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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
Bookmakers quote 64 to 1 against Bryan in the eastern market, arguing the odds should reflect a 16 to 1 line. The remark notes a mismatch between current wagers and expected value for Bryan.
The page discusses an election forecast with Bryan in focus. It notes pundits' views on Bryan's chances, regional trends, and anticipated voter sentiment without declaring a final result.
Bryan says his favorite tune is La Paloma while the Omaha Bee claims his top pick is Waltz Around Again Willie. The exchange highlights differing tastes in classic songs and local music opinions.
The editorial notes that the money question has been settled and calls for the gold Democrats to rejoin the fold. It questions who settled it and asserts the decision was made decisively while on the job.
The county central committee should call a conference of Republicans to canvass the situation in general and with reference to candidates in particular. Ihas time old Richardson should be back in the fold and a united effort will accomplish this result.
The passage notes that the socialist party’s presidential candidate would be seriously handicapped by a 25 year penitentiary sentence, but suggests the party's enthusiasm may remain undeterred by such a “trifle.”
A farmer named Bryan appeals to farmers for money claiming they suffer from Republican laws. The speaker mocks Bryan as misreading the target audience, noting the town’s low wages and charging insult toward Bryan and the “poor town devil” who pays only seventy five cents a bushel for corn and twenty cents for steak.
The council should consult the News before closing with J H Miles for a standpipe site. The choice between public funds being spent with W I Dorrington or JW Miles could influence the News ham wer.
The speaker urges young men to seek country work in agriculture, claiming better prospects than city life. He argues diligent effort in farming offers a path to competence in old age and general life improvement for those who leave idle street corners.
The assemblage offers an outing for the needy, fosters sociability, and gives the public access to top national speakers and diverse entertainment. Falls City is fortunate to have such an event in its midst.
The notice hopes for strong attendance by the surrounding public who understand the value of the gathering as the peak farm work pressure eases.
The News defends Gebling opera house referencing past fire trap warnings and state inspections, noting only minor changes and arguing the building is as safe as before. It asserts opposition from Samuel Wahl Richardson County Bank K of P and Union House who spent money to pressure Gebling, while the News family sought influence with a apparent slogan A knock is a boost.
Hearst of New York drags Bryan into a national tug of war over Nebraska votes and New York governor race. Bryan refused to back Hearst’s bid, fearing a Hearst presidency. The piece links Hearst to labor and electoral intrigue while urging caution amid political maneuvering.
The piece critiques a long established newspaper described as aggressively pro government and religiously biased. It accuses the publication of bullying the public on all questions for over twenty five years and asserts the paper suppresses opposition while exalting a strong hand approach. It notes a comparison to Napoleon and his Waterloo.
The Tribune endorses J. KR. Cain Jr for state senator and urges robust field for other offices. John Wiltse is urged to run for county attorney praising his youth industry ability loyalty and party service. The paper hopes Wiltse consents to enter the race.
The Tribune says it seeks no controversy over the water question and praises councilmen for their water site purchase. It denounces last weeks News as misleading and largely incorrect and calls for public improvement without fault finding.
A political critique argues that Guffey of Pennsylvania is targeted for attack by the Democratic leadership while other party bosses from Illinois and New York are treated with leniency. The piece contends Guffey's state is strongly Republican, so scoring him serves to rally support and appease wavering allies in key states. It accuses leaders of using selective fear and manipulation for political gain.
The piece questions the Democratic appeal to farmers noting Bryan and Kern seek contributions while criticizing the party for free imports of farm products, opposition to rural mail delivery, and support for government railroads, free trade, and free silver.
A meeting in Richardson County praises McKinley era prosperity for farmers. It attacks Bryan and Kern, emphasizing farmers owe no support to Bryan. Mr Pollard is praised as the best informed agriculture advocate in Congress. Notes credit local organizers, an automobile parade, and a flower fruit display with praise for the Garden Spot of the Earth.
A Nebraska horticulture and agriculture meeting continues with speakers from Elgin Lincoln and Newhaka. George Coupland argues home environments shape character while Edna Crook and Sallie Schoenheit perform, and BE Burnett cites station growth and arid region horticulture.
Daily low round trip rates to Portland Seattle Tacoma San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Slightly higher to include both California and Puget Sound. One whole business day saved by our new schedule to the Pacific Northwest.
Edward M. Greenway, leader of cotillions, recalls no formal lessons and shares a quip from a young woman about guiding her through a crowd. He describes dancing in an era when long skirts trailed behind and practicing involved tying sheets to a chair and weaving among chairs on the floor.
Miss Clara Hogle of Lewistown Pennsylvania suffered painful coin related toe ailments. She ordered a doctor to cut off her toes after failed treatments. Surgeons amputated the little toes on both feet leading to inflammation and a near fatal illness. Doctors now oppose further toe amputations to aid chiropody.
The Somersetshire custom of wedding toll returns as a rope is stretched across the road to demand toll from the newly married couple leaving the church. A Londoner and his bride were stopped four times and cheerfully paid, drawing a large local crowd and an ovation for the couple.
A historical note on Catherine de Medici and her alleged use of poison rings and gloves in fifteenth and sixteenth century France. The article claims rings concealed with poison released when a kiss was given, aiding intrigues against rivals and courtiers.
A quaint device helps couples reclaim time as two doors open at ten, a man in a gown and cap emerges with a card reading Good night aiming to refresh awareness of time passage for lovers lost in each other.
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