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24 Mar 1877

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Sidney Telegraph in Sidney, Nebraska

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Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1877

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Route to the Black Hills Promoted as Short Cut

The piece argues the Sidney Short Cut is the best route to the Black Hills, detailing routes from north south and east, assessing dangers, distances, and bridges. It praises Sidney to Deadwood travel in 48 hours at 30 dollars, notes a 2,600 foot North Platte bridge, and highlights cattle ranches, military posts, stage stations, and scenic value while warning about Indian country and bad lands. It also includes a cautionary tale of a counterfeit wedding ring encountered by travelers.

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Railroad debate over Grand Island Times and Sidney route

The Omaha Bee replies to the Grand Island Times about a proposed railroad into the Hills, arguing the 350 mile line with multi million costs is unlikely and would require government aid. Local items note the Joe Joseph party leaving Sidney for Deadwood, many farmers visiting town, April Fool and May Round Up jokes, Sidney’s modest Vulcan population, and high cattle prices at 40 per head.

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Omaha Bee Grand Island Times Trironarin Vhe Timea Sidney Jills Nebraska Union Pacific Limes S J. Joseph Deadwood
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Reflections on Cheyenne smallpox coverage and regional press

A volume of editorial critique targets North Platte Cheyenne and Sidney papers over smallpox reporting. The piece urges restraint, defends Cheyenne coverage, and stresses mutual support among Nebraska Wyoming outlets. It notes Cheyenne disease data, local rail and orchard issues, and North Platte’s stalled rail expansion.

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Cheyenne county stock tales and dangers amid wild western rail route

Readers learn CheyenneWy is small with few shops and many cattle herders. The piece warns of a dangerous Cheyenne route to the Black Hills with primitive roads, no troops, and threats from criminals, urging avoidance by gold seekers headed toward Sidney and nearby rail lines. It notes smallpox, rinderpest, and harsh conditions, while listing local figures and events from Sidney, including Senator Sharon’s visit and local ball, bank security, and regional commerce.

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