dairy stock.
Two Active Armies Confront Weeds and Bugs
Two active armies battle as persistent weeds and pests threaten the field. The combat pits gardeners against stubborn flora and insects, requiring ongoing effort to secure the yard.
South Omaha Live Stock Prices Steady to Higher
Union Stock Yards South Omaha December 22 cattle receipts light at 2,500 head with dressed beef demand strong and prices steady to a dime higher than last week. Hogs about 3,300 head, prices 5 to 10 cents higher. top at 7.79 with most at 7.40 to 7.55. Fat sheep and lambs scarce, prices 15 to 25 cents higher. feeder lambs traded largely 6.25 to 6.40, various sheep and lambs quoted across a wide range.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Markets Close Mixed as Wheat and Pork Edge Higher
Chicago closing prices show May wheat at 91c and May pork at 20.82 per barrel, with Jan lard at 10.65 and rib futures around 10.77. Cash grain tops No 2 hard wheat at 88 3/4 to 89 1/4c, and No 2 corn at 69 1/2c. Live cattle receipts reach 17,000 with beeves selling 6.50 to 9.80, hogs 34,000 with most at 7.60 to 7.75, and sheep receipts 20,000 with westerns 4.40 to 5.70.
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Chicago
Fremont farmers form union in eastern Nebraska
Farmers in eastern Nebraska organized a union in Fremont on December 11 and debated adopting the national association’s ritual and password. A resolution opposed veterinarians vaccinating for hog cholera without license. C. H. Gustavson of Mead was chosen president after several ballots during an executive session.
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Fremont
Neb
Nebraska
Farmers’ Union
National Association
Committee On Law
C. H Gustavson
Mead
Congressman Pepper Dies in Clinton Iowa
Congressman I Ss Pepper of Iowa's Second District died in Clinton after several months of illness. Local and national reaction begins as offices tally his career and hours.
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Pepper
I. Ss. Pepper
Iowa
Clinton
Christmas Time Happenings In North Divide
Owing to irregular mails news is limited. Miss Mayme Madden closed her school for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bowen shopped in Sidney. Bert Tinsley left for Redington to spend holidays. Mr and Mrs Scott shopped in Sidney. Rabbit hunting is current and damaging young fruit trees. Mrs Fred and Mrs John Beyer traded in Sidney despite cold. Miss Jennie Armstrong left for Sidney to spend holidays. E G Creb visited Sidney last Saturday.
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Mayme Madden
Thomas Bowen
Sidney
Bert Tinsley
Redington
Scott
North Divide
Fred
John Beyer
Jennie Armstrong
E. G. Creb
Harry Bixby Visits From Kearney Military School
Harry Bixby arrives from Kearney Military School to spend the holidays with his parents, sharing plans for the festive break.
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Harry Bixby
Kearney Military School
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Chas. Kinnersley
Pleasant View
Dan Heimer
Godling Ranch
Mr. Galup
Arapahoe
T. J. Johnson
Bridgeport
Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Mr. Johnson
Fillmore
Fred Korsmeyer
Higgins
Geo. Davis
Goding
Lucetta
Alice
Godings
Helen Hurd
Elwood
James Hadley
Clara
Grand Prairie
W. E. Chambers
Viola Chambers
Indiana
F. M. Hayes
Farmers’ Union Organized
H. Gustavson of
A. R. LE Sueur
Sidney, Nebraska
Bulletin of Winter
Denver
Southland
California
Scenic Colorado
Salt Lake
Burlington
M. A. Shipman
Sidney, Neb
L. W. Wakeley
Burlington Depot
Sidney Marble Works
A. A. Clark
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