Roosevelt orders probe into Standard Company affairs
President Roosevelt directs a full inquiry into Standard Company matters while General Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur, dies in Crawfordsville Indiana. A railroad tax dispute case between railroads and county treasurers continued in U S court Omaha with hearings and possible March action. The North Platte Tribune forecasts the Bridgeport North Platte Valley railroad ready for business with Pathfinder irrigation completion. Nebraska eyed a new sand lime brick industry due to abundant materials and no fuel need. Reapportionment bill adjustments by Senator Giffin would boost western representation. Douglas county would gain four senators and thirteen representatives. Districts No 28 No 60 No 61 defined across several western counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Giffin
Senate
Douglas County
Lincoln
Perking
Kieth
Denel
Cheyenne
Kimball
Banner
Scottsbluff
McPherson
Logan
Grant
Hooker
Thomas
Cheyenne County
Kimballs
Kieth Anid
Logan, McPherson
Devel
Scottablufk
Advertised Letter List for Sidney Post Office
The following is a list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sidney post office. In calling for some please say advertised. WW Senn, Laurences Osborn, Atholpi Mitteliman. A Bondurant, E. McLernon, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
Sidney Post Office
A. Senn
Liawrenes Osborn
Atholpi Mitteliman
A. Bondurant
E. McLernon
Poatmaster
Dining in Japan A Comical First Japanese Meal
The piece humorously chronicles a first Japanese dinner experience. A westerner sits on the floor using chopsticks and endures numb feet while learning etiquette from a san and young dancers. The scene blends cultural contrasts with playful embarrassment and shared laughter.
Lost in the Air Birds Drift and Rescue on a Stormy Crossing
A St Louis Republic report notes birds lost in wind drift across seas. It recounts a white owl found 800 miles from Newfoundland, nearly dead yet recovered aboard a transatlantic ship. Sailors report other cases of birds stranded in the air and saved by mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Sen
New York
Newfoundland
St. Louis
No Paupers In Japan Excerpt Cites Wealth and Welfare
Pall Mall Gazette notes no paupers in Japan and asserts absence of workhouses as most people can earn a living. Describes Japan as well fed clothed housed and cheerful with hospitals offering free medical care to the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pall Mall Gazette
Dusty work links to consumption across German empire
Across sixty institutions in the German empire 2,161 consumption cases were treated. Of these, 1,095 patients worked in dusty environments. Dust type is unspecified in 431 cases. metal dust in 18. stone coal or glass dust in 129. wood dust in 116. wool dust in 111. and 126 cases involved other dust types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Empire
The Art of Conversation and Correct Speech
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes a merchant and agent quarreling over a book titled The Art of Conversation and Correct Speech with a snappy line about no use for it. The exchange highlights the value of etiquette against practical skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Dialogue on Politeness and Proverbial Humor
A snippet shows an Irishman apologizing for swearing before a lady and the woman replying with a humorous mispronunciation. The contrast with a proverb about thieves and crowds evokes old world wit.
Union Pacific Colonist Tickets From Missouri River Terminals
Daily from March 1 to May 1, 1905 Union Pacific offers one way colonist fares from Missouri River terminals to major western cities. Rates include $20 to Kansas City, $30 to Ogden and Salt Lake City, $22.50 to Butte Anaconda and Helena, $25 to Spokane Wenatchee Tacoma and Seattle, and $25 to Portland Astoria Ashland Roseburg Eugene Albany via Portland or Huntington. Through tourist car service available with double berth $5.75. Inquiries at 206 W Waldridge, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Spokane
Wenatchee
Everett
Fairhaven
What.com
Vancouver
Victoria
Huntington
Tacomasand
Seattle
Portland
Astoria
Ashland
Roseburg
Eugene
Albany
Salein
Postland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Utah
Idanapointe
Pacific Coast
W. Waldridge
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Notice
An old patent remedy advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tables to cure a cold in one day. Money back guarantee offered by druggists if not successful. Box bears BE. W. Grove’s signature. Price two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Sidney Plans Electric Lighting Then Steam Laundry Expansion
The Sidney Herald notes citizens desire for modernization with electric lights and a steam laundry. It criticizes local editors and warns the Cheyenne county dispute is growing tiresome.
Muscles That Shut Out Cold From Skin Training
Medical writer explains how skin muscles tighten to push blood away from the surface when cold. Goose flesh forms as tiny muscles contract, hardening the skin to act as a better nonconductor and help maintain body temperature. The piece notes widespread cold adaptation, referencing Indians as an example of full-body tolerance.
Tarpon Tales Cause Fuss Among Fishermen
A quirky Country Life in America excerpt describes a deluge of tarpon pestering small fishermen. The scene shows a lordly fish harpooned and bound to a keg as a bizarre warning, with a fearful tarpon crowd fleeing in the bay as a towering aquatic scarecrow observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
America
Creel Fate's Favors and Stage Poverty Jokes
A collection of jokes and quips about rejected manuscripts, fashion openings, and stage life. The piece references “Fuel-My mal” and “Knobbs” as examples of how poverty and social pressure inspired theatrical careers, with satirical exchanges about invitations and openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
The Hetert Amiable and Domestic Quarrel Exchange
The dialogue contrasts a busy social life with a partner's wish for fewer visitors. A domestic exchange shows tensions over companionship and agreeableness, highlighting differing social appetites.
