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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1908

Page

8

North Platte Newspaper Enters Post Office as Class Matter

The Semi-Weekly Tribune records that editor Tra L. Bare of North Platte Nebraska submitted the publication for post office class matter status reflecting its mailing designation.

Baltimore Methodist Conference Leaves Card Playing Taboo Untouched

The Balti more Methodist conference adjourned without changing its stance on card playing theatre going and dancing. An attempt to debate the topic failed and such amusements remain taboo. A New York mayoral recount shows Hearst gains but not enough to alter the result. The frauds may prompt cleaner elections in Gotham and echo Blaine’s 1884 defeat due to fraudulent NYC votes.

Baltimore New York City Hearst Gotham Blaine

Conference notes and market and policy items from the era

A letter from Dr Lucas recounts the Baltimore Methodist conference and trips to John Hopkins and Chicago as they plan to return June 8 or 10. Patten’s May corn and oats share cited as 2 million, with split profits and losses for holders and feeders. North Carolina local option victory boosts prohibition. Heat deaths in Pittsburg and cool Nebraska temperatures affect crops. Railroad campaigners gain travel passes to sway votes, while farmers seek freight reductions.

Lucas Patten

Western Nebraska Farmers to Learn Grass and Legume Cultivation

The Lincoln Journal notes plans for Congressman Kinkaid's district to host an agricultural department expert. He will teach growing brome grass on sandy soils and alfalfa legumes to replace native prairies, aiming to expand western Nebraska crops acre by acre toward eastern Nebraska.

Kinkaid Agricultural Department Atute Agricultural Nebraska Albert Watkins Izard Lancaster County Miasori River Thomas Gibson Dodge County Lincoln Journal

Bryan assessed as entertainer not statesman by Harper editor

The Harper’s Weekly editor argues William Jennings Bryan lacks political wisdom and statecraft but possesses a strong body, poise, and oratory. He may be a gifted performer and popular leader yet unfit for presidential duties, with potential as a preacher or actor instead. For sale two row cultivators at 45 dollars each by Joseph Hershey.

Bryan Harper's Weekly Fle Joseph Hershey Fifth and Locust Streets

Nebraska Railroad Valuation Rises on State Assessment

The state board of assessment fixed Nebraska railroad property at 266 814 709 up from 265 183 565 in 1907 an increase of 1 481 234. It cites higher mile rates for Union Pacific Central City and O Fallon branches and Sioux City Western Burlington line, with the total raise 926 247. Governor Sheldon and Secretary Junkin sought larger upward moves but failed. Treasurer Brian and others dissented. A separate note covers a Greek section hand Chris Valles sentenced for shooting Mrs Kelsey and Gothenburg bank deposits totaling 465 000 as of May 14.

Nebraska State Board of Assessment Central City Union Pacific O'Fallon Sioux City & Western Burlington Sheldon Junkin Brian Eaton Searle

For Sale Cheap South Half Near Neb Prairie Land

Owner C. F. Lesmiermaker of Tipton Iowa offers 80 acres of prairie land in section 26-16au Nebraska. South half of the N W quarter is for sale at a low price.

N. W C. F. Lesmiermaker Tipton Iowa Doobke Henry Doobke Jacob Porse George Macumber Nort Atte

Can't Deny It Doubter Claims Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit

J P Seearce of Ninth Street North Platte Nebraska recounts severe back and kidney pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after a friend urged trial. He bought a bottle at A F Streitz's Drug Store, reports strong early relief and renewed health, and endorses the product. Doan's sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

J. P. Seearce Ninth Street North Platte Neb Dean A. F. Streitz

Barbed Wire for Sale at Hershey’s Corner

Barbed wire offered for sale at Hershey’s located at the corner of Fitch and Locust Streets. Contact by phone at 15 for purchase details.

Hershey's Corner Fitch and Locust St

Forest King Cigars Promised To Chase Worry Away

An advertisement extols Forest King cigars as charming the blues and restoring contentment after a worried day. It claims the product comforts smokers with a nickel price per cigars and credits J. F. Schmalzried.

J. F. Schmalzried

Harnesses for Horse Traction from Superior Leather

A frightened horse can wreck a harness unless built by experts from well tanned leather. Buy a dependable harness that holds in emergencies by choosing from our AI handsome stock.

Atock

Good Horse and Carriage Offered by Local Livery Stable

A local livery stable advertises reliable horses and carriages at moderate rates. Patrons can enjoy pleasant drives with a well matched horse and companion, promising a rewarding experience without financial strain.

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