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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1893
Page
1
The text states a merchant commitment to selling only known quality goods at fair prices, promising not to match every low price but to satisfy customers or replace unsatisfactory items. It emphasizes a high standard stock, honest value, and a fair profit, with a stance against discount selling.
Natal Day events include a grand parade and a morning war dance by Sioux from the garrison. Afternoon activities feature ball game, gun club shoot, and various races.
A citizens meeting at the courthouse on Friday June 6 named Geo Jenner as chairman and Lt. Cury as secretary to organize a Nations Natal Day event. Committees of five were formed to oversee arrangements, with several locals named on the first and added to the main committee. A Sioux War Dance will highlight the afternoon along with foot races, ball games, and a free ball at the rink. The event invites county residents to travel then enjoy the entertainment and a parade at 6:30.
Ober felder & Co offer lower prices and new stock for spring. The Pipehsberg Optical Co of Olive Street St. Louis completes arrangements for Prof. Mirschberg and assistants to stay with Julius L Shoelecke to provide free eye tests and glasses. June 20 to July 1 they will be in town with a full line of Mirschberg spectacles and glasses. Oculists and physicians approve. customers praise the clarity durability and comfort.
Country Cullings reports Cheyenne County editorials include Mrs. Annie C Johnson proving up on a quarter section, Yelton Court and McMahan starting ditch cleaning with water soon, E A Yelton losing a 40 by 65 Winchester in the river, Uncle Hi Fisk returning from Lodge Pole, inquiry about a Poniard correspondent, Milo Sharp painting Sidney, Carrie Ludlow visiting from North River, Commissioner Atkins on the river, Mrs Court improving after illness, and Ed North negotiating a lateral survey with Scott assisting.
Vision aid promotion from Prof. Hirschberg of 629 Olive Street St Louis announces non changeable spectacles and eye glasses praised by oculists. He will be in Sidney June 30 to July 1 offering free eye consultations. Agent Julius Thoelecke will stock and sell the glasses. Also notes Nutwood’s many horses and Woodline’s speed records. At Gothenburg a Union Pacific wreck near fog caused $20,000 loss. one tramp killed, William Munt injured. Wrecking train clears debris from North Platte.
A 1893 letter from Sidney Neb addresses Cheyenne county school boards urging flag raising over every schoolhouse. The appeal stresses patriotism, history of the flag, and a planned June 20 meeting to purchase flags as school furniture. Also mentions local elderly landowner and literary notices from Cosmopolitan July issue.
The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line advertises superior accommodations for the traveling public from Chicago to Omaha and intermediate points. The notice emphasizes service not only during the World's Fair but throughout the year, highlighting consistent quality and reach.
The piece notes value minded buyers seek quality fit and style, emphasizing long standing habits of selecting clothing for lasting wear and smart appearance. It highlights a shift toward value driven purchases and durable apparel choices.
Star Clothing House in Sidney Nebraska touts the largest western state assortment of clothing and furnishings. It claims discounts from bulk buying let it undercut smaller dealers while offering suits from 95 cents for boys to premium dress options. The store highlights men s wear including black worsted, gold mixed, work pants, and Balbriggan underwear with range up to 10 dollars per suit for blue goods and rivering novelty items.
A department store ad touts made to measure business and dress suits with a reputation for quality. Prices start at $18.00 per suit as customers are urged to glance over a stocked selection of goods and favorable options.
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