Promenade of Goods at the Margin Store
The brief invites readers to visit and inspect goods in person, insisting showing merchandise is pleasure not punishment and that curious buyers should examine samples at the living margin to be convinced.
29 Sep 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1894
Page
1
The brief invites readers to visit and inspect goods in person, insisting showing merchandise is pleasure not punishment and that curious buyers should examine samples at the living margin to be convinced.
In Sidney and vicinity a wave of irrigation wells, led by Ed McLernon and John W. Harper, aims to store water and prevent crop loss. Jones and McLernon plan large scale irrigation and reservoirs, boosting local commerce and depot pride as September court terms proceed with limited business.
The Good Samaritans realized a handsome profit at the Qoberfelder block fair and will distribute the proceeds to the county’s poor. The society, praised for unostentatious charity, is likened to other beloved groups such as the Ladies Guild and Ladies Aid for bringing relief and sunshine to the distressed.
The performance unfolds with a lively animal act as Kem wows an audience of three men, Leroy Martin aged forty, thirty three children and thirty three women. Kem charms with acts and explanations while courting Democratic votes. The reviewer notes fatigue and mixed reactions as the show ends with a joke about Kem’s congressman claim.
The Sidney Silver Cornet Band held Wednesday and Thursday evenings to please attendees. The event drew a modest crowd but the band plans to keep the organization together and praises Sidney's material for a strong state-wide performance.
The Nebraska State Journal reports Republican loyalty to the ticket with endorsements from figures like MacColl and Coadall, urging unity to defend irrigation plans and to prevent populist influence. A telegram from J I MacCon expresses commitment to the Republican cause and to western irrigation funding, while speakers highlight the need to attract capital to Nebraska and protect bonds.
The Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners meets September 24 1804 with members present. Proceedings show adjudicated juror entries and various county fees for witnesses clerks and services. Adjournment plans noted with future meeting dates and a Teachers Association program listing sessions in Potter Nebraska on October 27 1894. The section ends with an travel advertisement for the Chicago Upton Pacific and Northwest Line.
Local firm Oberfelder & Co led by Theo Bobeble acquires mass clothing stock from a closeout sale to make way for new fall and winter inventory. The move signals a major stock clearance and upcoming merchandise arrivals.
The Cheyenne County Agricultural Association held its eighth annual fair on Wednesday at the association grounds. Despite a dry season limiting displays, county farmers reported enough feed and grain to last through winter with strong horse and bicycle racing events led by Maud the mare and Eddie Sullivan. Prominent breeders and association leaders including John M. Adams and Nf. EB. Gapen guided the event, praised for its effort and overall success.
Wanted to Buy wheat rye and barley in any quantities. Highest cash price paid for all kinds of grain. Call at Sidney Mills. WALLACE OOSTERHOUDT declares. Democratic County Convention held at the court house resulted in one set of delegates to state and congressional conventions. Delegates: J. J. McIntosh John Daugherty H. G. Miller and Daniel McAleese. Lodge Pole precinct endorsed Dickinson for commissioner but without organization and with limited representation.
Through passenger and freight trains deliver quick service to principal eastern cities via Chicago, Union Pacific and Northwestern routes.
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