Civil service reform expands to 75 040 postmasters nationwide
Fourth class postmasters are now under civil service and can only be removed for inefficiency or misconduct affecting about 75 040 postmasters across the country. Nebraska banks list deposits totaling 87 072 436 54 dollars, equating to 79 16 per person. Prince Henry and retinue prepared for a 17 day entertainment program. Kaiser Wilhelm's brother to arrive in New York February 22 ahead of a public showcase of American high life.
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State Banking Board
State
National Banks of
Nebraska
Prince Henry
Kaiser Wilhelm
New York
America
The Great West Debuts At Qmaba Under J B Lucas
The Great West is a new Nebraska oriented publication published at Qmaba with editor J B Lucas. Its purpose is to advertise the manifold resources of Nebraska to homeseekers and attract people to the land of plenty.
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Great West
Qmaba
J.B. Lucas
Nebraska
State University backs irrigation stations in western Nebraska
Chancellor Andrewa and officials of the State University favor Senator Deitrichs plan to establish irrigation experiment stations in western Nebraska under university supervision. An appropriation from the next legislature is expected to fund the effort. The Bowersock land leasing bill faces critique over homesteaders lack of final proof preventing lease rights, seen as an injustice that could derail the measure.
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Linceln
Andrewa
The
State University
Deitrich
Nebraska
Bowersock Land Lessing
Storage Dams Raise Irrigation Worries in West
Fear is voiced in western districts that upper river storage dams may hold back water early in the season, diminishing supplies for distant irrigated fields. Growing North Platte basin communities in Nebraska and eastern Wyoming now have ample water, but farming in upper valleys and the Laramie plains could divert and reduce supplies later. The text notes the need for a method to secure water for all lands that will require it.
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Rivera
North Platte River
Nebraska
Wyoming
Laramie Plains
Irrigation reservoirs seen as flood control asset
The piece argues for building storage reservoirs to hold floodwaters in spring and release them during irrigation season. It cites North Platte valley needs, cost reductions via domed canyons, and the broader benefit of easing Missouri and Mississippi floods, urging wartime planning with Wyoming lines. Local Bridgeport notes follow.
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Stornage
North Platte
Wyoming
Missouri
Mississippi
Nebraska Statehood and Early History Snapshot
Nebraska entered statehood in 1867 after being organized as a territory in 1854. The article notes 1900 population 1,066,300 with 52.9 percent male and 2.5 percent illiteracy, Omaha population 102,555, and historic explorations by Marquette Clark Fremont and Mormons. It mentions six governors in seven years, first state governor David Butler, 1871 constitution rejection, and figures Bryan Thurst on Morton in politics.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Father Marquette
Louisiana
Louis and Clark
John C. Fremont
Platte Valley
Utah
Alvin Sanders
Iowa
Lincoln
David Butler
Messes
Bryan
Thurston
Manderson
Morton
Local notes on social visits and horse trade
Mrs Bullock hosted Miss Davis and Mr Barlow for dinner. The wet goods trade is slow. Court meets in Sidney next Monday. J W Harris keeps busy hauling tourists to Chappell. Harry Barret improves. Newell sale list on Wednesday drew a crowd. C N Costes to travel for an eastern firm. J W McDaniel returned from the east with horses and likely sold well. Reynolds, Sidney horse buyer, bought drivers from Bert Bates. Bert excels at selling horses and securing top prices.
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J. W. Harris
Chappell
Harry Barret
C. N Costes
Mr. Coates
J. W. McDaniel
Jum
Reynolds
Sidney
Bert Bates
Bert
Brownson Grab Bag of Local Notes
Bob Hilton picked up estrays Wednesday while Mr Portrey advances on his new house in fine days. Wm Morris visited Mr and Mrs Perso Wednesday night. John Peterson nears completion on Mr Pomeroy hay ranch and eyes a future opportunity. Tom Freeman of Dalton came on Tuesday business. Freeman notes stock in decent shape with some blackleg losses. Engineer Dudley of No 4 misidentified a bridal party at Herdon last Sunday as the Kimball masquerade. Up to date job work at this office.
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Bob Hilton
Mr. Portrey
Wm. Morris
Dudley
No. 4
Herdon
Land and Local Notices From Nearby County
Henry Vick buys another railroad land section. H G Hinrichs buys Burch art land at sheriff sale. George Peters of Lodgepole travels the valley. Harm Fecht leases EL Leiner place for five years. John Siefer adds 160 acres to Cheyenne county soil. George Thompson visits relatives, returns home. Miss Hannah Miller ill with pneumonia under Dr Stowitta care. Dalton post office likely. Woolsey named as post master. An oyster supper and birthday party hosted by Chris Jurgens Jr. at home. Hotel Kobus thriving. Two more victims added to the list. board set at five dollars monthly. Lorenz Saale hosts party last Saturday night. Snowfall last Tuesday night benefits grass with no drifting. Pump frost damage at Jones Poole place fixed by Guy and Jay. next morning mill destroyed by fire ignited earlier. Mill crushed and grounded, substantial damage reported.
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Henry Vick
H. G. Hinrichs
Burchart
George Peters
Lodgepole
Harm A. Fecht
EL Leiner
John Siefer
Cheyenne County
George Thompson
Hannah Miller
Stowitta
Dalton
Woolsey
Kobus
Lorenz Saale's
Jones-Poole Place
Guy
Jay
Local Gossip: Dances and Visits Across Town
Gus Carlson attended the dance at Redington. Albert Larson of Potter was up this way Sunday. Chas Stanton visited his folks in Sidney Monday. Ed Root purchased a fine stallion from J J Vandiver a few days ago.
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Gus Carlson
Redington
Albert Larson
Potter
Chas. Stanton
Sidney
Ed. Root
J. J. Vandiver
Local Residentsot There Is Land Leasing Bill Agitation
Mrs P Rowlan returned from Alliance. A D Waggy was hunting nearby last week. Pat Rowlan and Anthony Johnson went to Bridgeport. Mrs C A Tolle and daughter visited Mrs F A Tolle Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pat Rowlan and child visited Mrs Johnson and daughter Saturday. A coat of the beautiful came down on us again Tuesday night. Weather was ideal the week before.
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A.D. Waggy
Pat Rowlan
Anthony Johnson
Bridgeport
C. A. Tolle
F. A. Tolle
Mrs. Johnson
Northwest Rail Rates and Big Horn Basin Prospect
Burlington Route advertises low daily rates to the Northwest from Missouri river terminals with a March April validity. It promotes the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming as a new homeseekers attractor, offering a free folder on request and contact through J Francis, General Passenger Agent in Omaha. Also includes testimonials for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with local seller D J Scanlon.
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Billinga
Mont
Helena
Butte
Spokane, Wash
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Rossland
B.C
Missour River
Northwest
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Burlington
J Francis
Omaha
Nebr
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Jack Clunges
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Stillwell
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Union Pacific
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May Paxton
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Arthur Sawyer
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Will Brothers
Prince
Bethel
Stanton
Norf
John Nelson
Miason
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L. Howard
Ountry
Brownson
Chris, Jurgens, Jr
Riverside
Mrs. P. Rowlan
Alliance
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Bartlett & Dennis Co
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Houseban
Champberlain
D. J. Scanlon
Chamberlain
Fourless
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New York World
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A. Pease
Schmoller & Mueller
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C. D. Pease
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Council Bluffs
Missouri River
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Spokane
Great Northern Ry
Wenatchee, Inc
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