Last and Best Offer with Free Ticket Drawings
After the sale ends we will not give goods away free again this liberal offer runs from Monday April 22 through Saturday June 18. With every dollar spent customers receive a ticket worth 10c redeemable for merchandise, with prizes including a silk dress pattern tea set a washing machine and more. The store promises cash for pre drawn purchases and invites patrons to view the gift exhibition in the front room while stocking a varied selection of dry goods hats boots china hardware wallpaper and more priced to attract buyer interest.
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Sorybody
Sidney board of trade urged to attract settlers and finance
A reader questions the board of trade schedule and its focus on money over brains. The piece argues Sidney should publicize abundant railroad land, cheap farm land, and a growing farming population to draw settlers, promising the city will boom with new residents and no extra push once established. The column also notes local meetings, teacher association items, and upcoming train schedules.
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Board of Trade
Tregard
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sidney Board of Trade
Teachers' Association Meeting in Cheyenne County
Members of the Cheyenne County Teachers Association gathered at the county schoolhouse for a Saturday afternoon program. The event featured a lengthy, mostly well-executed program, highlighting members’ abilities and dedication to the association. Mr Wendy of Kimball opened with remarks on the association's goals.
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Cheyenne
N'Ams
Teachers’ Association
Wendy
Kimball
Directors Propose Cheyenne County Fair Success
Cheyenne county association directors met with secretary Henry Domer and set September 18 19 20 for the county fair. A premium list committee of John Adams B A Jones and Louie Decker was named plus a speed ring committee of L B Cary G W Jenner and Ed Doran. The group discussed department ideas and adjourned to meet again, aiming to uphold the county’s strong fair reputation.
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Cheyenne County Kall
County For Association
Henry Domer
Messrs
John Adams
B. A. Jones
Louie Decker
L.B. Cary
G. W. Jenner
Ed. Doran
Cheyenne County
Military notices from Fort Sidney reflect routine posts and new assignments
The report details routine military movements and appointments including Private King joining the band, Lieut and Mrs Palmer's return from York, four months leave for Second Lieut Dryer, and Bergmann becoming band principal. It notes a target range setup for an annual shoot under Lieut Parke, arrivals of Capt. Louis S. Tesseu, and several sergeants departing for a general court martial in Omaha. Also mentioned are planned long distance signaling trips, land boundary investigations, and ongoing preparations for a $16,000 post repair appropriation. Garfield Beach at Great Salt Lake, Utah, opens May 15 with attractions and travel details courtesy of Union Pacific.
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King
Company I
Mra. Palmer
York
Penn
Parke
Bergmann
Eighth Infantry
Ith
Louis S. Tesseu
Watervilet Arsenal
West
Lroy
Fort Sidney
Black
Stone
Duncan
Twenty-First
Herold
Murphy
Omaha
Chimney Rock
Wood Reservation
Mr. Simons
Quartermaster’s Department
Cheyenne
Garfield Beach
Union Pacific Railway
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Nob
Hig Cattle Deal Highlights Red Willow Trader’s Purchases
Hig Cattle Deal features William Haines of Red Willow buying 120 head of cattle from John Anderson and 20 head from M Urbach. He plans immediate relocation to his northern county ranch. Also noted is the county clerk’s exhibit of an extinct mastodon tooth found fifty four feet underground.
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Shuman
Tecxonarn
J. UC. Bush
Wm. Haines
Red Willow
John Anderson
M. Urbach
Tremendous fossil tooth found near Ashford Banner County
Near Ashford in Banner County Grant Shumway unearthed an upper molar with a lower surface 81 by 7 inches and a weight of eight pounds. The large skeleton surrounding the tooth remains embedded and well preserved. Cary plans to surface it for potential scientific value.
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Ashford
Banner County
Grant Shumway
Cary
Examinations, church notes, and local updates
Examinations next week and busy department activity at the school. Miss Belle Morrow and Edna Elmer return. Primary attendance rises. Jetts Thompson joins from North Platte. County fair work praised. sermons at Lutheran church and Masonic hall outlined with Scripture references. Sunday School entertainment features Four Angels. next class to perform A Bad Day for the Treasurer. Local weather and community notes include a lightning incident near Sidney, a new Rock Springs Coal agency, Seattle move of two families, Lutheran parsonage progress, habeas corpus release for Lafe Huffman, and a rare railroad land bargain offer.
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Belle Morrow
Edna Elmer
Jetts Thompson
North Platte
M. E
Grantham
Four Angels
Belle Britton
da McCombs
Grace
Clara DeClark
Ora Reilley
Cora Gray
Stella Shuman
Martin
Vandalism and Music Pranks Mark Sidney Week
Local brief notes describe a window-smashing vandal at L F Closman’s blacksmith shop and J W Green’s photograph gallery, followed by itinerant musicians harassing shops with hostile reception. Memorial Day events are announced with Col. Poland offering grounds for exercises. Also: sales extend 30 days, farmers boots advertised, Miss Frances Farin engaged to Mr G H High, and tramps jailed.
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Second Street
L. F. Closman
J. W. Green
Poland
Fort Sidney
Methodist Church
Knights of Labor address at court house and Decoration Day plans
An 1890s item notes Richard Travellick, K of L lecturer, speaking at the court house this evening. It also invites Odd Fellows to march on Decoration Day, May 30, and mentions pricing concerns about meals on dining cars. Committee details follow.
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Evoees
Madam Foy
Warner
Strong
Carlisle
Clark
Marshall
Ickes & Barr
Sidney, Neb
the Board OF Trade
Ella Harter
Nettie Isenhood
Yaggy
J. B. Kagan
McGee
McCoy
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Council Bluffs
Overland
Chicago
Council Bulls
Missouri River
A.V. H. Canventer
Gen'l Pass
Ticket Ag T
P. Tramilton
Shiney
E. D. Hamilton
Clayton & Hamilton
Chappell
Ohio Knox
Chowlaos Block
Hamilton
Meyer
Fred
Dan
McAleese
5. M. Mancourt
Mancourt
Lee
the Teachers’ Association
Masonic Hall
Stanton Ickes
W. C. Alverson
Lhey
George Clyde
Clyde
Alverson
Notiece
U. P. Coal Department
Rock Springs
Blair
Wyoming
Old Yard
HW. Cnowrns
Seattle
Layin
Chas. van Olinds
Washington Territory
Gentlomer
J. B. Ragan
Lafe Huffman
Redington
L. D. Lee
Coraine Hous
Sidney Boot and Shoe Store
A. A
Bliss
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Frances Farin
G. H. High
Europe
Sheman
Northwestern
Denver
Ohio
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