The Falls City Tribune Editorial thoughts on spring and law
The Falls City Tribune in Nebraska reflects on the coming of spring and urges purposeful plans. It condemns lawbreaking and calls for enforcement and repeal of unenforceable laws.
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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
The Falls City Tribune in Nebraska reflects on the coming of spring and urges purposeful plans. It condemns lawbreaking and calls for enforcement and repeal of unenforceable laws.
The famed confessor Harry Orchard will soon stand trial for numerous crimes. Although he has confessed to many offenses, jurors in Idaho may still find the verdict hard to predict.
The article accuses sensationalist papers of stoking war fears between Japan and China to fill column inches, noting that even now they pivot from Japan United States talk to China rivalry to captivate readers.
Col Bryan rejects the idea of favorite sons and cites Taft ordering no contest in New York for Governor Slughes. He emphasizes Bryan loyalty and unity, saying the movement is for progress and the general welfare with the people driving results.
Richardson County receives multiple nominations with Norman Musselman named as Republican National Convention alternate in Chicago John H Morehead chosen as Democratic Convention delegate in Denver and A J Weaver chairing the Congressional Convention in Lincoln, signaling rising local prominence.
The War department announces every soldier will receive a house wife a neat case with thread needles buttons and patches. It notes soldiers still patch and sew their own buttons despite the new provision.
Representative Lillard of Kentucky, one of four Democrats who backed Bradley a Republican for U S Senate, explained his vote saying he had supported the Democratic ticket in the past and in this instance chose Bradley.
A speaker recalls casting a Bradley vote as the best democratic choice he ever made while others in the audience express pride in supporting Republican candidates this fall and opposing Bryan's influence.
A speculative calculation asks how long Bryan volunteers would take to pay off the national debt if corn is 50 cents per bushel and $10 is required to join. The prompt also imagines a scenario tied to Johnson’s nomination.
A Red Letter Day of Woodcraft in Omaha as 1000 candidates are introduced into the Forest mysteries. The event draws from Omaha South Omaha Council Bluffs eastern Nebraska and western Iowa with elaborate rituals and electrical effects. Transportation is provided for out of town applicants. Contact Philip Miller or O. P. Heck for details. Also a correction from County Clerk J H Hurennines clarifies Mr Glasser’s 290.05 1907 payment.
Next week services listed for St Thomas Church include Tuesday 7 30 pm Wednesday 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Friday 7 30 pm The Sunday evening sermon titled Temptation its Meaning features Miss Jessie Paxton singing I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say at offertory All are invited to attend
P W Peterson and Family extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the sad affliction of losing their dear son and brother. The Falls City Nursery, long known for selling trees, will have a fine lot for the spring trade.
Ed Rhodes and Lewis Seigler visited from Porcup, Auburn, and Falls City last week while numerous Falls City residents hosted or visited friends in St. Joe Preston White Cloud and nearby towns. Charles Shepherd died at his home, funeral held, widow and family mourn. Grandpa Shepherd remembered fondly by many. Emergency medical notices mention grip illnesses and a sick list, with local movements including removals to Forest City and Ivindale and a marshalship resignation.
Humboldt notes include numerous visits and arrivals such as H. Wilson in Brock Pansy McKinney from Peru and Mabel Carness in Lincoln. Local job change Ethel Shultz joins the telephone office. Others travel to Lincoln Bakersfield Blair Omaha and St Joe. Barada mentions sick list Gust Sokes and moves to Mertz farm.
The Tribune announces a refined line of emblem cards now available for display. Members of secret orders are invited to come in, view the samples, and learn prices that promise quality within reach.
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