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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1893
Page
1
The opening of Que Sprig drew praise from hundreds of admiring ladies who praised our stock, display, and interior decor. Reporters noted enthusiastic comments like Perfectly love you and What a nice clean stock you carry, signaling immense client delight and confidence in the goods.
The list highlights a large assortment of desirable draw lanterns and various odds and ends ready for quick sale on bargain counters. The notice implies high demand and emphasizes limited availability for shoppers seeking value.
Local notes report new wells and drilling gear by Harter Bros and Barnardis place. farms of Collins, Nolte, Grubb, and Wilsons expanding, plus moving families to McPherson Kansas and Cheyenne county. Community events include school closure, revival meetings, a sodhop on St Patrick’s, and upcoming weddings. Weather and emigration discuss future crops and land value.
The North Divide column outlines spring sowing plans with seed drills and small grain acres, plus farm improvements by N Foster and Raymond Bros purchasing twenty head of cattle from Elina Winer. It notes a Wisconsin-born squire’s brother settling nearby and praises Cheyenne County’s unusually mild winter and good cattle conditions, with residents citing favorable climate and prosperity.
A community notice from Sidney promotes a rectory concert by Miss Chowins and local talent to aid Christ Church. The event highlights a planned rectory building, aims to attract residents, and lists a varied concert program including piano solos and vocal pieces with an orchestra. The note urges citizens to remember the date Monday evening in April.
Public notice from Reviington dated March 27 1802 warns of a closing sale of overcoats at half price and names José M. Rier as claimant in a domestic dispute. The notice forbids harboring Frances Rea and states no bills will be paid. The text also criticizes individual conduct and hints at editor's plans for future content.
On Sunday friends of Mr Neal Conatrymian with Miss Hattie Allery gathered at the bride’s parents home to witness the marriage. Ruy Jas Wilson spoke the vows as they became man and wife and a plentiful repast followed. A large elegant hanging ramp was sent as a gift by Mr and Mrs J. Al Bardwell. The groom, a young man growing a large sheep venture ten miles southeast of Sidney, and the bride, a former teacher, are praised by many friends who wish them lasting happiness.
An 1893 Sidney Neb letter from J J McIntosh denounces Riwan for alleged schemes around a $500 liconso payment. McIntosh asserts part was paid with a $400 draft from Bank of Nebraska, says the draft was cashed by American Bank, and money was handled separately from bank funds. He claims transparency and separation of cash, addressing tax and business concerns.
A long notice reports that Cheyenne county pamphlets are ready for distribution by next week. The piece urges citizens to use their allotted pamphlet numbers to invite settlers, suggests sending personal letters with each pamphlet, and notes plans for irrigation and development boosting Nebraska farms, towns, and industry this year. It highlights western progress, immigration shifts, and economic growth across Platte River irrigation projects and increased land sales, with a brief church program that follows.
Star Clothing House in Sidney advertises the largest and best selected line of spring suits and furnishing goods. The proprietor emphasizes fresh stock not shelf worn wear and job lots, with a focus on meeting trade demands for working clothes and fine dress suits.
An advertisement touts low prices across a range of items including boy’s suits ages four to twelve from 93 cents, men’s black worsted suits at 3.60, gold mixed suits at 3.50, working pants at 1.00, and caps plus men’s and boys’ J. B. Lewis shoes with prices starting around 20 cents.
Promotional notice lists Balbriggan underwear for men priced at 1.00 per suit with emphasis on value. Details mention available sizes and sale terms at a local shop, inviting customers to visit for the deal.
A California clothing store advertises the Boss of the Road overall at 7 cents per unit, claiming the best value for working men. The note emphasizes the low price and widespread sales as proof of quality in town.
The shop advertises suits to order in every style with a perfect fit guaranteed. It touts an enviable reputation for satisfaction and lists prices from 1800 up per suit.
The Life of Gent's Furnishing goods offers complete furnishing options with varied prices and grades to fit every taste from the dressy young man to the plain laborer. Everyone can be suited at reasonable value.
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