14 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1894
Page
1
Readable text shows price reductions on men’s spring suits and caps. Former prices listed at 73 and 250 with reduced figures 20 and 10 for select items. Includes mentions of latest styles from Deonts and boys’ wear.
Local column reports an old Inds death in Weir precinct and urges Woman's Relief Corps members to meet at Odd Fellows hall for installation. Mentions Breckinridge trial, Wilson bill, wars in Colorado and South Carolina, and seasonal farming advice. Notes a dance by Ladies Guild, a trip by Fred Hyde, and carpenters’ work along Belmont Canal.
The World-Herald assesses Nebraska congressional prospects naming Henry St Rayner of Sidney as the ablest candidate among contenders for the Sixth District nomination. It cites local reasons favoring Judge Kincaid, with a likely race among Kincaid Rayner Dougherty and Whitehead. A burglary report from Wo W Pease's store and the capture of suspects follows.
Mrs Urbach reports three cows missing from her property near Silverthorn Nebraska. They bear a right hip brand Tee bar. Information should be sent to O M Jesus Silverthorn Neb. Mrs Urbach went to Omaha Thursday evening and will return with Eddie Sunday morning.
Cattle from La Peer reportedly wandered away and are to be directed to Jarvis Finn in La Boer New for return or informants to assist with locating the missing livestock. No precise location or dates provided in the fragment.
A fragmentary 19th century newspaper page mixes verse about spring and weather with local society notes. It references a public lecture by J. Fo Ruigatt, decorations by Mrs Melodion, and social attendees like Mrs Leonins, Mrs Chews, and Laura Calvert, plus scattered regional names and a World death rate statistic. The text is highly garbled but contains multiple proper names and local references amid the verse and notices.
This week chronicles the marriage of Mrs. W Bushee and Miss Ruth Cunningham at the brides parents residence in Juries Draw on Wednesday April 4 in the presence of about twenty five friends and relatives. The Rev N D Mile of Sidney officiated. After the ceremony guests dined, then Mr and Mrs Bushee traveled to Rethel where neighbors greeted the couple. A grand supper followed. A list of gifts includes silver knives and forks, a set of bass dishes, towels, silver knives, a picture throw, a book Ge Glimpses of art, a photograph album, linen towels, a gray bowl and other items from numerous friends and relatives. Best wishes were sent for a happy life together.
A rural time column decries talking in certain tones and the dangers of inhaling air from heated rooms. It warns that talking too much or poorly can spread illness, urging quiet speech and proper breath control while promoting church notices and community events. The page also lists events from the Good Samaritans, a pie supper, and an art exhibition with local organizers and locations.
Oberfelder and Co advertise immediate sale inviting 1000 customers to buy overcoats suits underwear and hats at actual cost with all goods offered at price parity across the stock. The notice emphasizes urgency and broad availability to attract a large number of buyers.
C D Lyon U P land agent offers landless people in Sidney Nebraska a 10 year plan to buy choice lands near Sidney with 10 percent down and 6 percent interest. Prices range from 2.50 to 7.00 per acre, with lands in Cheyenne and adjacent counties available. Lyon claims extensive local knowledge and invites buyers to contact in Sidney Nebraska.
Attention horse men price ten dollars insures a foal from the standard bred stallion Intruder registered No 8987 at Radcliff's barn Sidney Nebraska before season 1804 breeding arrangements. Intruder sired by Idol 44 with Hambletonian 10 lineage weighs 1320 pounds stands 17 hands tall and is described as a fine, pure blood horse. Service fee covers cost of breeding during hard times, and owners I Doran Mack Raeirr invite inspections at any time to show the horse.
Dan McKee announces a large stock of chop corn ground corn vats and feed items for sale at reasonable figures. The notice invites ladies to inspect the most complete line of glassware and crockery recently received from W. W. Pease in Sidney.
P R Borgquist warns that all and every trespassers found on the ranch will be arrested and prosecuted according to law for good and sufficient reasons delineating intent to enforce property boundaries.
E Doran announces season 1894 at Lawrence Fork ranch near Red Ington Neb. Fee to insure foal is ten dollars with mares kept two months free. after that one dollar per month. Mares at owners risk. Also mentions local visitors and marketing line about plain figure pricing at Pelcznoy’s.
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