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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
A local editor defends William Hayward a young lawyer after a newspaper accused him as a grand stander and a four flusher. The letter argues Hayward’s friendly visit and memorial address by Elk Lodge members shows his character and asks readers to join subscriptions.
At the rate Dick James is sending criminals to the pen itentiary Richardson County will soon have to build one of her own.
The Hiawatha World reports William Harnack plans to open a billiard hall in town risking enmity with residents. Local reaction details remain unclear as plans firm up.
On Christmas morning the little mothers joyfully whirled the dolls left by Santa Claus the previous evening. Their excitement and pride filled the room as they displayed the toys and shared smiles.
New Jersey Democrats plan to send Grover Cleveland to the national convention in Denver. A clash is anticipated as Cleveland votes on Bryan’s nomination to seek unanimous support.
The Orange and Black published by the students of the high school is a winner. It is full of newsy items and is almost as interesting to older readers as to younger students.
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Henry De Armond of Missouri dueled on the congressional floor last week. Williams reportedly received a black eye while De Armond was poked in the ribs. De Armond called Williams a liar and Williams refused to acknowledge the accusation.
Pim Long and Earl Lemon have spearheaded preparations for the event with strong backing from local business men. The piece urges progressive farmers to attend and involve their sons to equip them for future farm responsibilities.
Minnesota Governor Johnson is discussed as a Democratic presidential candidate but remains in the also ran tier, with Bryan’s era still seen as dominant. The note frames expectations for early party contenders in the political landscape.
The article notes Bryan commending the President for stating he will not seek the presidency again. It suggests such views may give the public hope that Bryan will announce he will not be a candidate in the future.
The speaker reflects that the world is improving daily and tomorrow will be better than today. They describe goodness as a growing habit achieved by continued indulgence and progress toward a distant spiritual goal.
The note invites readers to attend the Falls City farmers institute offering a break for the harvest season. It emphasizes both leisure and educational aspects and urges attendance for couples seeking a well earned vacation from farm work.
Local column lists names of residents and visitors across Falls City Morrill Horton Newkirk and Trumboldt. Mentions Frank Honte and wife Art Johnson Mrs FS Lichty and many others visiting relatives during the holidays with illnesses and recovery noted.
Stella and Tom Jameson of Broken Arrow Oklahoma visited friends in town this week. H D Weller returned from an extended eastern trip. His sons Denny of West Point and Frank of Lincoln are visiting. George Shiley is visiting relatives in Dakota over the holidays.
A daughter was born Saturday to Will Young and wife. Misses Stella and Luli Pankell hosted five visitors from Lincoln at dinner on Christmas. Miss Myrtle Shafer returns home after 24 years at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Omaha. Porter Center school earned 14 dollars for a library by hosting a basket supper last Friday evening. The school has a week’s vacation. Burl Vandeventer and cousin George Moore of Mankato Kansas are visiting relatives here. Mrs John Morgan and her two little boys are visiting in Stella. R Whitney visited Summerfield Kansas this week. Miss Pearle Cunningham of Sabetha Hospital is visiting home. Mercedes Andrews hosted a party Saturday afternoon for her fifth birthday. Jim Workmen of near Imperial is visiting relatives in the county. Mrs Walter Wormen is entertaining relatives from Troy Kansas. Principal Wilson attended the teachers association at Lincoln this week. J M Goodloe, Grant Smith and wives attended the funeral of Mrs Goodloe’s father A D Goolsby at Verdon last Thursday. Alex Helmick is visiting relatives in western Nebraska and Kansas. Pupils in Miss Pearl Klima’s room held a party at her boarding place Thursday evening. Mrs Olive Fisher Kimsey and husband of Colorado City visit her sisters Mesdames Joe Wagner, A G Larimore and John Higgins. J T James of Kearney was a Stella visitor last week. Ed Lambert who had a public sale last week has moved to Kearney. Miss Lucile Morris visits Miss Hazel Clark in Kansas City.
Mr. Marsh and wife visited Lincoln relatives while Beecher Cornell Lou Majors and others traveled to Lincoln Omaha and Auburn for visits. Andrew County native M A Goolsby died December 17 1907 at age 58 with funeral at Evangelical church led by Rev. Brewer and burial at Maple Grove cemetery. Two children survive him Robert and Lizzie Goodlow.
A medical student named Brown meets a fellow student while hurrying down hospital stairs. He boasts of treating a patient with cross eyes by addressing the humor in the situation and jokes about treating her for bacteria.
A playful exchange unfolds as a young woman gushes about a loving chat with her beloved, while the aging father responds with a dry remark about a potential proposal. The banter hints at romance and family dynamics in a lighthearted moment.
The article recalls Alexander Volta in Paris one hundred years ago unveiling a method to produce a steady electrical current. It notes the shift from zinc and copper pieces in acid to a crown of cups with separate cups for each metal, creating a reliable voltaic cell that modern electricians still use.
An Australian farmer, despite merciless rain and a small harvest, heads to the chapel to give thanks. A sneering neighbor asks where he is going, and the farmer replies that even if God is not there they will praise Him behind His back.
A rich young man learning to work confesses love for his employer's daughter. The daughter explains her father will not approve until the man proves his value and earns a raise, forcing the suitor to prove himself rather than abandon work.
The automobile searchlight, adopted for the British army, runs at 22 to 25 mph on a steel 20 foot chassis. A Brooke four cylinder 45 horsepower motor powers a three foot lens to project a 40 000 candle power beam three to four miles. With four men it provides light 10 to 12 hours while moving or at rest.
Advertises multiple large farms for sale with details on size, improvements, location between Salem and Morrill Kansas, and prices per acre. Highlights 160 acre and 120 acre farms plus a 200 acre stock and grain operation with extensive outbuildings, water systems, and seasonal terms. Also notes loan services and a large local property list.
The Richardson County Farm Mutual Insurance Company announces a 5 year policy for $5000 costing $7 initial payment and $27 total in fees over 5 years, contrasted with a $4500 policy from another firm at $80.00 in 5 years. The secretary Samuel Liuty invites inspection of records and promotes local ownership, stating the county’s insurance should stay in Richardson County. Falls City Neb 03-41.
Public sale scheduled Monday December 30 seven miles southwest of Falls City features 10 head horses and mules 54 head cattle 72 hogs chickens harness and implements. Lunch on grounds. Conducted by H R Goopwiy.
E. E. James announces a poultry buying business at the old stand one block west of First National Bank. He offers prices through Monday December 30 for hens springs old roosters ducks geese and also buys hides and furs. Call or phone 290.
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