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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1915)
. ' f L .- THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MARCH 12, 1915. '4. f ( t 1 " w" , , jf""- ivj, jf",' ' CN? iC"Si g jw fjfrM 0: GREAT SALE OF HIGH GRADE SHOES In order to reduce our stock, we arc going to put on a shoe sale the like of which North Platte has never before witnessed. Everything goesall w ask is the price it costs to lay the shoes down in North Platte and some short lines will be closed out at the mere cost of raw material contained in the shoes. Anticipate your future wants and buy all the shoes at this sale you can possibly use, because the more you buy., the more you save. Space will permit the listing of all the bargains but a few are those as mentioned below. - Men's Shoes Ncttletons, Clapps, Plorsheims and Pels $G, $6.50 tfjj QP and $7 grades in all styles, nothing reserved fiU J Florsheims arid Just Wright $5.50 shoes at $4.25 Plorsheim, Crawford, Thompson Bros, K. 0. Bar- tfQ QC ry, Upham, in fact all our $5 shoes go at. . . .yJiGu Choice of all $4.50 shoes Choice of all our $4 and $3.50 shoes .$3i25 $2.85 Here is your chance to buy thei most comfortable House Shoe on Earth. The Genuine Martha Washington sold thruout the country at $2.50. Our sale price Women's Shoes ; Choice of all. our -$5.0 Oj grades at $3'95 "a; Choice of all our $4.50, grades at . .Cjj 84 pair tan and patent colt lace and button Florsheim, Crawford and Just Wright brands, all $5.00 grades, go at One lot of broken lines consisting of $3 and $3-50 shoes, your choice at $2.75 .$1.95 $1.85 Choice of all our $4 grades at $2.95 200 pair oxfords, patent colt, gun jtal kid, all $4 (M fin and $5 grades, broken sizes, choice $ liUu Boys' and Yotiths' Shoes One lot of boys and youths' shoes sizes from 9 to 5V, ranging in prices from $2.25 to $3, your C1 PC ,p liUU Any $3.50 shoo in the house, made of gun metal, J0 HE velour calf, velvet, suede, choice at . , . . ,u)ciuu Choice of all the $2.50 shoes at f $1 85 One lot assortment consisting of oxfords in bijton and lace, ofrnn oHiiimro murines bnnon a1lTnnta' Imttonclmnt Aifl pi i values from $2 to $4, your choice for. One lot children's shoes, sizes G to 12, various styles M .1 65c $1.75 and $2.00 values, choice One lot children's shoes, sizes 3 to 8, values from $1 up to $1.75, your choice for choice of any pair in the lot at Riding Boots, High Top Lace Boots, Bootees, Rubbers, Overshoes, and in fact everything else in house not mention go at 20 porcSntdf the regular marked price THIS SALE IS FOR CASH ONLY. The fellow Front Shoe tore DIENER & FLEISHMAN. NORTH PLATTE, NEB. The "Better Sschools" Banquet ' That North Platte is fully alive to the needs of greater and better ac commodations for its rapidly in creasing school population, was ev ident last evening by the attendance and enthusiasm at the "Better Schools" banquet given under the auspices of tile Chamber of Commerce in the base ment of tho Episcopal church. In this gathering of 175 people, fully one fourth of whom were ladles, was rep resented the clergy, tthd physician, the lawyer, tho merchant, the teach er, the mochanlc, and the laborer truly a representative body of North Tintn npnnlft. nnd each interested in the intellectuul, tho moral and tho physical welfare ot our Doys ana girls uviiinivinir n. RnlnmHdlv nreDareu and served supper furnished by the la dles of tho Episcopal church, Pres ident Soeborger of the Chamber of trmntmaster. stated tho object of tho meeting, that of bet- ter schools, ana mat me umuruun phases "of tho subject would be treat vi Vw n nnmhfir of sneakers. This program was well arranged and com pletely covered tho points of weak ness' existing In" the North Plattfe schools today. John J. Halllgan nnnlrn nf tlin ilutv nf the DUbllC tO HWftW v..w - ward the schools, Miss Annlo Kramph on the boys and girls of this genera tion, Mrs. Jos. Roddy presented the need of domestic science ana tara. m tt AirtMi th ndvnntaccs of vocation al training, Supt Tout gave a resume nf ihn lnr.rp.ifin in the school attend- itnVn nnd tho crowded conditions Of the present buildings, and with ab solutely no accommodations for tho increase of tho next and following years, O. E. Elder spoke of tho finan- iM nnniUtinn of thn illfitrlct. Dr. T. J. Kerr's subject was physical develop ment, and A. i. airouz gave mo view nt, thn hoard of education on ceneral anfinnl