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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
The Kearney Hub editorial notes Nebraska debt drop from over two million to under half a million credited to Republican governance. It argues liquor interests push for Shallenberger and veto local option if elected, critiques Unitarians at church and cites Bryan’s claim of harm with a Republican Congress.
The Fremont Tribune argues farm voters back Republican policies as farmer prosperity rises. It cites 1907 crop values at 2.26 trillion dollars versus 1896 and shows large corn crop totals under Cleveland Harrison Cleveland McKinley administrations, highlighting how farm wealth underpins a GOP tilt.
The piece compares Fremont prices on October 10 for 1906 1900 and 1908 revealing rising farm product values. It notes Bryan's warnings about the gold standard and imperialism contrasted with farmer gains under Taft era policies. The tone champions current prosperity and loyalty to Taft.
Opinion column compares Taft and Bryan and contrasts Republican and Democratic platforms. It argues Taft offers proven conservative leadership and prosperity while Bryan would pursue untested schemes. It weighs Nebraska governors Sheldon and Shallenberger and scores honesty versus hypocrisy in politics.
Puckarue Island reports beef harvest underway and residents in daily life. J D Drake and daughter Maud visited Gothenburg for a carnival. Oscar and Ed Bockus sold porkers in Maxwell. August Larson enjoyed his California trip. a typhoid case, Carl Arnold, shows slow recovery. Cupid returns with Cash Lewis's marriage. Willie’s sixteenth birthday party planned. a newborn boy for Mr and Mrs Hull. A scare when four year old David Livingstone nearly choked on sandburra, but recovered.
Crete residents return home this week while Dallas Kirkpatrick stays nearby. Mrs. Hughes visits from North Platte as Rev. Johnson departs to Le Well en for a year. The Gill and Meyers families host relatives. Maxwell visitors include Hollencamp Henry and Johnson. Hog buyers include Campbell Siver Fox Hoy Sensel and Auble. Roby and Price visit the area Monday.
Ada L. Croom of Vaughn, Iowa, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and consumption after months of illness. She reports that three bottles effected a complete recovery and notes the remedy is sold at Stone’s drugstore for $1.00 with a trial bottle available.
David Parker of Fayette New York a civil war veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. he values the remedy at more than five hundred dollars and notes buying at Stone’s drug store for 50 cents.
Tramp the grocer announces purchase of cream with immediate cash returns. David Cent Creamery Company of Omaha Nebraska confirms the deal and current pricing terms for dairy suppliers.
Garfield residents reported visitors over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brazelton of Los Angeles who stayed with Mrs. Brazelton's mother Mrs. Jacob Miller. Rev. Johnson and family traveled from Gandy to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Auble. Marion Spegal and John Troy joined Mrs. Ike Smith's guest Mrs. Rose and her husband for several months stay.
The advertisement touts harnesses built from beet oak stock with fine finish and mounting. It claims superior style and value versus competitors, inviting customers seeking a perfect fit.
The commissioner for locating a public road describes the route from the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 36 town 9 range 20. Claims must be filed in the county clerk's office by noon December 15, 1908 or the road will be established without reference to objections. Dated North Platte Neb October 18 1908.
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