Bayano Taytok Named U S Minister to Germany
The president nominates A C Bodkin as Territorial governor of Dakota. The U S flag ship Omaha reports a new volcano in Patagonia, and its name is proposed for the feature. Utah repeals a non resident divorce barrier in the new law. The Irish World marks Robert Emmet centennial with vivid tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bodkin
Territorial Govenor
Dakota
Bodkin
United States
Omaha
Patagonia
Utah
Forepaughs Train Brings Show Leaders to Sidney
A party led by Adam Forepaugh and including Mrs. E B King Ben Lusbie Col Robert Filkins and Robert Dingess traveled via a special twelve car train loaded with 160 horses and show chariots. The train carried exhibits for Forepaughs California tour with plans to reach Hayward and San Francisco before March ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Adam Forepaugh
Forepaugh
E. B. King
Ben Lusbie
Col
Robert Filkins
Robert Dingess
Hayward
Alameda
California
San Francisco
Ifr
New York
Spoon Lake
East
Nebraska and the West prompts immigration from New York
Gen Van Wyck notes many former Orange and Sullivan county residents have moved to Nebraska. He cites rich soil and favorable climate as attracting immigrants. Railroads promote migration with cheap seaboard excursions and low land rates. Middletown NY Press reports February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
West
van Wyck
Orange
Sullivan
New York
Italy
Seaboard
Press
Middletoun
Biggest Gold Chunk Found in California Mining Era
John J. Finney, an old Shasta county pioneer near French Gulch, unearthed a 5120 ounce solid gold chunk ten miles from Downieville in Sierra county but it broke during extraction. The note calls it likely the best day’s work by a miner and mentions Julio 15 still prospecting for wealth. It also discusses water scarcity in mining and suggests artesian wells as a profitable solution for pool owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John J. Finney
Shasta County
French Gulch
Downieville
Sierra County
Julio 15
Jteading
Cal
Independent
Veto sparks partisan clash over silver bill in Denver debate
The Denver press comments on President Hayes vetoing the silver bill, arguing it contradicts Whig principles and public will, while Congress moves to override. A stray note ends with a church sexton’s wife joke about ducks amid economic hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Congress
Whig Party
Suj
Gold Party of
East
House of Representatives
Senate
The Richest Mining Country in the Hills
An interview with a California expert now in the Hills declares the region the richest mining country in the world. He praises De Smet and Homestake, notes vast mineral territory, and says capital is needed to discover and develop it. He hints at a novel theory on Hills formation and cites California investment speeding up the drain of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Times
California
de Smet
Homestake
Mark McDonald
Odd Quotations and Witty Snippets Parade
A collage of humorous lines and quips from various sources. Tangential notes touch on fashion, religion, travel, and society with brief jokes about poets, printers, and public figures.
Remarkable Cure for Catarrh by Medical Preparation
The Cure is described as probably the most remarkable ever effected for catarrh by any medical preparation. The claim highlights extraordinary effectiveness and strong promotional language for the treatment.
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Sidney Telegraph
Paver Pushshep
Joseph B. Gossage
George G. Darrow
Bayano
Taytok
U.S
Germany
Robert Emmet
Emmet
England
Austria
Russia
Washington
John Sherman
Treasury
Vatican
Denver Tribune
Aden
New York Herald
Tom Thumb
Detroit
Michigan
Socrates
Puck
Courier-Journal
Whitehat! Times
Ingersoll
Adam
Asia
Chicago Tribune
Turkey
Constantinople
Bridgeport Standard
Camden Pont
Cincinnati Times
Oi City
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Kate Field
Buffalo Express. S
Broadway
Paul du Chaillu
Africa
J. W. Waas
W.T. Whitney
Haas & Whitney
Crocers
Banvord
Itana Kiel
Bostox
Geo. F. Dinsmore
Saytolk
George F. Dinsmore
Beth J. Thomas
Concollins
Voltaig Plaster
Messrs
Weeks
Porren
Frances Harriman
OxLaxp
Call and
Lee
Proprietors of the
Capitol Billiard Parlor
North Platte Bridge
Trase Bridge
Blackmaith Shop
T. Clarke
the Oasis
Second Street
Myrtle
Joe Lane
Railroad
Depo, Sidney, Neb
Ichkyond
Galeries
Kise Palas Ieee
Lt. Williams , CO
the Metropolitan Restaurant
Sidney, Neb
Stokoe
Black Hills
MO. VW
Griffin
Ifank Cuifford & CO
A. St. Brown
Front St
Bet
Rose and Bigriv
Sidney, St
Randlen, Jackmen and Country Merchants
Eladresn &Iv.y
Cornee Recon
Mystly
Moore Hotel
J. Neubauer
Missouri River
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