pnndltlnnfl. Folowlnc tllCSO addresses short talks wero made by Mr. Shuman, Attorney wucox, kov. Fr. McDald, Rev. uarton, uutier uu chanan, .T. Q. PixHorsonl, County Sunt nnnft nmr "Rov. Christy. Inn- iinnnlmnufllv adoDted a resolution introduced by Mr. Pat tn ihn effect that thoso oresent ondorso any action that tho board of education might taico in enlarging aim bettering school conuuions. Mrs. .t. J. Hfllllcan will entertain nt n "hnRnltnl thin afternoon. These afternoon gatherings have resulted in an accumulation or about nuy uoiiars for tho Good Samaritan hospital. Isaac Solbv is homo from St. Joe, Mo., whero ho wont to buy goods for his north Locust street store. Vach tho window displays for style showing at Tiio Leauer. LOCAL AND PERSONAL AV. J. Tiley went to Columbus yes terday on business connected with .the American Yeomen. Muslin underwear of all descrip tions shown at Tho Leador. Chas. Matson returned to Lincoln last nlglit after spending several days In town advertising tho Blghell cement piling. For Sale: Good fresh milch cow. Inquire at "Marti Meat Market. There are still eight or ten cases of small-pox in the city, and .whllo a ma jority of them ace well developed, the patients are not in a serious condition. Newest spring style silk and cotton petticoats made in the circular effect 98c to $6.00 now shown at BLOCK'S. A. E Huntington will leave about April first for his ranch In tho south part of McPhorson cqunty, twenty miles north of Pnxton, whero ho will spend the summer. Mrs. Huntington will remain In town. Sixteen members of tho Dorcas Tat ting club, which is composed of school girls attended the Keith theatre In a body last evening and after the performance went to tho homo of Miss Eva Harnlsh, where refresh ments wero served. All alterations free of charge and our Mrs. Keltner Js doing it. That's all we neede to say you know the rest, BLOCK'S. Art Wormian suffered a little back-set tho early part of tho week nhd was not ablo to leavo tho hospital until last evening. He Is In a weak condition but hopes to bo ablo to re sumo his duties on The Tribune next Monday. Hog growers seem confident that hogs prices will bo higher within tho next ninety days. They baBO this pre diction on the fact that on account of tho hlKh price of corn every feeder Is sending to market wery animal that Is in any way fit, and in fact many are shipped that are not fit so As soon as tho weather will permit tho Marshall Oil Co. will erect an office and storeroom 40xC0 In size near their oil tanks In the cast part of town. Tho company now has two oil wagons in service, supplying tho trado of North Piatto and adjacont townB and expect to put on a third wagon In a week or so. J. G, Harter Is tho local manager for tho company yon rent The town herd pasture, fenced, living- wnter. jroney In this tor the right party. .See llrntt & (Joodiiiiin. Tho Zenda dancing club will, give a dance at tho Masonic hall next Tues-' day evening, March 10th. Mis Alma Waltemath went to Suth erland this morning to Instruct ho: dramatic class. Ladles' skirts from $3.50 to $10 shown at Tho Leador. The Eastern Star memorial services will be held in tho Masonic hall Mon day evening, March 15th. Mrs. B. A. Cram and daughter, who had been visiting in tho eastern part of the state, roturned this morning. far as flesh. Is concerned. Dr. W. T. Pritchard went to ller- 6h6y this morning on professional business. A solid train of sheep passed east this morning. Tho receipts of sheep at South Omaha this week have been heavy. Hog prices at South Omaha this week havo been Bteady, the dally fluctuation not exceeding Ivo cents. Tho bulk price yesterday was $0.01. E. M. Leech, a member of tho firm of Hemp, Buke & Leech, who run a herd of 700 head of cattlo north of Maxwell, is in town transacting bus iness Flouncings for graduation and con firmation dresses shown at Tho Leader. R. L. Douglas shipped a carlond of horses to Grand Island tho early part of tho weok. He is "shaping up" an other carload which he will ship somo next week. Weather forecast for North Piatto and vicinity: Fair tonight and Satur day; warmer tonight. Highest tem- poraturo yesterday 31, a year ago ti; lowest last night 19, a year ago 21, Tho commercial dinner will bo served Monday at tho Christian church from 11:30 to 1:30. Following is tho menu: Chicken pic, mashed potatoes and gravy, cold slaw, escallopod to matoes, baked apples with whipped cream, coffee