Two Scotch Stories Origin of Macintyres and Bloody Hand Legend
The narrator recalls Blackwood’s Magazine anecdotes about Scots clans. The origin of Clan Macintyre comes from a boat incident where a surviving crewman cut off his finger to seal the ship’s fate, while the bloody hand in the coat of arms stems from a race to claim an estate where one brother severed his hand to prove ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Clan Macintyre
Macdonells
Mauacintyres
Carlyle Teases Milnes Over Tennyson Pension Plan
In a sharp quip, Thomas Carlyle asks Richard Milnes when he will secure a pension for Alfred Tennyson. Milnes cites constituent objections but Carlyle declares on judgment day Milnes will bear the blame if the pension never comes.
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Thomas Carlyle
Lord Houghton
Richard Milnes
Lord Tennyson
Carlyle
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Yennyson
Rest Your Voice Says Doctor To Woman Patient
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recounts a woman with a lingering throat ailment growing impatient with slow progress. She complains to her doctor who insists lasting cure requires complete vocal rest. The patient protests she is careful with her speech and avoids harsh language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
No Influence From Webster Dictionary Joke During Address
A congressman quips about Daniel Webster and Noah in a humorous exchange. A colleague misattributes a dictionary quote, and the speaker corrects him with Noah built the ark as the punchline. The anecdote reflects a light parliamentary moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Daniel Webster
Noah
Expressions of disdain over Miss Skreech’s singing and attire
Report of a brief exchange where two individuals mock Miss Skreech for her airs, criticizing both her singing and fashion choices. The dialogue implies social snobbery and the target’s public persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skreech
Advertised Letters List for Sidney Post Office
The following letters remain unclaimed in the Sidney Nebraska post office as of February 16 1906. Grant Smit Paul Piper F J Barnes Larry Tilton two letters E McLernon postmaster notice to callers to say advertised when requesting letters.
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Sidney, Neb
Sidney Post Office
Grant Smit
Paul Piper
F. J. Barnes
Larry Tilton
E. McLernon
Girl From Sweden at Tobin Opera House Friday
Fred W Falkner's Company presents The Girl From Sweden at Tobin Opera House on Friday February 23. Led by Madie DeLong the strong troupe offers wholesome comedy with touches of pathos and sprightly specialties throughout the play.
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Tobin
Tobin Opera House
Fred W. Falkner
Chas. Newman
Sweden
Opera House
Madie DeLong
America
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
Druggists refund your money if it fails to cure. Grove's signature on each box. 26 cents. EW.
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Grove
Clubbing offers for The Telegraph and county papers
Readers are invited to subscribe to The Telegraph and the Nebraska papers at reduced clubbing prices with one year advance payments. New or old subscribers receive these rates, and the bulletin appeals to citizens to stay informed about local news and neighbors' doings. Send orders to the given address.
Burlington Bulletin Seeks Rail Deals For Northwest Trips
The Burlington Bulletin lists February train services to Montana Washington Puget Sound and Portland via Billings with reduced round trips to North Platte Valley and Big Horn Basin plus colonist and homeseeker rates to Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and California. Special winter tourist fares to the Sunny South run daily to April 30 with return by June 1 1906. M A Shipman invites trip details to tailor the least cost route and options. Stock Food noted at Scanlon's.
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Northwest
Montana
Washington
Puget Sound
Portland
Billings
Mont
Short Line
North Platte Valley
Big Horn Basin
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
California
Epworth League Hosts Pleasant Dime Social at Minnie Chase Home
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a cheerful dime social last evening at the home of Miss Minnie Chase, delivering a pleasant social event for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Minnie Chase
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Eenar
Simon Fishman
Sidney
Neb
Victor
J. M. Jackson
Nebraska
Mits
Che Capital
Mm. H. Tobin
Schlitz Beer
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
Crockery & Gutassware
Carlyle's Bluntamens
Chicago Weekly
Inter Ocean
Prairie Farmer and Magazine
Sidney Telegraph
N.Y
Tribune-Farmer
The
Nebraska State Journal
Omaha World-herald
Kidney Telegraph
Nebraska Farmer
Schutz
Budweiser
COORS
Kkuse Brothers
Burlington Bulletin
British Columbia
Billings District
M. A. Shipman
Arent, C. B
Q. R. LW. Wareeny
GP. A. Onnha
International and
Pratt's
Scanlon’s
Uncle Sam
Sam
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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