09 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
1
An old advertisement touts men's and boys furnishings with complete stock and sizes and claims prices are as low or lower than the lowest. The copy emphasizes minimal wording and appeals to Telegraph readers as the target audience.
A powerful blizzard dumped heavy snow and driven winds, freezing temperatures to 34 below, and halted city business. Trains and travel were disrupted as the storm spread, with widespread suffering among the poor. authorities expect a moderation soon as winter’s spine is said to be severed.
The article extols windmills as a versatile and affordable power source for farms. It notes pumping water as a key use, plus possibilities to drive grinding, threshing, and other chores, with future hopes for storing power and linking to electrical appliances. It also covers a 1895 letter from Rosenbaum Brothers donating 50 to Oberfelder & Co for seed grain purchases to aid farmers.
W. C Fitzsimmons in Irrigation Age says the modern windmill, with occasional oil, offers the farmer the easiest cheapest means to harness wind power for farmstead use. It reduces toil, adds comforts, and benefits households and animals by converting limitless wind into practical energy.
News from Weyerts Neb including visits by Mr Foulkerts in Sidney, Pred Rahe lunch contest near Saturday the th, Commissioner Wood seen at city restaurant, Col Weyerts storm bound at Lodge Pole returning with goods. Rey Weer to install a cistern pump. Cherry sleigh bells ring as suitors seek partners. School closes with exercises. plea for schoolhouse door change. two sides in moving the schoolhouse debated.
Lincoln dispatch notes relief bill 2 flourishes for salaries while irrigation and weather schemes spark new measures. It cites a proposed $50,000 trial of cloud seeding, a landlord lien bill, and a penal theft provision for cattle rustling. Local officials and county treasurers tour the state capital.
Mumlo O Kane returns to school after two weeks absence. Last Tuesday the high and grammar school boys played an exciting snowball game. County Superintendent Chambers tours departments this week. Attendance fell at the first and second primaries due to the snowstorm. A program by high and grammar pupils last Friday drew about twenty five visitors.
The Good Samaritans of the Catholic church hosted a supper at Mr. James McMullan’s residence despite bad weather attracting a large crowd. Prizes were awarded for a six-table progressive high five, with Mrs. Scanlon and Dan McAleese taking first prizes. Net receipts totaled $1.00 for church repairs.
Local readers are invited to watch next week’s Cheyenne Star for fine millinery and cost reductions. Notable items include photo services by J. K. Stimson and a Be Stimson appearance in February, masquerade costumes by Mrs V O Pfeiffer, and Rand McNally guides insured by Fidelity & Casualty Co. Tickets for Union Pacific February 12 1894 sale cover multiple western states with 20 day validity.
East bound passenger No 8 delayed by storm left at 9 40 after engine struck a broken rail near Chappell turning a complete somersault and derailing the first three coaches Engincer Teneey and Fireman Blinkensdorfer pinned but rescued with minor injuries Conductor Tracy wounded head none of the passengers hurt wreck blamed on intense cold snapping the rail and wrecking crews cleared by noon with trains back on time
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