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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
14
An advertisement notes sale of dust proof letter files by The Telegraph alongside loan advertisement offering unlimited funds for farm land at 7 percent. Also listed are Bentely Land Company of Sidney Nebraska and a five room modern house for sale with easy terms through F. Livoni.
Half section improved for rent. The south one half of section 8 13 47, 4 miles southeast of Sunol. If interested write C. L. Tate, 659 Omaha National Bank, Omaha, Nebraska.
For rent furnished sleeping room by Mrs. C. M. Wright. For sale good house and barn by Mrs. S. P. Jones. For sale three modern homes, inquire at City Meat Market. Notice to the public and farmers we are engaged in contracting and building with farm buildings as a specialty. First class work and reasonable prices call Cheyenne County Lumber Co office. Hawks and Hockinson Sidney Nebraska. For sale one modern eight room house in good location with shade trees and large lot inquire of J. W. Harper.
Renters can secure two modern furnished and heated sleeping rooms by calling phone number 52.
A compact real estate notice highlights a bargain price if the property at Callahan's Addition is taken immediately, with Doran and Hadley listed as the agents or sellers.
John Owens advertises two houses for sale on the north side. Details not provided.
Taken up by WM. PIERSON at Lingwall Place near Sidney Nebraska a dark brown gelding with three white feet little white on forehead and two visible brands. Owner may recover by proving property and paying charges. Also offered for sale a thoroughbred black Poland China boar inquire west half 22-16-51 one mile north and ten miles west of Gurley Nebraska.
One furnished sleeping room for rent listed under Mrs. Lewis Brott with phone 150. Also offered are an Emerson Big 4 30-60 tractor with an 8 bottom Emerson self lift plow and a 500 gallon oil tank. Contact J. E. Nelson in Sidney, Nebraska.
A furnished room for rent is advertised with light housekeeping requirements. The notice names Mrs Carrie Cook as the contact or resident organizer.
680 acre stock farm two miles from Cheyenne Wyoming ideal hog raising site grows alfalfa and grain price 38.00 with easy terms write owner Archie Allison Cheyenne Wyo for full information.
Washington plans to draft legislation authorizing the treasury to license each private security issue and deny approval to enterprises not essential to the war. The Federal Reserve or a new agency would assess issuance and priority, with a government corporation possible to absorb approved issues. A proclamation to curb public works and private construction is under review, with action expected within a week.
Washington plans a government powder plant costing 60 million dollars to employ about 15,000 people. The War Department selects a site on the Cumberland River about 12 miles from Nashville Tennessee for the ordnance facility, announced by Major General Croster.
London says early morning troops raided the enemy trenches east of Loos and captured a few prisoners. No further details are reported by the war office.
Scruggs and Martin advertise completion of two autos and a first auto job in Sidney. They invite readers to inspect their work and call for auto painting as well as furniture and house work. They claim experience and competence and seek a trial, locating shop back of the Ideal Theatre.
London reports the British destroyer Raccoon struck a rock off the coast and foundered, with the vessel wedged in shallow waters and sinking after the collision.
GEO E. BENNETT offers a 40 80 Twin City Engine in good shape, with or without accompanying machinery. Located 31 miles north of Sunol Nebr. Vehicle condition and exact scope of machinery available upon inquiry.
Epworth League bake sale set for Saturday January 26 at Weeden's Furniture Store. Abandoned brown mare, dark coat, about six years old, weight ~900 pounds. Owners to prove property and pay for advertising. Also six mile south of Potter, owner of horse urged to claim within thirty days or forfeit claim. John McCann injured his calf at work on coal hoist duty but remains on the job. County Fair Association met, elected officers, hopes for a real fair this year.
President Wilson has given approval to the daylight saving bill. It has passed the senate and now rests before the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce for action.
Come in and let us show you a Moore range. We are making special prices on ranges at Hardy Hardware Co.
Vice President Ley of the Farmers' State Bank of Gurley was busy in this city last Monday. Mrs. W. T. Eikner hosted the Presbyterian Circle last Friday. The ladies group, newly organized, enjoyed a pleasant afternoon that passed quickly.
Louis Mann reports strong inquiries and sales for the Oldsmobile, noting the car’s long run as the brand’s “King of the Highway.” He observes grandsons of early buyers still choose the same model, reflecting inherited taste and habit in the local market.
Monday meeting drew good attendance and strong interest. Mrs O E Ericson led. papers by Mrs Tom Antrim Mrs Wells and Mrs O R Owen. Ahrens provided a solo. Lunch for about thirty five. Next gathering Feb 11 at the Hammer and Duncan home.
Herman Ehmker reports Elmer Wright is in excellent health and departed for France last Wednesday. Both men belong to the same company and Ehmker expects Wright to rejoin the unit in France.
Local ad urges shoppers to buy woolen hosiery at Hinks Boot Shop. The brief promotes winter wear and footwear retailer's stock.
A real estate notice from I F Cross Land Co Akron Colorado advertises land near Akron with level dark heavy loam soil and yellow clay subsoil, suitable for trees alfalfa and small grains. Prices range from 15 to 35 dollars per acre depending on locale, urging readers to inspect and return wiser.
Six rooms and bath with furnace heat and garage. Located south of the southwest corner of the school block. Inquire of Geo. Puckett.
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