Doll Show Delights Sidney Church Crowds with Miniature Dolls
The Lutheran Church hosted a New Year’s Eve doll show that attracted large crowds. Dolls ranged from Msquimaux in furs to ladies in evening wear, with notable figures like Cleopatra and Mrs. Cleveland. Prizes went to best boy doll, best boy-dressed doll, best character doll, most tastefully dressed doll, and prettiest doll. The display included dolls aged fifteen to forty four years in preserved play clothes, a miniature doll picnic, and a short program with baby songs by children and the choir.
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Sidney
Msquimaux
Cleopatra
Martha Washington
Mrs. Cleveland
Esther Cleveland
Lord Wauntleroy
Gov. Tanner
Bridget
Miss Allen
Guy Barnhart
George Gorham
Mattie Griffith
Edna Granaman
Grace McIntosh
Lutheran Church
State Journal Offers Free Premiums With Subscriptions
The Semi-Weekly State Journal now adds a free premium to each subscriber who sends $1.00. Readers can choose the Toledo Blade or New York Tribune or two of Poultry News Swine Breeder Farm News and Womankind, plus hundreds of other premiums. Send a postal card for the premium list and pay directly to the State Journal in Lincoln Nebraska.
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State Journal
Toledo Blade
New York Tribune
Poultry News
Farm News
Womankind
Splendid Atlas
State Journal Almanac
United States History
Lincoln
Nebraska
Private sale of Louis M Halstead estate assets announced
Public notice states under order of court executors James McConaughy and Leroy Martin will offer at private sale until February 1, 1897 the personal property of Louis M Halstead deceased. Creditors are urged to settle debts promptly at an early date.
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Louis M. Halstead
Neas
James McConaughy
Leroy Martin
Cash Basis Adopted for Coal Business
The firms announce a strict cash basis for coal sales starting January, stating they will buy coal on arrival and retail at a small profit margin. Signatories include A. Pease, A. W. Atkins, Chowins & Son.
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A. Pease
A. W. Atkins
Chowins & Son
Advert for Salve Cure All Skin Ailments 25 Cents
An old ad promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold for 25 cents a box by W. F. Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
A Practical Suggestion for Irrigation by Syphon Principle
J R Young proposes a syphon based irrigation plan for Lodge Pole Valley Nebraska. He describes tapping underground underflow water 15 to 25 feet deep, sinking wells or sand points, and laying upright pipes with a discharge line to valley floors, delivering continuous water to railroads and tanks, expanding with more wells to irrigate land and power manufacturing, urging regional interest.
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Lodge Poe
Neb
California
Lodge Pole
J. R. Younc
Zedington Racket Special Correspondence
Fine weather marks Christmas tree events at the M W A hall with gift exchanges and a grand entertainment planned for the 13th. Skating thrives as Sunday services draw solid attendance. Local reports note cattle losses from blackleg and community members visiting in town.
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Zedington
M. W.A
Hall
Blackleg
Charley Williards
Charley
Eli Perkins
Eaton
Colo
Reward offered for information on crimes in Sidney Neb
A reward is offered for anyone giving information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons causing disturbances in Sidney and Cheyenne County Nebraska, including throwing stones and breaking window lights, as stated by Sheriff D McAlexssg.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebr
D. McAlexssg
Local and Personal Snippets Highlight Week in Sidney
Cecil and Arthur North visited Sidney at week’s start while Mrs. J. K. Sullivan and daughter toured Denver. Neighbors shared tales of travels, illnesses, and a few mishaps including a dog bite, a burned hog pen, and a narrow escape from gunfire. A Kansas oil of rumors and a curious ad row captured town chatter amid larger notes of county finances and rail work.
New Composite Buffet Smoking and Library Cars on The Overland Route
Noted saying about novelty aside, the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offer new daily composite cars between Salt Lake City and Chicago. The Buffet Smoking and Library cars showcase latest design and modern amenities, with reading material and periodicals. The Overland Limited service marks the UP as the western inaugural line, so ensure tickets read via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Free Sample Box of Dr. King's New Life Pills
Send your address to H. E. Bucklea & Co. of Chicago for a free sample box. The pills are claimed to ease constipation and headaches, aid malaria and liver troubles, and to be pure vegetable and non deleterious. Regular size 25c per box, sold by W. F. Bassett Druggist.
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H. E. Bucklea & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
W. F. Bassettt Druggist
Your Boy Wont Live a Month And Recovery Claim
Mr. Gilman Brown of 34 Mill St South Gardner Massachusetts was told by doctors his son had lung trouble after typhoid malaria and would not live a month He spent 375 dollars on medical care but Dr Kings New Discovery revived him He credits the remedy as best for lung trouble Trial bottles free at W F Bassett s Drug Store Also for sale One 10x12 copying press Inquire at this office.
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Sam Bergman
Cheyenne
Dan Bergman
Julia McFadden
Kimball
Morris Davis
J.L. Essig
Eastern Star
E. R. Breisch
John Bettendorf
D. J. O Brien
Grand Island
O’brien
Gene McEvoy
Chappell Register
Sidney
Annie
Agnes Swan
Snyder Ranch
August Burke
Sidney Draw
Nias Hines
Leroy Martin
Iowa
Miss Hines
F. F. Kreamer
Rippey
E. McLernon
W. J. Shoemaker
Kreamer
Dr. Dick
North Platte
U. P
Masonic Fraternity
Omaha
John Kinkennan
Kinkennon
Sidney Yards
John Holden
Greenlee & Benson
John
Campbell
Desert
America
Lisbon
N. D
Northern Pacific
Alma
Neb
Hastings
Madrid
Akron
Colo
B. J. Russell
Jamestown
Dakotaa
H. R. Hilton
Topeka
Kan
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Omaha Bee
Gilman Brown
Mill St. South Gardner
Mass
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
The Lincoln State Journal Keeps Nebraskans Informed
The Lincoln State Journal is described as essential for Nebraskans during the legislative session, offering on the ground news, early reports ahead of Omaha papers, and national coverage via Washington correspondent Annin. Subscription rates are 50 cents per month without Sunday and 65 cents with Sunday.
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Lincoln State Journal
Omaha
Journal
Washington
Annin
National Capital
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New York
McMullan
Denver
Guy Gee
Ant Battle Ax Tobacco
James McMullan
Bucklen
Arnica
Mr. J. KR
Young
Jo Trinnier
Berg
Glendale School House
Wood Land
Hopkins
Greenwood
Hill
Mackie
Cecil
Arthur North
Mrs. Redington
Jim Duggan
Neubauer
Dick Kane
Enos Laughlins Brother
Wyoming
J. K. Sullivan
Jim
Highgate
Kent
Sioux City
H. W. Campbell
Burlington
Dakotas
Soo Line
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mleg Nolomons
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