Lifesaver for Consumption and Coughs Declared
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing consumption after doctors warned she would die within months She used seven bottles and now is stout and well The remedy is touted as an unrivaled lifesaver for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis coughs colds asthma bag fever croup and whooping cough with guaranteed bottles at Hoc and 1 Trial bottles are free at all druggists
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Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N. C
Ambiguous OCR Stroke Mentions Sports Field Notes
Fragmentary OCR lines reference scores and net positions across multiple dates and teams. Notable items include 16 20 47 and 16 21 47 with nets, 36 21 49 and 36 22 50, and references to 18 19 49 and 20 51. No coherent event or outcome emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieet
California in 2 Tourist Sleeper on Burlington Excursions
Travel offer from Omaha to California by Burlington Overland Excursions in a tourist sleeping car. Departs Omaha Tuesdays and Thursdays, via Denver and Salt Lake City to San Francisco and Los Angeles with no changes. Stops at Lincoln, Hastings, Oxford, and other stations. well appointed cars with experienced excursion manager and porter. Folder and 72 page illustrated California book available. J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha Nebraska.
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California
Burlington
Omaha
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Lincoln
Hastings
Oxford
Denver
Salt Lake City
J. Francis
Neb
A Fireman's Close Call From Burlington Town
A Burlington locomotive fireman C V W Bellamy writes of pain and weakness before a bottle of Electric Bitters revived him. The letter claims the tonic restored strength and health, with a money back guarantee from druggists. The ad ends urging readers to Oberfelder for new clothing and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V W. Bellamy
Burlington
Fashionable Shapes of Mens and Boys Described
A compact sketch notes that every stylish silhouette for men and boys clashes with common desires, highlighting taste, fit, and current trends across apparel. The brief emphasizes how fashion norms shape choices and social perception in urban settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberfelders
Queen Victoria Dies Quietly at Osborne House
Cowes Isle of Wight Jan 23 Queen Victoria passed away peacefully at 6 30 PM in a simply furnished room at Osborne House The Bishop of Winchester led prayers as royal family members wept and mourned Shortly after Sir James Reid announced the death President McKinley sent a message of sympathy to England noting her long influence for peace and friendship in the world
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
Duke of Kent
Osborne House
England
Prince Consort
Winchester
Windsor
German Empire
James Reid
McKinley
William McKinley
Court Adjourns District Court to May Fourteenth
County Clerk Burns receives a letter from Judge H M Grimes announcing the January term 1981 district court adjourned from February 4 to May 14 at 9:00 a m due to the prevalence of small pea. Notice to litigants and jurors required. entry to be recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
H. M. Grimes
Ballot on Senators Sees Meiklejohn Gain Steady
The joint ballot for United States senator shows George D. Meiklejohn gaining one more vote, reaching a total of 10 since ballots began. D. E. Thompson up 13 since last Tuesday, Rosewater up slightly, others nearly unchanged. Apathy remains as the legislature waits for a caucus and shuffled ballots amid no sign of a rush.
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United States
George D. Meiklejohn
D. E. Thompson
Rosewater
Weather, health, and land shifts in Union Valley notes
Miss Grace Ware remains ill as high winds and grippe linger. Smallpox scare fades while Sidney trips resume. Villagers report many blackleg cases in cattle and a sick deer, vaccination urged. A local to Dalton move may redraw Union Valley’s map and voting divisions as land schemes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley
Conrad Sticeer
Dalton
Ranchmen form union to sue Union Pacific over damages
An enthusiastic meeting of Lodgepole creek ranchmen at the Court House formed to prosecute Union Pacific for stock losses and hay meadow burnings. Fred Lehmnkuhl was elected president and Paul Borgquist secretary to hire first class anti corporation attorneys and pursue their claims. Attendees included Firth Booth M H Tobin O C Harrington L H Bordwell John Anderson Friend Dickinson Samuel Ayers John Otteman and Mrs Pantenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Creek
Court House
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Fred Lehmnkuhl
Paul Borgquist
Fred Lehmkuhl
Firth Booth
M. H. Tobin
O. C. Harrington
L. H. Bordwell
M. Ahrens
John Anderson
Friend Dickinson
Samuel Ayers
John Otteman
Pantenburg
Union Pacific Company
Cheyenne County Population Drops in Census Bulletin
The January census bulletin for Nebraska reports Cheyenne County population at 5,570, down from 5,603 in 1990, a decrease of 123 due to post‑death exodus after 1804. Sidney town population listed at 1,001. Population by precincts for 1840 and 1900 follows.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sidney
Buckingham special hauls out of Sidney on string of freight cars
A Buckingham special is described as railroad engineer Congdon with engine No 1789 pulling eighty one loads and one empty out of Sidney yesterday. The note lists personnel shifts and light incidents including Thos Ishmael pinched leg, Shoemaker back at desk after smallpox quarantine, Reddy on a 30 day layoff, Worden switching to car numbers, Madden going to Denver, Smith taking chutes, Worden acting as messenger, Abbott returning to Julesburg, a new roof on the round house, and Roy Struthers resuming duty after grip illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congdon
Sidney
Buckingham
North Platte
Thos
Ishmael
W. J. Shoeminker
Reddy
Gibbon
Ernest Worden
P. Madden
Denver
A. J. Smith
Henry Worden
Mr. Abbott
W. J. Shoemaker
Julesburg
Roy Struthers
Evans is All Right Says Lincoln Visit Representative Evans Stance Endorsed by Mecomber
S C Mecomber, who spent a week in Lincoln representing organized labor in its fight against D E Thompson, returns home praising Representative Evans. He states Evans is aligned with labor requests, has not joined the Thompson caucus, and is unlikely to back a caucus until Thompson is defeated. Mecomber commends Evans and disputes local paper insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Mecomber
Lincoln
Organized Labor
D. E. Thompson
Mecomber
John &. Evans
Lsbor
Evans
Thompson Forces
Boschee's German Syrup for severe throat and lung troubles
An old remedy claim promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for dangerous throat and lung conditions. The ad suggests relocation to a warmer climate if possible and asserts the product heals inflamed tissues, destroys germs, eases expectoration, and provides rest. It urges trying one bottle and notes wide druggist endorsement and Green's Prize Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
August Flower and Green's Almanac Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts August Flower as the largest army medicine sale in the civilized world. It cites cures for indigestion fermentation, liver regulation, and nervous symptoms, recommending Green's Angnat Flower in liquid form and urging readers to obtain Green's Prize Almanac.