Misdiagnosis Leads to Empty Wallet Diagnosis
Dr Cutts confesses he misdiagnosed a man's case as appendicitis. Dr Slash asks about the operation findings. Cutts reveals the patient had no money to pay. Cleveland Leader report.
Starting the Now. Nel!-Oh, my gown shape upset
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger shows a character exclaiming distress over a new gown. Belle suggests letting another girl wear it, reflecting a light dialogue about fashion and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Burlington February Bulletin Cheap rail fares to West and beyond
The notice advertises cheap one way and round trip rail rates for travel to California Puget Sound Northwest eastern Colorado the Big Horn Basin North Platte Valley and Washington D C with specific travel windows in February March and February inauguration trips. L W Wakeley and M A Shipman promote personalized travel advice and printed matter.
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Californian
Puget Sound
Northwest
Colorado
Big Horn Basin
North Platte Valley
Washington, D.C
L. W. Wakeley
Omuabu
M. A. Shipman
Sidney
Guaranteed Cure For Piles Piles Ointment Advertisement
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding protruding or blind piles with Paro Ointment. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure any case in 6 to 14 days. First application offers relief. Cost 50 cents. If unavailable, send stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis Mo
Sale of real estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By order of the clerk of the district court a judgment from 1904 in favor of Jerome Be Halston against Deere & Company Trustow is levied on the northwest quarter of lot thirty three in township six north range forty west. Sale at Sidney courthouse March 1 1915 at the hour of 11 o'clock to satisfy the judgment and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R Lesner
Tama
Munger
Gurley
United States
Leser
Government Land Office
Nebraska
Iowa
Carland
Lesser
Washington
Baxter
Rush
W. S. Summers
World Herald
UTIL
District Court
Cheyane
Truckey & Son
Copartners
Platt
Skandia Plow Company
Peoples Bank of Rockford
Fouis
Bisarot Gustaft Brom
Lewis Broit
Miinels
Uist
Truchkey & Son
Piaintht Herelin
Cheyenne County
Agadst
Hiss Brett and
Gustaf
Ter
Los
Potter
Nebraeska
Sald
Distriet Court
Cheever Bay
Vebrishi
von H.W Grlines Dude
District
Creeye Reins County
Latuts AM Omeyer
PMN
Chora MoMrites
Iam Lefendant
Hortheast
Elhtemnapsyorth
Gish
Losnd
Cuourt House
Sidney
Hedd
Ebrugby
Ius I. Walace Sherk
Sale
Phn District Court
Nebrishna
Om Orimes
Jerome Be Halston
Atu and Aginst Deere & Company Trustow
Lowry
Section Uilrtythree
Township Sixteen
North Range
le Court House
Fast. Pininery
Mary ‘Turner
Cheyenne
Mange
Theaeur
Hse
Plaiutif
Neb
A. L. Fasr
HF. Gaaran
Charles L. Gage
Nebraaka
WiLiam A. FowLene
Wialucio
Gome
Grimes
District Court Inn
Cheyenne County Neuraska
Josseph W. Naomay
William Relden
Amardi C Helden
William Lewis
Stull Bros
William Stull
Louis Stull
Nloetven
Ftyone
Eilney
W. Lee
Said County
HW. M. Grimes
Cheytone
P. A. Pulta
Pleluri
Hans Daniel Jemson
Jameen
Lantifog Lown and Trust Company
Une Mundred
Phittyseven Datkirsand
Chervane
M. Grimes
James N. Brown
Geo. J. Hunt
Tve
Aulinfy
Wits
Janage
Stevens
North Hill
Southwaste
Auarter
Minthe Lis
W. K. Asmes
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Ayers
Ayer
Mas
K. A. Ropinson
Salime
C. Ayer
Jowell
Mass
Ste
the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph and Peoples Poniard Consort
F. A. Gapen
Roosevelt
Standard (S) Company
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Indiana
United States Court
Omaha
Wand Chen
S. Nicholas
W. W. Aldridge
Scottyblaff Herald
Sidney Republican
Sidney Telegraph
Scottsbluff Herald
The
Platte Valley
Frank Irving
Irving
Huraday
Frank Putman
Bridgeport
Price Baking Fowerer OC. Ca
Princeton
Hetert
Burlington
VIA
Missouri River Terminals
Tacoma
Rosesburg
Al*bany
O R &N
Bute
Lake Ctr
Itermediate
Agen Line Press
Sherife S Sale
Sherife Bale
Sherifis Sale
Tee
LW Lee
Sherk
Anid Wol
Hy Mo Nist & Gitanam, and
Lyme
Jeri Recs Sale
Beb
Querifes Sale
W. Loge
Lershetin Fe Said County
Departaent of the Interior
Shirvey
Nebn
Vine Charlig Olander
William Norfolk
Aulhos Chevalli Potter
Charles Erickson Potter
Ola Nelson
Sextorp
Melyrosa
Psa
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