Local Newspaper Issue Dated August 14 1908
The issue presents a Tuesday edition of The Semi Weekly Tribune dated August 14 1908. It includes typical 1900s local news items, advertisements and notices reflecting daily life in the era.
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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
8
The issue presents a Tuesday edition of The Semi Weekly Tribune dated August 14 1908. It includes typical 1900s local news items, advertisements and notices reflecting daily life in the era.
Congressman Robert G. Ross of Lexington Neb announces his eligibility and intention to seek the nomination for the Sixth District at the upcoming primary in September.
B K Busnes of Kimball Nebraska declares candidacy for representative of the birth district subject to Republican primary on September 1 endorsing his own abilities and pledging to serve the district to the best of his power if elected.
County official Ina A Gaither of Dickena Neb announces candidacy for the Third district county commissioner nomination subject to voters at the primary election in 1908.
Congressman M P Kinkaid declares candidacy for renomination in the 6th district to seek re election on September 1, 1908. He pledges to promote agricultural development, farm prices, meat exports, tariff revision, and banking deposit safety while continuing public service.
Democratic critics mock the Nebraska state pride plea urging the electoral vote for Bryan. The piece argues pride remains alive as a factor but cautions it should not erase party loyalty or hinder political discourse in Nebraska.
The piece argues that voters should prioritize national duties over parochial pride. It contends that state allegiance should not override the selection of the best qualified president in 1912, even when regional loyalties tempt otherwise. It notes the impracticality of rewarding unlikely electoral outcomes.
The Faka Brothers announce an auction in Wellfleet featuring twenty native horses to be sold on Saturday August 22. The event names the seller and location, with the date clearly stated for potential buyers.
On July 12 1908 the Board of Equalization and County Commissioners met in succession with full attendance. They granted a permit to C B Munger to sell malt spirituous and vinious liquors for medicinal chemical and mechanical purposes through August 11 1909 after no remonstrance. The county clerk was instructed to issue the permit. The day also involved checking county clerk books and adjusting valuations related to cattle and school assessments.
A North Platte resident J P Seearce testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back and kidney pains after six months of suffering. He says kidney secretions calmed, and his back and kidneys returned to normal after taking the remedy from A F Streit's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. remember the name Doan's.
My Lumber Always On The Move offers a large stock and guaranteed satisfaction. C. F. Iddings claims the lowest estimates for superior lumber, inviting neighbors to compare prices and quality.
Being through with my herd bull I offer him for sale a four year old choice individual Also some fine young bulls ready for service for sale One half mile south of court house
By order of the county commissioners on July 15 1908 a public road is declared from the southwest corner of section 30 to 25 and 30 in T 14 R 34 about 92.54 chains to a point north of the UFP R R main track. Damages must be filed with the county clerk by October 20 1908 or the road will be established without reference. Dated North Platte Nebr August 1908 F R Evannor County Clerk.
Public notices from North Platte Nebraska announce sidewalk construction approvals for properties on East Thirteenth Street and Kerby area, with owners informed to comply by October early. Also listed is a homestead entry by Isaac Boling in North Platte area with an intention to make final proof before the survey staff at North Platte, Nob.
Multiple probate items from Lincoln County Nebraska include creditors meeting for Lou Hitmann estate on Sep 7 and Mar 5, and hearings on Anna Landers and Henry Lozier estates. Notices detail appointments, will probates, and publication requirements in North Platte Tribune with hearings set in August 1908 and dates through late 1904 era.
Notice proclaims Extension Road No. 83 from the north east corner of section 82 to connect with a county road as a public highway. Damages must be filed with the county clerk by noon October 20, 1908. otherwise the road will be established without further notice. North Platte Neb August 11 1908 F R EtLiorr County Clerk.
A garbled notice lists the formation of a corporation with Fargo like scope to operate lumber coal lime brick stone cement and all building materials plus mills elevators and stores in several Nebraska towns. It also mentions a primary election in Lincoln County with numerous offices and constitutional amendments to be voted on, including Supreme Court changes and school fund references, to be held on a September date in North Platte Nebraska.
A joint resolution proposes amending sections two five eleven thirteen of Article six to alter judicial powers. It is to be submitted to electors at the general election on Tuesday November 3, 1908. The measure outlines the framework for changes in the state constitution governing the judiciary.
A 1908 Nebraska joint resolution outlines a proposed amendment to Section 9 of Article 4 concerning the permanent school fund investment. It would keep funds as trust assets, require investment only in specified securities, pledge income for their designated use, and present the amendment to voters at the November election with a yes or no on the ballot.
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