National and State Officials Listed in The Telegraph Directory
The Telegraph Directory provides a line on national and state officers including United States Senate member Jno M Thurston, and officials for the Sixth Congressional District, plus state offices such as Governor A Holcomb, Lieutenant Governor J F E Harris, Secretary of State W F Porter, and Attorney General J Singine. It also lists U.S. land office figures John M Adams as Register and P A Griffith as Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slus A. Holcomb
Jiames FE
Harris
F. Porter
Coswell
Troasupols
B. Mosserve
J. Singine
Nekson
Public Instruction
W. Wolf
U.S. Land Office
John M. Adams
Register
P. A. Griffith
Legislative slate listed for district races in North Platte
The document names officials for the Oph Senatorial District and the representative district. F Q Bolt is listed in the senatorial district and L Stebbins in the representative district. H M Grimes is noted as judge for the judicial district in North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.Q. Bolt
L. Stebbins
H. M. Grimes
North Platte
Local Officials and Notables List in Sidney Area
A fragment listing treasurers clerks and prominent names across Sidney and surrounding areas. Includes public instructors and church and lodge memberships with meeting times and officers. Mentions teachers principals pastors and various fraternal organizations with scheduled meeting days.
Easy, All? Poem Excerpt from Pall Mall Gazette
A Pall Mall Gazette verse exhorts weary laborers to ease their exertions with the refrain Easy, all guiding bodies and minds to brief respite. It frames fatigue amid life’s flood and the distant reward of fame wealth or livelihood as temptations to pause and recover. The poem paints summer streets and azure skies as sources of gentle urging to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Bell Metal Tone and Moulding Explained by Expert
A bell expert argues that silver or gold in bell casting does not guarantee superior tone. Optimal alloy remains near 79 copper 21 tin, with precise mold layering and iron core cases shaping the bell. Production scales from 10–15 days for small bells to months for large peals and chimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germain
The Piano of the Future Electrophonic System Debuts
Berlin scientist Dr. Richard Eisemann patents an electrophonic piano that uses electric current and microphones to drive strings, removing hammers and levers. The device places electric magnets near strings with key actuation controlling current and interruption for vibration, producing diverse tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eisemann
Berlin
von Helmholtz
New York Journal
Mythical Creatures and Coffee in Elizabethan Thought
The article contrasts modern science debunking myths with Elizabethan credulity toward dragons, unicorns, and sea monsters, noting how superstitions persisted among elites. It then cites coffee’s disinfectant power, detailing experiments where coffee fumigation disinfected a room and neutralized smells, improving cleaning potential for sick rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitt
Seborne
Nature
Movements of the Earth and Naval Character in Nelson
A fragmentary overview cites Professor Conte on two primary earth movements and two secondary ones affecting geology and interpretation. It also references Captain Nelson’s life, noting moral insight and steadfast leadership as keys to fortune and greatness in wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Conte
Geological Society of America
Writi
San Francisco
Landlords Prohibited From Seizing Goods in Rent Default Cases
A London case reported in Woman’s Journal shows a tenant in a poor district whose sewing machine, hired from a firm, was seized for rent. The magistrate ruled the tenant could not recover the machine but must pay its value to the hire firm, denying recovery of personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yekyouan
Magie
Ry, Co
Whic
Woman’s Journal
Getting Out of It in a Hypnotist Show
A humor splashed exchange during a stage hypnotism act as a red nosed spectator mocks the subject who sits unmoved. The hypnotist retorts that the participant appears to be troubled by a heavy load on his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Through car service new Pullman line to California announced
The Union Pacific and connecting lines will run a through Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus Nebraska without change. Trains leave Minneapolis Thursday 10 p.m. and St Paul 8 15 p.m. returning Los Angeles 10 p.m. Thursdays. Also features fast times and Luxurious equipment. For schedules and rates contact Union Pacific agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mion
Los Angeles
Sioux City
Columbus
California
Ncatest Union Varilic
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Deaser
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Port
Puget Sound
E. R. Breisch
Sidney
Ned
Amazing Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments
A promotional salve offers cure for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chaps chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Eskimo Snow House Dwellings Near Point Barrow
Eskimo families from two villages near Point Barrow Alaska move to inland camps for reindeer hunting in large snow houses dug from snowdrifts. Fireplaces built of snow slabs provide cooking heat while lamps warm the dwelling. a couple from Point Barrow built a small sailcloth roofed hut after winter set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Barrow
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Ppincott
Grand Island College Offers Tuition Plan
A Grand Island Business Normal College advertises a path to success for ambitious youths with limited education. It promises courses in business normal and shorthand plus optional board and books, offering a no interest tuition note and a pay-after-graduation option. The ad cites 12 years of operation and invites inquiries to A. M. Harais, president, Grand Island, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island Business & Normal College
A. M. Harais
Grand Island
Nebr
New Composite Cars Run Daily On Overland Route
The Overland Limited now operates a daily service via Chicago on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. New Buffet Smoking and Library cars feature modern improvements and ample reading materials. Union Pacific inaugurates this service as the western line from Chicago. Check tickets read via The Overland Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
Dance and Supper by the Ladies of the D. of H.
