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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
A compact page item lists dress goods underwear comforts blankets table linen lunch cloths veil pins cuff pins laundry bags cloth brushes hair brushes knit caps fascinators kid gloves silk gloves golf gloves kid mittens. No narrative context provided.
In listings from a historic paper, items include boys and girls books, child’s books, games, mechanical toys, iron toys, tin toys and drums alongside toy trunks as part of general merchandise. The catalog frames a broad toy assortment for children and households.
Visitors in Omaha and North Platte residents note holiday travel plans and shopping. The piece lists locals including Mr. and Mrs. Keith Neville, Miss Mabel Patterson, Misses Alice Plumer and Carrie Roberts, and Miss Grace Greevea with duties and destinations such as Denver, Lincoln, and Ogden. Stores promote bulk oysters, brick cheese, Christmas china, and alligator bags while Rincker's and Wilcox Dept. Store feature goods. Prof. Leonhardt plans Shelton stay through January first with piano tuning orders at Rincker's.
In a poetic conceit a prince may gift a flower to a beggar and vice versa with graceful balance. A bouquet serves as a proper present when other options fail, and Pass the florist fulfills these floral demands.
A telephone is installed in the Western Union telegraph office on T V Austin's recommendation to speed message delivery. Patrons can phone messages directly to recipients and receive replies, avoiding messenger delays. Telegrams may also be sent by phone, with copies kept in citizen books. The Buchanan Company advertises discounted queenware and invites early Christmas shopping.
The high school football squad, Supt. Tout and Principal Ringer, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilcox Friday for a four course supper for seventeen. Decorations featured red and white school colors with carnations and candles. Hand-painted football scene place cards served as souvenirs. The event included several toasts and was enjoyed from start to finish.
One New Holland Feed Grinder suitable for power and a double set driving harness offered by Dickey Bros. Inquire with Dickey Bros for details or purchase terms.
Hopfer and Lowe sold their Front Street cigar and confectionery store to George and Joe Schatz on Tuesday. The buyers took possession the next morning and, as well known young men, plan to expand the business which has long been a popular men’s destination.
Smat the Big Shoe Man advertises a boys footwear promotion offering a free watch with every pair of Time Keeper shoes for boys. The deal emphasizes a complementary timepiece to accompany the kids’ footwear.
E. M. Westervelt, right of way agent for the Burlington, spent a day or two in town this week to inspect houses purchased by the company and determine repairs. He stated he had no knowledge of any Platte valley line plans.
The accounts of the late firm of Hopfer & Lowe are in the hands of Mr. Lowe for collection. Debtors will please see that their bills are promptly paid.
Mr Springer reports success selling bonds in the east to fund the North Platte gas plant. He regrets delays prevented last fall’s start but assures locals will have Fourth of July cook ranges and Christmas boxes at Wilcox Department Store.
A large audience at The Keith witnessed a home production of The Modern Woodman directed by W. M. Ellis. The local cast delivered clear lines and strong stage presence with Roy Ames singled out for praise as the new boy. the play subtly promotes the fraternal order without feeling like advertisement.
A cheerful group led by H. D. Neeley and H. Fay Neeley, with J. Klein, J. D. Phillipps, and B. R. Elson, arrived in North Platte to promote Equitable Insurance policies. Neeley heads the Omaha Equitable office, Phillipps has railroad experience, and the visitors have earned praise for the insurance work done during their stay.
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