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TWENTY-NINTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MARCH 27, 1914.
No. 19
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Will Develop the
Birdwood Water Power
Mr. P. H. Dayis of Omaha is visiting
North Platte today, Ho has many
friends among our well-known citizens,
soma of whom ho has known for many
years. He is one of the men who are
willing to back their judgment as to the
future growth of the city with their
money invested in our industrial enter
prises. He is largely interested in the
North Platte Electric Company.
Today n reporter found Mr. Da is in
the company's office here in consultation
with the officials of the company. Ho
expressed himself as being well satis
fied with Noith Platte's prospects, tho
best evidence of which is his willingness
to put money in its public utilities.
"There is ono thing In this connec
tion that we have snid very little about,
but it has an important bearing upon
the issues raised by tho pending or
dinance. It is this: "Thq men who are
behind this measure have in view tho
development of the Birdwood water
power, and," said Mr. Davis, "if tho
people of North Platto will show their
confidence in them at the coming elec
tion by their approval of the ordinance,
it is proposed at an early date to send
out a corns of engineers to investigate
thoroughly the Birdwood proposition, a
partial report on the subject having al
ready been received.
"This project alone, involving as it
does not only"choap power for North
Platte, would furnish a large surplus
for pumping water npon the rich land
of the Platto valley, and would of it
self more than double the population of
North JPlatte in the next ten
years. "Engineers who have looked
into the matter say that there
are thousands of acres of rich, irrigable
lands that can be made to yield abun
dant crops, lying between Birdwood and
the city of North Platte, that can be
reached only b a system of pumping.
Thus it will be seen that the proposed
enlarged steam plant in North Platte
would be a proper auxilliary to the
water power on tho Birdwood.
"They tell me that North Platte is
making some progress from year
to year as a manufacturing
center. With a water power generat
ing electricity for running motors in
numerous factories in North Platte the
fuel question would be solved. The
number of factories would multiply be
cause of the low cost of power. Tho
present electric plant has done a little
for the town in that direction, but a
large installation is required for
greater results. This is true of many
other progressive cities, For instance,
a close investigation of the situation in
Omaha would discloso tho fact that
there are hundreds of factories in
giving employment to thousands of
people, power for which is furnished by
the local electric plant; and that no one
factor has done so much tor the devel
opment and growth of Omaha as has
low rates for power furnished by the
privately owned electric plant of 'that
city.
"As an illustration," continued Mr.
Davis, "suppose a man should want to
start a planing mill oi a creamery, em
ploying fifteen or twenty men in
North Platte. His investment could be
made profitable if he had an opportunity
to operate by tho electricity at the low
rates the North Platte Electric Com
pany would gladly name for the day
load when the demands upon the equip
ment are light. Thero is much in this
problem that is not generally known by
man who have not fully investigated. It
For Instance, if tho city of North Platte,
in years to come, should decide to install
a municipal plant for lighting the
streets and a small portion of the resi
dences, vou could have well lighted
thoroughfares, but unless a yery large
investment should be made, such us
municipalities usually and very wisely
shy away from, thero would be nothing
for the up-building of the industries
which are the very life and sinew of a
city. There is a large area west of this
city which is now profitably producing a
considerable quatnity of grain. With
cheap power North Platte could support
flouring, feed and alfalfa mills, giving
employment to hundreds of men. Other
lines of manufacturing would surely
follow. Depending upon gasoline
engines or steam plants, at heavy ex
penso, with tlfe high cost of fuel pre
vailing in this part of the state, nonu
of this dovelopmont can be looked for.
In my opinion the people will soon be
alive to tho advantages of cheap power
and the many uses of electricity.
Local and Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Langlois who were
married last week, left last night for
Lincoln, whero they will make their
future home.
The smartest dresses for ladies in
crepeB and silks, at very low prices,
are now shown at The Leader.
Mac Wostfall, -of Lead, S. D., has
been visiting friends in town this week
and will remain over Sunday. He says
no is getting along nicely at Lead.
August Hazenkamp, a former North
Platte resident, has been appointed
Eostnlftster at Laramie. He went to
aramie about fifteen years ago and
engaged in, business and has been
successful.
Free Doll Patterns are being given
away at The Tramp Dry Goods Dcpt.,
but the children must be accompanied
by their mothers.
E. T. Tramp & Son.
Mrs. H. S. White entertained Monday
evening at her home. Twelve guests
were presont and a four course dinner
Was served. Miss Dorothy Hinman and
Helen Gleason assisted in serving.
Mr. and Mrs. flerdrich of Long
Beach, Calif, arrived in the city this
week fpr. a visjt of several days,to look
after their land interests out near Jack
Morrow Flatts. Mrs. Hordrich is a
sister of Mrs. Cary A. Plant, who was
nn old resident of Lincoln county.
Children's Coats, age 2 to 10, just
arrived at The Leader.
District Secretary Shoemaker, of the
civil service commission, is in town to
ddy. He came here to hold an examina
tion, but the necessary blanks had not
arrived fnyn Washington and the ex
amination could not be held. Misses
Minnie Lowe, Elsie Langford and
Lillian Sturges had intended taking the
examination for stenographer.
Hendy & Ogior report tho salo of
a Ford car to Mrs. Warren Kelly this
week.
Attorney J. G. Beeler left this morn
ing for Sutherland to look after soino
legal business.
Morris Fowler returned this morning
from Grand Island where ho spent a
few days visiting friends and looking
after matters of business.
