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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
4
The Tribune commends Mayor Barrett and the city council for sound finances and diligent work over recent months. It notes gratitude for the efficient handling of city affairs and no criticism of the light plant or power house staff.
The report cites a June weather pattern as a satisfactory substitute for a white Christmas. It highlights the unusual climate shift and its notable impact on holiday expectations and seasonal mood.
Reader reflects that true Christmas spirit requires thoughtfulness toward those in need rather than festive consumerism. The message urges generosity and compassion during the holiday season.
The quote attributed to Secretary Taft advocates enacting a law to bar Japanese people from entering or remaining in the United States, asserting reciprocity if the measure faced opposition. The remark reflects wartime era anti immigration sentiment and policy debates.
The Falls City Journal edges into a county contract dispute with the Gilligan Bridge Company. The Martins have failed to curb company workers while the county voted five to two to grant the contract this year. The paper warns of potential lawsuits and claims public support on the matter.
The letter argues that taxing the Rule bridge raises the taxable value of the Burlington line from ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars per mile when assessed with the bridge. It contends that Johnson Pawnee and Lancaster counties would gain tax from the higher road value plus the bridge, whereas currently all counties share taxes from the bridge's value in this county.
City urged to pass a law banning free patent medicine samples after incidents of boxes thrown into yards injuring a child and a fatal Omaha case.比 A mayor should appoint the attorney to draft the ordinance to protect public health. The piece cites Omaha as precedent and notes nearby civic figures and Christmas-week social notes.
A Falls City resident, a well to do farmer, spent Christmas noon in modest fashion with a cheese sandwich and a mug of beer, illustrating simple tastes amid celebrations.
Promotion invites readers to subscribe for a year at one dollar, boasting fifty two newspapers annually and challenging readers to beat the bargain. The text promotes value and urges action to join the subscription list.
The Elks lodge appointed a committee of young men to survey the condition of the poor. It spent fifty dollars to ensure every Falls City home had a Christmas dinner and that no poor child missed a small present, illustrating the order’s cardinal principle.
The Nebraska lower house backed increases for cabinet members vice president and speaker but rejected raising their own pay. The writer argues lawmakers are underpaid compared with Washington and world standards, noting many Nebraska congressmen saved nothing and left office poorer. The piece defends a fair wage as a basic right and stability for public service.
Ralph Clark and family and Lucile Harris guests in Kansas City this week. Mrs Kittie Wilsey from Lincoln spends holidays at home. Stag supper in Utes club rooms entertains about twenty young married men. Sam Wixon and wife visit J W Wixon. Frank Timerman and wife visit children in Indian Territory. Gene Helmick joins Curtis Dramatic company in Missouri. Hinkle family back in town, restoring housekeeping. Myrtle Clements and James Edmonds wed near town, Lulu Fawkel hosts wedding. Hayes family hosts masquerade skate party. Captain Evans and wife in Omaha with daughter. Demaree and Carrie Young visit south Lawn mother. Sam and Oscar Creed plan move to Chase county. Will Noa to live on Hayes farm. Auburn folk attend masquerade in Lowe hall. J R Cain Jr attends Kearney military academy ceremony. W Harris family in new house, first meal Christmas noon. Charley Thomas family spend Christmas in St. Joe. Vesta Williams and Fred Snyder wed at Prairie Union home. trip to Western. Mrs. Howard Young visits Lincoln. Jobe and Harve Shrader return from Indian Territory. father ill near Humboldt. John Kee buys Table Rock farm. Emmons Bateman to relocate. Harper Winfrey and Carroll family visit north. John Winfrey of Hobart spends Christmas. Nellie Frider visits grandparent in Aulturn. Sam Chism works at McBride in Omaha. Dr Shoop cough remedy ad extols safety and law compliance. Samuel Marts family merry Christmas. attendees from Wymore Weston and Goodland.
Wanted ten men aged 20 to 40 to develop personality cheerfulness and enthusiasm. Must have self confidence and drive to advance. Guaranteed salary plus commissions. Easy line to sell. Applications due in five days. State present occupation. Lock Box 185 Council Bluffs.
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