16 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1895
Page
1
The store increases its Bargain Counter space from three feet to three large counters filled with seasonable goods and odds and ends. All items are marked in plain figures at low prices with shoppers saving about 25 percent over two years of patronage. The offer promises outfits at costs lower than anywhere else.
The store proclaims it offers top brands while selling as low as possible, claiming competitors’ inferior goods cannot match their value.
Retailers tout a strong underwear lineup with a heavy ribbed vest for women priced at 25e. The offer highlights better value and a prominent sale push to attract customers.
An 80 cent price buys a woolen cotton blanket described as good value for 31.00. The item is presented as a practical home comfort in the catalog.
The catalog promotes a 16 ounce batt product labeled Cotton Batts priced at 1242c. It consists of two pieces, each seven feet long, designed for insulation or padding.
The store promotes cashmere dress goods at 20c a yard and an all wool serge. The serge is heavy, 45 inches wide, priced at 45c.
A local shop advertises a full stock of dress trimmings lining and related items. Highlights include cambric skirt lining at 5c per yard Corticilla sewing silk and twist, coats thread six spools for 25c a large stock of shoes for men women and children with ten years of buying experience and guaranteed satisfaction on every pair.
A local grocer advertises carrying all items with willingness to exchange Butter Eggs and Country Produce for any goods handled and offers the highest market prices.
A lively dance at the Radcliff ranch hosted by the Meyer brothers drew many guests from near and far. The Silverthorn orchestra provided music, a substantial meal was served, and hosts Mr Low Meyer and party received praise for a well arranged social event.
A large Cedar Creek crowd attended last Friday's dance from Hedberg and neighborhood. The pleasant weather continues late in fall though a storm is expected soon. Mr Bert Rodgers of Orlando attended Radcliffs ranch dance and plans one at his home Friday night. Mr Bassett, Bill's father, returns to Cheyenne county after a summer in Iowa. The Cow Boys pass daily on their way home. Wyoming is good in summer but Nebraska attracts more in winter. We note the illness of Mr Pat Dunn of Camp Clarke and wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs W Bassett returned from the east with a blue eyed sunbeam for Bill.
A garbled list attributes diverse historical events to Friday including Mayflower landing Shakespeare birth Washington birth Lincoln assassination Queen Victoria marriage and major battles while mixing names and dates. The fragmentary text repeats Fridays and ties dates to notable incidents.
The Sterling Remedy Co promotes a book on quitting tobacco titled Don’t Tobacco Spit Or Smoke Your Life Away. It claims to strengthen nerves and vigor, with money-back guarantee. Sold by W. J. Bassett in Sidney Nebraska and through druggists, mail order from Chicago or New York offices. Also offers a 10x12 copying press for sale at the office.
Officials in Sidney outline preparations for the third annual State Irrigation Association meeting to be held December 18 and 19. Fortius shares insights, a large attendance is anticipated, and Governor Holcomb may speak. The committee plans exhibitions, envelopes for notices, rail fare estimates, and a $300 fundraising goal to cover expenses.
The New York Herald announces the discontinuation of its weekly edition citing a strategic move to focus on the daily paper. Readers are directed to the daily edition for continuing coverage and features.
Judge Neville presided in a case against James Roberts who pleaded guilty to burglarizing A Pease and was sentenced to two years. Roberts escaped from the jail during an attempted transfer and was recaptured in Cheyenne before being sent to the Lincoln penitentiary.
The Sidney Telegraph celebrates twenty two years of operation praising its service to the town and state. Charles Callahan is credited with making it a success and the paper is lauded for patronage and community support as it looks to continue forward.
A promotion for the Toledo Blade describes its nationwide reach with 70 000 post offices served. It emphasizes honesty, fairness and broad content including serials poetry humor household pages Sunday lessons sermons and news. Subscriptions are $1 annually with options for club formations and sample copies upon request.
Solid vestibuled trains on the Chicago Union Pacific & Northwestern Line distance all competitors with ease no change or delay at the Missouri River. For full information contact agent E R Breisch U P System.
Dr E Tuy of Chicago lauds Groff's Rheumatic Cure as the most wonderful remedy for rheumatism and the only effective treatment found for its various forms after extensive use in practice.
The Union Pacific adopts a new time card with two fewer trains while improving through service. The Overland Limited departs Chicago at 6 pm and Omaha at 10 am, with through sleepers to San Francisco and Los Angeles. the Fast Mail and Atlantic Express adjust schedules via Ogden and Salt Lake, boosting mail, sleeper, and diner connections. Eastbound No 2 and No 4 routes shift to align with the new plan, including through service from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Omaha and beyond, and Sidney gains enhanced mail facilities.
A Denver healer Schlatter vanished in the night leaving his room empty as a 3,000 strong crowd gathered at daybreak. Fox told onlookers the event as Schlatter was to testify against fake handkerchief healers, while a note read My mission is finished The Father takes me away. DeWitts Sarsaparilla advertised by W F Bassett Druggist.
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