Weather forecast: Unsettled with
probably rain tonight or Saturday. Not
much chango in temperature. Highest
temperature yesterday BO, a yer ago
21; lowest last night 32, a year ago 12.
Mrs. Homer Huff is reported con
valescing nicely from her illness. She
has boon confined at the P. & S. hospi
tal tor some timo taking medical treat
ment. Tho finest lino of Dress Skirts, from
$5 up, just arrived at The Leader.
Mr, and Mrs. F. S. Payne of the
Stapleton vicinity, arrived in tho city
this morning to visit their sons who are
attending local high school. Mr. Payne
announces that as soon as school is out
they will leave for a year's visit in the
west and ibat they may decide to locate
thnre.
Special for Saturday, March 28th.
Ruching 19c per yard. Now is the
timo to get yourVurhing for Saturday
only. E. T. Tramp & Son.
George Razes and Miss Irene Arnold
wero married yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock in tho office of tho county
judgo. The groom is a young man
twenty-ono years of age and recently
purchased tho Majestic shining parlors
in the McCabe building. The bride
is only seventeen. v Tho couple was at
tended by the bride's mother. They
will make their home in this city.
One lot of ladies' Queen Quality
shoes, broken sizes, in tan anu black,
lace and button, worth up to $4.50,
your choice nt $2.39 at The Leader.
The Senior girls and the faculty team
met again last evening at the Lloyd
opera house for a second clash for
basketball supremacy. Tho final score
was 7 to 6 in favor of tho faculty. The
game was close and hard fought and at
no time did either side havo any great
lead, They played the same lineup as
Tuesday evening with addition of Fay
Elder as second center for the Seniors
and Esther Elder the faculty.
Confirmation Dresses, all sizes, very
handsome styles, are now shown at
Tho Leader.
Walla Walla lodgo No. 5G, I. 0. 0.
F. hold an exceptionally interesting
meeting last evening at their halH
Ninety-two members were present, and
sevort new candidates were taken into
the order and given degree wbrk. At
tho close of the evening's work a nico
supper was served to tho members. Ono
of the most interesting features of the
entertainment was an address given by
Fred J. Warren of Omaha, formerly of
this city.
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Notice.
The Eastern Star will hold a special
meeting for initiation Tuesday evening,
March 31st. All members and visit
ing members are urged to bo present.
Hattie Rineker, Worthy Matron.
Anna Hosier, Secretary.
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Only Two Weeks to Easter
and for this great event you will need a Coat, Suit or Dress. The Leader
has the best selections, at lower prices, of any store in town. We have
an expert fitter and seamstress from Omaha to make alterations free.
Special for Saturday, Monday and Tuesday,
With every Dress and Suit from $10 up we will give free A SILK
WASHABLE PETTICOAT.
If Its a Printzess
You Know the Style is Right.
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The Printzess label inside he
collar of a Coat or Suit is a style
right guarantee. Behind it stands .
the judgmqnt of men who follow
keenly every change and develop
ment in the world of fashiion who
kn&w how best to express them in
, forms that will be pleasing to you;
that will be adaptable to your
requirements.
If it's a Printzess you know
the material is right, for Printzess f
Wool means all wool.
Every detail in the construction
of these garments is the work of a
master tailor and is subjected to re
peated examinations before it is
pronounced fit for your wearing.
The newest styles n Printzess
are here waiting your inspection
'' your approval your purchase.
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Visit our garment, department It will, be, a pleusuvc "to '
you and to us to show you these high-class garments.
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The literary department of the
Twentioth century club will meet to
morrow afternoon with Mrs. John
Voseipka, 215 So. Ash.
Tho Royal Neighbors will meet Tues
day afternoon with Mrs, Cohagen, 403
East B street. A ten- cout lunch will bo
served. Everyone invited.
Onion sets 10 and Yli rents por quart
ntBaldock & Son, 17-2
Dr. Gainsfort, of Ugalalln, was In the
city yesterday looking after business
matters and called at tho office of Dr.
W. F. Crook for a visit. Ho is contem
plating buying a new Buick car.
Miss Elva Da arrived in tho city yes
terday from Sheridan, Wyo., and will
remain here.
Attornoy E. H. Evans was a business
visitor to Tryon Wednesday to look
alter some legal matters.
Order a Domestic vacuum cleaner
beforo spring houso cleaning time.
Mrs. M. V. Mitchell, Thone Red 104.
Dell Bonner expects to return to Lin
coln today to resume his work at tho
university school of music. He has
been visiting his relatives and friends
in tho city for tho past few days.
The Missionary department of the
Twentioth century club will meot to
morrow afternoon Mrs. J. W. Payne.
Georgo Mudd, of Harsher, has his
right arm in a sling, tho result of having
broken a bono In the elbow last Sunday
whilo working with a colt. '
Card of Thanks.
Wo wish to thank tho many frienOs
for their kindness during the sickness
and death of our beloved wifo and
mother; also for tho floral ofTorings.
William M. Wray and Son,
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To the Millinery Trade!
The Leader
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We take pleasure in announcing
that our stock of Millinery is now
complete in every detail, and we
have on display an elaborate
assortment of the best and most
practical hats. We invite you to
visit Nqrth Platte's only exclusive
hat store before buying.
Yours for business,
McVicker's Millinery,
at
The Hat Shop,
3 doors east of First National Bank
Phone Red 277.
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