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Mate "'tort 69 9htfi THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JULY 13, L915. No. 50 Who Motth Tho above cartoon was drawn by Frank Hatch of this city and presented to the Secretary of the North Platte Chamber of Commerce to use as he saw fit. If every one could fully real ize how fast the baby would grow, with the continuous feeding of co operation, or in other words if all- bus iness men and citizens of the. town and surrounding country would co-operate for the up-building of town and coun ty, North Platte would certainly grow. Grow in a way she has never grown before, although she lias had a fairly good growth up to date. Let's all of us get together for the things- that are for tho betterment and upbuilding of our city When a proposition comes up in the way of a public improvement, let's co-operate until (that proposi tion is pushed through. There are several thingstliai'a'city of this size needs to make it up to date that we have not at the present time. A city the size of this should have a good city hall, with its records filed away in fire proof vaults; with a home for its fire department; with a meet ing hall for the council, where all the records of the city and maps would be present for their meetings and large enough so that as many of the citizens as wanted to, could attend these meet ings with the mayor and city council, .and where there would be well equip ped olllccs for the different depart ments of the city. eW should have some public parks or at least be im proving some. We should liave our principal streets paved and should have all our streets well lighted. There are many people in the city that when any one of these propositions are pre sented, immediately commence to talk that they would be in favor Af that particular proposition if we did not need something else so much worse, and simply for the reason that they could not get the proposition present ed that they wanted, they were against it. At the same time, if it was possi ble to present the proposition that such people are talking that they want, they would immediately change and bo In favor of something else. This class of Consider Itcsi Room Proposition. The Chamber of Commerce has un dor consideration the leasing of two rooms in tho basement of the B. & L. I building for tho purpose of opening rest rooms. One room will bo for the use of ladles' 'the other for men. The men's room will be equipped with writing tables and a bulletin board on which farmers may advertise their wants. Sam Jones may have calves for sale and John Smith may want to buy calves, and through this bulletin seller and buyer are brought together. The ladies' room will be supplied with lavatory and toilet, other conveniences and have a reading table. Tho brightest biggest, broadest, brainiest Americans of the past and present wore spectacle wearers. Tho man of sense is he who best con serves those faculties with which na ture has endowe'I him. C. S. CLIN TON, ReglsteredjOptometrist. For Rent Five room house opposite court house on south. Inquire at Martl's meat market. citizen is the worst kind of a knock- er, for they pretend to be a booster and in this way get certain people to 11s- ten to them. If they would Just come out and say that they are against ev erything and thought we ought to go back and live like Adam and Eve, we would know that they were knockers of the worst type, and would not pay any attention to them. When a proposition comes up that ,we know is something the city needs, even though we may think that some thing else would be better, let's get 'tbgellieV and boost It. Then after we have obtained that, go after something else.. This way we wilLget something accomjplUhed, while If everybody holds out for what they want first, wo will never get anything accomplished. We will soon have the paving propo sition submitted to the people as to whether they are willing to pave the intersections of the streets and the al leys where they cross the streets, pro vided the property owners nre willing to pay the cost of paving in front of their property. Understand the city as a whole does not pay one cent for paving tho streets in front of private property, only where the streets cross and the alleys where they cross the streets. I have heard on the streets already that we mu3t put in a flood water sew er system before we could pave. That the water would wash out the paving. In the first place it would cost the city $100,000 to put In a flood water sewer system that would really take care of all of the flood water, and we would only need the same, according to the past weather bureau records, about once in twelve years. The only cities in the state that I know of that have storm or flood water sewers is Oma ha and Lincoln. I know that Grand Is land, Kearney, Columbus, Hastings and many other cities similar to ours or much larger do not have storm water sowers and all of these towns have paving and some of them miles of it. Our city engineer has planned and the mayor and city council have ap- Dispatch It el ay Trip The motorcycle relay race from Washington, D. C. to San Francisco Will be run next week, and It Is ex- pected that better than passenger train time will be niado across tho conti nent. Tho sart from Washlugon will be made at ten o'clock Monday fore noon. Tho riders will go In threes, thus preventing any possible delay by one or two of the machines going wrong. The race will be through North Platte, and the riders are due hero Wednesday