Gapen Declares Sole Ownership Of The Telegraph
F A Gapen announces he has purchased the entire Telegraph plant and will run the business alone. He pledges fair, news oriented coverage in Sidney and Cheyenne County, notes Republican alignment, expands the job room, and seeks continued local patronage and fresh correspondence from all precincts. He promises reliable, affordable printing and aims to keep the paper a county publication.
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Callahan
F. A. Gapen & Co
Telegraph
Sidney
Cheyenne
Selegraph
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
F. A. Gapen
Ghas. Callahan
Sidney Telegraph
Nearney
Chns
A. Gapen
New National Bank
F A. Gapen
Kkimball Observer
Beef market feared to be controlled by large packers
A rising belief claims the beef market is being manipulated by the big meatpackers. Market observers warn of reduced competition and potential price effects for consumers and ranchers alike.
Be Food Trade Beef Combine Suspected in Price Fixing
Officials probe alleged beef combine as Isis asserts packing house reps fixed cattle prices without regard to natural conditions. Government inquiry ordered to illuminate the rail road and meat markets and the alleged unlawful agreement.
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Isis
Haseen
Land Leasing Bill Faces Steep Odds in Congress
Washington dispatch reports no new land leasing bill has been introduced. The measure limits leases to small holders, bans corporate leases, and caps parcels at 3 200 acres, aiming to favor homesteaders while large cattle interests loom as opponents. Nebraska mourns J Sterling Morton Arbor Day founder dying at Lake Forest Illinois April 27 at age 70.
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Washington Dispatch
Congress
Jis
Nebraska
J. Sterling Morton
Mr. Morton
Lake Forest
Governor Savage withdraws from governor race and bid
Governor E P Savage clears political air by withdrawing from the governor race and stating he will not present his name at the Republican state convention. The move had been anticipated for some time.
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E. P. Savage
Sidney Telegraph Passed To Banking Career For Callahan
Longtime publisher Chas Callahan retires from the Sidney Telegraph to become cashier of the First National Bank, with A Gapen taking over editorial duties. Reports note Callahan’s departure follows his election to banking duties and the sale by Callahan to A Gapen of the publication bearing Sidney and Cheyenne county.
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C. de Cataluta
Sidney
RCA
My. Callahan
Firs National Bank
Maylath
Krom
Callahan
North Platte Tribune
Dalton Chronicles Reports Local Rail Work and Social News
A Sunday school formed at Mud Springs last Sunday. Ed Mayer left the Nelson ranch for railroad section work after quitting last Friday. TX T ranch branding and dehorning occurred at Dalton stock yards last Monday. Miss McWilliams and Miss Stephens attended Oxallla teachers meeting last Friday and Saturday. Doc Freeman bought a Shorthorn bull at Lawrence Fork last Saturday. Storm caused cattle drift and losses of some old cows and calves last week. Dalton store opened Monday with a full groceries line.
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Mud Springs
Messrs. Cape, Andreen and
Smith
TX T Ranch
Dalton Stock Yards
Miss McWilliams
Miss Stephens
Oxalalla
Doc” Freeman
Lawrence Fork
Lindburg
Dalton
Camp Clarke Cullings and Local Ditch Work Progress
Fine weather since the blizzard as Mrs. O Neal and daughter Elsie visited Bridgeport last Saturday. Bradley raised about a thousand sheep at the old Jenkins ranch. Ware beautified his home by planting hundreds of trees. Will Willis led cattle to a summer ranch in the hills where the grass is praised. Farming activity grows under the Alliance and Schemmerhorn ditches. Local residents attended the White Tobin wedding at the Bridgeport church. Gracia Ware injured her right hand while removing a needle. The Alliance ditch is nearly finished with nine teams at work this Monday. completion is expected soon for stockholders to be proud of.
Local residents share news of visits and health
Mary Davison returns to school on Monday and Katie Madden recovers from illness. Mr and Mrs Edd Welsh and Rosie McNulty visited Sidney, while Jacob Eckert spent Monday evening with Adam Nichol. James Davison and daughter Anna went to Sidney, Gustafson’s tower project proceeds with neighbors’ help. George Baker plans a well and house on his claim. Eckert family visits and funeral of Sunie Babb are noted, Norve Eckert returns from Cheyenne for ranch life. Albert Davison and family host, Edd Mayer quits Nelson ranch for Dalton section work.
