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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1893
Page
1
A lengthy advertisement urges shoppers to visit the new department for Spring and Summer goods. It touts gingham, prints, ribbons, linens, towels, and notions with low prices, complete assortments, and full service to maximize value. Emphasizes ready fashions, seasonable stock, and discounts on standard goods from leading manufacturers.
A local grocery advertises unmatched underselling, claiming fresh, clinicest goods and honest weight. It pledges very low prices, quality, and value, inviting customers to compare and buy.
Nebraska letters reveal Senator William W Allen denying patronage, pledging Democratic support despite independence. Local notices document Lodge Pole social at Young’s building, large attendance, supper, and a two-story stone structure praised for commerce and stock growth in Lodge Pole.
Nelson on irrigation lien with interest warns farmers about irrigation trials. He recalls attempting hog raising under irrigation, detailing hog deaths from sleep deprivation and health issues, then concludes that hogs cannot be raised under irrigation and advises caution.
The item touts rental space at Kruegar Garden and promotes a fast through train service by Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line linking Chicago, Omaha and intermediates with no car changes. It also hints at a sensational retrospective by a controversial public figure, alluding to past incidents and possible disclosures about Flower tragedy and Kansas ties.
A reader cites A J Haskell and the Poniard pamphlet stirring village debate. The letter laments untrue claims about the county, recalls Old Haskell from the Rocky Eyrie, and muses on the dead past and lingering memory, ending with a meditation on ancient memories and whether Haskell rests in peace.
Bethel Neb march 4 1808 report notes John Ghast and Mike Strattler visiting G W Mite Sunday John Danyghberty and wife returned to Sidney Monday on No 8 R Walker improving slowly Bertha at home this week progress farmers plan to sow seed wheat to prevent smut Bethel overrun by book agents quacks Anthon Leafduale selling Salvation to cure or pay TD KK Atkins turning to book agent and becoming garrulous several young men departed for Colorado for work P H Dery attends sick nearby Miss Connover closes district No 10 school to teach Pine Bluffts in April.
A postal card signed by William Farris accuses the county superintendent of acting as agent to sell a school seat at $3.50 when the price is $2.74. Farris defends selling furniture but says prices are quoted by firms and saved districts money. The district claims misquotations by Miss Melee and Jaguars Wolf deny price quotes.
Local shoppers are urged to sign a petition promoting eye care bargains and essential goods. Community members seek lower prices on lenses, frames, and related services, with organizers citing longer hours and broader discounts.
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