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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece advocates using a ditch man and steam shovel to control Nemaha and Muddy river flooding. It notes volunteers offering services for ten dollars per head and argues bottled rain could be valuable if stored for hard times. The text reflects concern over river attention and calls for infrastructure to reduce notoriety.
Citizens urge reducing dog numbers to statutorily permitted levels. Local authorities face recurring issues with dogs at large and groups gathering on streets and sidewalks.
Mae Wood failed in an attempted hold up on Senator Platt to seize wealth. The supreme judge deemed her story uncredible and ordered a perjury trial. The case contrasts a 325000 divorce claim with prison bars as the outcome.
Drainage District No 1 offers 50000 dollars in bonds for sale hoping a quick sale will fund straightening the Nemaha channel to prevent overflows. If successful, vast tracts of land now of little value may be improved significantly.
The piece argues for fair treatment of political opponents and cites Watson’s 1896 defeat alongside Bryan. It critiques Bryan’s record and contrasts his current stance with positions in his book The First Battle, noting inconsistencies between past denunciations and present actions.
The author cites William Howard Taft arguing Bryan’s 1896 eloquence and reform zeal contrasted with a 1904 shift to party expediency. Taft asserts Bryan abandoned patriotic reform for political advancement, while praising his own quiet service and contrasts in character between the two leaders.
The piece notes growing party support for a federal bill requiring publication of campaign contributions. It describes Secretary Taft refraining from public display while William J. Bevan presses Bryan to unite in the push. Taft shares a Burrows letter favoring disclosure of all campaign spending and contributions in state and national politics.
A rural columnist describes mobilizing farmers to drag a 15 mile corridor from town to field lines. Thirty five farmers sign binding agreements to drag up to ten times next year, and to keep ditches and culverts open. Local papers will publish the signed pledge to pressure adherence and show progress.
Headquarters for the famous St. Joe and Racine Sattley Farm Implements of all kinds. ALSO THE.
The Baptist church ends a month of evangelistic meetings with a farewell sermon by Evangelist C. E. Hillis next Sunday evening. The church has called Rev. Geo. F. Reichel of Liberty Missouri as regular pastor to begin Sunday June 7.
Herms Bros offer 20 cents per pound for butter fat. Dr Geo W Reneker graduate optician offers eye care services. Binder twine sold by Werner Mossman Co at 8 and 10 cents per pound. John Riley of Glenelder Kansas visiting Clem Firebaugh and relatives. Joe Holmes of Hiawatha returns home after illness with wife and children. Highlander lodge meets Tuesday with initiatory work and refreshments. members urged to attend for important business.
Private money to loan on real estate offered by First National Bank. Mortgages bought and sold. Contact A J Weaver for details and options available through the bank.
The W. O. W. and Circle announce memorial services at the Christian church on the first Sunday in June. Rev. Dunkleberger will deliver the sermon.
Attention AOUW members. Memorial day will be Sunday June 14. Arrangements are not yet complete but full particulars will appear in next week’s paper. O P Heck Master Workman.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Steele Cemetery association will meet with Mrs J W Holt at 2 30 Monday afternoon June 1st. All who are interested in keeping up these meetings are earnestly requested to be present. Mrs F C Moraris, Secretary.
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