Legislative quips and prods on wading ducks and farm life
The piece mocks many legislative bills including H. R. No. 83 banning duck wading as a centuries overdue reform. Itsatirically praises Roosevelt's farming ethos and family life while arguing for practical farm ideals from the White House view, noting the contrast with domestic labor at home.
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Mark Twain
Artemus Ward
House
Senate
Merrick County
Adam
Angelina
Roosevelt
White House
John Seifer Seeks Ear Doctor Help in Sidney
John Seifer visited Sidney to consult a doctor amid ongoing ear troubles. H E Brown returned from Edgemont D Thursday. James Tonutt is listed as proprietor of the Bridge.
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John Seifer
Sidney
John
H. E. Brown
Edgemont
Thuaday
James Tonutt
Local residents and travelers noted in weekly Dalton list
A Dalton paper roundup lists numerous residents and visitors including lumber firm reps, Miss Grace Hursey ill, Mrs. Handley of Oklahoma staying with relatives, Frank Duncan visiting his ranch, and several townspeople plus guests traveling to Sidney North Platte and Redington. The Burlington agent D. A. Boyd and land men Messia Swatzlander Bentley are active. a water system repair car arrived from the Burlington.
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D. A. Boyd
Burlington
Bridgeport
Messia
Swatzlander
Bentley
Dalton
Chris Woyette
Berg
D. R. Campbell
John Deere Plow Co
John Deere
Orin Griswold
Walters
Grace Hursey
Pete Armhnuret
North Platte
Local notes from Sidney area residents and events
Eldon Matthews Frank Halston and Ed Mayer haul out fumher for Eden residences. A Sidney doctor attended Mrs Henry Blome Tuesday night. A Byers ranch dance failed due to storm but will be held at Reed place Saturday. Commissioner J B Halston in town in executive session. Mr and Mrs N Foster and John Owens visited Sidney ward Tuesday. Hugh Ward solicited for a potato carload Monday weather milder. C E Higgins and wife visited Sidney Wednesday. Dust proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph.
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Sidney
Henry Blome
Byers Ranch
Reed Place
J. B. Halston
Local Notes From Diggings and Nearby Ranches
A young blizzard hit the diggings Saturday evening but cleared by press time. Mrs. Daugherty visited Herdon earlier in the week. Rumor says Katharine Rihn may teach the Pleasant View spring term. Frank Stimka plans to move to his mother’s rented place. Sidney Krei visited The Hard Times ranch Tuesday. John Himer, visiting Cody relatives, is recovering from illness. The Saturday snow storm postponed the Beyer Bros ranch dance.
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Preas
Mr. Daugherty
Herdon
Katharine Rihn
Pleasant View
Frank Stimka
Sidney Krei
John Himer
Cody
Wyo
Beyer Bros Ranch
Card From Congressman Kinkaid on Garden Seed Shortage
Washington February 12 1909 Congressman M P Kinkaid informs the public that only 15 000 garden seed packages are available for about 55 000 voters leaving roughly 40 000 short. He has already provided some to homesteaders and will supply remaining packages only upon individual postal requests with a standard assortment of seeds.
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Washington, D. C
M. P. Kinkaid
Dolly and Molly feud over dirt in Cleveland Leader
Dolly refuses to go anywhere with Molly, blaming her for revealing unkind things Polly supposedly said about Dolly. The exchange shows a strained friendship and mutual hurt amid catty gossip.
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Dolly
Molly
Polly
Cleveland
Community Organization Roster and Church Notices
A mixed local page lists church leadership and school staff, with filled positions such as Treasurer W. R. Pate Superintendent E. M. CMe Principal A. D. Carlson and various assistants. It also outlines Catholic Mass times, lodge meetings, and Sidney Volunteer Fire Department officers including John Tishie as President and FR. W. Vath as Foreman.
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Sidney
R. A. Barlow
E.R. Yacgto
E. D. Worden
W. Vath
John Tishie
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