Railroads plan experimental farms along lines in semi arid belt
A Sanctioned plan by the U P B M and Rock Island railroads to establish experimental farms along their routes in the semi arid zone is discussed. The discussion notes the need for such a farm near Sidney and highlights irrigation bills and local objections. The piece also critiques a persistent community knocker and endorses elections by even numbered years for cost savings and broader rest from politics.
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U. P
Rock Island
Sidney
Riverside notes on geese grass and local layoffs
Riverside section notes geese along the river and new grass growth. The week began cold and foggy. Jack Clanges of Linc & Co. is temporarily laid off. Lloyd Smith traveled from Irving after potatoes at the Johnson ranch. Pat Rowlan and A. Johnson returned from Sidney after handling business matters.
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Jack Clanges
Linc» & Co
Lloyd Smith
Irving
Johnson Ranch
Pat Rowlan
A. Johnson
Sidney
Name Change Petition for Ante Lopezville to Kimball
A March 14 1885 item notes a petition to rename Ante Lopezville to Kimball in honor of Union Pacific traffic manager. Other items include J J Ragner decorating Mr Sutherland’s home and E McLernen expanding his apparel shop. Grass turns green on the parade ground as Horace Curtiss arrives and M Wetzel settles on a southwest claim.
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Antelopeville
Kimball
Union Pacific
Post Office
J. J. Ragner
Sutherland
E. McLernen
R. J. Cowdin
Ang Neumann
Lodgepole
Garden Press
Sidney
Star Lines
Department of the Platte
Department
Omaha
Fort Sidney
Local Updates From Irving Area Residents
Ross Lee Irving from Bridgeport and Robi Walsh visited Bridgeport on business last week. J R Phelan’s cattle are being fed at Smith Bros ranch by Tommy Elter. The Oshkosh Bridgeport telephone line is set to begin soon. George Haxby and family visited Frank Irving. Pat Rowlan delivered lumber and grain for ranch use. Miss Grace Humphrey proved up on her homestead with A Johnson and A D Waggy as witnesses. A school meeting at Irving post office is scheduled for Saturday March 18 at 1 PM.
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Tommy Elter
J R. Phelan
Smith Bros
Lloyd Smith
M. C. Ranch
Robi Walsh
Bridgeport
Oshkosh
George Haxby
Frank Irving
Pat Rowlan
B. H. Pacey
Grace Humphrey
A. Johnson
A.D. Waggy
Irving Post Office
One Way Rail Fares From Missouri River Terminals 1905
Union Pacific lists daily from March 1 to May 15 1905 one way fares from Missouri River Terminals Council Bluffs to Kansas City inclusive with 820 to Ogden Salt Lake City 22.50 to Spokane Wenatchee 25 to Huntington Nampa Tacoma Seattle Portland Vancouver Victoria Ashland Astoria San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego plus many California Oregon Washington Montana Utah Idaho points. Through Tourist car run daily between Missouri River and Pacific Coast double berth 5.75. For full information contact W W Aldridge Agent.
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Union Pacific
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Helena
Mont
Spokane
Wenatchee
Wash
Vancouver
Victoria
Ashland
Astoria
Oregon
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Washington
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Pacific Coast
W. W. Aldridge
Just Like a Woman in a Rusty Digression
A brief quotable exchange from a Cleveland Leader item mocks gender stereotypes. The line features Ma Twaddles and Tommy Twaddles with a taunting remark about a woman not keeping a secret.
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Tommy
Cleveland
Unbreakable Plymouth Rock Eggs Jibe
Quotations portray a humorous boast about eggs that resist breaking, with mock rural dialect asserting the eggs are as sturdy as Plymouth Rock. The exchange centers on the eggs’ toughness and a playful challenge between speakers.
It Is Possible to Repeal a Law, But Not a Banana
A playful line from the Philadelphia Record notes the paradoxes of repeal power, contrasting legislative action with an absurd banana.