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Edd Welsh
Rosie McNulty
Sidney
Jacob Eckert
Adam Nichol
Gustafson
George Baker
Smith
Mrs. Wiker
Jacob Mayer
Eckert
Norve
Davison
Everett
Sunie Babb
Cheyenne
Albert Davison
Norve Eckert
Lillie Berguiui
James
Edd Mayer
Nelson Ranch
Ralph Reinimuth
Dalton
Friends and workers report from Irving region and Sand Hills
Patrick Rowlan spent several days in the Sand Hills this week while Garfield McCoy and C A Tolle repaired laterals on Monday. Louis Meyer returned home near Lisco last Friday after a days long north side sojourn. A wolf hunt occurred near Cedar Creek Sunday with no further particulars available.
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Patrick Rowlan
Sand Hills
Garfield McCoy
C. A. Tolle
Louis Meyer
Lisco
Cedar Creek
Potter Pickups and Ranch News From Sidney District
Ten dayons are working on the section near Sidney. John Nelson, Henry Walsh, Grant Brady, D. J. Vandiver, and Will Gordon visited Sidney recently. Cattle losses rise. many ranchers report cows dying in unknown cases. Andrew Nelson and a mate made a flying trip to Cheyenne. B F Thornburg drove cattle through town. Mrs Vandiver visited Rob and Mrs McAdam. Gust Palmblade left for Cheyenne. Wryo will work this summer near Cheyenne. A W Olson sold two hogs to J J Vandiver. Diners attended a dance at Herdon schoolhouse and had a good time. Charley Erickson plans to discuss politics at the next fall kettle event. Charley warns of past Bridgeport convention missteps. Miss Ina Adam celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a large party. gifts were given and guests enjoyed games all day.
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John Nelson
Sidney
Henry Walsh
Grant Brady
D. J. Vandiver
Will Gordon
Will Norfolk
Andrew Nelson
Cheyenne
Vandiver
Rob McAdam
Gust Palmblade Jeft
Wryo
A. W. Olson
Sextorp
J. J. Vandiver
Herdon School
Charley Erickson
Charley
Bridgeport
Will Me
Adam
Inadic
Miss Ina
Land Transfers in Bayard and Surrounding Areas
Land transfers documented include Jerome B Hurston and wife to Adam Nichol for se 31-16-49 at 200 dollars. B A Jones and wife to D R Snyder for se 84-18-50 at 15 dollars. Wu Klusman to Wn Neinhuser for nw 8-12-49 at 113 dollars. A O Taylor and wife to Angeline Flannigan for lot 04 block 2 Bayard 15. E Stearns and wife to Angeline Flannigan for lot 13 block 2 Bayard. Thus Andrews and wife to J W Harper for ne 28-15-48 at 200 dollars. J G Porter and wife to E Zehner for We ge and se 1-20-52 lot 1 6-19-52 650 dollars.
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Wu Klusman
Wn Neinhuser
A. O. Taylor
Angeline Flannigan
Bayard
F. E Stearns
Andrews
J. W. Harper
J. G. Porter
E. Zehner
Big Horn Basin Land Open for Settlement
Burlington releases a descriptive folder on the Big Horn Basin Wyoming detailing land lay soil irrigation and prospective ranch openings along valley streams. The illustrated pamphlet includes an accurate map and information on yield products and opportunities. Free copies available by writing.
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Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
The
Burlington
Local notes from Brownson Grab Bag column
Co J Portrey plans a new well on his homestead. Nels Thurston heads to Wyoming for a sheep shearing party. Melcher Johnson recovers from a severe diphtheria attack. School closed a week ago Friday with an excellent evening program. Matilda Anderson to work at Dr Graham's this summer. Sidney residents attended a school entertainment last Friday.
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Co. J. Portrey
Nels Thurston
Wyoming
Melcher Johnson
Matilda Anderson
Stock Market Report from Sour OMAus Neb April 30 02
cattle receipts moderate last week prices steady to off 10 to 20 cents on best beef. short fed and poorer kinds down 15 to 20 cents. Fat cows mixed stock decline while good demand for better feeder grades persists. Hogs decline 10 to 20 cents with 13,000 head daily. lambs and yearlings show mixed movement with higher fat lambs and lower wethers. Nye and Buchanan Co.
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Chicago
Nye & Buchanan Co
Riverside Reapings Fills Local Notes Brief
The Riverside region reports rapidly rising water levels. Anthony Johnson visited Bridgeport on Tuesday. Remaburg Bros. & Co. branded calves last Saturday. Chas. Tolle visited relatives and...
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Anthony Johnson
Bridgeport
Remaburg Bros. & Co
Chas. Tolle
Send Their Names To Boost Nebraska Land Appeal
Andrew Haag, a prominent cattleman in South Omaha since 1888, was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a train. He leaves a wife and four children and formerly lived near Potter. Also referenced is a promotional Nebraska book offer and local job work.
