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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 12, 1915

The Golden Rule Store has a fine stock of wool blankets in many qualities, colors and patterns, priced upward from $4.48. F.E. Wunderlich of this city is in possession of a unique souvenir of old time days. The item is a note, the face value of which is about a quarter of a million dollars …

September 14, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 11, 1915

Oakley Overton went to Ulm today. He’ll be there for a couple of days. Joan Ridgeway, who underwent an operation at the hospital several days ago, has recovered sufficiently to return home. The D&D Auto Company has just received one of the new Willys-Knight cars. The company has arranged for a demonstration of the wonderful …

September 11, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 10, 1915

Judge W.S. Metz and Carl Sackett returned home today from Gillette, where they were attending court. The equipment of the Sheridan Beet Growers association is being stored today at the D&D Implement warehouse. G.P. McKinley bought 200 head of cattle in Sheridan this week, and drove them to his ranch near Lodge Grass, Mont. He …

September 10, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 9, 1915

Ed Lindsay of Oklahoma bulldogged a steer in 4 seconds from the running board of an automobile, breaking the world’s record for that event, at the Sheridan Stampede yesterday. Apron ginghams are on sale for just 6 and one-quarter cents a yard at Reed’s today. Children’s school wash dresses are just 89 cents each, and …

September 9, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 7, 1915

Mrs. G.H. Wallop and son Gerrard left today for a trip to London, England. The Sheridan County commissioners convened their regular monthly meeting this morning. The forenoon was taken up with consideration of the bills. New silk crepe-de-chine blouses are on sale for just $1.98 at Humphrys New Store. Real seal leather hand bags with …

September 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 6, 1915

Thrill followed thrill with star riders from five states participating in opening day events of the Sheridan Stampede this afternoon. Miss Lucille Mulhall, the clever horsewoman from Oklahoma, gave a beautiful exhibition of fancy roping, and presented Denver Post, the educated horse. Roy Jones was arrested at the fairgrounds today for biting the ear of

September 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 5, 1915

The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society will serve dinner and supper during the three days of the Sheridan Stampede that starts tomorrow. Meals will be in the room formerly occupied by the city restaurant. Mesdames Laub and Eubank’s Tea Room will serve special Sunday dinner, including fried chicken, for 35 cents today. Hours will be noon …

September 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 4, 1915

A country lass is the winner of the fifth watch given away in the Sheridan merchants’ Pony Campaign. Little Miss Marvel Schwab, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Schwab of Beckton, is the second girl to win one of the fine gold watches being given away in the contest. Visitors in Sheridan …

September 4, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 3, 1915

The precipitation during the last rain amounted to 78 hundredths of an inch, and rainfall was general over the county. Some damage will result to hay in the windrow, and to grain that hasn’t yet been cut, but the beet crop will be greatly benefited by the moisture. Start your boy to school in an …

September 3, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 2, 1915

Every union clerk in Sheridan is requested to report at Labor Union Hall at 11:45 Monday morning, Labor Day, to take place in the parade of organized labor in Sheridan. The parade will start at 12 o’clock sharp. Automobiles will be furnished for the ladies. Members who do not report for the parade will be …

September 2, 2015

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