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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
4
The excerpt reflects early 20th century political chatter around Taft and Bryan. It mentions Oklahoma's support for Taft, Bryan as Democratic nominee, the Thaw trial, California weather, and expectations of a convention and lectures, all in a spirited, opinionated tone of the era.
The Republican State Committee in session Wednesday decided to hold the state convention in Omaha to name four delegates at large to the national convention.
Fremont leads with a Taft club forming to mobilize Republicans as support for Taft grows. The piece notes strong local sentiment and mentions over 400 convicts in the state penitentiary, prompting reflection on societal ills and criminal confinement.
The passage notes Mr. Bryan's objections to Taft, arguing Taft might win the presidency if chosen as the nominee. It reflects political debate over Taft's electability and Bryan's concerns during nomination discussions.
The text notes support for a pension plan not for veterans but for ex presidents. It remarks there is only one ex president and comments on the reciprocity of favors, praising receipt but condemning denial.
Justice Dowling will preside in the case to enforce the order prohibiting women from admission at the second trial. The speaker hopes newspaper reports of the proceedings will be restrained.
A 19th century editorial from the Womans National Daily argues 27 000 women in New York support their husbands and earn income while questioning why these women should vote. It suggests restricting voters whose households fail to provide, viewing such men as poor material for government support.
Charlie Cavernagle visits Falls City. Mrs Ada Huber of Highland hosts her daughter from Ryle and Mrs Louis Leabcroft of Highland visits. community extends sympathy after a death New Years Day. Numerous locals and travelers appear in weekly notices with framed social visits, illness, travel, lodge events, and preparations for the new year.
Falls City residents visited Barada relatives as visitors returned home from Kansas and Paris City. Local figures including a presiding elder conducted a quarterly conference and Barada citizens organized a lyceum at the school house Tuesday evening.
Locamper and Kirt Ogg of St Derlon and Wilson Lowe of Falls City visited Monday. D E Spieckler and wife and Otis Spickler returned Saturday from the north. A new boy arrived June 7 at Sam Cain’s home. Little John Spickler had a near fatal haymow accident Sunday, but is recovering. Pearl McClain of Shubert visited, Ri Dunnwie to Shubert, Wm Siemering of Stillwater attended a funeral and visited relatives, G A Jorn Verdon county assessor visited Friday, Wim Bollman and wife visited Falls City friends last week.
France Shaffer and Miss Anna visited Frank Shaffer on Wednesday. The Thursday lyceum at the Center school drew a crowded house with engaging programs. Mrs. Guy Lichty was ill but improving. Mrs. Miller of Paris City visited Perry Shaffer last week. John Stump talked with Guy Stump earlier this week. Fred Harkendorf visited Wm Peck on Sunday. Chas McCain and wife visited H A Burk and wife Sunday. Maude McCann stayed with her sister last week as Mrs Earl Shaffer and her daughter visited their mother in Manney. Neb F M Shaffer was sick with tonsillitis. John Nolte and family visited Wm Huettner Sunday. Frank Lichty shipped three cars of cattle to Kansas City Monday night. Mrs. Wm Huettner is sick with the lagrippe. Ear l Clark visited Mrs Geo Shouse last week. Mrs H A Burk and Maude McCann visited Mrs N Peck. Frank Lichty and family and Edson Harkins spent last Thursday at Kan Hanna's. Chester Stump and wife visited her parents in Falls City Monday. O A Burk and wife visited daughter Mrs F Chesley Monday night. Wem Bowman returned from California last week. Frank Houtz moved Monday south of Straussville. A Ketterer and family left Saturday for a new home near Horton Kas. Mrs H Schrieber accompanied them and will stay a few days. Mrs George Peck and Miss Edith spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs N Peck. Fred Chesley and wife were guests of O A Burk and family Wednesday. Mrs F S Lichty and children were guests of Guy Lichty and wife Tuesday.
Hermes Bros offers 7c for hens and pullets of all sizes and 0c for roosters. They seek two carloads of poultry on specified dates and urge delivery while prices last.
Hermes Bros 35 Phone notes Senator Burkett has introduced a grazing bill to promote homestead entry and protect homesteaders and small cattlemen. The measure aims to better utilize government lands, reduce expense to states and communities, and settle long standing public land disputes.
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