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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1876
Page
3
A mixed set of brief items covers English fruit crops, fashion, political contests in Maryland, railroad plans, church leadership, and varied anecdotes. It cites the Philadelphia and Cincinnati papers, quotes Victorians and New Yorkers, and includes satirical quips about editors and public life. The jumble includes references to Charley Ross, a reformer in Muscatine, and a dramatic anecdote about John Brown’s brother.
The Great International Exhibition in Philadelphia marks the nation’s one hundredth anniversary with opening on May 10 and closing November 19 1876. Nations worldwide and U S states participate showcasing art, inventions, manufacturing feats, minerals, and agriculture. Grounds cover 450 acres at Fairmount Park with grand buildings and 5 100 000 cost structures. Two hundred buildings total. in the first thirty days after opening about 1.25 million visitors attended.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes direct, convenient Centennial travel to Philadelphia with a Grand Centennial Depot at the Exhibition Main Entrance. Excursion trains stop at Kim Station for Patrons of Husbandry. The line offers luxury, speed, double and third tracks, iron and stone bridges, and extensive equipment. Reduced excursion tickets available at West, Northwest, and Southwest offices. Frank Thomson and D M Boyd Jr, General Managers and Passenger Agent.
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