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Andrew Haag
South Omaha
Potter
Revenue changes and tax adjustments under 1902 act
The act of Congress approved April 12 1902 updates war revenue law. It lists repealed or reduced taxes on brokers pawnbrokers theater circuses tobacco alcohol cigars and methods to claim rebates for factory tobacco and snuff. It also notes legacy tax on estates dying before July 1 1902 and social events at the May Ball with proceeds around 60 dollars and notes Dr Dallard’s return from Omaha.
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Congress
The Lacebark Tree and Its Netlike Inner Bark Use
The lacebark tree grows in the West Indies with smooth ovate leaves. Its inner bark separates after maceration to water into lace like layers. A Jamaican governor reportedly sent Charles I a cravat and ruff ornament made from its fabric.
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West Indies
Jamaica
Charles 1
Miss Caustique Cuts Him With Sharp Wit
A quip from the New York World recalls Miss Caustique's biting manner, noting she has grown so sharp she allegedly cuts him whenever they meet.
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Rnasor
Miss Caustique
New York World
Ready For the Yes in Brooklyn Life
A humorous exchange in Brooklyn Life shows Madge asking Jack for a final answer while Mabel reveals she has given only a decisive no to him. The snippet captures social banter on relationships.
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Madge
Jack
Mabel
Brooklyn
Dentist grave humor epitaph about John Brown ty
A humorous epitaph on a dentist’s grave warns visitors to approach with gravity. It quips that John Bronty filling his last cavity, reflecting a playful pun on dental work and mortality.
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John Brown Ty
Loudon Globe
Pessimist Notes Cash Advantage in Creditless Buyer
The pessimist argues the man with no credit can pay cash, a stance echoed by a Saturday Evening reminder about immediate payment.
Presbyterian minister slams church book at Chicago presbytery
A Chicago presbytery meeting heard a Presbyterian minister call the church book of discipline "the worst book ever published" amid remarks about errors and ambiguities. A gray haired brother protested but laughter swept the room, ending the incident.
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Chicago
Cigars and Tobacco Brand Diversity
The article notes 1.5 to 2 million cigar brands exist in the country and explains that smokers misperceive each brand as a distinct tobacco type. It adds that 190 is an outside estimate for distinct tobaccos from all sources and some varieties remain indistinguishable to experts.
Laughs and Retorts Rack Up in Banter
A playful exchange between Borem and Guyer is recounted with humor and sharp wits. Borem says he never forgets a joke he once fears, while Guyer counters that he never gives his friends a chance to forget one.
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Borem
Guyer
Chicago News
Shriners Set Travel Route for San Francisco Conclave
Tangier Temple Mystic Shriners choose Burlington Route with Denver connections as official travel line to Imperial Council in San Francisco June 10 to 14. Two special cars held by Tanager Temple, two more available on reservation. reservations urged early. Departure from Burlington Station Omaha at 4 23 p m June 4. Colorado Springs stay. Salt Lake City stop June 6. Zion visit. arrival in San Francisco June 9 at 8 45 a m.
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Burlington
Denver
Tangier Temple
Mystic
Imperial Council
Nobles of
Mystic Shrine
San Francisco
Tanager Temple
Burlington Station
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Rocky Mountain
Salt Lake City
Zion
J. Francis
Pasa
State Entrenchment G A R Urges Rail Agent Contact
May 21 22 and 28 dates listed via Burlington Route for the State Encampment of the G A R. Request directed to the nearest agent of Burlington Route. J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Neb.
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Burlington
J. Francis
General Pass
Omaha
Neb
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Boreas
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Clas, Callahan
Sidney, Neb
Fred § Gapen
Gipin
Wilpinimn E.gapen
Bloomington
Bloomngton
Chappell Register
Ed Mayer
Camp Clarke Cullings
Alliance
Ickes
Mary Davison
Katie Madden
James Davison
Anna
Irving
Potter Pickups
B. F. Thornburg
Jerome B. Hurston
B. A. Jones
D. R. Snyder
Brownson
Riverside Reapings
Opera House
Guild Jadits
Sidney Orchestra
Dr. Dallard
Omnoba
Cigara and Tobacco
State of
Fredrick Thompson
John Thompson
John Monsote
James Tucker
Ppireasery Department
Washington, D.C
Mist National Bank of
United States
Thomas PP. Kane
First National Bank of
Miy
PL Kane
Jaynes Buss
Caten Atdney
James Brings
Land Office
Thomas Fl. Epps
John E. Burke
John Gustafson
Philip Nigenis
Charles Liger
Allot Chara
Dohn FE. Burke
Thomas H Epps
Joon Gustafson
Philip T. Wiggins
Charles Lager
Clara
Uzti Roney D. Wangs
Union Pacific
Council Bliffs
Colorado
Kia
W. D. Clipton
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