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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
A reader imagines Montgomery Ward including postage stamps in its catalog and notes George Sheldon has twenty applications for each opening. The piece questions who should select the appointees and reflects a humorous community mood.
In the interest of subscribers the paper urges reading the Story of Hearts and Masks which begins in the next issue.
Fragmentary text describes stamps and coffins with scattered phrases about a man fatally dividing coffins at home and others sending away for stays. The garbled OCR yields limited clear facts or names.
A call to defend and uplift worthy local institutions against pessimistic critics aiming to undermine them. The piece urges community backing to improve Falls City and prevent harm to valued groups.
Evident signs of holiday spirit appear with toy filled shop windows and shoppers carrying heavy purchases. The scene shows cheerful displays as festive preparations spread through the town and local spending rises.
The paper asserts the Journal’s arch enemy misused county money, highlighting a front page bridge story that states the truth about funds drawn from the county. The report frames the rival publication as lacking influence while elevating the paper’s own scrutiny.
The ENk memorial service held last Sunday in Falls City drew high praise for its beauty and solemnity. The lodge dedication and enthusiasm were evident, with recent events fueling a strong urge to join the order.
Local merchants urge shoppers to visit Falls City stores noting abundant stock and low prices. Offices of the merchants display prettily decorated windows and a strong Christmas spirit awaits visitors.
The President delivered a lengthy message to Congress and the public this week. It highlights radical departures from the usual order, mostly Rooseveltian in tone, with topics related to Porto Rico and the Panama Canal to be addressed in future special messages.
Report notes Afr. Crook leads the post office to a better receipts showing than ever before and suggests the office is not hurt significantly by recent conditions.
The paper notes it has not heard the Journal deny an early drawing on its printing contract. It promises to submit another matter of interest to taxpayers once this issue is examined further.
A reflective note discusses mutual anger between Bill McCray and the Journal. The writer argues shared blame is misunderstood and that truth must be told even if it provokes controversy. The piece frames a clash of institutions and public perception.
The vinegar plant has ceased operation for the year. More than fifteen thousand dollars were paid out for full apples that would have been a total loss if not for this enterprise. Thus the country is richer because a few men had the nerve to act in and for Lis City.
A countywide tour reveals fat stock full cribs and splendid homes signaling unprecedented prosperity. The observer notes abundant material well being and reflects on past hardships, wondering how many failures would be needed to return to earlier conditions.
Tom Martin pushed the News bill for printing ballots down from 155 to 151 causing chatter about fiscal reforms. The piece hints at past joint printing with the Journal and the News and warns of exposing reformers and taxpayers friends in a startling light.
Melvin Walters and Bill Foster of Rule were arrested Monday on charges of burning the barn and corn crib on the Alois Dannecker farm near Rule Saturday evening. They were given a hearing Monday afternoon and jailed to await trial at the next term of court.
Join Hershberger appeared at the office from Rule the past Monday. Jerry Richards visited Humboldt for several days last week. Mary Wiltse traveled from Humboldt on Saturday afternoon. Robert N. Huston, from Salem, spent Monday making a pleasant call. George Jones, from Reserve, joined his parents for Thanksgiving, and J C Wallroff, from Rule, paid a friendly visit to the office.
Stella area social news lists visitors and events including Mr and Mrs Clark and George Hansen at an Elk dance, Mrs Abel Baldwin visiting relatives, and Stella relatives Alice and Geneva Reymond. The piece notes church services were canceled, a lack of ministers, and a local coffee replacement promotion by Dr. Shoop's Health Coffee.
A harsh letter blasts a local paper for malice toward townsfolk and institutions. The writer urges residents to support the Journal, arguing it would fail in days without town encouragement and criticizing ongoing coverage.
Ura Mobley visits Pally City. Mrs P E K Staver and Lena travel to Nul Wednesday. Florence Wyllie returns from Peru Normal for a visit with Mrs Allan May. Alfred Corn and A B Cochrag on business to Thomas county. Various locals visit friends in Pawnee City, Salem, Scotts Bluff, and Lincoln. Falls City area events include Maple Grove church organ purchase and birthday surprise for Mrs Wm Cook with phonoscope entertainment. Christmas week Farmers Institute announced for Falls City December 18 21 14 20.
Elia Cook is on the sick list this week. Chas Stump and wife were guests of H A Burk and wife Sunday. Daisy Peck and Ida Burk visited Clay Pecks Sunday. J Prichard and wife entertained the former's parents of Falls City Sunday. Ed Kimmel can walk with crutches after foot surgery. Elda Brewer is ill with tonsillitis. Wilms Meyers visited Vera Shafer Sunday.
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