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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
11
Subscription price is stated as $1.00 per year for the weekly Dakota County Herald. The notice notes it is published at Dakota Oly with permission for mail transmission as second class matter and provides a telephone contact.
Republican platform names Taft for president with Sherman as his running mate. Nebraska and state offices listed include Sheldon for governor, Hopewell for lieutenant governor, Junks for secretary of state, Barton for state auditor, Brian for state treasurer, Bishop for superintendent of public instruction, Thompson for attorney general, Cowles for public lands and buildings, Williams for railway commissioner, Boyde for Congress in the third district, Wiltse for state senator eighth district, Hazlegrove for representative sixteenth district, Berry for county attorney, and Morgan for county commissioner.
The article praises Governor George L. Sheldon as strong capable and responsive to Nebraska interests. It argues his administration warrants a historic landslide in November, noting his Nebraskan roots and readiness to handle state duties. It predicts the largest majority ever for a Nebraska candidate.
Summary of Berry's tenure since 1907 includes license revenues from Nacota and Goodwin saloons totaling 2,000, boosted bridge taxes from the South Sioux City railroad to 6,510, with net county gain of 3,680. Prosecutions costs dropped from over 5,500 to under 1,000 per year. A state valuation change to ten percent was challenged, potentially saving about 14,000 across years 1908 to 1911.
The statement signals a shift toward data driven debate with calls for verifiable numbers and concrete metrics. It emphasizes measurable outcomes, budget clarity, and transparent analysis to support policy proposals.
The Tekamah Journal argues Latta’s state senate tenure favored special interests. It cites his votes against farmer liquor license referendums and for the pure food law, accusing him of serving packers, brewers, and adulterators over local farmers.
John W. Hazlegrove, a Dakota County farmer and progressive, is the Republican nominee for the Sixteenth District representing Dakota Thurst on and Cuming counties. He is described as up to date, candid, and trusted by neighbors, with executive ability and a promise to safeguard constituents' interests in the next legislature.
Bloomfield Monitor reports W H Needham and JJ McCoy will take personal charge of the Crofton Journal after October 1. Mr Kotin plans to move to Tripp county and a new opening date is noted. Walthill Times notes Alta May Lamson died at 19 from complications, funeral at Presbyterian church. Pender Republic lists Mabel Niebe resigning post office job to join family in Winnebago. Nicbaler moves to Winnebago to run an elevator.
Mrs George Lillie writes from Mostines North Dakota to Judge Stinnon and Gad wife reporting gas found near their home. Arrangements are made to pipe the gas to nearby houses. Gas has reached other parts of North Dakota and is used for light and power. The well is on a farm owned by Mr Bellaltice who moved there from Wayne County.
Evidence was heard yesterday in the court of Justice of the Peace Ole Naglestad. Pending the preparation of arguments by counsel, the case as presented was noted but no ruling issued.
Dr Ross treats Chaillie alleging Adams' medical bills. Adame dies after sixteen days of illness in Dakota City. Emerson Haage travels through Boyd County. cattle breeder Geo Haage visits. several injuries occur including Christopherson’s shoulder blade break. Carrie Finlayeon farm sells for about 60 per acre on 172 acres. sale price $9750. Various social visits, church catechism class in Dakota City, Roy Neighbors lodge organization efforts, and local travel to St Paul and Madison for family or educational reasons. Route incidents include a fire destroying the Approach of the Combination bridge with $550 insurance.
A historical note traces the Taft lineage from Uxbridge Massachusetts, recounting a 1874 reunion and Alphonso Taft’s remarks on the family’s political trajectory. It highlights Peter Taft (1715) as a magnanimous progenitor and Captain Williams Taft noted for bold deeds, linking to later public roles.
A speaker hails the Republican party as wealthy in men and practical principles. He emphasizes a strong record and fulfilled pledges and urges support for the party and its majority standard bearer to achieve another victory.
William H H Taft in his acceptance speech defends Republican labor policy. He cites eight hour laws, employer liability acts, and government worker protections as steps toward wage earners’ equality and safety. The piece notes union and nonunion workers rights and hints at future broadened reforms. It also mentions local political visits and community notices from Hubbard Nebraska.
The Washington Monument access flap involved the Columbia Polytechnic Institute seeking sul pouvenie post cards from the Bind. Principal F. Cleaveland credits Secretary Taft with convincing the public buildings secretary to grant the privilege, praising Taft for aiding the blind. Georgia electors face a tightening race as factions move.
