Center of U S population near Columbus Indiana
A winter law fixes brick size. census places population center six miles east of Columbus Bartholomew county Indiana. Cheyenne county real estate transfers top the year. Sidney sees high activity. Thompson duo arrested for Sandhead Ranch raffle scheme. over 20 000 in tickets sold. Western investors push rail and industrial stocks amid warning notes. Nebraska steadier than 1845 downturn, with strong prices for corn cattle and hogs. Omaha Trade Exhibit.
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United States
Hawaii
Alaska
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Indiana
Cheyenne County
Sidney
J. A
Samuel Thompson
Sandhead
Devel County
Alliance
Thompsons
Nebraska
West
Wall Street
Omaha
Hensy TL. Keister
Notlee
Grimes
District Court
Scotts Binn
Cheyenne
Neighborhood Notes Slur Sparks North Platte Row
The Callaway Courier editor faces criticism after a North Platte notice ridicules local students at Sidney Institute for advertising in the paper seeking husbands. The piece mocks the listings with a crude description of brides ranging from peach to pumpkin and implies wider moral concerns.
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Callaway Courier
North Platte
Ains
Sidney
Fourth of July plans and local notices outline
The item notes Kimball firing the first gun for a Fourth of July celebration, an Observer report on a patriotically led band event, and Denver and Ft. Collins officials to discuss the Farmers canal project next week. It warns readers about fake sheet iron range peddlers, a local hay shipment, wolf hunting, train time change, and ranch branding with moisture concerns.
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Kimball
Watter
Denver
Ft. Collings
Belgrade Herald
Frank Wilder
Guernsey
Loren North
Enemies of the Newspaper and the Ing rate
The piece argues that newspapers fear a range of foes from debtors to those seeking office, investors in influence, or policy control. It stresses that ingrates who repay aid with betrayal are the meanest enemies, while open adversaries are more manageable.
Bridgeport News Notes and Social Calendar Update
Country baseball between Scott's Bluff and Bridgeport interrupted by rain with 4 to 5 score in favor of Bridgeport. Delegations from Redington and Bayard present. Local commerce, hotel theater, and new photography gallery plans noted. Grand ball May 31 opening Paxton White building. June 9 Children’s Day at Presbyterian church. travel notes include Rev Churchill’s Buffalo trip and W L Ayers leaving for vacation.
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Scott's Bluff
Bridgeport
Redington
Bayard
W.L. Ayers
East
Fitch
Fred Gilman
Fred
Bowen
J. A. Gaines
Chicago
R.P. Scott
Sidney
Alliance
Presbyterian Church
Georgia A. Fix
Farming chatter and community notices mix in rural update
The report surveys local farming activity and social notes from Sidney area, noting cattle losses and gains, juror travel, and implements adoption. It mentions a German Lutheran Synod district convention at Eagle precinct, plus medical advice and a sales notice for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by D. J. Scanion.
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George Miller
North River
Jerry Finn
Fred Brutz
Fe Bt
Little Henry
German Lutheran Synod of
Electric Bitters Cure Mail Carrier After Years Of Pain
Levanna Ohio resident Burnett Mann recalls six bottles of Electric Bitters ending three years of back ache fatigue and trouble lifting mail. The ad claims relief for stomach liver kidneys and bowels with money back guaranteed. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day.
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Burnett Mann
Levanna
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
Public notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain liver and bladder problems and inability to hold water. Offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root. Co
The Census of 1790 and Population Growth
Baltimore Sun notes the first U S census of 1790 showed 3 929 214 people across 16 states and territories. It records counts by race and sex, lists slave figures by state, and highlights early census methods and errors reflecting rapid national growth.
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United States
Southwest
Northwest Territories
Maine
Massachusetts
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Vermont
Southwest Territory
Baltimore Sun
A Boy and a Rifle
A cautionary tale about gun safety and a father’s unorthodox lesson for his son on his sixteenth birthday. The narrative recounts a trick involving a blank cartridge to impress the dangers of handling firearms and the lasting fear it leaves with the observer.
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Lfe
New York
Lerald
First Burglar Seemingly Cited Dyspepsy In Harlem Life
In a Harlem Life dialogue the first burglar jokes about not stealing food without treatment for dyspepsy. The second burglar taunts Bil about the crime, noting detectives would suspect him if provisions are cleaned out.
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Bil
Harlem
Witty quips on wealth and manners from newspapers
A collection of brief quotes from 1900s papers. Stroller and Joe Rose joke about after dinner tramp. A Chicago editor notes envy about millionaire wealth. An Atchison advice line urges honesty when selling by weight.
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Joe
Stroller
Joe Rose
Philadelphia Record
Barber Boss Voicing Beard Folly Sparks Union of Warnings
A St. Louis Star humorous brief notes a barber explaining why a pet barber quits, arguing a beard would alter customer habits and harm profits. He cites three reasons: cross look, time to grow, and precedent harming the cash box. The column pokes fun at constitutional rights and professional image.
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Scott
St. Louis Star
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T&89
Weeye Ee Eee Bypidas
Sidney, Neb
Mal Matter
CMAS
Callahan
Pred A. Gapen
D W White
Sandir
Fist of the Rock
Scott & Cavnes
Mr. White
Ountry
Beerline Bros
Churchill
Buffalo
N.Y
Pumpkin Creek
Chris Weyerts
Chamberlain
D. J. Scanion
Trey
Namma
Materfamilias
Tommy
Pearson's Weekly
Chicago News
Atchison Globe
D. J. Scanlan
Rose Street
Nes
C. D. Essig
Undertaker
Sidney, Nebrasica
Salt Lake
Portland
San Francisco
the Union Pacific
Utam
California
Oregon
Missouri River
Salt Lake City
Sterman
Union Pacific
E.R. Breisch
Growers’ Association
Anyine
Alliance, Neb
J. R. VanBoskirk
Borkstadter
Frig Breuer
Chimor Brauer Ohrles Hoffmeier Hernia IL Woekstufter Athot
Neb
Koogley
Nottie E
Anton Renish
Sextorp. Net
Kruse Bros
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Zang
Porter
Col. Front and Rose Streets
Sidney Meat
Girmann
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
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