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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
8
Robert G. Ross of Lexington Nebraska announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in Nebraska's Sixth District at the primary on September 1. He seeks the party's support in the upcoming election.
K Busnes of Kimball Nebraska announces candidacy for representative of the 4th district subject to Republican September 1 primary approval. He pledges to carry out the wishes of a district majority to the best of his ability.
Dickens Neb resident A. Gaither announces his nomination for county commissioner in the Third district subject to primary voters on September Saturday 1904. He urges support from local residents and outlines his commitment to public service.
Lincoln Democrats feel political pressure as Sherman banners and a Bryan and Kern banner appear in Utica for a notification day. Reports claim railroad workers may oppose Sheldon and Williams in re election bids, while North Platte employees insist on casting ballots for the best fitted candidates.
Senator A Sibley of this county filed with the state railway commission a brief urging a fifteen percent rate reduction on grain shipments along the Burlington line. He argues railroads are not entitled to dividends on state granted value, and notes the Aldrich bill’s fifteen percent cut remains insufficient to address perceived discriminatory rates.
Labor Commissioner Ryder notes corn in Nebraska fetched 50 to 70 cents a bushel in mid August with many sold above 60 cents. He cites 1907 crop value estimates and asserts farmers still own the wealth despite critics and political pessimism.
Mr and Mrs Randall of Salida Cd are visiting the Baldwin families for a few weeks. Messrs Smith and Williams of Omaha looked for a location for Williams who may relocate here. Mr and Mrs W T Conner were Wallace visitors. Mrs G B Hire returned from a Denver visit. George Anderson finished two years of schooling in Kearney and came home. Cambell Bros show attended by locals at Curtis. H R Mercer of White Cloud Kan visits for land interests. B D Baker took a business trip to North Platte. Mr and Mrs Clyde Long returned a
A sequence of short items reports visits by Mrs. M S and S Bennett and son to Curtin. L A Bixler and son traveled from ae county for a business call. Ma L P and two daughters returned to Kenesaw after a brief local stay. J Dowell builds a frame house east of town and improves the property. The region received timely showers last week aiding crops and providing needed rain in drought affected areas.
Crops look fine in the area and no rain is needed. Visits include Charley Johnson’s brother and Hen Soule returning home. A baby boy born to Ed and Mrs. Bockus. Drake and wife visited Mrs. Bertha Livingston in North Platte. Dolan bought cattle from Drake and Griffith Feather. Hostetter doing county bridge work near Kredy. Ericsson couple back from Denver and busy on the farm. Jed N. Drake bets on batting and has island possession. Hall held the summer, Rosas traded hay baler to Smith and will bale hay.
A vintage advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills to ward off Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from Geo Smith of North Platte Neb describing a boy’s yearlong kidney pain after typhoid fever and how Doan's at A F Streitz's Dry Store restored health. Sold for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, with reminder to remember the name.
The city council authorized the building of a sidewalk along the north side of East R street between Dewey and the streets in Peniston's Addition. Non resident owners are notified to complete and line up with city ordinances by a specified deadline, otherwise the city will construct at their expense.
By order of the county commissioners on July 15 1908 a public road is opened from the northeast corner of section 2 township MM range 33 north to section line between 28 and 29 township 14 range 33 a half mile long and connecting with the public road Claims for damages must be filed with the county clerk by noon October 20 1908 or the road will be established without reference Dated North Platte Neb August 11 1908 F R Euiorr County Clerk
Notice from F. R. Exuiorr, county clerk, stating a public highway to run from the southwest corner of section 90, township 14, range 8, north along section lines to a point 166 feet north of the center line of the Union Pacific main track. Claims to be filed by October 20, 1908. Located in North Platte Nebraska.
A County Court in Lincoln County Nebraska sets September 10 1908 for hearing Mollie Harria petition to grant administration of Frederick Landers estate to Geo B French. Also notices regarding public land entry Katherine Sorenson and will probate of Henry A Loiter with hearings in North Platte and North Platte Tribune publication.
Notice documents the incorporation of O F. Id dings Company in Nebraska with capital stock of 1 000 000 and 10 000 paid in, plus details on business scope and officers. It also announces a primary election on September 7 for multiple state and local offices and constitutional amendments in Lincoln County with polling hours from 12 noon to 8 pm.
Public notices announce final homestead proof for North Platte land entries, mortgage foreclosure against Kate Connelly and others, a road location report favoring a county project, and attachment orders in North Platte Lincoln County Nebraska with dates and parties named.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Article six of the Nebraska Constitution, detailing changes to Supreme Court composition, election terms, and salaries. It specifies seven judges with a rotating election schedule, residency, and the governor’s appointment of four judges upon adoption, plus chief justice provisions and salary adjustments. The measure, approved April 8, 1907, is certified for the November 4, 1908 election.
A 1908 Nebraska joint resolution proposes to amend Section 9 Article 9 to safeguard the permanent school fund. It designates funds as trust assets, requires investment only in specific state securities, and binds interest and principal to the intended educational purpose. The measure to appear on the November election ballot asks voters to approve or reject.
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