Oddities and anecdotes from a vibrant era in letters
A mosaic of humorous items from Mississippi to Kentucky and beyond. A Memphis frogs legs factory draws odd customers, a Kentucky clergyman and justice of the peace face public scrutiny, Covington warns on Sunday services, and local gossip threads through politics, religion, and society. Notable mentions include Prince Bismarck, Victoria of Hesse, and Bishop K. M. Bishop. The column mingles satire with regional quirks and contemporary curiosities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress Feixaatl.l
Front Street
Union, Pacific Railroad
GEO. Zimmenmann
Sidney
Jadicenas Reepugnen
Sidney and Black Thills Stag and Pexpress
H. C. Lockwood
Rose Street
Acciablo
Allen, Proprietor
Delmonico’ Hotel
H. Burdon
Www
J. McDonald
Sidney, Nalkaska
Excelsior Meat Market
Kidney
Adams, Redingion , Haas
The
Sidney Telegraph
Memphis
Kentucky
Covington
Oho
Nevada
Mississippi
Sud
Michigan
Pittsburg
Bret Harte
Harte
Washington
Prince Bismarck
Alphonso
Spain
Victoria
Hesse
Queen Victoria
John Jones
Jedge
Sarasota
Long Branch
Kt. M. Bishop
Ohuo
Deems
Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
John Smith
Cass Street
Omaha
Nebraska
O. K. Restaurant
Rosao
Capitol Billiard Hall
OF the
ZOBEL
Pioneer
Hayward City
D. T
Whipple & Quiett
the Oasis
Second Street
Stosze
Myrtle
Joe Lane
Oliver Gantiwatt
D. Carrican
Desler
Sidney, Neb
Dublin
Primrose
Missouri
H. Williams , CO
A. S. Broodwin
Front St
Bet
Rose and Myrtle
Sidney Concert Hall
Rose
Thiele & Wacwner
Herlihy & Mahoney
Walnut Streets
Sidney, Nebraska
Phil
Blaucier
Belle Union
Main Street
Deadwood City
M. V. Boughton
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