Nobody Can Suit You Better With Complete Stock And Prices
An advertiser promotes a full range of stock and sizes with competitive prices. The message emphasizes value and selection for customers seeking a good fit and low costs.
05 Jan 1895
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1895
Page
1
An advertiser promotes a full range of stock and sizes with competitive prices. The message emphasizes value and selection for customers seeking a good fit and low costs.
An advertising note states the store will let its goods speak for themselves and invites Telegraph readers to visit, claiming the items for men and boys are satisfactory in color, style, and price.
A local merchant cautions shoppers against a rival who claims to sell below cost. The dealer argues he does not underprice and invites customers to inspect his goods, promising fair pricing and reliable quality.
Bayard Nebraska calls for a county bridge across the river to join Sid ney and Cheyenne county with the county seat. The town proposes bonds totaling about 2000 to fund the bridge and irrigation scheme, arguing the project will spur growth, improve water supply, and attract families to Bayard and Camp Clarke precincts.
Clay Center Sun notes local interest in irrigation as pumps power farming. Measurements for cylinder sizes and strokes yield large gallons per minute, yet a practical, steam and windmill comparison suggests four 24x6 pumps approximate one steam horsepower. The piece discusses setup ideas and local news items alongside ads and society notes.
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met in Sidney Nebraska on January 2 1895 with A H Frame J W Harper and A W Atkins present. County Treasurer J J McIntosh presented the sixth semi annual statement July 1 to December 31 1894. Vouchers bonds and salaries for the general road and special funds were reviewed and approved. A H Frame resigned as county commissioner and W R Wood was named to the post. Bids for stationery and medicines were opened with the medicine contract awarded to D J Scanlan for 3175.00. The board adjourned to Friday for further action.
The article describes irrigation expansion in the arid region, highlighting Nebraska's advance as proof that irrigation will supply moisture across farmlands. It details Cheyenne County's canal network, including 119 miles of ditches and 82,000 acres served, with the Belmont canal in Omaha and Providence capital, a 42 mile main canal with 100 miles of laterals irrigating 40,000 acres. The system enables rapid water delivery to fields, supporting large crops.
A novel irrigating pump shown by J W Harper of Brongon features a flat cylindrical submerged chamber partitioned horizontally with two side valves. One half uses two paddles to push water through to the other, delivering a steady flow to any height via a connected pipe. The simple mechanism promises improvements for pond and bath irrigation. Laughlin's Barber Slip on Rose Street East side.
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