Nebraska Editors Toasted With Rainy Stopover
More than 150 Nebraska State Editorial Association members arrived by special train in North Platte. A planned breakfast at the state farm was scrapped due to rain and a church basement meal was served instead. Notable visitors included Victor Rosewater of the Bea and Will Maupin, with thirty or more ladies in the party.
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North Platte
Nebraska State Editorial Association
Feld
Goering
Scotts Bluff
State Farm
Episcopal Church
Victor Rosewater
The
Bea
Dec” Bixby
State Journal
Will Maupin
F. A. Harrison
Chandler auto display opens at new North Platte garage
An advertisement notes the Chandler car traveling to North Platte to be inspected at the new garage on the north side. Doors will open for general car repairs and storage on Monday morning August 14. The notice invites the public to visit and try the service.
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North Platte
Chandler
Mogensen-Louden Auto CO
Billy Sunday to Speak Here on August 18
J H VanCleave reports the Nebraska Dry Federation confirmed evangelist Billy Sunday will speak Friday August 18. He arrives in the forenoon and leaves on train No 8 at 2 25 pm. A 120 by 170 tent will seat 3000 to 4000 voters for the hour and a half sermon between 12 30 and 2 16. Fuller details arrive in Tuesday issue.
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J. H. VanCleave
Nebraska Dry Federation
Billy
Diry Federation
Sunday
Billy Sunday
North Platte
Fuller
City tackles traffic with new ordinance
City Attorney Keefe has drafted a ten page traffic ordinance to be introduced at next Tuesday’s council meeting. It details vehicle operation for pedestrian safety, parking rules, right of way at intersections, passing methods, and penalties. The bill also covers obstructions at railroad crossings theatres fronts and public parks use.
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Keefe
North Platte Band Concert Moves to Sunday
The Park Commission will host the North Platte Municipal Band Sunday at 4 p m directed by Earl Stamp. Program includes Marcelli The Southerner overture Belin in Smiles and Tears La Pirouette Hungarian Dance No 5 Tampe Hearts of America and Remicks Hits No 16. Also notes rental ad and fox article follow.
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The
Park Commission
North Platte
Earl Stamp
Marcci
Heavy Holes and a Pound of Cheese
Mrs Newed complains the cheese has too many holes and refuses to pay for what she calls a pound containing a half pound of holes. The grocer confirms holes are normal, but she sticks to not paying for the defective product.
Quiet Exchange Between Beckton and Leonidas
Quite Deliberats quotes Mr Beckton praising calm speech and his wife replying she will grant him profit for not hurrying. The brief dialogue centers on patience, prudence, and measured talk within a domestic setting.
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Mr. Beckton
Leonidas
Engraved Monogram Cake Sparks City Journal Quip
A fiancee jokes about sending a cake to be monogrammed after a humorous exchange in Kanaus City Journal. The brief quip highlights a light domestic moment and a playful misunderstanding.
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Ie Fance
Kanaus City
Railroad Notes Heavy Work In the Shops
Four engines are in the shops for heavy repairs and will be turned out for service before September first. Four more will be taken in afterward. The Omaha and Cheyenne shops are overwhelmed with work. Foreman Mc Graw is allowed to assign work that would otherwise go to those shops. With current workload, the 60 hour week is expected to continue until at least January first.
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Omaha
Cheyenne
McGraw
Harriman to Visit Idaho Ranch on Special Train
Mrs EB Harriman widow of the late railroad magnate will travel on a special train due here at 11 35 am tomorrow en route to her Idaho ranch for several weeks a party of friends accompanies her.
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EB. H. Harriman
Stock Shipments Accelerate on Western Routes
Heavy stock shipments from the west are building strength. Yesterday one hundred cars of caille were fed in transit at Laramie and will pass through today. Conductor Stevens and Mrs Stevens returned from a Pacific coast trip. Tratomaster Zentmeyer of Grand Taland visited town for official business. The physical examination returned from Sidney on No. 4. Foreman McGraw was authorized to hire two more boilermakers. C P Ross arrived from Omaha to oversee engineering work for Union Pacific. Claude Delany returned to duty as an engineer after a years absence following an accident.
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Caille
Laramie
Wheat Shortage Hits Rail Freight and Local Labor
The article notes a predicted loss of 273,000 carloads for railroads due to wheat crop shortages. It reports traffic declines, staff changes including James Canine joining Union Pacific, a wife’s arrival from Columbus, and Conductor Mecomber buying a new car from Hendy-Ogier Co. It also mentions John Wolback failing a required engine exam, and a derailment injuring several section hands at Birdwood.
Rain enables corn growth as steady showers persist
A light rain began early this morning and by eight o'clock recorded by Observer Shilling at ninety one hundredths of an inch. The shower appears general across the region and may continue, bringing beneficial moisture to corn fields and improving prospects where crops looked doubtful.
Ite Organize Ball Team Reorganizes Lineup
Local ball players decide early in season to stay together and arrange a tentative lineup with Canine as pitcher Sandall catcher Langford short prop Gellman first Rincker second Amen third and Friend Dun can and Sandal in the outfield. Ten tentative arrangements set for several games Fatty Mabie adrift with Roscoe Arbuckle and Mable Normand at the Keith tonight.
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Ite
Sandall
Langford Short
Gellman
Rincker
Amen
Duncan
Sandal
Howe and Maloney Store Burglary Last Night
Eight revolvers and over a hundred high class pocket knives were stolen from the Howe and Maloney store. The thief entered through a south rear window by removing the sash after breaking a brick through the upper sash. He opened a door and carried off the better clasp knives while leaving cheaper cases intact. Police are investigating.
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Howe & Maloney
Rotrance
Irrigation Pumping Plant At State Farm Near Lincoln
An expert from the state firm in Lincoln installs an irrigation plant at the state sub station south of town. The system uses a 30 horsepower oil engine and a six inch pump drawing water from a 60 foot well to irrigate about sixty acres west of the farm buildings. Future work aims for larger, more practical crop production through irrigation.
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Lincoln
Hospital Notes Report Local Recoveries and Care
Nurse Brown reports Mr. T. T. Padgett of Wallace returned home Monday much improved after two weeks of treatment. Mrs. H. E. B. Wilson of Summit Nebraska underwent an operation Monday. Fay Knowles of Paxton, severely affected by sunstroke, is doing nicely.
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T. T. Padgett
Wallace
H. EB. Wilson
Summit
Nebraska
Fay Knowles
Paxton
For Sale Modern Comfort Home Near Water Drive
Cement watch and water driveway phrase hints at a convenient home with modern features and a full basement. Sale price described as cheaper than building. Inquiries to 2016 East 4th at The Nurse Brown Memorial Homeopathic Hospital.
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East 4Th
Brown Memorial Homeopathic Hospital
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A. F. Fink
Harry Samuelson
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