Directory full of local government and church notes
The Telegraph Directory lists national and state officers in Nebraska with names for the US Senate governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general and public instruction. It covers county officials in Lodgepole Sidney and surrounding towns, lists school board members and teachers, churches including Lutheran and Catholic services, scouting and fraternal groups, and lodge details with meeting dates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF, P_ Savage
G W. Marsh
Chas Weston
Wm Steuffer
Bread and Brides From Many Lands in Marriage Feasts
The article surveys wedding customs across nations noting bread, wine, and candies as tokens. Swedish brides share bread, Servian brides toast with bonbons, Dutch couples use wedding candies, Norse brides serve bride pudding, Dutch bakers, Russian betrothal rites, and Burmese candy gifts mark unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Nolland
Vanrvoal Byza
Holland
Apeak
Burma
Mandalay
Philippines
Stamina versus strength in health lore and a Norman injunction
A health article contrasts the value of a good stomach with muscular power and warns against overemphasis on strength. It cites a case of rapid weight loss from stomach troubles and advocates balanced exercise. A late section describes Guernsey’s ancient injunction known as Chitaenap de Hare issued in Rollo’s era requiring a formal sworn statement and court adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Guernsey
Rollo
Eliotf
Orchard and Garden Transplanting and Care Tips
Onions may be transplanted if crowded. Keep weeds down and prevent crusts around young fruit trees. Avoid cheap fruit trees or plants. Ensure soil fills around roots when transplanting. Prune spurs to one bud for richer fruit. Poultry droppings tonic weekly. Use well rotted manure around grapevines. Minture boosts growth but does not mature. Mulch quince trees against heat and cold. For wind breaks, choose closely habit forming evergreens in a double row.
Making Turkish Delight at Home in Simple Steps
The New York Post guides making oriental Turkish delight requiring gelatin soaked in water, boiling sugar and water, then adding lemon juice and brandy. Once thickened, pour into a cooled tin and cut into square caramels, dust with sugar or wrap in waxed paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
New York Post
Colonel C L Colqueen Declares Himself Best Lawyer
A Louisiana figure, Colonel C L Colqueen, is approached on the street by a stranger who asks him to prove he is the town’s best lawyer. The colonel confidently replies that no proof is needed, and he admits the claim with certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Colqueen
Louisiana
New York Times
Deceived and Self Deception in Classic Sayings
A set of old quotes contrasts deception in marriage with self deception and notes that appearances mislead. It includes lines from the Boston Transcript and other papers about weather, gossip, and judgment.
Greek Daily Life and Siesta Customs in The Home
A historic note describes Greek households where men plan meals for the day and order cooking, noting men as capable cooks while women few markets. It details a fruit breakfast at noon, a siesta from noon to 4, a 4 o'clock hot luncheon, and a late dinner around 9 or 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Gumming Process Exposed In Fake Fresh Flowers
A reader warning describes artificial blooms sold as fresh by decorators. Flowers look vibrant but crumble to dust after purchase due to a gumging method that preserves them for sale. The gum fills the flower center, dries instantly, and leaves no trace upon close inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
The Way of the World and the Perverse Horse Habit
A columnist notes a situation: a man with six idle horses walks two miles for business while a poorer man without horses hires a team for the same distance. The piece argues people prefer ownership and the exercise of a team, revealing stubborn human nature and lifelong patterns.
Gravitational Change Makes Moon Jump Seem Easy
A man weighing twelve stone on Earth would weigh about two stone on the Moon. With unchanged muscles and frame, he would seem to jump over a twelve foot wall there with only the effort needed to clear a two foot wall on Earth.
