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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
4
The Tribune states liquor notices comply with law as judged by Judge Kellizar in Falls City cases. It urges southern farmers to back the new railroad, noting potential farm revenue but reports farmers seeking high terms for right of way that could block construction.
A local opinion laments limited investment by wealthy residents. The piece argues more jobs would come from capital spending and urges all to support improvements, noting progress is made despite the reluctance of the well off.
The text alleges railroads push local politicians as gubernatorial candidates to block Sheldon nomination. It claims the plan aims to secure enough votes at the state convention so other candidates withdraw in favor of a “dependable” figure, describing it as a great scheme.
A sharp critique argues the meatpackers harm consumers by selling lard from diseased hogs to boost profits. The author notes a report to the President on packer crimes remains largely private, but leaks confirm a dangerous system that Congress should address swiftly.
The News and Journal last week featured laudatory pieces on Pollard as bolting Republicans and allied Democrats maneuver to influence nominations. They note John Morehead Clay Davis and others guiding advisers to favorable candidates amid three years without a party convention. Time will tell if their strategy holds.
The piece notes Norris Brown faces opposition from railroad interests and allies who oppose his tax demands. It describes a party struggle as Brown campaigns to expose supporters and critics and asks who truly controls the Republican Party amid calls for accountability.
The Richardson County Republicans condemn Jucope Holmes and Pollard for Congress. They favor Allen W. Pield of Lincoln as an ideal candidate and argue Pollard will lose key counties, urging selection of a real congressman beyond peanut politics.
M n Harrison of Dianbar Nebraska topped yesterday's cattle market with 20 head weighing 1438 pounds. The report notes a nice rain last week aiding growth and describes corn and wheat in excellent condition. Verdon Nebraska reports wide replants due to late spring and crop setbacks from cutworms and insects.
George Wahl left Thursday for Nebraska City to visit W. AH. Wylie and family. Mrs. Katherine Klinefelter of Rockford arrived for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norris. Harvey Grtties moved from day operator to Sterling to take a night operator post. Mrs. W. Horrocks injured her right arm and bruises after a fall on a defective sidewalk last week and is slightly improving.
A historical sketch traces baseball ball evolution from wool yarn cores to horsehide covers, noting cement layers and weight standards. It highlights Harrison Harwood of Natick who, in 1858, started America's first baseball factory, with women sewing covers at home and many families gaining livelihoods through ball production.
Corner came down from Shubert Tuesday. Ryan was along the Pia watha people Wednesday. A N Harris and son Jesse spent Wednesday in the city. C H Wiltse of Rule visited last Friday. D Donovan, former railroad master, is from Nebraska City. Prof Stevens of Rule was a pleasant caller last Thursday evening.
The Salem Chautauqua begins Saturday evening July 23 and ends Sunday evening August 5 at Salem.
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