Correspondence from Santa LAO S HUBBARD notes Carl Anderson advertising outing flannel and peaches at 150 per can. Nelo Anderson is building a fine new house on his farm. George Johnson plans a new house on his farm this fall. Mention also of Mike Mitchell and Hans Nelsen in the same brief.
Mary Barry leaves for Madison Wisconsin to resume University studies. Frank Davey Jr of Emerson visits family. Laura M Jones returns from Casper Wyoming. Belle Gallagher of Laurel visits. Ble accompanied by cousin Marie Casey Cleveland to attend school here. Born to China Christensen and wife a daughter September 2 08. Frank Riley heads to Omaha to attend Creighton College of Dentistry. Clergy and others travel to Omaha for Aksarben festivities. Family preparing to move to Dakota City for winter. Died September 27 08 a five months old cholera infantum. Died September 30 08 a six weeks old cholera infantum. Marriage Celia A Murray and Edward F Flynn at St Michael's Leeds with Miss Teresa Naughton present. Mr Flynn to Granite Okla after Chicago visit. Flynn nephew of Jus Flynn.
McKinley guests rode the freight to Mart Mansfeld and returned on the evening passenger. Grandma Crocker visits Mrs Nelson Smith. Mrs EJ Larue of Ewing Nebr visits her parents Mr and Mrs Mansfield. Lena Rockwell and Mr McDonald were guests at the 11 A Monroe home between trains. Mrs DL Allen visited Homer between trains. Elsie Rockwell came from South Sioux City with Mrs Art Blivan. Mrs RL Broyhill came from Dakota City to see lar nieve and take Earl McQuirk home. Mrs John Ream of Dakota City visits her ailing sister. Chas Ream from Dakota City visits the new baby and Earl and family. Vern Lake works west of here lay lighting plants for B and B Qo. Horatio Branot sells patent ironing boards in Homer. CO J OConnor and wife go to Sioux City to see Taft.
Joe Wellington and wife of Emer son visited the Assenmacher home last Sunday. Miss Laura Heeney and Miss Jose Heeney spent several days at the Mike Smith home near Hubbard. Mrs Simmons returned from an Iowa visit. A dance at the Benderson home drew many young people. Mrs August Voss and Rose visited relatives in Mills county over Sunday. James Heaney shipped a carload of fat cattle to Bronx City, with his son James accompanying. Some locals attended Ak-sar-ben in Omaha. Joe Hartnett of Hubbard visited friends here. Edna Larson of Wakefield and two friends spent Sunday here. Frank Hoeney returned to Hay Springs after a short visit. Secretary Taft, Republican nominee, passed through town last Wednesday morning.
Republicans of Hubbard precinct meet Saturday October 10 1908 in Hubbard to nominate a precinct ticket for the general election. R D Rockwell is the Committeeman.
Alfred Harvin corrects a misstatement about a fine hog purchase at Oakland from Chas Gilbert. James Harris bought ore from Mr Knowls at O Craig. Fred O Chander sold cattle to Tim O Connor. Revered H W Brown and wife visited, Mee Curtis friends from Morningside. M Mason visits Pennsylvania. Will Mason a Homer visitor. Min Gertie Shepardson and Nadine shopped in Stone City. Erio Buckland sighted en route from Sioux City. Miss Porn Bucklund returned from agency. Henry Walway from Emerson involved in home production Friday. Tom Green and Tom Gribble seen on streets. Mrs John McQuaid returns from Winnebago Agney, valetudinary with typhoid fever. Mira Nelson from Sioux City assisting. Fred Kipper builds new wind mill tower and paints it. Oscar Laud and Macy O'Dell wed Sunday by Rev Combs. Mrs H A Monroe and Mrs Sherman present.
The notice lists names including Mrs Loin A Buckles Mons Nousenan Mrs Miatule and others as parties advertising or offered for advertisement. It references a post office in Dakota Nebraska for the month ending September 80 1008 and mentions several individuals and partners.
Fragmented text lists multiple conveyed properties including transfers to Jamies KE Atrarv and J Mcdonald, with mentions of blocks 0 and 1 Stanton addition and Covington annex. Also notes A J Serene, Parker, and others in various lots, with references to South Broun City and local subdistricts, plus scattered scores.
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