Abbey for Mayor Strong Independent Business Leader
The Tribune endorses Wallace William Abbey for mayor citing his Civil War service from 1862 to 1865, long public trust roles in Richardson County, and leadership as sheriff, county superintendent, state prison inspector, and livestock commissioner. It praises his integrity, business ability, and independence as Falls City plans $40,000 in public improvements next year.
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Nebraska backs Taft for presidential nomination
Nebraska declares for Secretary Taft early in the nomination fight. An old saying suggests as Nebraska goes so goes the Union, implying the state's stance could influence the Republican race.
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City Politics Calls Citizens to Volunteer Help
The note urges residents to pitch in for local governance, encouraging civic involvement to aid friends and neighbors in city affairs.
Nebraska Delegates Represented at Republican Convention
Allen W. Field Norris Brown George L. Sheldon Vic tor Rosewater and Elmer K Bur kett named as Nebraska delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago ensuring strong state representation and advocacy for Nebraska interests.
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Local society notes from Falls City and nearby towns
Falls City and surrounding communities see a flurry of visits and travel. Residents attend events, journeys bring relatives to town, and local weddings mark social life in the region.
Falls City Sees Record Sidewalk Construction Year
In 1907 Falls City built more sidewalks than in any previous year. The project cost the city substantial funds but is regarded as a prudent use of money.
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Bryan Clarifies Stance on Denver Convention Instructions
The quotation states Bryan did not mean support for instructed den tions to the Denver convention for Johnson Harmon or Gray. He says the rule should apply only when it concerns Mr. W. J. Bryan.
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Take a Country Drive to Hear Nature Speak
If you love nature, gather a good team and carriage and head for the country on clear spring mornings. See nature in motion away from stone and brick and hear its languages in the countryside.
Tax Real Estate Valuation Urges Fair Assessments
The article notes the legislature’s vote to restore the motto and then stresses the quadrennial real estate valuation by assessors. It emphasizes fair valuation as the basis for four years of taxation, warning that favoritism or bias skews burden sharing and urging assessors to act with justice and accuracy.
Great Western Sales Co Room Undergoing Renovation
The Great Western Sales Co room is in painters and paper hangers hands for a general clean up. The firm considered leaving the city but found no better place and decided to stay. The Candy Kitchen announces its soda fountain is ready for spring trade with vanilla chocolate and strawberry ice cream compliant with the Pure Food Law. Billy Boyd visited from Salem last Saturday.
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Community Social Visits Noted Across Local Families
Sunday and Monday gatherings show Mary Dodds and Mrs. Prank Shaffer visiting, Mrs. Anson Knisely at Mrs. Albers, and Mrs. H A Burke at O A Burk's. Several others including the Peck family and Mrs. Karl Shafter spent time with relatives or friends in the area.
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Anson Knisely
Guy Prine
N. Peck
Wm. Huettner
Lioyd Peck
Near Roe
Kanens
Karl Shafter
Clem Stump
John Schuler
Yla
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Social Roundup From Stella and Nearby Towns
Residents and visitors traverse Nebraska towns with a flurry of visits and arrivals. Eunice Cornel of Peru visits relatives while Grace Bennett visits Shubert and Stella hosts many guests including Mrs. Beveridge from Omaha and Kinney sisters. G. W. and G. D. Knapp cope with a family bereavement out west.
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Humboldt Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Madge Ford’s illness noted as C c Stout and family relocate to Beatrice. Jos Binker family planning Beatrice relocation. Roy Hicks visited from Malls City. W G Lyford from Palm City on business. Nora Stalder stayed with Lulu Hummel of Lincoln. Will Schmelaer and wife of Palla City visited Humboldt relatives. Will Wanrow and wife are the pair.
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Malls City
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Palm City
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Lulu Hummel
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Will Schmelaer
Palla City
Local Notes On Visits Births And Travel
Fay Slagle spent Sunday with Mabel Kuker. E. E. Butler visited the city. C. B. Martin traveled to the city on Thursday. A birth occurred March 15 to John Randall and wife producing four girls. Joseph Johnson moved to a farm near Verdon Monday. Ray and Ethel Dunn went to the county seat Saturday. Coney Gerdes hauled hogs to St Joseph on Friday.
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Ethel Dunn
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Mrs Hansen Visiting Omaha Friends in Tecumseh Note
Dr Hannah Moran spent a few days in Omaha. Mrs J W Hansen of Tecumseh is visiting old friends and neighbors in this city.
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Mrs Anna Rimmell Returns Home From Ver Million Visit
Mrs Anna Rimmell of Ver million Kansas, who has been visiting relatives in this city for some time, returned to her home.
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