Ex State Treasurer Bartley Freed by Governor Pardon
Ex state treasurer J S Bartley, jailed since 1897 and imprisoned since 1898 for embezzling a state warrant of 20000 and a 300000 shortage, was pardoned by Governor Savage on New Year’s Day after a lengthy statement defending the action. The piece also notes political shifts in the district with references to Judge Neville’s potential renomination and fusionist prospects.
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J.S. Bartley
Govenor Savage
Govenor
Bartley
Douglas County
The
State Journal
Neville
Berry
M. F. Harrington
Westover
Sullivan
Omer M
Kem
Ring in the New Year Excerpts From Local Correspondence
Windy week documented with several village movements. Chas Tolle traveled up the river last Saturday while Horas Haggerst visited Bridgeport earlier. Anthony Johnson went to Irving Sunday and a large convoy of cattle moved westward with unknown ownership or destination. Ed Smith hunted horses Sunday and chatted briefly. Haggerty returned from Bridgeport early in the week.
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Chas, Tolle
Ed. Smith
Little
H. Haggerty
Bridgeport
County Commissioners Bond Approvals List
The January 2 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in Sidney examined and approved official bonds for S. H. Babb sheriff Fred Lehmkuhl treasurer C P Chambers county superintendent James Burns clerk C M Wright coroner James Tucker county judge Robert H Willis surveyor Andrew Anderson road overseer Trognitz precinct L DeBruner constable Lodgepole precinct I N Ware assessor Camp Clarke Fred Benton assessor Bayard Henry Vick road overseer Union Valley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sidney
Fred Lindberg
F. A. Rowan
R. Emanuelson
James Burns
S. H. Babb
Fred Lehmkuhl
Treasuer
C. P. Chambers
C. M. Wright
James Tucker
Robert H. Willis
Andrew Anderson
Trognitz
L. DeBruner
Lodgepole
J.T. Rodgers
Asessor Weir
Lixco
I N
Ware
Camp Clarke
Fred Benton
Bayard
Henry Vick
Union Valley
Local Officials and Constables List Adjourned Without Date
Swan Derrick Assenor Colton Oscar E Anderson J P Potter S H Osborne J P Bayard John Burk Constable Davison Charles A Moore J P Sidney FP Lyngbolm Road Overseer Bronson Daniel Bullard Constable Bayard Precinct Frank X Rihn J P Union Valles Gus Larson Road Overseer Potter P C Laing Assessor King J B Faisson J P Davison R S McConnel Assessor C L F Rock Henry T Dean J P C H Ruck John C Johnson Constable Lodge Pole Jesse Ridge Bowl Overseer Redington Board thereupon adjourned without date Attest James Burns County Clerk
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Swan Derrick
Assenor Colton
Oscar E. Anderson
J P Potter
S.H Osborne
J P. Bayard
John Burk
Constable Davison
Charles A. Moore
J P Sidney
FP Lyngbolm
Bronson Daniel Bullard
Bayard Precinct
Frank X Rihn
Union Valles
Gus Larson
Potter P. C. Laing
King
J. B.faisson
J P. Davison
R. S. McConne
Burlington expands California excursion service with through car routes
Burlington Route adds weekly escorted tourist cars to California with daily standard sleepers via Omaha Lincoln Hastings and Oxford to San Francisco. Tourist sleepers depart Wednesdays and Thursdays from Omaria Lincoln Fairmont Hastings Holdrege to San Francisco with daylight passage through the Rockies. Folder California Tours 1901 02 offered free by J Francis.
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California
Burlington
Californiia
Omaha
Lincoln
Hastings
Oxford
San Fracisco
How Prepared Chalk and Tooth Powders Flood the Market
The piece argues most tooth powders rely on chalk with a soap base and flavors, sold in bottles for 16 to 50 cents. It suggests making DIY mixtures with chalk, soap, and peppermint, and recommends a bicarbonate of soda mouth rinse as a superior cleanser. It cites the New York Post on antiseptics like sal, wintergreen, and safety.
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al Waysett
New York Post
Ferret misadventure at the St Milo customs
An English traveler, irritated by the St Milo customs officers, fled with a ferret hidden in a bag. A courtly struggle followed when officials discovered the animal, and the scene was described as dramatic and satisfying revenge in a Continental piece.
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St. Milo
Scotch Emigrants and Their California Thistle and Honey
In early California two Scottish emigrants carried a thistle and a swarm of honeybees. Over time the state faced a clash between the stubborn Scotch thistle, a farmer nuisance, and the region's abundant honey, a noted blessing of the western Rockies' slopes.
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California
Scotland
Pacific Coast
Story of Corinthian Capital Inspiration from a Grave Basket
The tale from Vitruvius notes a girl’s death in Corinth and a maid placing her mementos on her grave. A hidden acanthus root grows around the basket, its curling leaves forming volutes that inspired Kallimachos to design the Corinthian capital.
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Corinth
Kallimachos
Vitruvius
Couldock’s Apathy Sparks Fire After Virginia Tour
The barnstorming troupe led by Couldock performed The Chimney Corner in Petersburg Virginia to a silent audience. At the finale he erupted in a thunderous outburst denouncing the “fools” who blocked the foarlights with stoughton bottles, amid bemused spectators.