Price 30 cents. Dresses! Dresses 1 for all occasions for Btroet, party or house wear, In tho most beautiful styles and shades over Bhown In western Nebraska, now on display at BLOCK'S. Prices range $1.00 to $35.00. Tho Socialist Study Club mot with Mrs. A. Samuelson Wednesday after noon. A program was given and tho leading questions of tho day wero dls cussed, Plans wero made to havo Eugeno Debbs, tho great socialist speakor como horo thiB spring. After a very enjoyable afternoon a nice lunch was served. MIsb Betty HImnan will leavo to morrow for Donvor to spend a couple of days with friends. A baby boy was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ulrich, living on Jofforson avenue. Elmor Slimier, of Maxwell, visited his Bister Ruoy and transacted busi ness In town a couplo of days this week. MUledge Dullard, who has been spending tho winter in Minnesota and tho Dakotas with tho Cody Indian pic tures is expected homo tomorrow. Mrs. Edwina Schotz who haB been maklug her home with tho Will Jeffers family In Omaha, camo last night to visit relatives for a few days. Dr. Yeuoll's Illustrated lecture at tho Christian church Saturday even ing will bo "Sunny Italy and her Ro ma'nees." Tho pictures ,to bo thrown on tho canvas aro masterpieces. Tho ladies' short courso will bo held in the Baptist church basement be ginning Tuesday, March 23 and con tinuing five days. Tickets may bo se cured from members ot the Domestic Science department of tho Twcntloth Century club. Tho pony to bo given away to some boy or girl In tho contost which closes noxt Thursday night, was brought out on tho streets this week, for a little oxerclso and will bo on exhibition each duy until tho contest closes. The animal Is certainly a cuto ono and is admired by everybody. Tho latest fads in ribbons and veils, shown at Tho Leader. "Count" Louis Crablc, who for tho past several months has been canned cd with tho orchestras of tho moving picture theatres in thlB city, loft last evening for North Piatto, whero ho haB accepted a position In a movlo show house, Tho Count is ono of tho most able and all-round musicians In thlu portion of the state, his trap work being of tho hlgliest description and Micro is no question but that ho will make good In tho Lincoln county capltol. Grand Island Independent, March 11th. Five additional laborers camo out from Omaha Friday for this section. Understand that tho forco will bo In creased to twolvo men for this Bum mer. Tho road bed Is in real good condition for a dirt surfuco and this In crease would seem to Indlcato that it is to bo kept at lta best. To somo it would omicar that something extra was being prepared and tho poBsIbll Ity that Joint trackago with tho Bur lington between Northport and North Piatto would bo entered in is not be yond tho posslbllty. LIbco Tribune nan mi3 DIt YEUELL Who will deliver illustrated lectures at tho Christian church Saturday, Mon da and Tuesday evenings, March 13th, 15th nnd lGth. The Talk of the Town. What? Those beautiful ladles' coats, suits and dresses that Tho Leador Is showing. "ThO Paris of Todnv" will hn Mi subject of Dr. YouoI'b lecturo at tho uunsuan cnurcn Monday ovonlng, In Illustrating this lecture over 200 slides will b6 used. Tho feature film. "Tho Valley of the Moon" was shown at tho Keith last ovcnlng to a largo audlonco which was moro than pleased wlth the play. Next Thursday's fcaturo will bo "Tho Call of tho North," J. T. Rowloy will offor at public auc tion at tho Red Ruuch, 3 miles .west of town, on March 19th, fifteen head ot horses, ton head of cattlo', nineteen ncau oi nogs ana a lot of farm-ma-clilnejy To tho Housewife Madam, if your husband is like most men he expects you to yook aftor tho hoalth of yourself and children. Coughs ana coins aro tho most common of tho. minor ailments and aro moat likely to lead to serious dlsoascs A child is much moro likely to contract diphther ia or scarlot fever when it has akcoId. If you will inquiro into tho morlts ot tho various remedies that aro rocom monded for coughs and colds, you will find Mint Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stands high In tho cs'.matic-n of peo ple who ubo it. It is prompt a'nd ef fectual, pleasant and safe to take, which aro qualltlos especially to be de sired when a mcdiclno Is Intended for children. For sale by all dealers,' Saturday Special ONE DAY ONLY Swift's Premium Hams 18c Swifts Empire Bacon 20c Wilcox Dept. Store