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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1909
Page
1
The annual Workman Lodge Ball drew a large crowd for Thanksgiving weekend. Local residents and visitors from Potter Sidney Simla and Lodgepole shared notes of travel, business, and community happenings as turkey shoots and local meetings marked a busy period.
O A Tergerson wed Miss Bernice Carmire on Wednesday November 24 1909 at the bride’s home in Hebron Omnaha groom described as a sterling young man with warm community ties and few regrets over moving away The Telegraph extends best wishes for their future voyages.
The immense sale began at eight o clock Tuesday morning drawing a large crowd. Clerks moved swiftly as doors closed each night with buyers leaving satisfied. Sam Silvers led the event, directing departments to peak performance with no neglected space or dissatisfied customer observed. He has staged similar sales in North Platte Lexington Gothenburg and other towns with great results. The sale continues.
A seven o'clock dinner at the Pacific House Wednesday evening drew four couples and their ladies, Misses Stowitta Radcliff Hart and Bergwan, for a six course meal. Decorations of emilax and carnations set a festive mood and original poetry on reverse side of place cards provided entertainment.
The Omaha Bee highlights Miss Nellie Dedrich as winner in a story writing contest. The feature celebrates several Sidney girls competing and notes the large field of hopeful young authors from across the state and beyond.
The Oberfelder Clothing Co advertises the largest stock of garments with popular prices always prevailing. Customers are urged to view the broad selection offered.
Wanted to buy land in small or large tracts. Before selling your land give us a chance to bid on it. we may make you money. If you care to rent your land, write us. we will look after it for you. Bentley Land Co. Sidney Nebraska. J. A. Bentley, Manager.
An Iowa writer extols Sidney Nebraska as a growing farming center near two rail routes. He praises its roads, utilities, schools, churches and business vitality. The Byers ranch of 960 acres yields 65 bushels per acre of potatoes and robust wheat and corn crops, with expert farming notes from the Byers brothers.
The writer compares eastern Nebraska land at 125 to 150 per acre with western Nebraska land, noting richer soil and higher yields. A farmer earned 6500 on 4000 land, paying 15 per acre east and receiving 150 per acre west, while interest costs on 150 land exceed rent, arguing western land offers better value and health benefits at high altitude.
Hotel Inspector H L Pitzer visits Sidney as Pat Keenan re joins the night force at the round house. Pacific Hotel decorators repaint and paper the building. A hand injury sidelines Wu B Allery. Foreman Murphy warns against dumping on company property. Old frig pole restored for the car men’s shanty. Mrs George Davis learns her father, Kimball County Sheriff Bartholomew, is seriously ill. Chas Gunther leaves Pacific hotel for Denver. Henry Roberts to replace him in the bake shop. Henry Hulse dies from brights disease after sudden illness. remains to Sidney for burial. Burlington property gets fresh paint. Sidney property upkeep praised. Military play Way Out West to open at Tobin Opera House. Oberfelder outlet sells children’s coats, trunks, gloves, socks, and shirts.
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