County board faces criticism over biased bidding practices
In Cheyenne county five months after sealing bids for county printing, officials allowed a new publication to bid though not in existence initially. The move prompted accusations of partiality and calls for explanations, while related notes discuss a reservoir act circular and declaratory statement amendments and deadlines.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Public Service
County Board
Advertised Letter List from Sidney Nebraska
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending June 30 1800 include Adams Arthur EF Fitzalmmons E C Jackson J A Kuhn Henry Leroy Emil Molander Peter Sabin C F Bishop Harry G Brown I F Nick Peter C Gemthorp Lute King Volney McCrossen Dr E B Marquis J F Probasco Worthy Sanders and ladies May Austin Lavinia Fisher Hattie F Gibbons Mrs C B easing elletiee Sali Min plus others. Callahan P M notes letters are advertised.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Adams
Real Esti
Chas
W Brown
Arthur EF. Fitzalmmons
E.C. Jackson
J A. Kuhn
Chas. Leroy
Henry Molander
Emil O'Malley
Peter Sabin
C. F
Harry G Brown
I F. Nick
Peter C Gemthorp
Lute King
Whi Kinyon
Volney McCrossen
E. B. Marquis
J F Probasco
Whith. Sanders
Worthy
Bucksea Arnica Salve Promises Cure or Money Back
Purportedly the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and piles sold by W. F. Bassett at 25 cents a box. Guarantee offers perfect satisfaction or refunds.
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W. F. Bassett
Route chosen for Y P S C convention to Detroit
Y P S C BE, unions UP and Chicago & North Western selected as official routes to the Detroit convention with a greatly reduced round trip rate of one fare plus $2.00. The line offers vestibuled service with double drawing-room palace sleepers, free reclining-chair cars, dining cars, and meals a la carte.
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Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Detroit
Throagh
Local News Roundup from the Irving Neighborhood
Walter Barker returns to the area to cheers as friends note the lively surprise. Cattle losses from lightning strike hit several farmers including Mr Dunn Mr Crawford and Mr Doon with other stock damaged by black leg. Fourth of July picnic planned at Dugout Creek with music and dancing. New baby girl arrives to James Bowersock family. Sabbath school hosts Children Day with Miss Squires and Miss Myrtle Irving at the organ.
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Walter Barker
Kleeman
Cleman
P. J. Dunn
Ed Crawford
Mr. Finn
Dunn
Mr. Crawford
Mr. Dunn
Doon
Beerline Bros
Johnson
Anthony
Edna
M. Elsass
Dugout Creek
James Bowersock
Mrs. Bowersock
Irvingites
Miss Squires
CE. Dolph
Vannest
Ella Dixon
Ethel Kushmans
Clawson
Myrtle Irving
Laura Irving
Rain and railroad notes and local visits in Campbell county
Weather and social news from Campbell county recounts rain on Saturday, railroad survey activity, and local calls at Scott and Seslar residences. Military and church notices accompany reports of accidents, Sunday school plans, and community visits. Advertisements promote Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cough remedy with endorsements from local merchants.
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John Cary
Win White
Russ
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Cure for Piles
Piles are universal and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to cure blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles without pain or surgery. It advertises quick relief, no time loss, and low cost with bottles at 50 cents and tubes at 75 cents sold by D. J. Scanlon.
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D. J. Scanlon
German Baptist meeting announced in Sidney
Elder M. Forney of Kearney, State Evangelist for the German Baptist Dunkard people, will conduct a tent meeting in Sidney. The first session is tonight July 1 at 8:00. The tent rises on west Second Street with free admittance. Motto, Primitive Christianity. S. M. Forney.
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Sidney
M. Forney
Kearney
West Second Street
S. M. Forney
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Remedy
Kidney trouble preys upon the mind and drains ambition, beauty, vigor, and cheerfulness vanish when the kidneys are out of order. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as the great kidney remedy. Druggists carry it in Vermont with a sample bottle by mail and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton.
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Kilmer
Mall Free
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Exceptional Low Summer Rates East Tour Opportunities
The notice promotes unusually low rail fares to Eastern destinations for a summer vacation tour or visiting friends. It lists cities such as Columbus St Paul Milwaukee Richmond Indianapolis and describes round trip rates plus certificates. Contact local agents for specific dates and booking details.
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Union Pacific
Pomta Columbus
St Paul Minn
Buffalo
Trained Show Dogs Profit From Vaudeville Circuits
An old time showman notes trained dogs as a lucrative vaudeville attraction with 19 or 15 troupes in the country. A five-dog troupe features a star and four assistants, costs for dogs range from 50 to 150 dollars, and telegraph stock is kept in New York to replace any dog quickly.
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New York
New Orleans Times- Democrat
English Writer and Earliest Patent for Iron Chains
The article notes biblical references to chains and argues Britain may not originate the idea of chain ships. It cites Julius Caesar reportedly failing to cut Gaulish vessel cables, but questions whether early chains counted as modern. It mentions England’s 1684 patent by Philip White for iron chains to save cordage and aid shipping.
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Britain
Julius Cwsar
Gaul
England
Philip White
White
Westminster
Virgyn
Saint Michell the Archangel
Chaynes
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