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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
4
Classified notice from The Telegraph lists items for sale including a flea, small sectional maps of Cheyenne County at one cent each, subscriptions for magazines and periodicals, and various farm goods such as flax, cream, potatoes, old hens, and young chickens priced around 1.50. Also notes aversion for vehicle parts and odd extras.
A fragmented 500000 dollar loan note appears with delays and interest details. The item lists Bentley Land Co as the inquiry contact and mentions sale of old newspapers for pantry shelves and carpet lining, plus a large supply of second hand heating stoves suitable for churches or schools. R. Bl L. Jackson is also named in the notice.
Advertises a store for sale described as the best paying business in Sidney for the capital invested. Provides a contact name R. L. Jackson for particulars. Also mentions an auto livery service to any point and return for twenty five cents by Fred Dresser.
Homestead winner offers a near new five room house in Potter Nebraska for trade or sale. Accepts horses or cattle as consideration. Address WM H Grosze Potter Neb.
Theda Bara, renowned silent film star, will be seen in The Two Orphans this Friday night. Admission is 10 cents and 20 cents for the two showings.
Local and personal notices from Sidney list residents and visitors such as William Schroli Gus Jaycee Peter Koepp and Charles Tate. Entries mention shopping visits Christmas preparations weddings illness improvements and travels among residents including Nord divide Bayard Potter and Lodgepole. The piece notes a Lutheran bake sale and a semi centennial celebration committee banquet in Omaha with coverage of community activity and local concerns.
Classified snippets list several local offers and notices including three grades of famous French auto oil A B and C in 15 gallon drums at wholesale price. Also transfer company furnished room for rent. Public sale notices offer land and real estate with terms. Lost overcoat reward. Cornsheller for sale in Omaha with capacity and price. Personal ads include violin sale and mortgage- or cash-terms inquiries.
Two thoroughbred Duroc male hogs are for sale. Inquiries should be directed to L. V. Mason at Peetz, Colorado. The listing references J. C. Swatz lander’s farm.
N G Brewer advertises a house with barn for rent located south of town. The short listing notes rental availability under the Brewer name.
Notice from W. F. Krueger prohibiting skating on Studt pond and warning that anyone throwing rocks or dirt on the ice will be prosecuted.
Red and white spring bull calf branded with W. S. on the left hip strayed ten miles south of Sidney. Henry Schlueter offers a reward for its return.
Mr West of the Variety Store arranged for Santa Claus to arrive on the Burlington last Saturday at four. Two hundred children gathered to meet him and escort him to the store, a scene the organizer says repaid the effort many times over. Santa delighted the kids with a friendly stop that pleased him as well.
At Vath Pharmacy a unique sale offers standard articles at their usual price with a twist. Each purchase may entitle the buyer to procure a duplicate for one cent. The novel scheme attracts many shoppers as Mr Vath, an enterprising businessman, leverages advertising value.
Beautiful, sensible, useful, and delightful Christmas stock advertised in Sidney stores. Shoppers urged to browse early for best selections and holiday gifts.
Paul Martin, a student at the state university and a Sidney native, has gone to Washington D C to assume the post as secretary to Congressman M P Kinkaid. The assignment offers him broad exposure to governmental affairs both foreign and domestic and many opportunities in various fields. It is described as a golden chance for an ambitious young man.
For sale a Avery 20 35 tractor with five bottom plow. Good condition. Long term financing to a responsible party. Contact W. H. Boggs Sidney Nebraska. See F. A. King for abstracts.
If you tire of stage troubles and seek real entertainment attend The Dixie Minstrels at Tobin Opera House on December 22. The act blends grand opera musical comedy and minstrelsy with a caste described as advanced minstrelsy. Prices are 25, 50 and 75 cents with seats at Vath's Pharmacy.
Found a rosary with no owner identified. Owner may claim by proving property and paying for this notice at the Telegraph office.
Ted Anderson and Art Lyngholm of the valley were city visitors Saturday, stopping by local shops and meeting residents during their day trip.
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