evening or night. The trip is scheduled to be made In four and one-half days, and 117 riders will par ticipate. Have just received a new shlpmont of light Cut Glass; sale price, lco tea glasses $2 for G. Water sets at $3. Sherbets $2.00 for G. Mayonalso plate, bowl and ladle for 75c; see them in our window. CLINTON, the Jeweler. Miss Neva Armstrong of Antlgo, Wis cousin, is spending the summer with her uncle, G. W. Langlols and wife. proved of a plan to drain all the water coming into the city from the west to tho rivers before it enters the city, consequcnly we will never have the high water in the city that we have experienced this Bprlng. We will only have the water to contend with that falls in the city and each street will Take care of this water with case, car rying it to the east part of 'the city where it will be carried off in a ditch already constructed along the pro posed Lincoln Highway to the river. What flood water we will have to contend with can be carried on top of the pavement, as it is In other places, without any daiiiage to tho pavement whatever. We will also have placed before us, probably at the same election, for ap proval or rejection a street lighting coiitracti between the city and ho present Elecric Light Co. The Light company presented the city with a con tract early last winter, at which time it was referred to a committee of citi zens to investigate. This committee has been working, investigating dif ferent lighting systems for cities all winter and spring. They are now about prepared to present to the coun cil a contract drawn as they think it should be to protect the city and at tho same time give the city better light. The mayor and council will negotiate with the light company to get a contrnct as near the one submitted by the committee as Is possible, arid still that the company will accept. This contrct will bo submitted to tho people for npproval or rejection. Investigate these propositions thor oughly, so that when they come up you will know al abou them. Don't holler about something else, but keep right to the subject and decide wheth er you want to live in nn up to date city with paved streets and woll light ed streetB or whether yon desire to Avade In mud and darkness. Take another look at Mr. Hatch's cartoon, and let's co-operate for a big ger, better North Platte. C. P. TEMPLE, Secretary, North Platte Chamber of Commerce Will Co Knst to Buy Stock. Harry Block, of the Block ladies outfitting store, will leavo the latter part of this month for Now York to purchase his . fall stock, and will bo absent several weeks. Mr. Block Is so well pleased with business condi tions In North Platto and with tho large patronage that has been accord ed him, that he will purchase a heavi er stock than over before. To make room for this fall and winter stock, Mr. Block has Inaugurated a clearing sale which Is attracting much at tention by reason of the remarkably low prices at which merchandise of genuine merit Is being offered. This sale, which Is a really wonderful ono so far as values are concerned, open ed last Saturday and will continue un til practically all thcsunimer goods are sold. The qpenlng day was a very busy one, yesterday trade was brisk, and If good values for little money is appreciated and desired by the ladles of North Platte and vicinity, tho stock will bo reduced with great rapidity, Park Proposition. At thto meeting of the city council this evening that body will bo asked to submit n proposition to the voters to vote bonds in the sum of $12,000 o purchnse the Dillon tract of land In tho Fourth ward for park pur poses. This tract contains ninety-two acres, and has a fine grove. It is of sufficient slzo to provide ground for county fair buildings and race track, for a ball park, for golf links, and with very little expense a five acre de pression can be converted Into a lake. This would mako an ideal community park, a place to hold church and lodge picnics, our Chautauqua could be hold In the buildings that the ag ricultural society would erect; it would be a good placo to hold Fourth of July celebrations; motor and other races; tho band could divide its con certs botwoon the court house park and the new park; the public play grounds could be located there; In fact there Is no end to tho uses of this park. The plan to buy this ground for park purposes has appealed to Tho Tribune editor for years; he realizes, and others must, that it Is the only avallablo site, and thnt the grove, aa a park ndjunct Is worth several thous and dollars In itself. Wo hopo tho council will submit this proposition to the voters, and we belicvo when tho voters fairly and squarely consider the proposition from all angles, that they wil conclude that North Platte needs a park and that the Dillon tract is by far the best and most available. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Misses Doris and Helen Siebert left a few days ago for Iowa where they will spend a couple of weeks with rel atives. Mrs. Jane Mitchell, of Lexington, spent the latter part of last week vis iting Mrs. M. V. Mitchell and Mrs. Mary Neary. Mrs. Jodcr entertained the Nevlta club at a kcnslngton the latter part of last week. Enjoyable refreshments were served. ' $1.00 White Voile Waists now only 49c at lllocks Clearing Sale. F. W. Hcrmlnghausen reports tho sale of one thousand of his latest book entitled "Tho Tragedy of the Platte Valley." Mrs. Lena Salisbury returned yes terday morning from Paxton whore she visited her daughter Mrs. Hoyt Hart for some time. In loving remembrance of our be loved friend, Mrs. C. A, Gnrman, who pnssed away one year ago today July 13th 1914. ET-A-VIRP CLUD. Frank Taylor and son of Dubuque, Iowa, who visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pass, Sr., last week, left Sunday ev ening for Los Angeles to spend a month or longer. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mooney, of Den ver, are spending a few1 days in town while enroute homo from Eureka Springs, Ark., where the former took medical treatment for a month. Blgnell, Neb., May 7th, 1915. Mr. McMasters: This will introduce Mr. M. Y. Star buck, who is selling tho best hall in surance that can be found. Ho has written $15,000 here in my locality. I am sure ho Is all right and that tho Company ho represents is also good. I am, Yours truly, 50-4 H. P. STEVENS. STARTS AUGUST Mh. BELIEVE! IN North Platte. II. (J. KNOWIES. PATRICK McDAID HERT M. REYNOLDS V. F. TEMPLE. N. McCAHE. lilt IT E BROWN. .1. II. EDMLSTEN II. L. HAKElt C. .1. MtNAMARA. S. M. SOUDEIt. JAMES ELLIOTT. E. W. RINCKElt. J. II. STONE. C. M. AUSTIN. D. M. IIOGSETT II. M. PORTER. EDMUND ICKEY. THE ABOVE ARE, BACKING CITY AND COUNTY NEWS Laying White Leghorn Pullets for sale. Phono llluck 531. 1 Charlos SIngninstor of Keotn, Iowa, ! visited with William Adair Sunday Tho J. F. F. club will bo entertained by Mrs. E. W. Mann this nftomoon. Miss Harriot Dixon loft Sunday for Denver, where sho will visit this week. 75c Children's" Drosses at 25c at Tho Fashion Shop. Mrs. T. J. Korr loft at noon Saturday for Akron, Iowa, to spond sevoral weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green havo routed tho Dr. Crook house on west Third street. Julius Pizor and son Joo went to Grand Island yesterday afternoon to spond a few days. Tho ladies' auxiliary of tho Baptist church will meot with Mrs. P. E. Hayes Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ada Lewis will entertain tho Nevita club at a thcatro party on Wed nesday evening, July 21st. Miss Elizabeth Hinmnn has gono to Hermosa, Wyo., where sho will Join a fishing party for two weeks. Don't fall to attend the Great Clear ing Sale at BLOCK'S. Miss G. Morrill, of Gothenburg, who visited tho Misses Duko and Mlnshnll last week, has returned home. $1.50 Ladles' Shirt Waists G9c at Tho Fashion Shop. Miss Bessio Salisbury returned Sat urday evening from Aurora where sho spent a fortnight with rclntives. Dr. J. W. Adams and brldo returned Saturday morning from Logan, ,In .whero they were marircd last week. Silk Dresses and Evening gowns at half prico at BLOCK'S Clearing Sale. The blblo class of the Christian church will hold an entortnlnmcnt on thp J. H. Edmlsten lawn this ovenlng. Miss Helen Stuart, of Loxington, who visited nt tho Stack homo for two weeks, left for home Saturday after - noon. ... Make Your Feet Smile ... We can fit you comfortably in the new patterns and styles Our specialty is to make tired and sore feet feel glad. HARRY'S SHOE SHOP, First Door South of Keith Theatre. These People BOOST! FOR Chautauqua W. A. SKINNER. MILTON J. FORBES. S. R. ERREHERRY. JOHN HRATT. E. R. GOOMAN. Y. F. CROOK. (). II. CRESSLER. J. II. VAN CLEAVE. HARRY J. LAWSON. II. E. MITCHELL. CHARLES LIERK, Jr. OSCAR SANDALL. C. BRODBECK. C. R. MOREY. P. J. LATHAM. W. J. TILEY. E. II. EVANS. THE CHAUTAUQUA AND Mrs. M. V. Mitchell loft Sunday ev ening for Omaha whore sho will spend u week or more. The Clnus Mylander car collided with J. E. Sebastian's car on Dewey street yorfterday ytcrnootu damaging tho fender of the lnttcr. Mrs. F. W. Rinckor gave a cafateria luncheon Friday afternoon complimentary- to Mrs. W. M. Cunulngham and Mrs. Milton Doollttle. Covers wero laid for twelve. $1.00 Kimonas 49c nt Block's Clear ing snlo. Miss Mary Dlstol dntortnlned tho Lutheran Girls Club Friday evening. Tho young ladles spent a .couple of hours in kensington work 'anil wero served with nice refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rltncr had aa their guests last week Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Meyers, of Bloomlngton, Illinois, who arc going to the San Francisco exposition Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker, of Lan caster, Pa., cousins of Miss Anna Krnmph, were guests of the latter Sun day evening between trains while en route on nn extended western trip. Silk Pottlconts in all shade, regular values up to $3.00 now going at $1.49 at Block's Clearing Sale. Miss Mabel Duko entertained n number of friends Friday afternoon at a kcnslngton. Misses Morrill, of Gotjienbrirg nnd Belchmer of Am herst, wero tho out-of-town guests. Arthur McNamnrrt leaves Thursday for California whero ho will look after business affairs until the latter part of August. He will l)o joined hero by his sister Mrs. S. D. Barkalow and daughter, Woman Cures Horse Colic. Tho men wero away as usu3al .The horso was bad. A lone woman could not "drench" In tho old way. She called up a neighbor and her men woro away but: "Wo havo Farris Colic Remedy that you drop on tho horso's tongue and tho horso was well when tho men camo home. Moral: Got Farris Colic Remedy so the women 1 can cure horse colic. We sell it at 50c Sold by A. F. Fink. The high grade Baby Doll Pumps sell for $240 why pay $4.00? STARTS AUGUST 51 lu BUILD! THEIR Community It. L. COCHRAN. C. L. RASKINS. J. F. CLAIIAUGII. J. S. DAVIS. T. C. PATTERSON. C. O. WEINGANI). J. G. HEELER. HARRY SAMUELSON. T. E. FINK. H. W. FINK. II. A. I1ROOKS. ' G. N. GIBBS. JOHN S. TWINEM. D. J. ANTONIDES. E. T. TRAMP. V. VON GOETZ. II. R. McMICHAEL. INVITE YOUR CO-OPERATION.
