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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1913

Page

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Great Pisins Co operative and Agronomy convention to visit city

A major convention of agricultural experts will meet in the city Wednesday through Friday next week. The Great Pisins Co operative Association and the American Society of Agronomy bring noted agronomists from across the country, including Washington department staff. Sessions occur in the federal building court room with a Chamber of Commerce committee arranging hospitality, transportation to the state farm, a smoker at the Elkes home, and hotel accommodations. The full program appears in Friday's issue.

Great Pisins Co-operative Association American Society of Agronomy Missouri Agricultural Department Washington Federal Building Chamber of Commerce

Boy Shot in Leg During Accidental Firearm Incident

The son of Mr and Mrs Thus McGovern was accidentally shot in the right leg above the knee yesterday afternoon while handling a .22 caliber gun. A shell jammed and when discharged the bullet struck the inner leg, circled the bone and exited, causing a painful but not dangerous wound.

McGovern London

Lutheran Picnic Planned by Brotherhood at Dillon's Grove

The Lutheran Brotherhood schedules its annual picnic on Thursday at Dillon's grove replacing Doolittle's. It is a basket picnic with ice cream cones served by the men, supper at 7, games for all and a baseball game for the men. Committee notice.

Lutheran Church Lutheran Brotherhood Dillon's Grove Doolitte'’s

For Sale Bargain Property by Mutual Building & Loan

The Mutual Building and Loan Association offers lots 3 and 4 or 23 in a valley. The eight roomed nearly new house and large barn are available with a small first payment and rent credit toward purchase as property values rise.

the Mutual Building & Loan Association

Local social news and farming updates from Nebraska

Visitors to Denver were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore while Miss Edith Wendeborn traveled to Portland and northwest points. Local families plan trips to Denver and Colorado. Mrs. J. J. Halligan hosted ten girls for Christine Genge of Greely. Mrs. Hannah Keliher to entertain forty ladies at cards. Silo construction advances at Claus Mylander’s farm and the experimental farm. A divorce was granted in Grand Island for Clara L. Hutchensa and Wm. C. Hutchens after desertion. Nebraska corn prospects improve with reports of harvesting plans statewide, including 30 to 50 percent of late crop south of the Platte.

E. T. Tramp & Son Edith Wendeborn Portland Northwest Charles Gould and Pearl Koontz Denver Colorado J. J. Halligan Christine Genge Greely Col Halligan Hannah Keliher Mises Keliher Frank Pielsticker Wallace Grand Island Clara L. Hutchensa Wm. C. Hutchens North Platte Claus Mylander Bee Nebraska Platte Railhroads

Fall Fair and Festival Arrangements in North Platte

Preparations are rapid for the North Platte Fall Fair and Festival to be held September 17 through 19. The Lloyd Opera House will host exhibition products, aviation displays, a three day baseball tournament, and free amusement features aside from the ball games. Farmers from precincts statewide show strong support with liberal exhibits as premium lists and feature folders are distributed.

North Platte Lloyd Opera

Cream shipment on North River branch spurs creamery idea

The North River branch cream flow averages 48 cans daily with most going to Denver. Cans from North Platte tributaries boost totals enough to justify a North Platte creamery. A visiting gentleman considered establishing a local creamery and offered to forgo any bonus if he locates here.

North River Branch Denver North Platte

Elevator Installations Begin in Federal and McCabe Buildings

Mr. Gillette, a representative of the firm, arrived from the east and will start installing a passenger elevator in the federal building and a freight elevator in the McCabe building. The federal building elevator is being unloaded today and he estimates four weeks to be in running order.

Block Outfitting Co. plans larger fall stock in North Platte

Harry Block returned from a buying trip to New York, Cleveland and Chicago. He says Block's will offer broader fall and winter stock for women this season, with the latest fashions and competitive prices.

