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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
4
The World-Herald notes Taft’s 7,659,684 vote and adds jibes about civil service after elections. Carrie Catt and Rockefeller quips frame political stamina and fiscal prudence. Lincoln papers defend Bryan’s stay in the capital city amid debate.
Lahm claims ballooning is safer than driving and uses it to justify not buying a car while noting other excuses exist.
Mr Hearst contributed forty two thousand two hundred five dollars to the independent party campaign fund. The rest of the note implies he often makes risky or foolish investments like other financiers.
The Fairbury Journal notes a Democrat who has voted for Bryan three times and remains prepared to do so again, calling such constancy sublime and a mark of steadfast support.
A report notes only about a dozen new humane rulings issued for football this year, saying the number is hardly enough to sustain interest in the game.
Tom Watson declares he will not be a candidate for the presidency again and says there is no indication it will become necessary at this time. The statement signals his intent to step back from national race considerations.
A newspaper item notes John L Sullivan filing for divorce from his wife. It mocks the idea of self restraint with John Barleycorn and remarks on a literary group in Gage county debating woman suffrage while a distant thunder rolls.
Rockefeller suggests a young man borrow 4000 for wealth. a rhino loan is sought for a plan trial. Frank H Hitchcock may forget politics when taking the post office role. The old Fairbury charity society faded. remains a question if the truly needy still receive help or if Santa will fail the 6000 souls children this Christmas.
The piece urges generosity toward the deserving poor during Christmas, noting many could help by providing an extra home or toys. It commends the city charitable society for its role in identifying unfortunates and distributing aid where it is most needed.
The piece celebrates Christmas as a unifying holiday bringing peace and goodwill to all. It emphasizes the lifting of petty jealousies, acts of generosity, and gratitude from rich and poor alike, recalling the nativity and the spirit of giving that transcends daily life. It ends with wishes for readers to receive abundant gifts from the Creator.
A reflective weekly piece blends nostalgia for a red wagon and simple toys with jabs at politics and public life. It recalls St Nicholas, aging, and the passage of time while sprinkling cynical quips about elections, leaders, and social norms. The writer notes memory, humor, and a wary eye on contemporary affairs.
The piece mocks The Hebron Register for a tantrum over republican papers allegedly abusing Mr. Bryan. It argues republican papers would not crush the goose that lays the golden egg and would instead aid Bryan to secure the Democratic nomination in 1912.
A Christmas message thanks friends and reflects on the year just ending. It notes gratitude for what is described as a great crop and wealth bestowed without stint as the year closes and a new one begins.
A speaker laments the loss of Christmas magic as a child is told Santa Claus may be a myth. He recalls his own disillusionment and fears spoiling his daughter’s holiday joy while hoping to preserve childhood wonder. Santa remains a shared, bittersweet memory.
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