24 Jul 1880
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1880
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage presents fragmented dialogue among a marshal and a lady with terms like Rhine and Mine appearing. The legible elements suggest a misread courtroom or civil scene with uncertain names and actions.
The piece reports Norfolk adopting a new Democratic paper pending changes, Rail crashes kill two B and M employees near Bloomington Naponee, and public quarrels in Omaha where Mayor Chase and Pat OHawes spar over a city court dispute. It also mentions acquisitions in Rural Nebraska and Center Union Agricultural.
Americana stock notes describe a harsh winter with high winds and scarce feed. Cattle losses range 10 to 25 percent, sheep losses vary by flock, with some reporting heavy reductions while one owner saved a single sheep by keeping it in the kitchen. Ranchers expand spring acreage and market prices show steady demand for farm produce. Steers bring 22 to 28 dollars per head. herds average 16 to 13 dollars per head, prices compared with two years ago.
From the Indianapolis People a Republican charge that Hon William H English is unpopular is challenged. The piece cites his long political record including state legislature, Congress, clerk and speaker roles, and defeats of major projects, arguing the claim is partisan and unfounded.
The speaker asserts Mr. English will likely win public support, predicting that if he lives he could become the next vice president of the United States and bring credit to Indiana, his native state, as a favorite son.
Receipts of Texas cattle surge this year while prices stay steady as Chicago canning firms compete fiercely. Rival plants, large scale wholesale buying, and strong beef demand among wage earners push a more economical, regular supply. Retailers favor top cuts, while canners create a liquid market for lower grade stock.
A historic remedy suggests dampening a towel and applying it to the back of the neck to calm the brain and promote sleep. The cool, pressed towel is secured to slow exhalation and induce sweeter rest, with warm water as an alternative. It claims special benefit for those overstimulated by brain work or anxiety.
General Van Wyck of Nebraska City is put forward by the Prese of that place for the United States Senatorship. On the other side Ex-republican Senator Tipton is suggested by a democratic journal.
A Maryland teacher confronted a defiant girl with two older brothers in attendance as a revolver sat on the desk. The student took about ten minutes to craft a harsh essay about courage and cowardice, describing various kinds of brothers and contrasting cliffside rascals with timid peers in graphic language.
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