West stockmen rally to fight meat trust in Denver convention
The western stockmen met in Denver this week to plan a vigorous campaign against the meat trust. Uncle Joe Cannon of Illinois, the present House speaker, is mentioned as a candidate for vice president and could be selected. Weather aside, the Teachers Association session yielded no complaints despite a rain that raised county values.
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Stockmen of the West
Denver
Meat Trust
Joe Cannon
Ilinois
Teachers’ Association
Pathfinder reservoir planned on North Platte Wyoming
Washington dispatch reports the interior secretary set aside one million dollars provisionally for Pathfinder reservoir on the North Platte to serve Wyoming irrigable lands. Construction awaits engineers reports on land availability in western Nebraska and water delivery methods before proceeding.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
North Platte River
Wyoming
Nebraska
Local Happenings At A Glance From Bridgeport
Mrs. Thos Ishmael returns from Sidney while D W White handles land office business there. Grace Whitman visits relatives in Sidney. R P Scott travels to Alliance. County assessor Chus Hadley aided Deputy Scott with assessments. A B Cole family plans Hyannis home. he was skilled in carpentry and shoemaking. W E Gaines returns from Lincoln on business. Rev Prinsrose organizes a Sunday school at lerving. Mark Spanogle trips to Hastings. Grace Humphrey visits Alliance. Rumor says Arthur North and Nellie Brown wed Tuesday.
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Chus
Hadley
Sidney
Scott
A. B. Cole
Hyannis
Mark Spanogle
Hastings
Grace Humphrey
Arthur North
Nellie Brown
North Platte
Dalton Community Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs J W Reinmuth has been quite ill. Albert Morrow and family visited the Fermons. Rain arrived bringing hope for crops. Burlington will dig a new well. Lester Clough bought a talking machine. Uncle Josh’s voice is heard daily. Warnings to seal wheat bins. Planet Ranch visitors included Chan Elmer Mayer Davison family. Higgins of Clara seen in town. Walt Reinurth reports heavy lawa mud and a heavy cold in Iowa. Farmers cheer moisture. Lloyd Gaumer visited G W Emery. W S Woolsey shipped a car of grain. G W Emery ill this week but hoped to recover. Ladies urged to mind country street car service. Railroad men troubled by the well. Mary Emery visiting her father for summer. Jessie Kemp returned from Dalton. Grace McFadden back from Sidney to teach. Sunday ball practice drew many into town. Kemp families and Leonard Lloyd guests of Emery Monday night.
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Burlington
Lester Clough
Josh
Chan
Elmer Mayer
Jacob Eckert
James
Maude
Marie Davison
Herman
Mrs. Wicker
Planet Ranch
P.T. Higgins
Clara
Walt Reinurth
Towa
Mary Emery
Jessie Kemp
Dalton
Grace McFadden
Sidney
Kemp, Jr
Kemp
Miss Kemp
Mia
Leonard Lloyd
Mina Kemp
G. W. Emery
Rainy spell boosts Clara area farming progress
The report notes continuous rain for a week keeping grass in good condition and enabling cattle through the fall market with limited feed. Small grain looks fine as several neighbors plow for corn. Pomeroy buys hay near Clara and transports it, while area teachers attend the WNA at Sidney. Charlie Swift of Lodgepole, Iowa University, excels in discus and leads track, with strong classroom performance.
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BE. V
Pomeroy
Bronson
Clara
W.N.E A
Sidney
P. J. Dalton
Charlie Swift
Iowa University
Iowa City
Pennsylvania
Charlie
New Land Law Defines Nebraska Homestead Limits
The act sets homestead entries in western and northern Nebraska within a 640 acre area, with strict compactness and length limits. It excludes lands near irrigable zones along the North Platte and allows existing settlers to add up to 40 acres nearby after five years, with permanent improvements required at final proof.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
North Platte River
United States
Irrigation Big Horn Basin Land Opportunity
The article urges homeseekers to visit newly irrigated Big Horn Basin lands now offered at low prices before prices rise. It notes the area’s infancy and strong irrigation prospects and invites readers to request a descriptive booklet and info. Low round trip rates are planned on the first and third Tuesdays in May.
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United States
Big Horn
Big Horn Basin
J. Francis
Burlington
Omaha
Custom Made Suits and Pants by Oberfelder Co
Reliable tailor offers spring suits from 14 dollars and made to order pants from 3 50. Legal blanks available at this office.
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Oberfelder & Co
Twenty Years Ago Items From Tax Tenecrara May 1881
A snapshot of old Sidney notes includes George Jenner from Grand Haven Michigan visiting, Holden opening a shoe shop near the bank, Judge Heist and M H Tobin at conventions, Chappell securing a post office with Joan O Neill as postmaster, a North Platte engineers May party, land seekers flocking for cheap railroad land, clocks set back to standard time, Ben F Moore and two workers jailed in Sioux county for cattle theft, Odd Fellows celebrating the lodge's 65th anniversary with speeches and refreshments, and a reminder to place periodical orders at the office and shop around Fishman’s Big Store.
