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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1891
Page
1
A terse column notes that prices enable dialogue in commerce, contrasting banter with bargaining. It suggests consumers and sellers negotiate openly, shaping fair deals while signaling a broader shift toward price transparency in markets.
A fragmentary price menu lists several grocery items with per unit costs. Items include sugar, flour, bakers, ham, tobacco, soap, Perfection petrol, salt, pork, and eggs with varied prices per sack per pound and per box.
Overstocked men s boots and shoes offered at discounted prices. Items priced from 200 to 300 with sales notes showing quantities and reductions. Seller SELLA SCHWAB CO of Chilean goods claims reputation for reliable merchandise and large stock across men s, boys and children s lines with emphasis on good value.
Our stock of dress goods ginghams and related fabrics is priced lower than ever before. Do not fail to avail yourself before buying. Cotton flannels are special bargains and Kentucky jeans also see marked reductions.
A local ad notes an alloy line of pants overalls and underwear favored by shoppers will be sold regardless of cost. A large stack of comforts is offered at a 25 percent reduction for the next 89 days.
A local millinery shop announces a large assortment of trimmed fall and winter units being closed out at ridiculously low prices. Customers invited to come and see for themselves and secure big bargains during this event.
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners meets in Sidney with warrants approved for numerous road overseers constables assessors and officials across Lodge Pole Eagle Union Camp Clarke Weir and Lisco and other precincts. The board revisits artesian well bond proceedings and reallocates funds while approving numerous service payments and bridge work.
The column reports in Grand Prairie and Cotton Neb about winter weather, ailments, travel woes, and local happenings. Notes mention T A Hoke emigrating to Colorado, D R Snyder under care, Laura and Lillie Calvert ill, a 20 mile trek by Joseph Hawes, new year births, and coal rumors. Also details on Colton town growth, a violin shop, and the Culton schoolhouse project with John Ickes.
Notes from Fort Robinson Neb report multiple enlistments and transfers among Company K Co G Co C Co I and Co A. Soldiers listed include Hermin Plistarer Chos Waldo Freman Henry Bungert and Jensen. Various furloughs discharges and anticipated returns amid ongoing Indian war concerns after term expirations and promotions.
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