18 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1894
Page
1
Letter from R W Furnas urges Sidney farmers and merchants to irrigate the Lodge Pole valley asserting vast acreage and water potential. He cites Nebraska state board support for a state fair to showcase produce and transport options, prompting urgent local action and feasibility studies.
A top sample of corn and oats from L B Cary’s Belmont Ditch irrigated farm highlights county crops. The display underscores Cary’s energy and enterprise fueling regional development and the Bal Welch canal company’s lasting contributions to the semi arid Nebraska area.
Across Holt, Rock, and Brown counties farmers push irrigation plans amid drought. John W Harper proposes three wells and a 100 by 100 foot reservoir to flood irrigation, while regional meetings consider issuing 250000 in bonds. Bee and Hastings reports note new sheet-water access and windmill based systems to irrigate dozens of acres.
Our immense stock of clothing is closing out to make room for new fall and winter stock over the next ten days. Mr Oberfelder in New York leads this sale from OHERWBELDER & CO. The Reliable Clothiers.
The Belmont Ditch area is praised for superior crops this year and overall quality. Wahoo real estate firm Anderson brothers promotes Belmont land, urging potential buyers to visit the country to see its value firsthand. A travel notice advertises a rail line for eastbound trips with quick routes and few changes.
Washington August 16 The House adjourns to Wednesday while the tariff bill awaits action The president is expected to let the bill become law without his signature The recent Judge Nott opinion holds the president may approve after adjournment within ten days sparking debate among legal authorities.
The article notes the White House push to free coal but states the senate will not approve. Republicans oppose aiding Democrats, conservative Democrats back the tariff bill, and the free coal measure appears doomed. It also predicts patron ore and barbed wire will fail to become free items this session or the next.
Public notice seeks to trade groceries Queensware flour or feed for 100 dozen spring chickens in a single transaction listed by D. F. McKex.
A report highlights Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receiving a World’s Fair Highest Award while noting the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line trains remain ahead of rivals with no Missouri River delays. Contact RR Dablogg, U P Syster for full details.
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