31 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
1
Local residents travel for schooling and visits, with many family and social updates. The page lists departures to Omaha Sidney Lincoln and Kearney, returns from Omaha, California, and Denver, plus church, school, and social events, and a weather forecast for North Platte.
Bratt and Goodman advertise a 600 acre improved ranch close to town for sale or trade. The property suits stock use and accepts town property as part payment with remaining balance due over time.
Classified notice states a steel rake and hay sweep are for sale by C. H. Leininger at 1114 North Locust. No price listed.
Advertisement for wood First Mortgage real estate loans offering 7 to 5 percent interest in minimum sums of $100 and up. Describes loans as conservative with strong parties and assets behind them and claims safety for idle money. See Bratt & Goodman.
Market prices in Omaha show a wide quality range for 1815 Nebraska wheat. No 3 hard winter sells from 1.05 to 0 cents per bushel while No 4 ranges from 91 to 70 cents, with best No 1 to poorest No 4 spanning 35 cents. Farmers in Lincoln county may face similar variance. Bratt and Goodman offer insurance, noting losses from Hall Lightning and Fire.
Five room cottage for rent with heat not included. Inquiries to Witldt Mae Loney at 80 percent east Pitt h.
Opening day draws crowds as exhibit spaces fill and preparations finish. Foreman crews rush to complete stalls and livestock pens while principals like President Plelaticker and Secretary Sebastian ensure smooth operation. Displays range from poultry and grains to canned goods and a vivid public park scene by Mr. Mupfer.
A resident unearthed a four to five pound chunk of melted brass from the South River and took it to the Dixon store for testing. The test confirmed the substance was brass, not gold, dispelling hopes of a discovery.
On Thursday afternoon the Episcopal church league battles a South Side former boys team. Behan of Hershey will pitch for the South Side squad, described as fairly strong players for the exhibition.
Help wanted for general housework apply at 412 West Fourth Street. Mrs. Arthur McMullen returned yesterday from Perry, Iowa to visit relatives. Miss Mae Buchanan of LaCrosse Wisconsin is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pred Elliott. Miss Abbie McVicker of Lexington returned home after a brief visit.
The North Platte Military band is engaged to furnish music for the Lincoln County fair with day and evening sessions. Director Bart Stamp unveils programs for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings featuring overtures, intermezzos, waltzes, and novelty pieces. Dr Marie Ames and Miss Maud Reis are noted local teachers connected to the event.
For sale ten acres four blocks east and four blocks south of Elks Home nine acres inalfalla and a total of fruit trees apples in bourloging also trees in fine condition. Inquire of Owen Jones on 2.
The advertiser announces the purchase of harness and saddlery stock from the late Forntedt and Sheedy and moves the stock to the former firm’s building to create a larger line. The book accounts of Forstedt and Sheedy are also acquired and all debtors are urged to settle immediately.
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