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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1879
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph notes that lady contestants for Band Festival prizes are not competing for popularity but have consented to have their names used to aid fundraising for the Band. The Sidney Band thanks them for this courtesy and support.
The Sidney Brass and Cornet Band plans a festival to settle its status with a staged event on Friday evening June 26. A fundraiser features contests among married ladies and local figures for prizes including a gold watch charm and a baby carriage, with a 25 cent ticket and various committee roles announced. The piece notes rivalries between local journalists and clerks, and mentions the Supreme Court meeting in Lincoln on July 1.
A detailed account recalls the June 2 fair and festival raising funds for a large supper and various activities. The event drew families, with revenue from tickets, tables, grab bags, a watch and chain, a firemen’s badge, and post office outlets totaling 607.34 with expenses 180.4 leaving a net 428.76. The piece notes lively contests for a gold watch, a firemen’s badge, and broader public entertainment by the Sidney Brass and Cornet Band amid local civic chatter and legal opinions on government matters.
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