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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
The text hints that the Mysterious Stranger may settle permanently in Missouri. It notes past actions by Will Cramb boosting William Randolph Hearst just four years earlier and discusses Oklahoma guaranteeing bank deposits alongside executives.
The excerpt notes that at long range Haskell will not secure vindication and that he must use different ammunition. It emphasizes a shift in strategy rather than a conclusion of guilt or innocence.
A laboring man argues that free trade is not a lubricant for industry and urges action to keep wheels turning. He emphasizes practical work and warns against complacency in economic policy.
The message highlights Senator Brown as a highly eloquent, logical, and entertaining speaker in Nebraska, praised by attendees after a Saturday night appearance.
Mr. Bryan quotes Governor Hughes calling the remedy “too utterly silly to receive serious consideration” and comments that this should settle the matter. The exchange centers on the trust dispute and official stance.
The governor expresses ambition to retire with the state free of debt and there are strong indications that he will achieve this goal.
The New York gamblers oppose Hughes yet supporters trust the intelligence decency and civic righteousness of the Empire state to reelect their current governor.
Pairbury Journal notes Taft draws solid support from old-time Republicans despite corporate taint, unlike Fingy Connors whose stance differs. The piece probes why progressives back Taft amid intra party tensions and shifting loyalties.
Roger Sullivan Ross Murphy Timmany Hall C N Haskell Jim Dahlman and others rally behind Mr Bryan as steadfast supporters in a local political scene.
The county seeks efficient legal advice as Frank Rain gains popularity in his bid for county attorney. He trained at top U.S. institutions and is well prepared for the office he aspires to hold.
The Fairbury Journal derides Taft as backed by the same old crowd and rails against support from rural and urban blocs. It argues the "gospel of a square deal" won't win over illiterate communities or graft-prone cities. The piece contrasts regional loyalties and praises protective policies and industrial progress in various states.
A verbose piece rails at William Jennings Bryan visiting town. It mocks politics and wealth, notes attendees like Harriman and Hearst, and laments a one legged New York newsboy gifted with a jewel pipe. The tone is satirical, reflecting a bygone era.
Market notes list corn 65, white corn 6D, oats 45c, hogs 500 to 5.50, steers 3.00 to 3.25, butcher stock 2.00 to 3.00, and eggs 28c per pound with miscellaneous bids for wheat and butter.
A Lincoln Nebraska land company promotes 700000 acres in fertile South Plains Texas for eight acre parcels and up, with excursions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly. Special railroad rates and free sleeping berths are offered. local agents needed across towns. booklet with photographs available from W P Soash Land Co. in Lincoln.
A letter praises Deacon Highstraw for humane treatment of a wounded dog named Fido. The writer notes his gentleness, discipline, and potential to reform, contrasting it with past concerns about his character and urging continued improvement and accountability. The message emphasizes empathy for animals and a belief in personal growth.
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