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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

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Lincoln county Victory Loan shortfall noted by Tribune

The Tribune reports Lincoln county did not meet its Victory Loan quota, subscribing 387 050 of 476 200. North Platte district exceeded its 237 800 quota with 253 150. Banks' totals included contributions from Great Western Sugar Co Union Pacific employees B M R R P F and National Refining Co. Farmers State Bank of Sutherland topped its district by 4 650 while another local bank failed to reach its share. Earl H Barrett son of Mr and Mrs M Barrett returned home from Camp Funston where he supervised horses and mules. Chamber of Commerce plans Tulsa visits for 100 Omaha businessmen with depot welcome, courthouse square procession, state farm ride, and a smoker at the Elke home with a program.

the Tribune Lincoln County North Platte Great Western Sugar Co Union Pacific P. F. EB National Refining Co Banka Farmers State Bank of Sutherland Earl H. Barrett Omaha Chamber of Commerce Court House Square State Farm Elke First National Bank Wellfleet E-Ee Western Sugar Co Nat. Refinery Co

Hicks at College

Tom Horton a college student with a gift of gab faces pressure from Hiram Hicks a breakfast foods millionaire who aims to remove him from school Hicks learns Horton can write ads and makes him ad manager Hicks uses press money and a clever waitress to pursue power and romance The play Hicks at College runs Friday May 23 with scheming millionaire witty students and a love affair promising an escapist night.

Hicks Tom Horton Hiram Hicks Horton Wicks

Newlyweds welcomed with neighbors dance at Doebke home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Doebke married a week ago receive a 180 guest welcome at their home twelve miles northwest of town. A fine supper followed by a dance in the Wisner farm barn. Blanche Gummere the bride. The Tribune supports the Twentieth Century club war on yellow dandelions and notes the editor’s long battle with the weed, urging united action among lot owners. A sale and free alterations offer from E T Tramp and Sons.

Elmer Doebke Doebke Wisner Blanche Gummere Twentieth Century Club Tribune United Action Dandelion

Local and Personal Notices Mix With Ads and Openings

Local and personal items note visits from L C Carroll and Mrs C A Moore in Omaha and Gothenburg guests at Carroll home. Movements include S R Derryberry to Excelsior Springs for three weeks and Bert Barber planning to locate in Ft Worth oil business. Chamber of Commerce gears to Broken Bow state convention. Ads promote Columbia Grafanolas and wrap purchases. Community events include Miss Fearless Co. at the Keith and Lutheran women’s missionary tea May 22.

L. C. Carroll Omaha C. A. Moore Gothenburg C. J. Pass Kentucky S. R. Derryberry Excelsior Springs Benkosky East Fifth Paxton Ware Mair James Ware McCabe Bert Barber Ft. Worth Texas T. Trump & Sons Chamber of Commerce Broken Bow Dixon Miss Fearless & Co Keith East Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church

Lincoln County American Legion Chapter Organized Last Night

The Lincoln county chapter of the American Legion was officially organized last night with Victor Halligan as president, Harold Langford and W J Rath as vice presidents, Joline Antonides as secretary, and Jay Tighe as treasurer. All veterans will be notified and invited to join as the group plans a series of dances starting soon.

Lincoln County The American Legion Victor Halligan Harold Langford W. J. Rath Joline Antonides Jay Tighe

Local baseball team prep under new manager at city park

Manager Carson oversees the skinning of the diamond at the city park north of the grand stand. Captain Harold Langford is selecting players from ex-state leaguers and former teams plus promising youths to form a strong squad. Practice starts next week with ball players gathering around the park grounds.

Carson Harold Langford Laneford

Casualties and losses of Germany through April 30

Berlin reports total German casualties up to April 30 include 2,050,460 dead 4,207,028 wounded and 615,922 prisoners amounting to 6,873,410. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of husband and brother, signed by Mrs. G W Moore Mrs J W Moore and Mr and Mrs F O Lilley.

Berlin G. W. Moore J. W. Moore F. O. Lilley

Advertising ties prosperity to buyers and grow sales

Washington urged a campaign of advertising as consumer markets drive production. Roger W. Babson of the education serviceLabor department says prosperity rests on advertising. He urges merchants to raise ad budgets from 20 000 to 25 000 or more, noting national prosperity hinges on individual success.

P. T. Barnum Washington Roger W. Babson Education Service Labor Department Alec Time

Railway Brotherhood to Seek $150 Monthly Wages

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plans a resolution at its Columbus convention to guarantee a minimum wage of 150 dollars per month for every member. The measure will go to the joint wage committee of the three railway brotherhoods when it reconvenes, with no date set for that meeting.

Columbus Brotherhood of Railroad Brtherhood

Republicans Take Senate in Extraordinary Session

Congress opened an extraordinary session with Republicans in control of both chambers. Senate leadership shifted as Cummins was elected president pro tempore by a five vote majority while Democrat Key Pittman of Nevada was defeated. Also, an advertisement offers a good organ for sale at 402 South Pine.

Congress Senate Cummins Key Pittman Nevada

Passes Away at John E. Evans Ranch

Charles A. Robinson died last night of tuberculosis in Lincoln County. He suffered a broken collar bone and rib fractures in an earlier auto accident, the injuries likely causing lung damage and slow decline. He was longtime resident, son of Mrs. Jane Dickinson, survived by a wife. his only son died after an operation. Funeral arrangements pending.

A. Robinson Charles A. Robinson John E. Evans Mr. Robinson Lincoln County Jane Dickinson Billy

Wallace Tuttle In Concert at Christian Church Auditorium

Wallace Tuttle performed a varied program from Grand Opera standards to contemporary love songs with Miss Lucille Lindenmeyer at the piano. The crowd praised his war era messages and nostalgic tunes like Grandfather's Clock, while acknowledgments to audience favorites and applause highlighted a successful evening.

Christian Church Wallace Tuttle Lucille Lindenmeyer

Hundred Million Dollar Baby Dies After Auto Crash Near Washington

Vinson Walsh McLean nine year old son of Edward B. McLean was struck by an automobile in front of the family home Friendship near Washington D C. He died eight hours later from injuries suffered at the scene.

Vinson Walsh McLean Edward B. McLean Washington, D. C

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Mary E Peatts Deceased

In Lincoln County Nebraska creditors of Mary E Peatts deceased are warned that claims must be filed by September 20 1919 and settlement sought by May 17 1920. The county judge will hold sessions June 20 1919 at 9 am and September 20 1919 at 9 am to hear and adjust claims.

Mary E. Peatts Lancola County Nebraska State of Nebraskan Sald Said County WM. H. C. Woodhurst Mila County

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