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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
8
Post office announces a filing or mailing matter dated Tuesday August 11 1908 at North Piptte Nebraska with details readable in the public notice.
A statement announces candidate Robert G. Ross of Lexington Nebraska seeking the party nomination for representative from Nebraska's Sixth District in the upcoming September primary election.
Ina A Gaither of Diekena Neb announces her candidacy for county commissioner in the Third district. The bid is subject to voters at the primary on September 1 1908.
The article reports Taft leading Bryan 20 to 14 in a train poll, notes Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate to bolster Bryan, mentions Tom Mason as a long-time Nebraska Republican running unopposed for state senate, praises Wm. Hayward as Republican national committee secretary, and comments on fashion enforcing restaurant dress codes and the prudence of choosing a candidate aligned with national prosperity rather than mere office seekers.
Amendment to the Nebraska homestead law expands entry rights for entrymen. They may add contiguous land up to six hundred forty acres total with credit for additional improvements. Final entry on added land to occur five years after entry, except for those with military service credit.
The 1908 outlook shows a turning tide with steady improvement. Mills in New York Chicago Pittsburg St Louis Howton and other centers reopen as demand and orders rise. United States Steel output has grown ten percent this quarter and may near full capacity by November with independent mills also increasing activity.
The article notes many locomotives idle nationwide but predicts a drop below 900000 idle cars as heavy crops reach markets. It argues business leaders expect an election outcome that keeps the country’s trains moving, with all locomotives likely in use by January.
Mrs W H Smith visits Culbert with daughter Mrs Fonner and T R McVoy visits relatives near Somerset. Robbine buys the old livery barn on Main Street for dismantling to build his new residence and a barn. Feidell named new depot agent replacing Jonn Wilson who resigned. Haydens visit Holdredge. Kensington ladies plan church quilting. Sheriff Lowell arrests Pat Kruse for assault on Sam Murphy. Neillie Connally to teach in C L Dillon district. Rain improves corn. Ted Funk buys Mrs John Warytys property and plans move to Hastings.
The board met to adjournment with full members and the county clerk. They approved county books, delayed returns from the state board, reviewed roads and bridges, and awarded a contract for Worthley road No. from foothills to two and a half miles north to O H Covell for 850 with notice to enter a contract. Adjourned to August 10 1908.
Mrs Chas E B Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative because they are gentle and effective. Sold at Stones drug store for 25 cents.
Omaha ree reports Union Pacific headquarters ordered immediate completion of a continuous double track on the main line through Nebraska. Work starts from Omaha to Grand Island with many men, aiming to finish soon. The project will yield 154 miles of continuous double track between Omaha and Grand Island, with plans to extend toward Julesburg pending orders.
A notice identifies Dr F W Miller as a graduate dentist operating an office over Dixon's Store. The brief item places the professional at that location and signals his professional status.
The announcement offers chopped feed and shelled corn at the lowest market prices with free delivery in town in 500 pound lots.
Notice of incorporation for U oF Id dings Company a Nebraska corporation with principal office at North Platte to engage in building materials and related products including mills coal yards and transport services. Authorized capital stock 30 000 divided into shares of 100 each. Directors three with a president secretary treasurer and manager. Date of organization April 7 1904.
Notice states on Tuesday the sixteenth of September polling places across Lincoln County Nebraska will host a primary election for federal and state offices plus local positions. Voters will decide party nominees and public questions including amendments to the state constitution. The polling day runs from 12 noon to 9 p.m. with Kenan County Clerk as the issuing official.
Notices announce Isaac Holling and Casper Sivite filing for final homestead proofs in North Platte Nebraska with witnesses named. Also road commissioners report establishment of Road No. 313 from Section 36 to near Section 31, with objections due by August 20, 1908. County Clerk PR. Ell issues the notices.
Notice that C E McNeil and Mrs McNeil unnamed are defendants in a pending action. Justice PDH Sullivan issued an attachment for 21.80 and seizes an upright piano, a Tryber make, in North Platte Precinct No 1 Lincoln Nebraska. Case continued to August 26 1908 at 10 am.
The document outlines a 1908 Nebraska proposed amendment to Article six of the state constitution. It details Supreme Court composition, jurisdiction, election cycles, term lengths, and salaries, with governor appointment provisions upon adoption. Secretary of State Geo C Junkin certifies the measure for the November 3, 1908 ballot in Lincoln.
Voters will decide a 1908 general election measure in Nebraska to amend the constitution regarding the investment of state educational funds. The proposal requires funds remain inviolate, invest only in specified securities, and declares the state will cover any losses.
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