The ladies of the Daughters of Harmony will host a dance and supper on November 25, 1897, offering an evening of music dancing and refreshments for attendees.
Local druggist offers free samples of Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills
W F Bassett, a well known druggist, arranges with Hobbs Remedy Co to give free sample boxes of Sparagus Kidney Pills for one week. Each box includes a small booklet on kidney functions and the pills promoted as a cure for kidney disease except where tumors or ulcers require surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PB. Bassett
Hobbs Sparagus
W. F. Bassett
Hobbs Remedy Co
Hobbs
Hobbs Spring
Wkidneys
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Telegraph Directory
U. S. Senate
Jno
M. Thurston Pess
Omahe William V. Alien
Cee Madison
W.L. Greene von
iKearney
Legislature
A. Pease
Sidney Shorli
Untel McAlese
Sidney W. G. Bullock
Lodge Pole
J. Neubauer
Shiney
P Chambers
Colton Surveyor
LL Willis
Camp Clark
W.E Bassett
Oe AB
Gapen
W.R. Woods
Weyerts
W. Harper
Hronson
Ag. Rouse
Griffith
T. B. Dawson
Serett Fohn
Whitehead
Blanchard
McKge
L. F. Shelton
Wright
Methodist Episcopal Churcil
J. Osborn
Epworth League
Searstree
Allen Kenworthy
Catholie Hhitach
Ogaliale
J. McCarthy
Episcopal Church
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F.& Alm
Leslie Neubauer
A.D. Stowatts
Sidney Lodge
A. K. Greenlee
Richard Kreughr
N.G
Rebecca Degree
Vv. Neubauer
Sec
Y- J. Neubauer
N- G
Valiant Lodge
K. of P
H. BE. Gapen
P. Saunders
C. C
Pierre Sanders
D. BF. Melee
Joseph
Conrad Garrison
Regular Army and Navy Union of the U
BE. V. Summer
A. R
E. 2. Osgood
O.P. Davs
Adj
Henry
Morrow
Borgquist
A.J. Davison
V. Sumner
A. J. Ulnskell
Nuggie Snyder
Dney Camp
M. W.of A
Atiday
Jas. McMullan
Sidney Lode
Bontiferman Schroeder
W. M. Griffith
Recorder
Mont D
RB. R
R. Forrest
Idney
T. M
Wm. W. Chowins
H- J. Snyder
R. K
Providence
Masonic Hall
Chas. BP. Davis
Ellen Davis
U. W
Phil
Myrtle
BOARD
Villiage Trustees
J. Mclntosh
Scinbe
E. Wart
HT. Doran
Tou
Phrenological Journal
Chid
Phrenological
Rae
Fowler & Wells Co., Publishers
Alli
Rod
Augusta Chronicle
New York Ledger
Earth Movements
Ivar
Minneapolis and
St Paul, Mion
Los
Angeles
Californian
Ik. L. Lomax Gen'l
Vass. and ‘Ticket Agent
Omaha, Neb
The
Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
Scanlan’s Drug Store
Bucklen
King Solomons’s Nation
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus
Universal Medicine For All Kidney
W. F. Bassett’s
Julius Hobbs, M. D
the Telegraph
Institute
Harry N. Russell
Kearney, Neb
ELD. GE
Broadway
New York
Belvidere
Hygeia
Western Corset CO
St. Loula
Moe
Fairbanks, Morse & CO
Farnam St
Omaha
Neb
Ron
Ertington
Peoria
St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Japrancis
Omaha Neb
Art
Mwarde la Medal
Pries, Jre
Montague Marks
Union Square
N.Y
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