Nebraska farmers eye bumper crops amid election talk and legal debate
Nebraska and neighboring states report strong corn and wheat prospects with a potential bumper crop. Democratic convention in Lincoln will shape a platform on bank guarantees while Governor Shallenberger and speakers plan addresses at Union on Friday and Saturday. Public debate continues over a bank guarantee law and enforcement of the female employment statute as state courts and leaders weigh reforms. FARMERS' STATE BANK statement by J. S. Piatt comments on banking law and future adoption.
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Pure Food Standards Fail Most Samples In April Checks
The April report of the state pure food commissioner shows fourteen samples from dealers across the state examined for buckwheat flour Jomon extract hamburgers vanillin vanillin extracts cream of tartar naparagua tips and essence of coffee Only two samples were legal the rest adulterated Health is urged as a precious boon and grocers who stock only pure foods will win trade It is cheaper to buy pure food than pay doctor bills.
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Senator Tanner Denounces New Party and Reform Rhetoric
Senator Tanner of South Omaha argues the Democratic party is sufficient and condemns new party movements as commercial opportunism. He urges businesslike, practical politics backed by experienced politicians who support honest government and reasonable regulation.
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Taft Urges Income Tax Amendment After Bryan Push
Taft urges Congress to submit an income tax amendment while Bryan calls for a constitutional change. Senate passes unanimously. Democratic governors in states with Democratic legislatures urged to call extra sessions to ratify. Six clubs should form in each county to pledge legislators to vote ratification.
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Havelock Streets Like Lincoln Smilier Amid Rainy Windup
Readers note jokes about smiling streets in Havelock versus Lincoln after a heavy rain. The piece teases upcoming carnival crowds, a boxing match, and political maneuvering in Congress and party lines. It mentions the White Sox winning eight straight and questions about a bank guarantee law and nonpartisan judiciary concerns.
Election talks on judiciary and tax in Nebraska column
The piece notes rain at Camp Poynter sheltering soldiers, mocks graft charges against Inspector McCann in Chicago, and criticizes then proposed federal income tax amendment as worse than ending slavery. It urges Democrats to campaign on nonpartisan judiciary with Sullivan and food as candidates and calls for a clean ticket.
Wit and Weather and Wings in Plattsmouth News
The piece praises the Republican administration and great rain as a redeeming feature. Whitelaw Reid’s London residence flies the royal standard. Upcoming events include Union settlers reunion August 6 7 Elmwood chautauqua August 14 22 G A R reunion Weeping Water and Cass county fall festival September 1 6. Louis Bleriot’s Channel crossing shown as impressive. Fall carnival funds nearly raised and urged for local support to boost Southeast Nebraska tourism in early September.
Joy ride from Omaha ends with narrow escape for chauffeur
A chauffeur who began a night drive from Omaha with several women escaped serious injury after a dangerous joy ride. Authorities note the incident could have led to a marriage unlikely outcome.
Why Hard Times Don't Last Dang
The passage argues the country quickly recovered from a downturn due to a fundamental shift. It notes improvements in industry and finance and hints at underlying factors driving renewed economic activity.
Agriculture department reports record farm values and output
The Agriculture Department, led by Secretary Wilson, estimates farm products at 8 million dollars, up five percent from 1908. Corn tops 8.16 billion bushels with oats 963 million and barley 184 million. rye 1.0 billion bushels and cotton 11.25 million bales. Scientific farming promises vastly higher yields per acre and nation’s vast resources forecast longer hardship avoidance.
Mrs Tyson Credits Vinci For Child's Recovery
Mrs A G Tyson of Livermore California writes that her five year old daughter suffered loss of appetite nervousness and fatigue. after using Vinci a cod liver oil product she improved rapidly gaining flesh and strength with fewer colds. she urges other mothers with weak children to try Vinci.
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