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Philadelphia Record
Kiss and Blue Laws Trial in 1660 New Haven Colony
Connecticut colonial court records recount Sarah Tuttle and Jacob Murline in a May 1 1660 impropriety case. Both faced public admonition and a 20 shilling fine to the colony for their immodest conduct, judged as a serious breach of virtue.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Sarah Tuttle
Afurline
Murline
Jacob Murline
Sarah
Marlon Marline
Jacob
Publique Ministry
Chicago News
Amaevering the Critics at Dr Brown’s Glasgow church
The congregation criticized Dr Joseph Brown for his frequent absences. He responded in a Sunday address arguing that when out of the pulpit he is elsewhere, places others in his pulpit, and sometimes relies on better or worse preachers, urging thanks for the mercies of hearing good sermons.
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Central City
Joseph Brown
Glasgow
Why Do I Carry My Lunch in a Bag
In this spoken ventriloquy from Helen of Troy, N Y, Lady Theo mocks fixed prices and pooled costs. She notes how diners, dressmakers, and theatergoers all pay the same per head and argues size grants bargaining power in a world of equalized charges.
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Theo
Helen of Troy, N. Y
Antoinette de Bourbon Sets Example For Frugal Nobles
Antoinette de Bourbon showed strict discipline with the young Guises. When nobles hunted through cornfields, the duchess found no bread that evening and told her children they must economize flour to protect future harvests.
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Antoinette de Bourbon
France
Joinville
Antoinette
County Teachers Session at Bridgeport on March 25
The Cheyenne County Teachers association holds a program in Bridgeport with morning and afternoon sessions. Topics include music benefits of correlation, deficiencies in English, value of courtesy, teachers read, discipline, and related discussions led by several named speakers and committee members.
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Cheyenne County Teachers’ Association
Bridgeport
J. A. Briggs
Miss Clyne
Arthur North
Miss Hiatmawald
Pearl Waltman
Win, Ritchie Jr
Shrewmouse Named Smallest British Mammal
The shrewmouse is described as the smallest mammal in Britain and, apart from one related species in Europe, the smallest in the region. The harvest mouse is often thought smaller, yet its head and body length reaches about two and a half inches, with the lesser shrew about two inches. Its tail runs about one and one third inches and its tiny teeth require a lens to see.
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Europe
Korean idiom avoids God pronouns in speech
The St James Gazette notes Korean Christians avoid pronouns for God using phrases like That gentleman says to prevent offense. It observes Korean lacks articles and idioms for key theological terms such as faith love grace holiness justification truth and eternal life.
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St. James’ Gazette
Cab Driver Hits Horse in Frenzied Street Encounter
A hansom cab driver speeds through a crowded street and narrowly brushes a horse driven by a thin youth who curses the driver. The youth complains, then the cabbie retorts that the whip is in front of the youth. The newspaper item captures a brief, humorous altercation.
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London
How to Help the Dead Lady
A note to a New York City teacher explains Emma was absent to assist an elderly woman who died and had no one to do her work. The message shows a compassionate excuse tied to caregiving duties.
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New York City
Emma
Telegraph Presents Blank Land Filing Under Kikaid Law
The Telegraph notes a complete line of blanks available for filing on lands under the Kikaid law, outlining forms and procedures for property entries.
Independent Telephone Company incorporated in Sidney Nebraska
Notice of incorporation for The Independent Telephone Company of Sidney Nebraska filed under Nebraska law. B A Lathrop Myron O Sager and M K Lathrop form a three director corporation to build operate telephone lines in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado with capital stock of 35000 dollars and initial payment of 19000 dollars. Business to commence April 1 1905 and terminate April 1 1925 with domicile in Sidney.
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Sald Company
Independent Telephone Company
Sidney
Nebraska
Sald Corporation
Colorado
Comany
Estate of Rose E Walford creditors meeting notice
Notices announce creditors must appear before the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Room on April 2 1905 at 2 PM to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Creditors have six months to file claims and the administrator one year to settle from February 1 1905. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before April 12 1905. 234 James Tucker County Judge. Copy. Also an April 4 1904 village election in Sidney Nebraska for three village trustees with voting 9 AM to 7 PM. Clerk H E Garen. 24ed.
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Rose E. Walford
Cheyennne County
Nebraska
Said
Sidney Telegraph
James TuckkeEear
Sidney
H. EB. Garen
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