National political slate and state officers listed
The Telegraph Directory lists national figures including U S Renate Jno M Thurston from Omaha and William V Allen from Madison, plus congressional and state officers such as Governor Jas A Holcomb Lieutenant Governor James E Harris Secretary of State Wm F Porter Auditor John F Cowell Treasurer Co J Smythe Attorney General Geo W Heist P D Harris and others in Public Instruction Public Lands and Bee commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Renate
Jno
M. Thurston
Omaha
William V. Allen
Madison
Greene
Kenney
Jas A. Holcomb
James E. Harris
Directory and church notices from North Platte issue
Local section lists political districts and representatives, county officers, and public officials. Includes church services at Methodist, Catholic, and Episcopal churches with times, plus fraternal and veterans groups such as Royal Neighbors, A F and A M, VFW, G A R, and other lodges with meeting dates and officers.
Child Culture Department Aids Study of Child Character
The Child Culture Department assists teachers and caregivers in examining each child’s character to support proper development. The program focuses on how early experiences shape behavior and learning, guiding educational practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Penciled Superstitions On Exchange Floor And Cretaceous Ocean
A New York Press report describes stock exchange traders treating lead pencils as lucky talismans with half sharpened, split leads. tales of borrowers and lenders, profits tied to a pencil. Also discussed is a cretaceous inland sea with giant reptiles, oysters and shells, and the eventual disappearance of the ocean as land rose and waters receded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange
Exchange
New York Press
Sting of the Bee Poison Reveals Hidden Properties
A Philadelphia Record study notes Dr. Joseph Zanger used 25,000 bees to analyze honeybee venom. Fresh poison is clear and acidic with a volatile aroma. a gummy residue remains at 100 C. The poisonous base resists heat and acids, irritates mucous membranes, and damages eyes in rabbits, causing distress and altered physiology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zanger
Zanger
Philadelphia
Battery powered switchboard stalls at 10 AM in Louisville
A Louisville telephone exchange used a battery powered switchboard with a chart showing calls until 10 am when a sudden drop occurred. Technicians chased a leak as executives from Chicago to Louisville waited, then learned the cause was a citywide drinking hour as Louisville patrons left for bars just after 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Chicago
Chicago Times-Herald
Two Pigs and Socialist Sharing Delivers a Smile
A Yorkshire socialist explains equal sharing with a joke about two pigs. The friend probes if sharing extends to all possessions, prompting a witty punchline about the speaker’s own two pigs as a self aware nudge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaid
Court Exchange Reveals Assault by Prisoner
Judge questioned how the prisoner reacted to arrest threats. The complainant testified the inmate struck him on the head with a hammer, describing the violent incident central to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechan
Snakes in Captivity Undergo Eye Surgery
An Australian diamond snake and a Bombay resident snake keeper perform delicate membrane removals from snake eyes. J M Phipson of the Bombay Natural History Society recounts a king cobra case where a surgeon removed eight eye membranes after controlling the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Bombay Natural History Society
Gladatone's Eloquence And The Limits Of Persuasion
A commentary on William Gladstone's persuasive power highlighting personal charisma over logical strength. The piece weighs his masterful influence against occasional reasoning flaws and cites rivalries with Huxley, plus a wry aside on human limits illustrated by ocean depths and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Huxley
Gladstone
Up Arizona Hair Cut and Saloon Shooting
A Chicago Tribune flavor line recalls a scene at Red Mike's saloon in Arizona. A tenderfoot receives a haircut as gunfire erupts next door, the barber continuing with swift, precise motion. The exchange hints at a lawless frontier mood and brisk, practical resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoot
Arizona
Red Mike
Chicago Tribune
The Union Pacific Route Offers Fast Travel to Major Cities
The company markets the Salom Pacific route through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah as the quickest and finest way to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound points. It touts deluxe equipment Pullman cars dining and sleeping options and free reclining chairs with pamphlets and fare details available from E R Brescher in Sidney Nebraska. Also advertised are hemorrhoid remedies and cattle listings with local contact in Sidney and Omaha exposition travel at reduced Union Pacific rates.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
E.R. Breisch
Sidney
Ned
Heroes of Santiago Battle Pack-Trains Highlight Medicine Aid
A July letter from Pr B Butler of pack-train No 3 at Santiago de Cuba credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives and keeping ammunition flowing during the Battle of Santiago. The writer notes no roads existed for wagons and claims four cases were saved by the medicine. Sale listed via W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Pr B. Butler
Chamberlain
Tampa
A Cheap Farm and a Good One
Readers are invited to obtain a copy of Garden Spots detailing affordable farm options. Contact P. Sid Jones or Dr. R. B. Crawford for inquiries. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad offers monthly excursions to Garden Spots for two dollars above one fare. Send 10 cents for a copy to Mr. Atmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Sid Jones
Birmingham
Ala
R. B. Crawford
Ageny
Rookery Building
Chicago
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Icy
Atmore
Tree of knowledge in a cherry tree parable
A brief dialogue excerpt quotes Little Blaie and Little Horace from the Cleveland Leader about a tree of knowledge. Horace suggests a cherry tree, noting that climbing teaches not to do it again if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
Sewolin
Ding
Little Blaie
Horace
Cleveland
Dutiful Son Declares Engagement Despite His Mother's Opinion
A jeweled remark from Jewelers' Weekly notes a son saying he is engaged to Miss Golightly despite his mother calling her extravagant and lazy. The mother counters that giving a silver thimble on her birthday will end the engagement.