Harry Block Block Outfitting Co New York Cleveland Chicago North Platte

Day and Son Return to Sheridan Seeking Cigar Store

John H. Day and son Dave return from a northwest trip to Sheridan Wyoming where they are negotiating to purchase a cigar store. Senator Hoagland heads to Curtis Friday for the dedication of the state agricultural school with state officers and many people from Frontier and neighboring counties attending.

John H. Day Dave Northwest Sheridan Wyo Hoagland Curtis Frontier

Money to Loan on Farm Lands at 7 Percent

Money to loan. Will lend $1000 on well improved farm lands for three to five years at 7 percent. Borrow direct from the money owner with no commission or delays. Address J. Harrison Tribune Office North Platte.

J. Harrison Tribune Office North Platte

Constipation Tied to Many Ailments Says Medical Ad

A historic pill ad urges regular bowel movements to prevent ailments. It touts tablets sold by all dealers as a solution to constipation and related disorders.

Train 98 Derailed at Broadwater and Yard Work Under Way

Train No 98 derailed at Broadwater with engine and eight freight cars off the track. Wrecker crews repaired the damage as dispatchers managed extra trains. A son arrived for Dispatcher Zentmeyer, mother and child healing at P and S hospital. Knight Templar trains passed without incident on Union Pacific. Freight traffic remains heavy with 1000 more cars moved in July compared to last year. Green fruit shipments from California expected to rise in four to five weeks. A stock train of 25 cars moved to Omaha after stopping branch service. Ranchman Yoder shipped 15 cattle from Wyoming under guarantee of record transit to South Omaha. October 1 set for new round house coal chutes in service. grading complete, track laying near finish. round house block pavement to begin. remaining machinery to be installed within two weeks.

Broadwater Zentmeyer P. & S. Hospital Omaha Yoder Wyoming Haige South Omaha Round House Evanston

Real Estate Loans Open for Farms Ranches and City Property

Buchanan and Patterson advertise ample funds for real estate loans across farms ranches and city property. Loans closed promptly with favorable rates and terms.

Buchanan & Patterson

Local notes on Roy Ames and frequent town visitors

Roy Ames will attend Curtis agricultural school opening this fall. Bargains highlighted for Friday and Saturday at E. T. Tramp and Son. Mrs Graddy travels east after visiting sister Mrs Jones. Mrs W J Stuart and son Harris return from six weeks in California. Hand Bag proposition touted as special. John Woods of Wallace visited town with spouse. Judge Hoagland attends Odd Fellows home trustees meeting in York. Minnie Sieman rushes to Omaha for sister Alicea's illness. Modern rooms for rent listed at 420 South Pine by Mrs Marie Surber. Otto Siessmer reports first home grown watermelons and plans more sales midweek. Mr and Mrs E J Drane of Pittsburg guests of Swantorre family. Drane once Wamaley who visited Platte.

Roy Ames Curtis E. T. Tramp & Son Graddy J. A. Jones W.J. Stuart Harris California E. T. Trump & Son John Woods Wallace Judge Hoagland York Board of The Odd Fellows’ Home Minnie Sieman Omaha Alicea Marie Surber South Pine

Weather outlook fair with mild winds through Wednesday

The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Temperatures yesterday reached 87 degrees and eight days ago 66, with a year ago high of 87 and low of 61. E. T. Tramp and Son promotes Topsy Hose with satisfaction guaranteed.

E. T. Tramp & Son

Whitlow man credits Chamberlain's Tablets for cure

C H Hines of Whitlow Ark says he suffered constipation and indigestion spending hundreds on medicines and hospital visits in St Louis and New Orleans without relief. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he recovered and remains well. Sold by all dealers.

C. H. Hines Whitlow, Ark St. Louis New Orleans Chamberlain's

For Sale 1913 Motor Cycles and Boats Bargains

Advertisement offering brand new 1913 model motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices with easy payment options. Also includes bargains in used motorcycles. Write today and enclose a stamp for reply. Address: PO Box 11, Trenton, Mich.

Trenton Mich

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