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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
Diverse Republican caucuses announce meetings across wards and precincts. Dates include February 27 to 29 and February 28 in Falls City area to elect delegates to the county convention on March 2 1908 and handle other caucus business. Committeemen cited.
The republican electors of the 3rd ward Falls City Nebraska are called to a caucus at the National Hotel election room Friday evening February 25 1908 at 7 30 to choose delegates to the republican county convention to be held March 2 1908 and to handle any other business. Dr H T Hann Committeeman 3d ward.
February 18 marks Richardson County's first heavy snow of 1908. The Verdon Vedette adopts an early bird theory and begins promoting a Fourth of July celebration.
The Mississippi senate approved a statutory prohibition bill by a 3h to 4 vote on February 13. The law becomes effective December 31.
The speaker urges patience for nine months more as a presidential election cycles through promises of salvation and a final ballot, implying national relief once the vote is concluded. The text reflects a recurring pattern of hope tied to political campaigns.
Ten years ago last Saturday the Battleship Maine was blown up in Havana harbor and 226 sailors died in the incident that sparked intense calls for action and helped propel the United States toward war.
In other counties the democratic central committee selects delegates to congressional conventions, a move that prompts a call to avoid echoing complaints about the rule of the people. The remark questions whether party insiders should control delegate selection versus popular influence.
After more than four weeks of stalemate the Kentucky legislature shows no sign of breaking the deadlock. An alternative Nebr aska plan would let voters express preference for the senator.
Panama canal engineers report over twelve car loads of earth dug out per working minute in December. Daily removal would fill 5 868 cars and form a train thirty three and one third miles long. Uncle Samuel is a power at throwing dirt as well as in other enterprises.
Detroit reports a profit of 535000 from city prison operations in the past year. The city compelled able inmates to work, arguing wider use of prison labor could offset costs and reduce public rations.
The Standard Oil Company has declared a quarterly dividend of 315 per share despite a 29 million dollar fine from Judge Landis in Chicago. The article argues larger punishment, including jail time, would better enforce lawful conduct.
A Chinese editor speaking at the YMCA in San Francisco said The United States is the only nation with a conscience. He recalled that America once refused a scheme to pay creditors with fifty-cent dollars under free silver coinage at 1 to 1.
Mrs Clara C Hoffman state president of the Missouri W C T U died last Friday at her son's home in Kansas City. She led the Missouri chapter for twenty five years and served as national recording secretary for twelve. In 1895 she attended the world convention in London and lectured across Great Britain and Europe. Her efforts spurred decades of temperance progress in Missouri.
A historical notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs. It claims the product stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia and warns against substitutes sold by Kerr's Pharmacy.
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Rulo and adjoining areas report many residents on sick lists including Mrs L A Record and Chas Hodge with typhoid fever. Visitors from St Joseph Kansas City Falls City and Beatrice frequent Rule. River bridge workers finish project and may move to Fremont. pupils celebrate Valentine day with a letter box.
The city records five deaths of longtime residents within a week. Mrs. John Anderson returned Thursday from North Burrow Iowa after weeks away. John Threlkeld of Riverton Illinois arrived here after his mother’s death. Steve Cunningham conducted a successful Saturday farm sale across the Missouri River. Wess Coupe and James Mooney returned Thursday from Effingham Kansas after attending Joseph Coupe’s funeral.
Preston area social news lists visits and illnesses among residents. Grandparents and grandchildren connect. families travel to Stella Craig Missouri places appear. Typhoid and grip illnesses noted. some local shipping to Kansas City. Claud Pickard’s birthday celebrated with a surprise party at home. One boy loses an eye after an insulator accident. surgery in St. Joseph.
Ed Guilliams is listed as a grip victim. Kate Shouse returned home. Harvey Peck visited with Ivan Keller Sunday. Mrs John Strauss visits her parents in Verdon. John Relschick went to St Joe on business. Mrs Alile Doroty spent Monday with Mrs Geo Sturms. Frank Houtz is improved from illness. Lola Sturms visited Lydia Dowty Sunday. Mrs Clem Stump, previously ill, shows improvement.
Mrs. Guy Lichty returns from Kansas City while H A Burk and wife visit her parents. Prichards and Fishers, Dawsons and Meyers feature visits across several households. Barber shop opens in Strautsville. Horteman loses a horse to choking. revival attendance grows near Hamlin with Evangelist Parrish.
Miss Zulu McCool and L. L. Kinsey listed sick and down with grip. several residents, including Helen McCool and Lena Staver, returned from short trips. Nancy Fouraker dies at her Salem home. Jace Stewart dies Sunday eve. Meredith family visiting relatives and a milliner position opened for Jo Meredith in Scottsville Kun.
Reports various visits and hospitality among residents including Fred Windle, May Morgan, Joe Windle and families, Bessie O Donnall, Levi Clippinger, and the Moore family. Mentions Mrs Speence hosting the M B K society women, a serious accident to Mr Gentry, and a farewell surprise for Mr and Mrs Moore as they move to a new home.
Charley Paradise and family relocate to Summerfield Kansas where he bought a billiard ball. J M Young and family move to Arapahoe after purchasing a farm. Dr Boal of Auburn consults with Dr Montgomery on J D Curtis. A tenant house is built on the Pritts farm with Guy Goldsberry to occupy. Cemetery auxiliary netted about sixty dollars for beautification. Fred Gilbert and wife visited Falls City. L G Fawkell ran mail route. Dr Andrews and wife visit from Cordell Oklahoma at Dr G M Andrews’ home. O C Pankell visits Lincoln. Tle plans to move to Montana with brother after homesteading. J L Hays dies aged about sixty five from lung trouble. buried Prairie Union. W S Bain and family move to Kearney to start cement business with son. Eli Knopp takes over carrier route two and buys Bain residence.
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