National Body US Senate and Nebraska Officials Listed
The Telegraph Directory lists national and state government figures including US Senate member M. Deltrich from Hastings JH Millard in Omaha and a full roster of state officers such as Governor E. P Savage Secretary G. W. Marsh Auditors Chus Weston Treasurer Wm Steuffer Attorney General BP D Prout Public Instruction Wit K Fowler and land office officials R D Harris J Mclntosh Jr and others. It also shows the Legislature senators and representatives for North Platte districts and local judicial district officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Deltrich
Hastings
JH. Millard
Omaha
E. P Savage
G. W. Marsh
Weston
Wm. Steuffer
D. Prout Bupa
K. Fowler
Folliwer
Local civic and church notices from Sidney and surrounding districts
Community items list a long roster of officials and board members led by Sidney officials, including treasurer and commissioners, with school board teachers and administrators named, plus a mix of church services across multiple denominations. Fraternal and charitable organizations are detailed with meeting times, officers, and locations, followed by instructions for notices and changes.
Pioneer balloon flights mark early aeronaut history
The piece recounts the 1783 Paris launches and the 1785 Montgolfier era tragedies. It highlights Pilatre des Rosiers and his ascents with Arlandes, the dangerous ascent over Paris, Blanchard's Dover to Calais crossing, and the unlucky 1785 crash that killed both aeronauts, earning a memorial.
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Paris
Pilaire Des Rosiers
Versailles
Montgolfier
Faubourg St. Antoine
Tidloun
France
Wats
Pilatre Des Rosiers
Marquis d’Arlandes
M Girand de Villette
Rosiers
Eversthng
Dauphin
Marvqais d' Arlandes
Chateau de da Muette
Benjamin Pranklin
Blanchard
Roslers
Dover
Calais
Romain
Vilatre Des Ro Biers
Blanchards
Seronaut
New York ‘Times
Birch spool mills produce vast thread output
The mills process about 82 000 cords or 16 000 000 feet of birch annually turning out 00 000 000 spools each large enough to hold 206 yards of thread. Wound on 400 000 000 spools the thread could circle the world roughly 3 000 times at the equator with some room left for mending.
Democratic Rivalry in Massachusetts Gubernatorial Campaign
A East Joke recounts John D Savage's first gubernatorial bid in Massachusetts against General Ben Butler and Judge Josiah Cr Abbott. The late Judge Thompson praised Abbott to a large Democratic audience and quipped about John L. Leugdha and Homer translation rumors, provoking amused laughter among listeners.
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John D. Savage
Massachusetts
TSTS
Ben Butler
Josiah Cr. Abbott
Judge Thompson
Abbott
John L-L-Leug
Where She Differed From Paul A Sermon Clash
A clergyman preached to an old parishioner noted for vices and cited Pauls epistles. After a long talk she finally retorted that she has differed with Paul for ten years, ending the exchange rather than continuing the argument.
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Paul
Sfe
Ife
Four-Year-Old’s Prayer Mishap In Afraid Night Tale
In a Bnifato News tale a four-year-old girl spends a night with a hostess. At bedtime she kneels to say prayers but, finding no one to prompt her, she blurts out that she cannot remember them and jokes she is staying with a lady who knows none.
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Iler
Bnifato
Mrs. B
Pim
Pushing the Cerambulator in a Baby Ride Debate
The Philadelphia Press records a humorous exchange as Mrs Haskins and Mrs Strongmind discuss a husband bicycling with their baby. They joke about attire and proper conduct for parental outings, calling a “wheeling sult” a better term.
Homecoming brings a crowd to Whit background event
The note describes a lively homecoming atmosphere with many guests at a gathering. Four detectives in evening clothes were present, surprising the attendees and suggesting an air of intrigue or security at the event.
Mile Oniucky Day Reflects Local Friday Folklore
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a playful Friday superstition about Hardappe-Wigwag and a mention of Borrowell-Well refusing accommodation for a jean this morning. The tone hints at light local color rather than a formal event.
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Hardappe
Borrowell
Jean
Philadelphia Record
Working People Or Tramps Debate
Exchange from the Chicago News features a dialogue between a beggar and a "working people" woman. The tramp responds he does not know who is truly working, highlighting class tensions in urban life.
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Chicago News
New York Crowds Draw Opposing Views on City Life
A Westerner finds New York crowded streets energizing and uplifting. A companion sees the crush as oppressive and dehumanizing, feeling insignificant amid the tidal city and preferring the country until theater outings offer brief relief. New York Times.