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George Jenner
Grand Haven Mich
Sidney John Holden
Judge Heist
M. H. Tobin
Chappell
Joan O'Neil
North Platte
Ben F. Moore
Fort Robinson
Sioux County
Sidney
Fowler
Odd Fellows
America
A Japanese Legend of the Ghost Insect of Himeji
Lafcadio Hearn relates a tale from Himeji about a noble's missing gold dish and a maid named O Kiku who drowns herself. Her ghost later counts the dishes at night, then the spirit inhabits an insect with a ghostly head, linking misfortune to chrysanthemum beliefs in that region.
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Lafcadio Hearn
Himeji
Japan
O-Kiku
Vet Warns Of Overfeeding Pets And Candy Criticism
A New York Press remark quotes a pet doctor who notes many dog illnesses stem from overfeeding. He audits owners in a milk and water diet plan, writes a brief home prescription, and charges $25, arguing women often cling to pride in pet care over professional advice.
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New York Press
The Exceptional Waiter as Admirable Crichton
A London Telegraph quotation argues that a truly great waiter combines surgical precision, culinary knowledge, swift agility, and angelic temper. It notes such exceptional staff are rarer than great poets, yet exist in notable numbers for the comfort of diners.
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Crichtons
London Telegraph
Prayer and Practice at the Meeting
A contemporaneous note from the Indianapolis Suan claims a deacon led a prayer asking for forgiveness of others faults and then frowned at Beasley’s baby during the benediction. The report highlights perceived hypocrisy and public behavior in a church setting.
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Beasley
Indianapolis
Suan
Reformer's advocate sparks social and business alarm
A Philadelphia Press opinion quotes critics who warn that a reformer’s ideas would disrupt society and commerce, arguing he would jail many people if given power. The remark frames a debate over reform versus social stability.
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Philadelphia Press
Witness Testimony at Coroner Inquest Ends In Grim Detail
A coroner's inquest hears a witness respond to whether resuscitation was attempted. He testifies that efforts were made but notes the team searched the body’s pockets instead. The exchange highlights disbelief over the handling of the death scene.
Fashion and Finance Mix in Tiny Wardrobe Gaffe
In a clipped society note, Mrs Knicker asks if a new gown fits while Mrs Becker-Lovely comments. A separate line notes Jack’s bank balance at 73 cents, reflecting a sharp contrast between wardrobe concerns and tight finances in a light local item.
Color Blindness Ratio Reported by Oculist
A renowned oculist asserts that color blindness affects two men and three women per thousand people, yielding a rate of five per thousand overall. The claim frames a gender split with more women than men in the small sample.
Contest of Timber Culture Entry No. 448 Cancelation Sought
John Otteman files a contest against Oscar W. Morgan for timber culture entry 448 in section 22 township 15 north range 50 west alleging failure to cultivate trees on the land in the required years and that the first five acres have grown to grass and weeds for over fifteen years. He asks the entry be canceled and forfeited by Morgan, with hearings set for June 1 before the Sidney Land Office officials. Publication is ordered due to improper personal service.
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Wve Department of the Interior
United States Land Co
Sidney
Neb. Mayo
Tue
John Ottemen
Oscar W Morgan
Oscar W. Morgan
United States
United States Land Office
Nebraska
J. L. McMnron
Register
KK. D. Hanns
District Court
Cheyenne County
M Grimes
Jacob Mayer
John J. Johnson
Court House
Louis M. Meyer
Clara M. Briggs
Elsel
Cheyenne
Bovis M. Meyrin
Mines & McInvost
Contest Notice in Land Office Over Absence from Land
Department of the Interior contest notice filed by Firth Booth against Fred Larssen entry No. 45 for land in section 20 township 4 range 47. Contest alleges no residence or improvements and absence not due to military service. Hearing set for June 6 at 10 am before the Sidney Nebraska land office register and receiver. public notice to be issued.
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United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
Melchior Herbert
Rudolph Scaht
Ranese
Rudolph Stab
Ifs
Lang
Aleredt
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Otcer
United States Land Onice
Nebraska
J. J. Medsrosa
Rod. Hanrtais
Reveiver
Department of the Interior
Itiney
James Ward
Helena McAleese
North West Quarter
Spain
Sufi Bartits
Register
WKH
JG Metwoor
Rod, Harris
Firth Booth
Fred Larssen
Fred, Larssen
Minine Corps
Land Office Notice of Contest in Nebraska
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska announces an entry contest against Charles Kuhn for the northeast quarter of section 2 township 4 range 47 alleging abandonment and lack of improvements. Contestants must respond with evidence by June 6 1904 at 8 pm at the Sidney land office and service has not been achieved by due diligence. J L McMrohn Register M D Marius Receiver
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Jen Eo Wagner
James Jones
Gtr
Court House
Sidney
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