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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1878
Page
3
Brief items from Deadwood and nearby towns discuss freight and rail routes toward the Black Hills, local business movements, marriages in the area, bank prospects in Sidney, and travel notes. Mentions include Pundt firm personnel in town, a proposed North Platte route, and transient visitors like Juba Saxton Tee Bink.
The Telegraph reports Major Evans backs a Sidney to Black Hills route as the nearest, shortest path for Union Pacific. Cheyenne fights the project while Sidney claims pledged support will be redeemed and insists the line will boost trade and industry in the Hills.
The piece argues Union Pacific may build Cheyenne to Sidney route to capture southern traffic and block rivals, with Sidney touted as a terminus and large dividend potential cited. It notes opposition from workers over ride-on-top orders, and references local promotions and sermons amid broader regional rail debates.
Reading of civil debate in Nebraska papers shows long standing editorial fault lines. The Black Hills trade route notes and criticism of federal policy reveal tensions between western journals and government stance. The Sidney Telegraph and Omaha area papers face pressure to defend or revise stance on Indian affairs and military strategy.
A Black Hills journal admonishes persistent inquirers who request free samples by mail. It denounces penny-pinching readers and claims their demands burden printers and invite divine retribution. The piece portrays such followers as idle, heartless skinflints causing calamities.
The Greeley Tribune notes many Eastern families race to Nebraska to claim 320 acres of rich land offered by Uncle Sam with minimal fees. It highlights free government acreage, ease of clearing land, and rapid post-clearance yields, urging settlers to move west for farming opportunities.
Critics denounce Maj Newson's "Life to the Black Hills" lecture as vile and sensational misrepresentation. Observers accuse the speaker of glorifying vice and mischaracterizing mining camp society while praising a refined few amid a crowd stained by gamblers and pimps.
A Boston publisher offers Babyland for January a child friendly magazine for early readers. The issue features large print Christmas stories and pictures priced at fifty cents a year. An exchange notes Dr Lothrop could approve it as a premier juvenile publication for families with young children.
Special locals announce a grand masquerade to be held at the American House on February 14 1878. The notice highlights the event date and venue for readers planning attendance.
Wanted a dining room girl at the American House for sale. One three and oner qyarer wagon and one set of harness. Inquire of W J McDonald. New York Dry Goods Store invites buyers to purchase goods quickly as all will be sold regardless of cost for a short time. Cherliby and Mahoney advertise Dublin ale and Bass pale ale constantly open.
The bulletin lists several Sidney shops including Adams Redington Hahn Excelsior Meat Market offering beef sausage and dressed poultry, plus new and varied products. It also promotes Anderson Williams Capitol Billiard Hall at Rowe and Second Streets with two billiard tables and refined furnishings, a Willard Parlor on Hose and Second Street, and Henry Loomis blacksmithing on Vine and Second Streets.
Ad copy notes Star Clothing House as the cheapest clothing supplier. Fifteen ball pool is the go at Her lihy Mahoney's. Adams Redington Haas slaughtering cattle. The American House serves Kentucky Sour Mash Whisky and stock ales on draft plus Sweet Cider. Carh. Highest market price paid for hides and pelts by Adams Redington Huss.
Special notice states Mr Chas Snyder operates a butcher shop on Second Street opposite Huazen's drug store. He offers free delivery of meats to any city point and mentions a small room for rent on favorable terms available through this office.
A $15 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of two missing animals, including a Dan Indian Mare described as black mane and tail. The notice seeks any tips to locate and return the livestock.
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