The Telegraph Directory listing local officials and societies
Directory page lists state officers governor Silas A. Holcomb lieutenant governor J E Moore secretary of state J S Bartle attorney general and other officials along with Lincoln and Sidney district figures. Also includes church services and a large roster of fraternal orders with meeting dates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas A. Holcombieuten
A. Piper
Eugene Moore
Joseph S. Bartle
Arthur
Churchill
Public Instruction
Henry R. Cobett
Henry
Russell
Government should indemnify registered mail to restore confidence
A New York World opinion argues the post office registry system loses trust as losses exceed insurance. It urges government indemnity for registered letters and parcels, noting Britain offers up to 250 dollars insured value and only a 22 cent fee, while the United States pays nothing. The piece cites low annual losses and potential net gains from higher registry volumes, plus improved post office accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United States
Great Britain
United Kingdm
India
United Kingdom
Brasil
Bolivia
Paraguay
Uruguay
Chile
British India
Japan
Kongo
Congress
International Postal Union
Uncle Sam
New York World
The Useful Sunflower and Its Wide Range of Uses
The sunflower yields oil from seeds in demand, with Russia exporting large amounts. Purified oil competes with olive oil for salad use, and seed cake feeds cattle. In Maryland seed oil production serves Baltimore, while stalks and seed heads provide fuel and fodder. The plant proves practical beyond its antiquated aesthetic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Maryland
Baltimore
India
Europe
New York Post
Huxley Speaks with Rare Lightness in Science Lectures
A reminiscence recalls Huxley sticking to business in seventy lectures with rare levity. The only moment of applause came when he mentioned Chaniseo's Peter Schlemihl, a work he admitted gave him genuine pleasure outside science. The crowd’s spontaneous reaction underscored the unusual warmth in his otherwise strict teaching style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxley
Chaniseo
Peter Schlemihl
Popular Science Monthly
Question from a child puzzles novelist Payn
The Payns face eviction as painters and cleaners move into their London home. A boy asks where the people in heaven go when spring cleaning begins, a riddle that even the author cannot answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Payn
London
Mr. Paya
Train Gown Mishap Sparks Conversation on Dress
In a light exchange from Chicago, Mrs Brown wears a gown aboard a train while her husband recalls stepping on it. The witty dialogue highlights a trivial mishap turned humorous moment during a journey.
The Progress of the World and Demorest's February Notes
Literary notes from the February issue highlight Venezuela British Guiana South Africa and Canadian politics plus American financial matters with portraits and commentary. A Demorest's Magazine piece discusses lounging robes for women detailing fabrics colors and styles for travel and ocean voyages. An anecdote praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Hollam Mass noting its safety and efficacy for children and its sale by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review of Reviews
Venezuela
British Guiana
South Africa
Demorest
Fred Webber
Hollam
Mass
Chamberlain
W. P. Holden
West Brimfield
W. F. Bassett
Eiffel Tower
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the Telegraph Directory
U. G. Senatse
Jno
M. Thurston
Omaha
Wikilam V
U. B. Mans
Avis Reves Register Po A. Grifith
Cccscseeree Eee Eens Oe
J.B. Hoagland
Sereeee North Platte
Moorgan
Ada B . Chappell
Suneora
BR. M. Grimes
North Platte
A. Pease
Sidney
Hunter McAleese Biay
C. Bullock
Lodge Polo
Stear Je Nou Dauer
Bianey Supe
P. Chambers
Colton
Camp Clark
Cee Eeee
Leroy
Martin
W.R. Woods
Weyerts
A.W. Atkins
J. W. Harper
Bronson
Board Villiage Trustees
A. Penne
P. A
T. B. da Wsod
S.s
Geo. F. Blanchard
Desss
John Baker Rs
James J. Meintowb
Doran
Minnie Chase
Asulatant Minn Whitehead
Miss Blanchard
Mies McKies
L. F. Shelton
Mine Mueller
Methodist Episcopal
O. J. Osborn
Epworth League
Rayer
Allen Kenworthy
Catholic Church
Marees
Episcopal Church
Frank Welch Lodge
Mdney Lodge
A. ER. Greenies
Sec
W.C. Milthorpe
N.G
Rebecca Degree
G.B
Chowins
Valiant Lodge
K. of P
DeCastro
K.R
J. J. McIntosh
Sig Gutfreund
J. T. McIntosh
Joseph
Conrad Garrison
Regular Army and Navy Union of the U. S
H. Tromander
Thos. Whiteman
LG. A. B
Mons . W. Nelson
A. A. Ricker
Henry A. Morrow
P. R. Borgquist
Wm. Ottoman
E. V. Sumner
Washburn
Osgood
Sidney Camp
M. W. of A
James McMullan
Wm Studt
Sidney Lodge
L. H. Bordwell
W. M. A. Armstrong
D. F. McKee
P. Sanders
é-Peve
H. J. Snyder
R. K
Providence
O. E
Masonic Hall
E. R. Breisch
O. P. Davis
W.M
A.P.T.L
American Protective Tariff League
Org
FIRGT
Bowens
Wilbur F Wekeman
West 23d Street
New York
Safari Bey
Arthur Roberts
Calcutta
Hangi
Herley
Phrenological Journal
Phrenological
Fowler & Wells Cb., Publishers
York
Menrey
American Homes Pub. CO
Knoxville, Tenn
Twree
Astor Place
Blackwell’s
Durham Tobacco
Blackwell
Durham Tobacco CO
Durean, H.C
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
R.I
Chowins & Son
Rock
Nebraska
Oberfelder Block
Rose Street
Nebr
Pontefice
Sidmey
WEB
Chas. Vernon
THE
NEW York Weekly Tribune
O Efa
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Wit
the Telegraph
W. Best
Reemery Building
New Yorkers
Wheele Tribune
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