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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
Falls City Tribune announces its post office entry date January 12 1904 and Friday publication schedule in Falls City Nebraska. It lists publisher Tribune Publishing Company manager E F Sharis and subscription rates for one year six months and three months with a local phone number.
February 14 observes St. Valentine’s Day as forecasters worry over an ongoing winter. Groundhog predictions loom while ice harvests lag, raising fears of another shortage of frozen water this season.
The note highlights February hosting three birthdays Lincoln Saint Valentine and Washington within one month. It adds a wry remark about February being the shortest month.
The text notes ex-governor Beckham failing to secure a United States Senate seat and cites Democratic leader Bryan urging Kentucky voters to elect Beckham. The reference frames the political maneuver as a party guidance moment in Kentucky.
Omaha reports a population exceedance of 157000, up about 15000 from a year earlier, marking a notable growth for the metropolis and prompting optimism about its status and regional ties with sister cities.
The People's Banner and the David City Journal merge into one newspaper under the former name with J A Constant as editor. The paper adopts a republican stance and aims for early success based on its debut issue.
Judge Hargiss of Jackson Kentucky experienced a fatal attack at the hands of his own son amid Breathitt County feuds. The article notes the next step will be the son's murder trial.
The county Democratic convention speakers declared that any one not for Bryan is not a democrat. Some sound money democrats fear isolation, noting the line that those not for Bryan belong in another fold.
On Monday this week 80,000 hogs were shipped to Chicago as high corn prices push farmers to sell quickly. Market shortages may follow, sparking a new price rise. Local butchers appear unaware of falling pork prices.
The speaker argues the key issue is whether people rule while noting that a three member committee selects delegates for congressional and state conventions. He claims primaries satisfy voters only in discourse, not for party bosses when a nomination is impending.
Farmers plan for the farming season during winter and seek intellectual improvement. The era emphasizes enlightened farming and the use of experimental stations to test new plans and advance agricultural practices.
The Agricultural Department in Washington issues many useful bulletins on farm products farming methods and stock care available to anyone by request. State experimental station bulletins are also free. Write to Congressman Pollard or to Senators in Washington to obtain government and state bulletins free of charge.
Public sentiment favors William H. Taft for the Republican nomination as many counties show him leading in caucus ballots. A Kansas City rally of about fifteen thousand underscored his broad popularity and perceived executive ability in issues like the Panama Canal and Philippine governance.
Salem notes several local movements with residents visiting Texas Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. Names include Anderson Ogden Moore Baker Kinsey Turner French Wilson Barnes Barrett Kershaw Spurgin Speece and others. The old maids convention and a farewell party feature, plus a product ad for Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy.
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded across Falls City area towns. Names include James Wilize, Lena Caverzigle, John Moonsya and many others visiting relatives or recovering from illness. The report also notes several funerals, a marriage, school closures, and local business updates.
Lola Sturmer and Frank Houtz are listed as sick with rheumatism and other ailments. Various residents, including Mrs. N. Peck and Mrs. Ida Houtz, visit relatives and friends in Falls City and surrounding towns. A daughter was born Feb. 8, 1908 to Frank Cook and wife. Community events include Center school literary progress, a social hosted by Mrs. George IE, phonograph music at Wm Huettner’s, and Maple Grove meetings ending with O. H. Parrish sermons.
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