29 Sep 1877
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1877
Page
1
A lengthy mining report notes a new mining city with prospects, the Homestake, Father de Smet and other operations, mills being prepared at Central City and Deadwood, and heavy activity across the Hills. It mentions emigration trends, the revival of several mines, a large cleanup, and expected outputs, with prices and tonnages for key plays and mills.
A young editor reflects on the editor's life as one of romance and danger. He notes the constant scrutiny of public life and the moral compromises faced by editors. The piece laments the toll on the editor's sensibilities and the uneasy balance between charm and exposure in the profession.
Local notes recount ranch activity along the North Platte river including Chas A Moore and Ed Countryman managing a 200 by 200 foot corral, Red Willow Ranch owned by W Elliott, and Trailways near Sidney. Seth Welch selling Suvkh Crek ranch to Traynes, Joe Dear expanding corral on Snake Creek, Half Way ranch adding wind pump, and various improvements at Running Water and Charley Moore shops. Hay supplies ample on routes between Sidney and Red Cloud. Sidney mail route to the Black Hills active. Wells Fargo/Co. and NY banks cited in a train robbery sum.
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