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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
Citizens and visitors fill the record with erratic reports of property moves, weddings, arrivals, and arrests. Names like Liryson Wolf Pont Hasei and others appear among various Monday through Saturday activities, from hunting and farming to trapping successes and a barn fire near Rule.
Senator Fulton of Oregon criticizes the direct primary saying it works for county and district offices but fails for state nominations. He notes that wealthy candidates with big publicity budgets have an advantage over poorer contenders who may be more worthy. The republican platform favors a state primary law, though issues remain with the current convention system.
Trimmed hats go on sale beginning December 1 at New Millinery Store. All trimmed hats priced at 31.00 2.00 and 3.00 with the sale continuing through the month.
Tim Kinney of Rock Springs Wyoming recalls a 1898 incident where he and his foreman lassooed a large bear in a marshy Bitter Creek area. The pair fought the beast with ropes rocks and finally a hunting knife after the bear broke free and charged.
A sailor recalls a comic tale of Andaman islanders where a marriage rite involves climbing slim trees until the lovers’ heads meet. Parental consent, forest hiding, and mutual choice shape the ceremony as described with humorous tone.
In Maritzburg Natal, a prominent local bet on egg swallowing ends with a citizen consuming 42 raw eggs in ten minutes. He later claims he can gulp 60 eggs in fifteen minutes, outperforming the wager and drawing attention from onlookers.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger discusses how new tech like phones, submarines, and balloons raise legal questions. It cites Judge Brady of Kansas City ruling that after a rejection a suitor may still be blocked, and repeated phone calls can amount to breach of peace.
Instructions describe making an electric battery from a dried paper disk with two paper handles, insulation from glasses and a tea tray, and generating sparks by rubbing. It covers charging a Leyden jar with a homemade spark source and a makeshift capacitor using a tumbler, shot, and a spoon, noting the shock can be uncomfortable.
The Gehling Opera House presents Romeo and Juliet in seven acts and fourteen scenes by Sanford Dodge and his company on Friday night December 7. Dodge is hailed as a top Shakespearean exponent with a strong voice and stage presence and the production is billed as a premier season attraction likely to draw a large crowd.
Li advertises buying hides furs and tallow at the highest market price. Visit Wachtel's harness shop at I, W, ScnroRper to negotiate.
A Falls City notice promotes a local meat market highlighting its popular price and high quality. It claims superior service, dependable products, and urges thrifty residents to compare prices and visit, inviting them to call Phone 7A.
A Cleveland Leader exchange hints that Prof Pedalle is seen by his friends as a future pianist. Grudge adds curiosity about the pianist’s place or future.
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