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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1876
Page
4
Fragment from a proclamation praising divine providence and Civil War era values. It urges Americans to observe Thanksgiving on November 26, 1876, to assemble for prayer and gratitude, pledged under the seal in Washington. The text emphasizes liberty, justice, and unity under the nation’s founding principles.
The Governor of Nebraska proclaims Thanksgiving Day on the sixth day of November 1876 in Lincoln. He urges Nebraskans to observe the day to show gratitude for mercies and blessings from the Creator, in a tone of official state observance. The proclamation is signed by Governor and Secretary of State.
In Bidney and Cheyenne county a calm election day saw orderly polls and minimal agitation. Hinman led Harrison with 199 to 180 votes for senator, while Goodwill earned 6 and the tally suggested strong support for Harrison. Presidential results show Democratic counts across various precincts and local gubernatorial figures listed.
A list of state roles and names accompanies ages or initials, including Taschuck 81 and Ritchie 181, Weston 81 and Thomas 181, McBride 81 and Herman 131, Roberta 88 and Rahby 181, Davis with $1, Grebe 181, Thompson 81 and Jones 131, Dil worth 140.
The Central City Courier argues Sidney Nebraska maintains prompt local collections and solid merchant conduct. Two Chicago businessmen touring western towns report Sidney dealers have never failed to collect, selling thousands in goods while avoiding notes of protest. The Courier defends Sidney against criticism of thinning markets and challenges its rival publication.
Travel guidance extols the Hiago and North-Western as the oldest shortest route from Omaha to Chicago with steel rails. It highlights central Chicago depot, early arrivals for connections, and tickets via Marshall Cedar Rapids or listing Fulton for Northern Iowa Wisconsin journeys. It promotes Pullman sleepers day coaches and requests inquiries to Moonraut in Omaha or Sixsuett in Chicago.
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