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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1893
Page
1
A terse note reflects economic conditions where spending power has been trimmed, limiting purchases until a specified date. The statement implies a period of tight budgets and constrained access to goods, hinting at price or wage pressures affecting consumer behavior.
Heretofore unheard cuts offer bargains on overcoats suits underwear caps trunks valises with reduced prices across a range of clothing and travel goods. Other departments feature similarly discounted items intended to attract shoppers.
North Platte hosts a state irrigation gathering with about 150 delegates and prominent figures. Governor Crounse and many out of state leaders attended. The convention formed a Nebraska State Irrigation Association and elected officers, pledging December annual meetings and ongoing advocacy for irrigation driven prosperity.
A damaged fragment presents a poem about the mind’s fount and nature of beauty, with lines describing divine music and the struggle to express it. The snippet ends with a note about a bicycle to be given away at Doran's, and a chance for customers bringing a paw at shoes before Saturday night.
A fragmented note reports a henna lump issue with a healer involved and a price tag around $575. The text also mentions Wanna Nats 4.75 in unclear context. Further readable details are limited.
Whereas Lt has pleased God to remove from our ranks our late member Deainger and at a regular meeting of B Ve Summer Post G A Rose te December 16-193 the following resolutions were passed That in the death of our comal to Deringer we loose tt respects member of our Post and an honorable soldier from our ranks Resolved That thy heartfelt sympathy of this Post be extended to his family in their auction A A Ricker A Brirren Committee
Oberfelder's slashes prices on annual ventury sales with foods cash and at actual cast prices. Great opportunity to buy as limits apply and bargains abound for shoppers seeking low costs.
The Sidney Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America elected officers at the last meeting. Names include James McMullang Weo O Lyon W AGW We Pease Banker poli Decastio Chair We Adbas Pscott L Cox Sentrss John Iller Watehman Ro Sorest Manager AD Stewarts Physician W P Miles Delegate. Membership nears one hundred in Sidney and benefits include life and accident insurance. A shoe sale at Dorans offers a chance to win a 850 bicycle with purchase of shoes.
Crowds gathered Monday evening at VPO drugstore and Carrath Jewelry Store as prizes were awarded. Hanna Lump Coal sold for 5.75, Hanna Nut for 4.75, with eager shoppers hoping to win the promotion.
Fragmented column discusses trotting horses, harness, and drivers, with banter about Charlie Nelson Doran Mike Tobin and others. It shifts to irrigation plans for Western states, Blue Creek water projects, and a large meeting in Lewellen about a seven tile ditch to impact 30 000 acres, highlighting arid land development and population growth.
Sidney Neb January 1 1894 deadline set for payment of all accounts owed to Me Eleese and Poase and to Daniel Meeleese with legal action for nonpayment. Also reports an Adams barber shop impersonator of the famed Bill Nye drawing a crowd and being recognized while shaved.
Reports from Garman Neb show mild weather with little snow. Cattle look well, sheep men report a light winter, and some winter wheat has sprouted after snow melt. Local farming activity includes stock care shifts, school teaching, well drilling, and a bicycle drawing event at Dorans.
A proposed 60 mile waterway, likened to a European Suez, would run from Tholtenau to the river Ibe, crossing a watershed and finishing with a 22 yard bottom width and 36 yard surface width at low tide. It would be 1 fathom deep at normal level, with a 40 million dollar price tag and completion in months, backed by a railway bridge and flood tide guards.
Auction of cattle including cows heifers steers and bull offers and a steel fork saddle. Religious services at M KE Church Saturday 7 30 led by Elder Leonard and Sunday 1 o'clock with Lords Supper. Cream Pure Rye whiskey by Dann G Co awarded at World's Fair. Good Samaritans meet Wednesday Dec 21 to elect officers. Fort Sidney progress noted. Lt Hearn praised. News on Geo W Heist family visiting New York state and Judge’s health improving. TeLLGRAVY staff changes with L F Ross leaving Sidney for Lincoln law studies.
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