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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
Dakota City Nebraska weekly paper Dakota County Herald JOGH G and JOGH G BEAM PULSER. Subscription price one dollar per year. Paper granted mail transmission second class matter. Telephone number 43.
A political slate lists candidates for national and state offices including Taft and Sherman for president and vice president, Sheldon for governor, Hopewell for lieutenant governor, JUNKIN for secretary, Barton for auditor, Briar for treasurer, Bishop for superintendent, Thompson for attorney general, Cowles for public lands and buildings, Williams for railway commissioner, Boyd for Congress Third District, Wiltse for State Senate Eighth District, Hazlegrove for House 16th District, and Morgan for county commissioner among others.
Labor groups say a Republican victory would mean full-time payrolls cut or rolled back. They press lawmakers for protections and seek to mobilize workers ahead of key votes.
The piece argues that restricting production harms industry and invention and that overtime work is unfairly rewarded, while organized favors demand extra pay. It claims Democratic plans paralyze American industries, and wage earners seek guarantees for earnings rather than deposits.
The piece argues that Democrats would ruin efficient state administration by replacing expert managers with a “hungry horde of politicians.” It cites prior Democratic misspending and contrasts it with Republican control, urging voters to reject a move toward Democratic management.
Record shows Boyd attended 137 days with one memorial session on Sunday. He reduced forty three bills with twenty three enacted, secured $127000 in district appropriations, aided 600 increases and 150 new pensions, voting for Roosevelt approved measures except two battleships in place of four, which were opposed.
Samator Latta served in the state senate for 65 days of session with 49 days present and 16 absent. He was excused for 28 sessions and absent without excuse for 4. Latta introduced two bills both indefinitely postponed. He voted against the child labor law.
A political pamphlet highlights Judge Boyd’s voting history with few affirmative reforms. It contrasts his stance on freight discrimination, pricing, and anti fraud bills with Lutte’s platform, urging voters to renew Boyd for progress aligned with Roosevelt and Taft.
A digest from local papers notes John Ashford in town enroute to Omaha. Lyons Sun reports Mrs Lewis Jepp visiting relatives from South Sioux City. Ponca Leader mentions County Attorney Pearson at court in Dakota City and Mr King visiting the Pomeroys. Emerson Enterprise cites Attorney Kerry on Kansas real estate work and local home improvements by Maurice and Sorenven. Walthill Times notes Mable Ream illness and Ed Lane undergoing appendicitis surgery in Sioux City with recovery. Deputy Sides took Furnas Robinson to Omaha on a liquor on the reservation warrant case.
William Howe of Winnebago was arrested and jailed in Pender on a charge of assault with intent to murder. The alleged target was Helen Niebuhr, whom neighbors say he mistook for a sister in law and fired on with a pistol. A hearing before County Judge Smith is scheduled for today.
Mrs Valentino departs Sioux City today for San Bernardino California following a friendly stop in South Sioux City where she attended a surprise party and received a fine table cloth.
Miss Minnie Swansen arrived from Omaha to spend a week with her uncle J A Williams and will leave Monday. Mrs OJ Valentine plans to return to San Bernardino California next Tuesday. Miss Zou Harris of Ponca visited friends and will return Thursday. Miss Harrie, former clerk at the post office, was away several months. Mrs Chas Church is home from a Sioux City hospital after surgery. A sailboat on Crystal Lake capsized, throwing six men into the water. deputy game warden Bert Bratfield assisted the rescuers amid rough winds.
Classified note directs readers to inquire at The Herald office for a house rental. Details unspecified in the readable text.
Bert Francisco visits county seat on business. Anchor Grain Co ships hogs and grain cars. A Democratic meeting set for Hubbard October 20 with Thord Beneen speaking. Curie Arpholt injured in a runaway. Mrs Hartnett visiting near Dallas. Carl Anderson promotes goods from underwear to cigars and candy. The cement walk contract near completion. A land drawing registration trip from ONeill. Mission planned in Hubbard and Homer in November led by a Redemption Father. Non Catholics invited to all events and a full line of ladies and gentleman furnishing goods carried.
Collected items from Jackson and surrounding areas detail visits birth announcements marriages and travel. Residents such as Mrs Annie Sinnott and BR A Clark plan to reside in Lehigh after marriage. Mayo Bros operation on a governor yet serious cases. and local movements including farm registrations, hospital visits, and theater plans in Sioux City.
Illness hits Mrs Covill at her home as daughter Mrs Dan Rockwell cares for family. Miss Gertie McKinley traveled to O'Neill for registration. Miss Eva Kinnear left Thursday night for Dallas.
Readers in Homer and nearby towns shared visits and registrations. Notables include Mabel Harvey and Lillie Blacketer visiting O Neill ward to register, and Geo Wilkins returning home after registering. Obituary notes report Mrs Neis Bliven’s sudden death in South Sioux City from lung hemorrhage with burial in Omaha Valley cemetery.
Miss Polly Kay came home to Silver City Iowa after an extended visit with sister Mra Conrad Welfe. Several locals attended visits with relatives in nearby towns including Mrs Charles Peterson in Thurston and Mike Smith in Hubbard. Registering at ONeill included Maggie Murphy Adolph Schwartz Jus Heeney Jr Chas Peterson Nick Simmons and Frank Simmons. Rose Heeney visited Emerson with Mrs Berry while Jobo N Johnson and family moved into a new house mid week.
The passage argues the Nebraska railway commission legislation under a Republican legislature shows great value to farmers and businessmen. It notes many abuses have been remedied by the commission, avoiding costly litigation against railways, and claims hundreds of citizen complaints have been settled, reflecting a policy of performance and promises kept.
The Nebraska Republican Party asserts it has earned public trust, claiming previous promises by factions failed. It emphasizes debt elimination, railroad regulation as a real Republican achievement, and overall state affairs being managed economically and efficiently.
The Nebraska Republican platform of 1906 pledged seven reforms and all were enacted into law with passage by Republican majorities and approval by Governor Sheldon. Key measures include direct primary, anti-pass, railway commission, employers liability, municipal taxation of railway property, and pure food laws, with notable savings in rates and increased efficiency under Republican administration.
Congressman Wm H Taft accuses Democrats of loud anti trust talk while backing restraining laws. He faults Democrats for hypocritical self praise as Republicans pursue platform promises in trust reform. Taft speaks from Greensboro North Carolina.
Sparks from the engine set fire to grain stacks at Guy Sides place on Thursday afternoon. Six stacks of oats burned as wood fuel replaced coal, increasing sparking and fire risk.
Taft speaks in Columbus urging a quicker public conscience and demand for remedies to abuse and lower business standards. He says prosperity should elevate integrity and pride in the nation, asserting society remains sound at its core.
Mrs G L Town of Lincoln, editor of the Nebraska Teacher, spoke to the high school Monday afternoon. ER Evans and Mesdames Spencer and Benton visited last week. The four high school grades formed a literary society into three divisions with presidents and secretaries. The first division led by Esther Leamer and Ethel Strong will present a program October 23. The 9th grade studies civics. The grammar room split into sections for rhetorical work. the first program is set for November 6, Oswald Lischke is absent. Mary Airache plans a visit to Luverne with relatives. Frances Avrea returned after a week away. Earl Sides is sick. Absent this week: Nana Neiswanger, Lettie Heilkes, Vira Bougoua, Margaret and Hal Bridepbaugh. The 2d and Ira grades darkened rooms and lit jack o lanterns for games and songs Friday. R E Evans and Mrs Von Hagen visited. County pupils are absent gathering potatoes.
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