Spiders: Spin Spinners Rare Among Web Weavers
A historical note explains that spin spinners are scarce compared with non spinning spiders. Web spinning depends on agility and swift maneuvers to catch prey, while most spiders do not spin webs.
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U. 8. Land Office
Geo. W. Heist , PD. Harrl
Legislature
Senatoiial
Q. Feltze
L.stebbins
Eee
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Suricead
M. Grimes
Judge North Platte Co
A. Schermann
A Pease
Frank H. King
Lapeer
Bullock Lodge
Neubauer
Sluney
Lyon
Camp
Wo Bassett
K. E. Gupen
Sdney
Cumans
Ein Weyerrts
Sharey
Mclntosh
Gus Rungeri
B. Gaupen
Elev J Neubauer
BE. McLernon
J.neubauer
T. RB. Dawson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Osburn, Ing
Rev
R. & Moore
Episcopal Church
P. Thoos
Bakes
Royal Neighbors
K. Pohalt
Mks
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F&a
Sidney Lodge
VU. O. FF
K. Greenlee
Y. J. Neubauer
N.U
Becca
F.C
Grannemano
Valiant Lodge
K. of P
Ih. E. Gapen
K. R. Chag
Callahan
U.U
Kidney Division
No. Yw
St H. of P
Frank Tobin
D. F. McKes
Col. Joseph
Conraa Garrison
Ragsplar Arny
Navy Union of the
U.S
F. H. DeCastro
E. V. Summer
W. Henry
W. Davis
Adj
Henry A. Morrow
No. 17
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PR. Borgquist
A. J. Davison
Vv. Sumner
A. J. Haskell
Maggie Snyder
Sec
Sidney Camp
M. W.of A
Jas, McMullas
U. PB. Chlambers
W. C
Orurfith
W.M He
F.G. Griffith
A.O. U
D. KF. McKee
S. P. Sanders
R. R. Trackmen
R. Forest
Prest
T. M
Wm. W. Chowins
J. Snyder
R-K
Providence
O. E
Masonic Hall
Owas
P. Davis
Susie Bassett
Bidney Lodge No
P. Ball
Second
Myrtle Streets
Mrg. Burtoxn, C
H. Buesiz Beenna
Ksew
Phiaolenical Journal
Fowler & Wells Co., Publishers
New York
Stump Pencils
Gotham's
Lead Sticka
Gladatone
Chicago Chronicle
Salom Pacific
Wissiestopland Dacernational Expo
Exposition
K. R. Bresscr
H. H. Banby
Battle of
Santiago
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iawa
W. F. Basset
Indian Congress
W. A. Mercer
U S. A
United States Congress
Hans Johnson
Sidney, Neb
Shuey
Neb
Stenographers
Town Knights of Pythias
Tennesse
St. Jozeph
Business and Piaterdel Associations
Texas
Sioux City
Bohemian
Missouri
Kansas
Port Arthur
Fraternal Union of America
New Mexico
National Shriners
New England
Oklahoma
Iowa
Knox College
Tennessee
Grand Court
Diplomatic
AMD
H.T
Ware Sewing Macine Co
Cleveland, O
Miller
Eldredge
Belvidere
Broadway
Belvidere, Ill
Webster’s
Ornational
Ton
Jrewer
Jiatica
U. 5
Supreme Court
Peary
Warnti'y
Acholoy
Preas
os-Herald
Walster
Eee Merriam CO
Publiahera
Stringfield
Mass
Ition
Fwart Gladstone
Gesen
Gamoel Ives Curtion
Theolow J Ferrar
San Yia
Somarrillo
Mi Bittov
Prank
Gupesaiee
Armour Lertia Tecos Cuteago
Georges
Mas Aniacage
Thevriam Churem
Wineahee
Vary
N. Yee
Martyn Amerbell
Street Free Church
Sam Eh Sat
Ek Flartford
Oon
Har
J.M
John
Boston
Gornon
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