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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1877
Page
8
The Sidney area quickens as builders surge, new inns and shops open, and carpenters hammer from dawn. Local editors praise vigorous press, rail and river trade, and plans for Cheyenne route freight to the Black Hills amid a bustling Western town.
A reader’s glimpse of Western newspapers exchanges praises the Globe Gazette and Gazette’s telegraphic depth, lauds the Indianapolis Journal as solid and agricultural friendly, and credits the Albany Argus for strong editorials. It notes the Treriano Bill for public lands and Black Hills dust shipments, plus Sidney’s growing status as Golden Gate City of the West. Also comments on public duty and personal integrity themes.
Capt L D Bennett A V Leonard and Fon J W Barnes respected Biatumowth Neb residents arrived alive after trying a risky journey. They opted the Sidney heart Cut route to reach the Golden Gate City amid late wires about safety, vowing to report official actions and keep Cass County informed.
In Sterling Colorado area settlers push irrigation ditch and barbed wire fence to protect 11,000 acres of land. A stock company owns the ditch and water shares, offering inexpensive access to irrigation for homesteaders. Agents Persinger and Ivy promote Sterling prospects to attract new settlers and boost Weld County and Sidney investment.
The article describes a simple nectograph for writing in low light, using a walnut board and frame with sixteen brass wires to guide lines, and notes its usefulness for the visually impaired. It then reports a sensational Liberty Indiana marriage scam where William Smith, a deaf elderly man, allegedly bought a young girl for 5000 dollars to wed, with details of negotiations and sums in dispute.
The column reports Sidney merchants expanding stock and sales, with Frank Sheppardley named as sheriff’s appointee, and George W. Taylor promoting Well, Calm & Co. dry goods. It notes wildcat-tailed deer along the North Platte, visits by J.S. Gibson and J.M. Mee Cann & Co. freight ventures, and a surveying party buried in sand near North Platte.
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