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New York
New York Times
RAILWAY RUMBLES ACROSS CONTINENTS AND TRAINS
A compendium of railway facts from Europe and Canada notes vast track totals, government land grants, and passenger volumes in Boston stations. It describes class differences by seat color, car costs, and seat numbering practices, with scattered anecdotes about Hungarian and Austrian practices and a tax dispute over due payments.
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Dominion of Canada
North Union
South Union
Boston
Kutas
Hungary
Psabtadver
Clock Trick Delights Commuters at Italian Fruit Stand
An Italian fruit dealer near a suburban station runs a slow clock to lure riders toward Pedro's stall. A commuter asks if the clock is late. the vendor replies he keeps it slow to mislead buyers, explaining the tactic to turn traffic and boost sales.
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Hallano
Pedro's
Tain
New York Commercial Advertiser
Insect Pingoes and the War Against Tiny Foes
The article argues that summer insect plagues threaten crops and forests, forcing humanity to wage a civilizational war against miniature foes. Entomologists fight pests like armyworms and tent caterpillars to protect wheat, grain, cattle pastures, forests, and rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hat fashion quarrel sparks mock Parisian style
A humorous exchange in the New York Weekly reveals a husband dismissing costly hats while his wife insists she made hers. He concedes only after praising the hat as a Parisian work of art, highlighting domestic wit and fashion satire.
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Paris
New York Weekly
Extravagance and Economic Circulation Highlighted
A Galveston News writing notes that extravagance can spur money circulation, helping the needy access funds quickly as wealth moves into circulation and benefits social relief.
An Odd Virginia Plantation Remedy Story
A Virginia planter terrorizes enslaved people by burning tools and cattle and ordering all enslaved workers to appear in the yard. He then disposes of the sick and infirm and, after forcing shows of health, the plantation rapidly prospers, according to an Exchange tale.
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Virginia
James River
Anderson
Briday
Lindlord
Food of Americans described by English visitor
An English woman newly in America reports on local dishes. She praises terrapin and calves head while commenting on oysters, oyster crabs, and clam dishes. She notes differences in serving styles and menus, enjoys pie and cheese with strawberries, and admires Yankee hospitality despite crowding at meals.
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America
Boston
Delmonico’s
England
Maryland
New York Sun
Cocker’s Arithmetick Copy Sought by Collector
A private collector owns a rare first edition copy of Cocker’s Arithmetick printed by T. Passenger. Only two or three perfect copies exist, one in the British Museum. The book bears a title page inscription and a disputed portrait said to be Cocker’s.
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Edward Cocker
Charles
Cocker
T. Passenger
London Bridge
British Museum
Morocco
George Washington's Father and Accokeck Furnace History
The text notes Augustine Washington, George Washington's father, engaged in pig iron making at Accokeck furnace in Stafford county around 1742. The furnace, built by the Prince tle company of English capitalists by 1726, sat about fifteen miles from Fredericksburg where Washington was born. Augustine owned one sixth of the furnace property after land transfer to the company. A quote from Andrew Carnegie praises those who risk or give their lives for others as true heroes.
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Ond
Steves
George Luck
Bengal
Fifteenth
Hussars
Kandahar
Takhti
Pathan
Tidin
Augustine Washington
George Washington
Accokeck Furnace
Stafford County
Fredericksburg
Washington
Two Remedies for Misfortune Time and Silence
A maxim notes that for every misfortune there exist two cures time and silence. The saying emphasizes patience and restraint as practical remedies rather than rash action.
Astounding Discovery From Coopersville on Cough Cure
From Coopersville Michigan word of a pleasant tasting liquid that before retiring eases a bad cough and guarantees a good night’s rest. Mrs Himelburger attests Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and coughs. Bottles 50c and 1.00 at druggists with free trial bottles.
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Coopersville
Mich
Himelburger
Dr. King
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
The advert claims Throbbing headaches vanish quickly with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It asserts thousands of users benefited, promising renewed health and energy. Priced at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee, sold by all druggists.
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Dr. King
Home Visitors Excursions on Burlington Route
Burlington Route offers greatly reduced rates to points in Ohio and Indians with a return limit of thirty days. Nearest agent can provide more information or sell tickets. J. Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha.
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Ohio
Burlington
J. Francis
Omaha
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