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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary lead appears to identify Bare as editor and publisher of a semi weekly tribune with notes about cash in advance and months, possibly referencing a post office or rostas fi pious.
The text argues Nebraska farmers will decide for themselves and not be swayed by Democratic appeals for Bryan. It casts doubt on Bryan’s past prophetic certainty and notes labor and lathor groups backing Gompers to mobilize union votes for Bryan. It asserts Republicans support labor interests and cautions against radical Bryanism.
In a campaign speech Taft portrays himself as labor’s benefactor citing court cases against the Brotherhood of Engineers. He claims unions have grown, Gompers salary rose, and that his labor law empowered workers while condemning labor as oppressed in past remarks.
The Kinkaid act is hailed as the greatest Nebraska reform, expected to spur 18 000 to 20 000 homesteads and lift district population by 25 000, boosting business in Omaha and Lincoln. Congressman Kinkaid is credited with multiple favorable measures including homestead protections, resurveys, and railway rate and labor bills as major achievements.
A partial excerpt notes the government faces risks when individuals lack legal counsel in hazardous occupations and during legal proceedings. The fragment suggests concerns about personal injury and accountability in such contexts.
The article urges Nebraska voters to approve two amendments at the upcoming election. One allows investing the permanent school fund in Nebraska bonds to keep funds in state. The other proposes expanding the supreme court from six commissioners to four more judges, replacing the current commission system. All parties back both amendments and urge voting for both.
Reports from rail lines totaling 3 157 miles show a 6 78 percent drop from last September yet describe one of the best months in U S railroad history. Grain crops moving from the west and south lift earnings while Chicago grain deliveries rose 15 million bushels in five weeks ending October 8.
Sunday promises a full church day with morning and evening themes. The Bible School shows renewed interest and the Junior Union under Mrs Leon's supervision is thriving. The Missionary Byways project at the young people's meeting Sunday night aims to provide valuable information.
Local residents and visitors share activities in North Platte and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs E A Allison called on Jim Jonson in North Platte. A J Neale and Hugh Merritt sold potatoes in North Platte last week. Joe Bay traveled to O Neil to register then to Oakland Inn to visit home folks. Mrs Adam Moore donated at Douglas school house Friday evening. proceeds four dollars. Mrs L C Mitchell returned from Hastings state W C T U convention and visited Gibbon during her absence. Abbott Bros and Joe Reckard Were in North Platte Thursday. Miss Allan moved to L C Mitchell’s residence.
Auction notice lists Duroc Jerney boars at 16 dollars each with twenty five head of yearling steers and heifers mostly Ayr Angus grades. Seed seeds include Brome grass from 1908 crop at ten cents a pound and Kherson cuts at sixty cents per bushel. Winter wheat sold out. Also notes a state Odd Fellows lodge report from Lincoln with 1400 plus members and 606 lodges chartered. Funeral benefits total 8784.80 and relief funds allocated across multiple items.
An advertisement asserts dandruff stems from a germ and that Newbro's Herpicide permanently cures dandruff and prevents hair loss by killing the germ. It mentions wide availability at leading druggists and promotes the product with bold claims.
The article lauds William H. Taft as a constructive force in expanding U S overseas trade and influence in the Pacific. It highlights open door policy in China, Philippines acquisition, Pacific coal stations, and a shifted fleet to the Pacific. It credits Taft with diplomacy in Japan and China, advocates renewed export growth, and argues expansion of American power in Asia under Republican rule.
Theodore Roosevelt rejects the rival plan to curb private monopolies as ineffective and harmful. He argues the proposals would fail to cure evils and would plunge the nation into confusion while contrasting Taft’s stance with his own.
The article traces why May weddings are thought unlucky. It cites ancient Rome's Lemuria festival for departed souls and a belief the dead would seek vengeance on May marriages. The superstition has endured as a social norm affecting weddings to this day.
A Philippine Commission report details the two year operation of postal savings banks under the American flag. Manila opened Oct 1 1908 with three classes of accounts and 235 offices nationwide by year end. Deposits total 786 561 03 pesos with 500 403 31 net after withdrawals. Small stamp deposits ease access. Investments limited to real estate and agricultural lands.
The statement expresses hope that far sighted citizens will back Mr Taft for prosperity and moral leadership. It argues Taft’s deeds prove his words and his policies benefit the honor and interests of the American people.
Empire Georgia farmer W A Floyd on Rural Route 2 hails Bucklen's Arnica Salve as curing his two worst sores. He says it is worth more than gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it, noting a 25 cent price at Stone's drug store.
A dealer showcases handsome well kept horses and a stunning rig for country drives. The offer highlights stylish gear and favorable prices to fit pocketbooks during October.
A local ad notes Patten's Stove Enamel and Aluminum Enamel each 25¢ to cover blemishes on coal burners. It promotes a guaranteed or money refunded hot water bag kept on hand for night use when neighbors sleep.
The notice advertises a wide stock of light and heavy harness and horse goods. It emphasizes high quality and stylish designs at fair prices. It markets latest designs and broad range for riders, makers, and horse owners.
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