07 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
1
The store reports a threefold increase in Bargain Counter space from three feet square to three large counters filled with seasonable goods. Items are marked in plain figures at low prices. Regular shoppers save about 25 percent over two years, and the shop promises to outfit customers with garments cheaper than anywhere else.
An advertisement touts high quality hosiery from top makers offered at prices lower than inferior rivals. It claims superior value and urges shoppers to compare before buying.
A local underwear line boasts exceptionally low prices with a heavy ribbed vest for ladies offered at 25 cents. Shops claim the deal outshines competing offers and draws a strong crowd.
A woolen cotton blanket is offered for 80 cents, described as good value, with a price of 51.00. The listing highlights the bargain nature of the textile item for shoppers seeking affordable warmth.
The listing promotes batt insulation by Cotton Batts. It claims a full 16 ounce weight per batt with two pieces measuring seven feet each. No brands beyond Cotton Batts are named.
Our line of cashmere fabric is popular at 20 cents per yard. We also offer an all wool serge, heavy and 45 inches wide, priced at 45 cents per yard.
A catalog style notice advertising a full stock of dress trimmings linings and related sewing goods. Highlights cambric skirt lining at 5 cents per yard Corticilla Sewing Silk Twist and Coats thread six spools for 25 cents.
A long established seller advertises a large stock of men women and children's shoes. Ten years of buying and selling experience enables them to provide the best values for the money with every pair warranted to give satisfaction.
The store offers a wide range of groceries and accepts Butter Eggs and Country Produce in swap for goods handled. It pays the highest market price for these items.
The Nebraska Irrigation association holds its third annual convention in Sidney December 18 and 19. Local leaders urge widespread attendance from Ogallala, Keith county, and western Nebraska. Officials note 44 counties with irrigation, 865,000 acres served, 2,000 miles of ditches, and $2,033,000 projected completion costs. The event aims to boost irrigation as key to prosperity and independence for farmers.
A lively gathering hosted by Miss Rebecca and M. Charles Doran last Saturday featured seven tables of games. Fifteen rounds were played with Miss Phillips and Mr. Sam Gutfreund winning top honors and prizes for the least punchies on the losing side. Refreshments followed as guests praised the entertainers.
At 3 p.m. Wednesday Rev Allen Kenworthy joined Calvin McConaughy and Alice May Babb in marriage at the bride’s mother Mrs Babb’s home. The event was intimate with only immediate families present and a bountiful dinner followed. Guests offered useful presents and well wishes for a long, happy life together.
The solid vestibuled trains distance all competitors with ease with no delay at the Missouri River. For full details contact E R Breisch U P System agent.
Special correspondence from Potter Redington and Hedbreg notes five inch snow, seed grain shortages, new wells and windmills, and growing interest in an irrigation ditch planned to start in 1896. Socials include a grand Christmas program, balls at Beerline and Johnson ranch, and local dances with remarks on community schooling and farm initiatives.
Anthony Johnson calls on bachelor friends as Hedberg endures a four day snow storm of six inches. Miss Alma Johnson visits Mrs Wagoner while young ladies court bachelors and plan a leap year ball. Pat Dunn recovers from illness. Carl Wagoner travels to Texas to buy cattle. Skating and river races interest locals as Miss Mabel Sprague prepares to leave for Kansas.
Citizens urged to clean Rose and Myrtle streets to courthouse area and alleys to impress visitors. The irrigation convention program and speakers from Nebraska and nearby states are announced with topics on benefits, canals, soils, water supply, and future prospects.
Advertised Letter List for the weekly period ending December 7 1895 at the Sidney Nebraska post office shows unclaimed Gents Anderson Chas E Johnson P E LaMore Fred E Miler George Wilson J M Woods William and Ladies Ester Mize Nina. Callers must reference advertised letters and request them from Postmaster PreRRE Sanders.
Dr KE E Tun of Chicago endorses Groff's Rheumatic Cure as the best and only remedy found for rheumatism in all its forms, praising its effectiveness after prolonged use in practice.
Real old reliable meat market complete with equipment furniture and fixtures is for sale and building lease offered. Inquire at NEUBAUER Co. Republicans Democrats and Populists can settle election bets with cash or a suit of clothes from Ober.
Nesars May Oberfelder and Kirkpatrick of the Nebraska Fish commission held a monthly meeting at the Millard hotel. They decided to send a car with twenty cases of fish to Sidney for display during the irrigation convention December 18 and 19. The Omaha Commercial club members will attend. Sidney expects many irrigation leaders and machinery exhibitors.
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