21 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
1
State Fuel Administrator Kennedy announced an electric light order restricting merchant signs indoor lights when not open and prohibiting display lighting and advertising on buildings on Thursdays and Sundays. Households urged to reduce lighting and observe the two nights dark rule.
A report notes a fine new stock at La Vallieres featuring bracelet watches and silver and ivory toilet sets. Dixon the Jeweler and Mr and Mrs J A Frazier were passengers to Denver this morning.
Henry Doebke a North side ranchman died at a city hospital last night after an appendectomy two years ago and lingering illness. He owned ranch land in the hills and bottom land east of the Newark ranch with cattle and horses. He was about forty five, unmarried, with many friends who regret his passing. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
The Red Cross drive reports 1200 names and 1200 dollars collected by Wednesday evening. Despite efforts by local women in banks and businesses, North Platte aims for 2000 members and is unlikely to meet that target. Some households show full participation while others have no member contribution. A final push is planned tomorrow and Monday led by Chairman McEvoy and the membership committee.
Mr and Mrs J N Ogler returned from Omaha. Avatin Bedell a Creighton College student arrived home for Christmas vacation. Miss Esther Antonides Lincoln Schools music supervisor expected home for holidays. For rent light housekeeping rooms 09 east Fourth Red 828.
Ki R Goodman appointed county food administrator to Lincoln county forms a volunteer committee with members from North Platte Hershey Maxwell Moorefield Gandy and others. Members serve without pay as no travel funds are available. A separate price fixing panel will set sale prices for flour bread sugar and more with penalties for overpricing.
The North U S Weather Bureau reports many inquiries about future weather from rural residents, with 50 to 100 calls daily during forecasted storms. Observer Shilling welcomes the questions as a public service. Also, Armenian and Syrian relief funds set for Nebraska, chaired by A W Shilling, with campaign beginning by January 6 and a Sunday meeting to name committee members. A Dodge weight guess contest at Romigh Garage offers a prize on Christmas Eve.
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