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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
7
The Dakota County Herald lists a subscription price of $1.00 per year. The paper is published weekly in Dakota City Nebraska and granted second class mail status with telephone contact at No 48.
The list enumerates Republican candidates for Nebraska offices including Taft for president Sherman for vice president Sheldon for governor Hopewell for lieutenant governor Junkin for secretary of state Barton for attorney general Brian for state treasurer Bishop for auditor Thompson for attorney general Cowles for public lands Williams for railway commissioner Boyd for congress third district Wiltse for state senator Hazlegrove for representative Hazlegrove district and Fred S. Berry for county attorney and Edwin Morgan for county commissioner.
Farmers urge securing high land prices for form product ownership and resist changes in policy at the November 3 election to preserve Republican rule.
Farmers are urged to vote on a national policy shift that could lower land and farm product values. Supporters argue new democratic doctrines may reduce land value and aid agricultural markets, while critics warn of economic risk.
Voter appeal targets October 3 election in district with Republican candidate i W Haslegrove while criticizing Democratic tariff policy. Speech highlights tax law boosts on railway property and accuses Democracy of broken promises as farmers face lower crop prices and land values.
A Prosperous farmer in Bort county buys a lumber wagon for 70 dollars and faces a dispute over previous barter. He recalls paying 400s of corn and a past wagon trade as prices shift under alleged trust practices. The dealer offers more goods in exchange and the farmer drives home with his new purchase.
A Lincoln report describes a planned Democratic circular to mislead voters in the 1918 campaign. It alleges a staged antirailroad tax message, with cartoons and county distribution, to sway farmers by misrepresenting the 1908 and 1904 valuation ratios and tax burdens.
The appeal urges Nebraska voters to back Taft Akerman Shelton and the Republican state ticket. It stresses farmers’ stake in prosperity and urges turnout to support good government and wholesome legislation in Lincoln. John W. Haslegrove is highlighted as a farmer candidate, portrayed as informed and devoted to agricultural interests.
Governor Sheldon touts Republican gains in Nebraska since 1906, detailing debt cuts, rate reductions, and expanded state oversight. He lists railroad regulation, pure food enforcement, higher state revenues, and juvenile court support as key actions, urging voters to back the party.
The text extols Congressman J F Boyd as a capable, active representative for the district. It notes his introduction of 49 items with 22 becoming law, securing 127,000 dollars in district appropriations, and aiding over 500 pension increases and 160 new pensions. It highlights his personal visits to Dakota City to assess Missouri River encroachments and his attendance record in Congress.
Produce buyers urged to bring eggs butter cream for market price. Carl Anderson's store markets sweaters duck coats fur coats gloves underwear rubber boots and more. Anchor Grain shipped wheat and oats. Henry Cain to quit elevator biz Jas P Heeney to succeed as buyer. Dancer social noted and sidewalk work urged.
Conrad Wolf conducted business in Sioux City midweek. Misa Laura Heeney and cousin Anna Hagan visited Sioux City Sunday. Maggie Murphy visited near Homer Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Johnson traveled to Sioux City last Thursday. Jamen Heeney went to Hay Springs Nebraska to visit son Frank. Rural telephone line nears completion with poles up. Mrs Crosley rode to Emerson Friday. Small turnout at Hubbard dance due to bad weather. RR Larson traveled to Emerson Friday. James Heeney Jr stayed home with a cold. Norfolk evening train time changed to 6 40. Asmus Schwarts shipped hogs to Sioux City Wednesday. Nellie Heeney visited Mrs Berry at Emerson early in week.
Blanche Warner returns to Avalon. Several residents sever ties with federal jury. Jud O’Dell moves a house addition. Ada ill with diphtheria prompts stay at Sioux City. Gertie Shepardson and Virginia Brown chip in Sioux City. Pneumonia and typhoid cases improve. Stone crossing work begins. Local shopping trips and travel noted. Cattle at large violation mentioned amid street grass and muddy sidewalks.
Citizens demand enforcement of an ordinance cited as a state law, criticizing local officials for lax action. The exchange highlights frustration with enforcement delays and municipal responsiveness.
The church oyster supper Friday night drew few attendees due to bad weather. Agnes Almont of South Sioux City visited at the Jasper Lake home over Sunday. Uncle George Leamer and Mrs Harold Bliven were among the ill this week. Several locals were among Tripp County land lottery winners. Mrs John McQuilken left Tuesday for California, escorted by Alda and Homer Lapstey. Alda is popular with locals and Dakota City youths and will be missed. Hester Herweg hosts a Halloween gathering Saturday. Dr Stidworthy of Homer has been making calls. Maxwell Ardie Sides is building a large double corn crib with modern features. Woods Hileman visits from Julesburg, Colorado on business. Ex-County Attorney McAllister greeted progressives. Madge Heikes visits Lena Bartels at Nations Business College in Strong City from Saturday to Monday.
Joseph Donnellon of South Omahin tended property last week as William Kennelly returned from Plattsmouth Nebraska. Mra P Garvey and daughter from Hartington spent Friday and Saturday with relatives. Elite club invites for a Hallowe en party at Riley's hall on Oct 31. Frank Hogan and John Heffernan attended a dance at Hubbard last Friday. Frank Davey returned Monday from a business trip through town. JJ McAllister of Dakota City attended Wednesday events. Mire A Kilboro visits sister Jennie Bellscoter of Salix Iowa. Pearl Ryan traveled to Sioux City Tuesday. Dennis Vasey husked 112 bushels of corn last Friday in LA hours. Mr Casey is county champion. LP Murray new proprietor of Commercial Hotel reports business brisk. WT Bartlett to Texas for a land-hunters excursion. Nellie Heeney of Nucorn visiting Josie Davey. JP McCormick and wife moved into JA Hall east of town. County Attorney Prod S Berry greeted friends Thursday. Mr and Mrs Minliger of Lancaster arrived Thursday to stay at JA Hall. Mrs Beilizer is sister of Mr Vail.
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