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Couldock
Virginia
Petersburg
John
Ellen
Scotish Gentleman's Golf Struggle Ends With Quip
A famed Scotch golfer fails to pass a key stage despite hard practice. He fumbles with the gutta percha ball, sighs at the sun and heat, mutters Put tut Oh dear, well well, and finally quips Give up the game, then laughs at the miscue with a friend.
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Weentster
Tyre
Resurrection Bone Tales From Jewish Tradition
The text discusses the bone lus or resurrection bone at the spine end and Jewish rabbinic belief in incorruptibility at resurrection. It cites Liadrinn’s questioning a rabbi and the bone’s demonstration, with various trials including heat and hammering that failed to destroy it, noting enduring reverence reflected in a modern name.
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Liadrinn
Crab and lobster claws used for feeding and fighting
The text notes crabs and lobsters have two limbs with sharp edges like scissors. These claws tear prey and feed animals hand to mouth, but the strong bands also serve defense and fighting, as they bite to protect themselves rather than solely to eat soft foods.
Doctor of divinity riffs on ears and gates
A playful note on hearing and wit contrasts classic phrases with a modern twist. The passage references a divinity scholar transforming ear related expressions into humorous modern equivalents, highlighting linguistic creativity.
Noahs Ark Supply Debate Sparks Rural Gossip
In a humorous colloquy captured from the Washington Star two residents dispute Noahs Ark provisions. Mr. Erastus Pinkley cites two of each animal while Minas Miami Brown suggests extra pork and chickens would have been prudent amid the voyage.
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Noah
Ark
The Company Manners of Her Husband and Sons
A reflection on how a woman's life is tested by her husband's and sons' conduct yet her daughters provide her deepest comfort and solace in family dynamics.
The Limerick Girl in Irish Beauty and Wit
A clipping praising Limerick women as the world’s prettiest. It lauds their fresh faces, healthful complexions, and engaging wit, comparing them favorably with Cork Dublin and Parisian peers. The piece notes their teeth, a retrousse nose at times, and an Irish expression that adds charm.
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Limerick
Ireland
Cork
Dublin
Lost Forty tract in Tazewell county owner unknown
A rugged tract along the Mackinaw river in Tazewell county is described as a deep ravined, waterlogged area with no cultivable land and no commercial value. Known as the Lost Forty, it has hosted mortgage dealings by wary outsiders who received questionable titles.
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Tazewell County
Mackinaw River
Tazewell
Mackinlaw
Bees Venom for Rheumatism Ubiquitous in Vienna
Dr. Tere, a Vienna physician, promotes using bee venom to treat rheumatism by repeatedly stinging patients to build tolerance. He claims rheumatic patients feel less pain from bee stings and may be cured after building immunity. London anecdote notes two grocery workers with a cruel joke on Ben.
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Tere
Vienna
Lee
London
Tom
Ben
WSA
Bent
Atchison Globe
Appointment of town auditor praised for rare good judgment
The editor lauds the new town auditor, noting his personal bearing and rare sound judgment, and expresses pride in naming him to the position. The writer emphasizes trust and competence over public comment on policy.
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Mana
Richmond
Red Paint Stain Sparks Balcony Encounter
In a brief exchange from a Har lem Life clipping, Mabel jokes about Mr Gaybor getting red paint on his dress coat sleeve while on the balcony between dances. Maud confirms avoiding the post due to fresh paint, noting the stain on Mabel's waist.
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Mabel
Mr. Gaybor
Maud
The Small Boy's Aspiration Noted by Boston Christian Register
A playful exchange about Willie’s future ambitions is described with humor as he jokes his name will make people tremble. The piece captures a child’s bold vanity and the paper’s light tone.
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Grandi
Willie
Boston Christian Register
Curious Jamaican plant used as native toothbrush
A creeper known as the toothbrush plant grows in Jamaica. Natives cut a stem piece and fray the ends to fashion a simple toothbrush.
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Jamaica
Nature and human nature echo through London Truth
A quotation contrasts nature as the good fairy with human nature as the bad. It claims nature made the world for all while human nature made it for the few, attributed to the London Truth.
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Nature
London
Silk and worm rearing halted in America after revolution
A Chicago News remark notes that worm breeding and silk manufacture were decisively disrupted by the revolution, while observing that small white lies often grow into large black ones.
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America
Chicago News
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Sydney Telegraph and
Peoples Pontard
Cheyenne County
Ountry
Riverside Reapings
Horas Haggerst
Bridgeport Innt
Anthony Juolnson
Irving
R C. Tolle
Ent
TNS
Kruse Bros
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Zang
Col. Front and Rose Streets
Sidney, Neb
Eoliep & Mueller
Farnam-st., Omah
C. D. Pease
Schmoller & Mueller
Farnamst
Broadway
Council, Bluffs
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
Pictrorf
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Omaha -To
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
W. D. Curirton
Apent
F.S. Bush & CO
Omaha, Neb
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