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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Citizens are urged to donate trees to beautify the city park. A drop site will accept trees starting Saturday April 4 for five to six days, with flexible drop times the following week. Maple elm hackberry and other good varieties are welcome, each donor aiding shade and lasting beauty for future park visitors.
The note reflects on April Fool Day and suggests a civic frame for readers to vote with real and honest convictions. It ties the lighthearted date to seriousness in public life and personal integrity in elections.
A sensational Omaha record reports a baby discovered wedged in a tree crotch. Authorities and citizens condemn the act as brutal and demand swift investigation and justice.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports men will soon wear corsets with wasp waists as the prevailing style. The paper notes Chicago will wear all the corsets made, while some express no ambition toward that fashion.
The harmony praised by Mr. Bryan’s faction is shaken by Governor Johnson’s clear readiness to run for the presidency. The remark suggests a turning point and possible contest ahead.
The piece notes that successors to twenty eight U S senators will be chosen by January legislatures this winter and asserts the Senate will remain safely Republican despite November results. It also tempers Democratic prospects as less alluring than some claim.
The Third Ward race features Dr Hahn Jim Nausier and Jim Spence each claiming victory. Supporters argue De Walu should be re elected due to his one year term filling a vacancy. Watch the ward next Tuesday.
The piece urges voters to support W. W. Abbey for mayor citing upcoming decisions on a water plant plant, electric light upgrades, park improvements, and spending 535,000 approved by residents. It argues Abbey’s record of public trust will ensure proper use of city funds and prudent council support will advance major city projects.
Rulo residents and visitors span Lincoln, Atchison, Falls City, St Joseph, and Kansas City with numerous social and business trips. The report lists several individuals by name and origin including Maggie Mahan, Adam Bicle, John Santa, Ira Perry, Frank Simon, Levi Scott, Clyde Asbury, George Hull, Nellie Schrader, Alta Gilbert, Leonard Simon, James Tagney Jr, Robert Hoback, James Osburn, Robert Dunn, Homer Kirk, Henry Binegar, W C Walbridge, Manhattan Arnold, John Dunn, Henry Robinson, Charlie Prenderia, Mrs Henry Gagnon, Ernest Woelur, Mrs Charles Gragnon, Mr Pane, Wayne Medardson, Ernest Shephard, Blaine Anderson, Honory Smith, Ki K Graves, Ciladys Tatkin, J A Binkle, Mrs George Celey, Mrs Robert Dann, Mrs Whaten, Harry Siiver, and Ed Paylor. The high bridge south of the depot was repaired recently and a church project progress noted.
Many men who never opposed high license before plan to vote for saloon closures this year. They cite strong reasons and will carry out their quiet, effective campaign.
The Leo Cider and Vinepar Co. announces readiness to handle all pickle growing product. For full information contact the company or T J Gist at the State Bank.
The Tribune presents a sample line of graduation cards for 1908. See the neat invitations at moderate prices, and tell friends about the proper way to invite. Visit to view the line and prices.
Mud cleaned from water tanks. Visitors from Falls City Malle City and Preston. Robbery at Wayne Richardson's restaurant. Delmar McWayne heads to Blue Springs and Kansas City. Hunters report good duck and goose harvest. Jessie Taylor dies at 86. funeral held at Holiness church. Many residents travel, marry, or move. W.O.W. initiations, local business notes and a car update. Paragraph spans Rule Stella and nearby towns with multiple named residents.
West side physicians debate patient waiting room policy amid concerns of security thefts and fairness. Doctors recount hours and limits while discussing etiquette and access for strangers traveling long distances. The piece also notes Boston's St Botolph church featuring 865 steps and symbolic counts.
Don Marquis argues in Uncle Remus' Magazine that Americans chase noble titles as a cheaper illusion of royalty. He notes the appeal of being perceived as royal and compares single ownership of status to marrying into wealth. The piece lightly mocks society's fascination with pretended aristocracy.
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