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Green
Midnight Wedding Unites Breternitz and Lenzen Near Peniston Home
The marriage of Will Breternitz of the northern area and Miss Annie Lenzen of Sidney occurred around midnight Wednesday at Judge Peniston's residence. The bride traveled by night train from Sidney, meeting the groom who had prepared the arrangements. Breternitz, a ranch resident for years, is described as a man of sterling character, and Lenzen as a pleasant young lady. Best wishes are offered by the North Platte Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Breternitz
Annie Lenzen
Sidney
North Platte Tribune
We Want at Once A Reliable Man to Manage Cheyenne
Lincoln Orn Co of Cleveland Ohio seeks an immediate reliable man to look after interests in Cheyenne and surrounding counties. Salary or commission offered with special inducements to the right party. Apply to Lincoln Orn Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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Cheyenne
Lincoln Orn Co
Cleveland, O
Clearing sale offers stock at cost by ODERFELDERS
Our clearing sale advertised as a genuine stock reduction by ODERFELDERS promises heavy garments including overcoats at cost with no frills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oderfelders
None better suits by OBRRFELDERS ad copy
An old-time ad lists Dr King’s New Life Pills for indigestion and general ailments, claims quick cures and safe use, plus Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds. It markets cheap 25 cent pills and promises refunds if they fail, with garbled branding at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Letters About Nebraska Contest Offered by Burlington Route
Burlington Route announces a $500 prize pool for Letters About Nebraska to promote immigration. First prize: round trip from any Nebraska Burlington station to Yellowstone Park plus a five and a half day tour and hotel stays, valued at $100. Second prize: ticket to Denver then Black Hills plus $25 in cash, valued at $74. Details from J Francis, G P A, Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nebraska
Yellowstone Park
Park
Yellowstone Park Association
Denver
Black Hills
J. Francis
Omaha
Neb
The beat standard make of shoes sold at Oberfelders
A plain notice states that the beat standard make of shoes is available exclusively through Oberfelders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberfelders
Riverside Reapings In Fine Western Nebraska Weather
Miss E A Johnson spent several days with Mrs Patrick Rowan. Unusually fine weather reduced feeding, likely leaving hay. Mr and Mrs Wm Linco visited last week and attended the dance at J Johnsons on the 14th. Pat Rowlan traveled to Bridgeport on business. The wagon bridge completion at Bridgeport aids travel to Sidney or Alliance. News is scarce and the correspondent is drowsy.
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E. A. Johnson
Patrick Rowan
Wm. Linco
J. Johnsons
Pat Rowlan
Bridgeport
Sidney
Alliance
Patrick Rowlin
Johnson
Local News and Social Notes From Bridgeport
R H Willis and family and W H Willis with Gus Mittlestedt and families were vaccinated at Bridgeport Saturday. Fat Martin came from Wild Horse seeking stray cattle. F E Smith and wife visited from Redington Gap. Mrs A Thompson left for Alliance to visit daughter Mrs Shipley. Mr and Mrs Lacy traveled from Gering to see Paul Seabecks and Moran Bros. S J Duncan passed through for Bayard. Nina Whitenan ill with smallpox is improving. Ruth Oliver and Amands Squires visited on the north side Friday night. Ada Young among Bridge visitors this week. F W Smith bought 320 acres of school land and eight Alliance canal shares from Mr White. W B Willis lost a fine colt last Sunday. Our custom department offers made to order as a feature and Bertillon measurements touted as a town staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Willis
W. H Willis
Gus Mittlestedt
Bridgeport
Fat Martin
F. E. Smith
Redington Gap
A. Thompson
Alliance
Alrs. Shipley
Mrs. Lacy
Gering
S. J. Duncan
Bayard
Nina Whitenan
Ruth Oliver
Amands Squires
Ada Young
F. W. Smith
Mr. White
Smith
Alliance Canal
W. B. Willis
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Rain Heart
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Axvil Soda
Sean Se
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C. P
Baker’s Chocolate
Waeer
Aaa
Hegular Prive
Heinz
Colorado
Sete Wee
Toust
Meat Department
Jas. McMullan
Sidney, Neb
Swi
Se Uw
R. P. Scott
Bridgeport, Neb
Edward Wil
WAY
Senators
Thompson and
Meiklejohn
Warbawararer
Henry
Grace Ware
Harn Fecht
H G. Miller
Guy Bynon
John Hinrich
Wm.fierichs
Andy Johnston
Freddie
Lester Clough
U. P
Cheyenne County
Preelnets
Bayar Reese
Bronson
Camp Clarke
Colton
Court House Tock
Cayela
Geist
M3 Haynes
Kling
Luggepole
Potter Owe
Redington
Wetr-Lisco
Crissin
Evans Is
EB. W. Grove
Bic
Obrrfelders
Riverside Reapings
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