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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
Local notice lists M C Peters as business manager and associate editor in Fairbury Nebraska with second class mailing status dated December 11 1908 at the United States post office.
The note states a weekly Friday publication date in Fairbury Nebraska dated December 25 1908 with a subscription price of sixty one fifty per year in advance. It reads as a promotional snippet for the paper year rate and publishing cadence.
Senator Burkett aims for a favorable report after holidays on a bill limiting express companies when they compete with commission merchants. The investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission, prompted by the Western Fruit Jobber Association, found conflicts of interest where agents order and deliver goods in express wagons, harming legitimate commission merchants and destabilizing fruit and vegetable markets.
The Kearney Hub released a festive holiday edition featuring colored title pages, a departure from the stock cover commonly used by country papers, and a distinctive visual approach.
W. E. B. Muth published a holiday edition of the Mahaska Leader this week, signaling an unusual issue release and distribution pattern for the local paper.
The article praises Mr. Muth for driving the town forward, claiming his leadership boosts Ma Haska more than all other enterprises combined and urging residents to back him to advance the town’s profile.
Omaha announces a new modern theatre to be built on the corner of Douglas and Seventeenth streets just north of the Bee building. The project is claimed to be among the best in the United States.
The Belleville Telescope produced a creditable holiday edition last week. It featured twenty pages of content and extensive advertising.
Mr Bryan expresses displeasure over Taft's cabinet selections and questions whether he was consulted before announcements. The dispute centers on key appointments and the shaping of the administration.
The Omaha corn show last week proved a great educational institution along agricultural lines and was a pronounced success from every standpoint.
The American steel industry no longer requires protective tariffs and Andy Carnegie argues the sector no longer needs protection, signaling a shift in views on industrial policy and national steel reliance.
The return from Europe shows Senator Tillman greatly benefited in health, a fact not reassuring his colleagues who fear underlying weakness or future illness may affect his leadership and duties.
The piece jokes it sits as an expensive indulgence while urging delayed Christmas shopping. It notes burglars using cars to create alibis and, in a dark humor twist, mentions umpires being bought and fans preferring cheaper options to harm them.
The ad touts Sealshipt Oysters packed in galvanized steel containers with ice but no water, claiming they cannot bloat or harbor germs. The Blue Sealshipt Trade-Mark in a White Porcelain Cage stands as protection, assuring wholesomeness, purity, and freshness from a trusted seller.
Mrs. F. H. Stoddard of 608 Seventh St Fairbury Neb credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing back pain and urinary troubles after years of discomfort. She advised her husband to buy a box at Pease's drug store noting sharp pains subsided and she calls the preparation splendid. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes Doan's as sale agents.
Local notices recap travel moves and family visits with scattered names. Dr Texley is away two weeks while Mrs Friese hosts Miss Ratefas. several residents move, visit Canada and Kansas, or return from Bastar California Colorado and Henderson Nebraska. A couple plans Christmas events and a tree at the community sale.
Mr Lenahan baled hay today and dehorned cattle on Monday. Eli Foster and wife Sundayed at John Man. Jim Reesman visits brother in town. Edwin Happy baled hay for Charles Harris Friday. Ike Bowers hauled for John Reesman one day. Thomas Griffith and another spent Sunday with Mr Griffith north of town. Mrs John Herron plans Christmas with her daughter. Thomas Griffith may travel north early next year. John Reesman visited his farm for wood. Pleasant Valley joined Dry Branch entertainment Friday. all enjoyed it.
Corn at 52 cents, new. old wheat 88 cents. new wheat five dollars and five cents. Oats 46 5/6 cents. Hogs ranged 4.50 to 5.00. steers 3.00 to 4.00. Butter 25 cents. bees 28 cents. Market notes compiled from daily trading ledger.
The Fairbury News reports its Christmas souvenir edition became Nebraska’s largest country newspaper with 44 pages in five sections. The 3,000 copy issue had no extra charge for space and showcased local design, printing, and distribution by Fairbury crews and machinery.
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