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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

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North Platte River Flood Expected With Pathfinder Spillway Overflow

High water on the North Platte is forecast to reach flood conditions tomorrow or Thursday as Pathfinder overflow increases river flow. State Engineer Johnson warned of spillway overflow and the lower Platte’s record water since 1909, prompting county commissioners to safeguard bridges. Heavy rains and mountain snowmelt drive flooding on the South Platte as well.

North Platte Pathfinder Stunday Johnson Lower Platte South Platte Platte

Cemetery Board Elects Maloney President and Kreawph Vice President

The Cemetery board appointed by the council met last evening and chose W. H R. Maloney as president and Mies Annie Kreawph as vice president. An officer for poli will be elected later and curb fencing around lots will be prohibited. Grounds will be sowed to grass and curbing removed to allow access.

W. H R. Maloney Mies Annie Kreawph J. D. W. Lincoln

County Officials Sell Old Bridge at Sutherland Auction

County commissioners held an auction in Sutherland on Saturday to dispose of an old bridge. The structure sold in spans with bidders buying sections while a crowd gathered. Forty-three purchases totaled 1142 dollars, with four dollars reserved for county taxes.

Alljtays Artificial Ice & Cold Storage Co Sutherland Tse

Local youths head to Grand Island for Navy hospital corps exam

Harry Lannit of The Tribune office, Ireman John Winn, and Albert Westenfeld left last evening for Grand Island to take the hospital corps examination for the United States Navy. They were summoned after submitting applications yesterday and, if successful, will be sent to one of the recruiting or training stations.

Harry Lannit Tribune Office Ireman John Winn Albert Westenfeld Inet Grand Island Hospital Corps United States Navy Federal Building the Tribune

Nebraska Mothers Aid War Effort and Local Notices

The piece calls Nebraskans to support the American Red Cross and war relief, describes volunteer efforts and needed donations, and notes upcoming meetings and decorations. It reports on Mrs. James Hart’s Conservation Congress report, box and comfort bag drives, and local civic actions including property sale and theater updates.

Nebraska North TC Wilfe

Mysterious Pains And Aches Warn North Platte Women

North Platte women suffer backache dizziness headaches and irregular urination from kidney weakness. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by Mrs. J. B. Basking of 323 West Fifth Street for relieving fatigue nervousness blurred vision and dizziness. Sold for 50 cents at dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. distributors.

Doat North Platte Mra J. B. Basking W. Figbth St Dean Basking Foster Milburn Co Frops Buffato N. Y. Knocker

Local Briefs Highlight Weekend Incidents and Activities

Harold aay broke a bone playing ball Sunday. Loren Hastings left Sunday for Lincoln to join a military company. Houses for rent June 1 to Sept. Inquiries at 322 West Second. A Crystal Theatre ad promotes a film “The Pulse of Life.” Local notes mention births, decorations, and veterans gatherings.

Harold Aay Loren Hastings Lincoln West Second

The Motor Car in Defense of the Nation at Crystal

The film The Motor Car in Defense of the Nation shown at Crystal on Friday June 1st highlights the car’s role in national defense. It depicts bombing scenes and a car leaping a 100 foot edge, plus a preparedness tour across northern states and shipboard car testing with naval use.

Cade Althouh C. S. Henshaw Beaton Gent Saalventine Nett Maginod Ate Bourke New England Dodge Brothers Detroit J. W. Ramigh

Memorial Day Flowers and Local Events

Flowers for Memorial Day offered by North Platte Floral Co with carnations peonies gladiolas jasmine and rakes. Call 1028 to place orders. Little Miss Happiness with Jane Caprice and the three fox kiddles shown at the Crveral tonight. Also garden space needed for Red Cross projects and local notices of residents in Omaha and Paxton events.

North Platte Floral Co Miss Happiness Jane Caprice Fox Kiddles Crveral Oll Red Orea Adoo George Amnstin Omaha James Hart Red Cross Lochiel Johnston Paxton

Bonds Offer Tax Exemption to Attract West Investors

The bonds are exempt from all taxation on principal and interest except inheritance taxes. The issuer urges depositors clients and citizens of the west to join in investing, framing it as a patriotic duty.

West

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