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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
8
A glance at political talk and finance includes Poor's New York failure for five million, Bryan's rallying claim the democracy is alive, and debate over Oklahoma and Nebraska guaranty laws. Lincoln reports railroads lobbyists to safeguard rights as Taft pushes Panama project with national resolve.
Sugar refiners accuse H. W. Wiley of pernicious activity in enforcing pure food laws and seek his removal. The public sentiment favors Wiley, noting his service and zeal for strict food regulation in the consumer's interest.
The piece contrasts 2000 year old barbarism with modern crime and political reform. It cites Walter Hagehot on civilization and critiques a Democratic party proposal for a state bank guaranty fund. The text questions deposit protections and the practicality of a deposit reserve during bank failures.
John McConnel of Somerset recently returned from Hagerman New Mexico after his brother James B McConnel and sister Misa Belle McConnel died the same day. The sister had been gravely ill and her death precipitated the brother’s collapse. A mother aged eighty nine will be left, and Mrs John McConnel may travel to New Mexico to care for her. Misn Belle McConnel was a familiar figure around the McConnel ranch and Hagerman resident. The deceased brother was a leading Hagerman citizen involved in irrigation projects.
The Wallace cornet band organized last week with sixteen members led by D. B. French. Gua Schultz near Brady husked 5000 bushels of corn and is still working. Mr Stevensen of Gothenburg bought about 2000 dollars worth of cattle from Joe Sullivan and John Connelly, white faced steers found near Moorefield. Christmas business at Wallace post office was the heaviest in eleven years with Postmaster Robbins and assistant busy a week. J M Fristo shipped a car of corn from Dickens, the first such shipment. Pearl Robbon, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Clarking near Dickens, died last week.
The Gothenburg Independent reports thousands of dollars lost yearly to corn worms in Nebraska. The worms infest ears and stalks, with ten to twenty worms found per ear. Birds help control them, light traps with oil attract and capture many, and Prof Bruner notes the pests lie just inches underground in winter. Delaying planting may expose them to cold and lessen damage.
A North Platte resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her four year battle with kidney disease and backache. She describes floating right kidney symptoms, relief within days, and total recovery in six weeks, endorsing the product from Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
Genuine and pure Kerson seed oats offered at 6 cents per bushel. Call or write Harry Shaner two miles east of Bignell for details and purchase.
For sale several serviceable Poland China and Duroc Jersey bears. Immune by Ridgway process. Also B P Rock cockerels and Mascevey drakes nearly goose size from prize winning strains.
The text traces how presidents and vice presidents were selected, noting early reliance on state legislatures and popular vote in some periods, the shift away from congressional caucus nominations after 1824, and the varied methods used to appoint electors up to the 1870s. It cites Tennessee and Colorado examples and discusses constitutional constraints.
In a tense parlor confrontation a woman confesses an argument with herself over a proposed marriage. She worries her rival mocked her hopes while the suitor reassures her and agrees to reveal their intentions, ending with a plan to confront the doubter.
The Journal des Debats recounts Napoleon in disguise at Porte Saint Martin to see L Homme de Destin. Eugene Chevalier played the destined man as oil and paint smeared the box, enraging the emperor who stormed out and was recognized. The play was retired and Chevalier faded from the role.
At Marylebone police court a man who was pushed from a full railway carriage at Bishop's Road station won backing for the right of passengers to use reasonable force to prevent further boarding. The court said conductors must prevent overcrowding and passengers may act if needed.
A Swede among the minor is praised for constant success in finding gold, sparking questions at a banquet. Ole replies he cannot explain winning luck and only knows he must keep on digging to strike pay dirt.
A diner orders a creak but discovers he has left his purse at home. The waiter offers a replacement, but the customer interrupts to reveal he meant his false teeth rather than cash, prompting a humorous misunderstanding.
In Touleville the tenant of a new skyscraper complains to the janitor about clouds obstructing his view. The exchange highlights weather and urban living tensions as residents seek clearer skies.
Fragmentary quotation from Loula Republic noting life diverges from drama as a housemaid speaks of family history while dusting furniture with a feather duster. The text presents a clipped, informal glimpse into domestic life.
A grocer Grogan in a department store quits drinking after an accident. He relates how hammering his thumb caused a black spot at the root, leading a supervisor to ban alcohol until it heals. Grogan then accepts sobriety as a reward and continues abstaining.
One hundred dollars reward offered by the School Board for the arrest and conviction of those breaking into school houses in District No 5 and destroying property. Signatories include W H Simants Louw Macey and Loren Purpy.
Barbed wire offered for sale at Hershey's store located at the corner of Fitch and Locust Streets. Phone contact listed as 15 for inquiries and orders.
The North Platte Ready to Wear Department promotes ladies cloaks and suits as stylish, well made, and affordable, claiming their quality and workmanship surpass competing stores. They urge early fall purchases to maximize wear benefits as the line remains complete.
The firm promises cleaning and dyeing of all classes of ladies garments with guaranteed satisfaction. Goods called for and delivered. Located at Ottenstein, Sixth Street opposite Elka's lodging house.
T. F. Watts, auctioneer, offers services at a price reflecting value. Warns that choosing a cheap auctioneer leads to poor sale or sacrifice. Requests inquiries by writing or wiring at his expense and provides phone 504.
County Clerk F. R. Elliorr reminds applicants that the state legislature may appropriate funds for the state bounty on coyotes and urges claimants to file with the Secretary of State if they wish to receive payment.
County clerk announces sealed bids for records blanks and supplies including tax receipts, poll books, ledgers, and writing fluids. Bids due by December 31 1908 with bond required. envelopes to read Bids for printing. North Platte Nebraska December 3 1908 County Clerk F E Elliott.
Execution issued by J J M Souder justice of the peace in Lincoln County Nebraska in favor of Bas Seebet against John on a given date directs a public sale at 1 p m on December 10 1908 at M Pearson home in Deer Creek listing a black filly about years old and a two row cultivator as the property of John Butea sold by E Pearson special constable to satisfy the claim
A stray animal described in a North East Quarter retion township 15 north of ra county Nebraska was taken up in May 1908. The notice mentions pounds and a stated period of 18 months for retention or claim.
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