Mississippi Congressman Recaps Wife Funeral Remarks
A Mississippi congressman who spoke twice against lavish funeral expenses receives a letter from a constituent. The note says when he dies they will not ask Congress to cover his funeral costs. The writer claims he has enough friends locally to ensure a proper burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
John
Congress
Scarce Hothouse Perches Draw Grand Duke's Laugh
A noted Russian grand duke faced a 20 franc charge for hothouse perches at Cafe de Paris. He quipped about the scarcity of hothouse peaches, prompting the maitre d hotel to reply that grand dukes are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafe de
Paris
The Worm and She-Yes Exchange Barbed Q and A
The Philadelphia Press item quotes a humorous exchange where The Worm vows despite remarks about aging and marriage. She retorts that she married early, while He ribbings about youth flip sides with a playful jab. The brief quip reads like a domestic witticism in 19th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Humorous Exchange From Household Words and Chicago News
A cannibal jokes about a minister at dinner asking what rank he held. The cook answers that the lieutenant should say it was a prime minister. The fragment then notes the lazy man comforting himself with the old adage that the race is not always won by the swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Swift
Chicago News
Notice of Final Proof for Land Claim in Sidney Neb
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska on February 20 announces Edward Thornburg HE No 00 for the stem meant see a4 1p l4n range ov to make final proof before the Register or Receiver at Sidney on April We names witnesses Elam V Osgood Milt S Osginxl Abraham K Faust Cushmin Ko Lawrence Sidney Ned RosBLey Dannis Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Edward Thornburg
Elam V. Osgood
Milt S. Osginxl
Abraham K. Faust
Cushmin Ko Lawrence
Nifof Sidney
Ned Rosbley Dannis
Register
The Vice of Nagging and Women’s Health Appeal
An advertisement claims nagging harms home happiness and women’s health. cites nervousness melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting. Promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female troubles nervous troubles backache and weak kidneys with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
Visit the Northwest by Burlington Route to Billings Montana
Low rates from Missouri river terminals and most B M R R stations March and April. Explore the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming newly accessible via a Burlington Route line. Free folder on Big Horn Basin on request. For tickets and details contact a Burlington Route agent or J Francis Omaha Nebr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Cody
Wyo
Helena
Bnutte
Spokane
Wash
Portland Tarcuma
Seattle
Rossland
B.C
Missouri River
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Burlington
Big Flora Basin
J. Francis
Ag’t. Omaha
Nebr
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln Addressed by Choate
Joseph Choate’s address on Abraham Lincoln’s life and character outlines his early struggles, development, and late presidency. Published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, the piece can be obtained for six cents postage by sending to FY. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
A. Miller
Chicago
Hay Fever Association Seeks Cure with Dr. King’s Discovery
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption bronchitis pneumonia and asthma claiming thousands cured and offering trial bottle free. Mentions cost 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee and wide use for throat and lung issues including croup and whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen's Amnica Salve Advertises Quick Cure
Cobwebs on a cut caused lockjaw in a woman. The ad claims Bucklen's Amnica Salve cures wounds ulcers sores skin eruptions burns scalds and piles or pay nothing. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Can't Keep It Secret King’s Life Pills Exposed
Dr. King's New Life Pills publicized as a grand remedy for liver and bowel trouble. They claim to cure constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. Sold at 25 cents at all druggists.
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the Telegraph Directory
US Senate
C.H Dettrich Hrustings
Jody Millard
Omaha
Neville North Platte
U. / LAND OFFICE
RK. D. Morris Register
D. Owens
J. E. Evans
North Platte
H.M. Grimes
E. A. Cary
Ferate Lodgepole
Babb
Weyerts
James Burns
James Tucker
Hemist Cop Chambars
Rays
Bridgeport
Midney
Sidney Commissioners
Emanuation Lodgepole
Rowan
Fred Lindberg Kedington
Board Village Trusters
L.B Cury
Anna Melvereher
Kate Meee
Jola McFadden
Vileska
Luzheran Cherch
Hoelock
Wiam
Ofelock
Mepthoust Episcopal Cie Rch
Fia Om
Co Osborn
Tea Om Junior League
Epworth League
Kiev
Gatin
Catholic Church
Ognilala
Christ Church Episcopal
Uf Gain
BR. Eanve. Eetor
Dunkard Missions
Sachoud Ateu Toh
Oelock
Munsonte Hall
Slingluff
Eldercay
Cheyenne County
American Bible Society
Murless
Sidney Bibles
Royal Neighbors
Annie "Vaicat
Oracle
Nenvie Techer
Frank Welch Lodge
Cons
C. Callahan
M. Leatie Nevasaver
Sidney Lodge
O. F
James Bouna
N.G. A
Rebecca
Mua
Newson
N. G
Mise
EpNa Murness
E. V. Sumner
G. A.R
Joun MtnRr
A. Granneman
Adj
Henry A. Morrow
S. of V
F. Marenean
Wa. Grobvenor
P. Hall
Maggir Snyder
Annie Wincut
M. J. Sanders
M. J. Sanpens
Looemaker Recorder
Providence
C. E
Masonic Hall
Ilanna Oberfelder
W.M. Kizzie Davavearsy
Wonor
U. W
Secon
Second
Myrtle Streets
Junia Scanlon
Loyal Mystic Legion of America
J. D. Hupsox
W.C. Epna
the Telegraph
Bread and Brides
Viandos
Candy
Vickers
Imine
New York Herald
Boston Transcript
Saturday Evening Post
Egent
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Rome of Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Milwaukee
Racine
Rockford
LaCrosse
Dubuque
Elgin
Freeport
Madison
Jamesville
Wichiness
Ano Szogul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Nasm
Farnamst
W. Howell
Trav
Ail
Ces A
Liz
Musicatore
J. W. Pepper
Philadelphia
Union Pacific
Lake Guy
Butte
Anaconda
Wenatchee
Wenatche
Une
Spokuane
Gt. Northern Ry
Spok.inc
Huntington
Great Northern Ry
Portland
Tacoma
Ashland
Oregon
S. P. Co
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
W. D. Clifton
AGENY
Jherifie
District Court
Nebraska
WH. M. Grimes
Ala. Ramsey
Michael McLaughlin
Rosa McLaughlin
Swan Dedrick
B.A Jones
Patrick Doyle
Cheyenne
Wes
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