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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
4
The New York World presses Bryan with three unanswered questions about states lost in 1896 and 1900, electoral votes, and discontent. It argues he should answer to secure the Democratic nomination and to justify Bryan volunteer clubs and their funding.
Sunday and Monday nights brought concern for fruit crops but cloudy windy conditions prevented a serious frost. The protection from freezing temperatures saved the fruit yield from potential damage.
Secretary Taft travels to Panama to settle difficulties in the region. His imposing presence and winning smile are described as sufficient to quell ordinary disturbances.
Critics urge the Rev Hicks to present evidence after his failed prediction of a Southland tornado that killed nearly four hundred and wounded many, arguing the public deserves answers from the so called prophet.
The author argues Nebraskans spent more than enough on automobiles in the last year to cover the state debt. The statement frames it as circulation of money and a method to equalize wealth, not mere extravagance.
The speaker, Bryan, says he never interferes with state politics when asked about the New York State convention. The dialogue recalls Roger Sullivan being named National committeeman from Illinois and notes Kentucky lawmakers received guidance on Beckham's Senate election.
The community showed the proper spirit on clean-up day and praised the improvement in lawns and public streets. The writer notes windy days blow debris, suggesting a way to prevent paper litter to avoid frightening farmers during town trading visits.
The article compares Taft to a bride receiving bouquets as delegations shower him with praise. It suggests the next phase will be a shower of votes and political support following the current round of honors.
A colonel and his wife Mary provoke a fare dispute on a city car. The colonel pretends to pay to bait a row, but exposes the ruse once the conductor passes. The wife reveals the scheme and the colonel’s plan to avoid paying.
The McKinley home in Canton is donated to Bishop Ignatius J. Horstmann for use as a non sectarian hospital. It will be open to everyone, with Mrs. Rose Klorer of Canton selling the property for $20,000 to establish Mercy Hospital.
The season has yielded ideal weather for vegetation with recent showers and sun. Fruit trees blossom heavily and plans suggest a record harvest unless a dire event occurs. Local notices mention jobs, sales, and community happenings including funerals and residents moving to Falls City.
Mrs. Samuel Mower is sick this week. W A Greenwald returned from New Mexico. Glen McMillen made a business trip to St Joseph on Wednesday. Phil Hermes left Tuesday evening for San Francisco with chickens. Jesse Nicholson visited Mound City Missouri Monday evening. Uriah Stumbo and wife of Perkins Oklahoma are visiting in the city. Lost tan squaw bag with a lady’s watch and small change. reward at Mathews store. Goldie Dunkleburger leaves Wednesday night for Portalas New Mexico for summer with relatives. Paul Grinstead of St Joseph, son of R Ek Grinstead of Salem, was a pleasant caller Wednesday.
P B Wraver plans six acres of cucumbers by Gist and Smith with expected earnings near a thousand dollars. Mollie Moran, now a nurse in Kansas City, visits home folks. Moran and Frankie have returned to their city home from Shelton. Cummings of St. Joseph visits with Mrs. Melton. Nelle Cain leaves for Glenelder Kansas for a two week house party.
In a San Francisco Chronicle style aside, Big George complains he was cheated by a windmill at the Fairmont booze bazaar. He claims he tested the machine at his ranch in Sonoma county and found it nonfunctional after hours in the sun with no breeze.
A New York Metropolitan Opera board member recalls a musician revealing his tastes in opera. The musician prefers Italian operas and jokes about torn shirts after Wagner performances, as his wife mends an old garment during the tale.
In Virginia a boy, while filling pockets with apples from a tree, slipped while descending when chased by a farmer’s hired man. The father sues for damages, arguing the boy should have been allowed to descend safely. The case tests duty to give time to come down versus legal right to drive off.
An indignant would-be diner confronts a server over a widely advertised meal. He shoves aside a rejected entree and blasts the venue as the best in the world before being told to send his enemies there. Walter responds with a sharp rebuke.
The morning sermon at First Methodist Episcopal Church centers on the Historic Development of Christianity. Evening program features a mature study titled The Ants Our Teachers.
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