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NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MAY 18, 1920.
No. 37
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15 MJH CUNT IZVCJIKASE
AMPLE SAYS HOARD
Tho articlo by Koltli Xovtllo in Fri
day's Tribune relative to the enormoua
increase in assessment of property for
the purpose of taxation created the
biggest wave of excitement thaC has
happened in North Platto for months.
Practically overybody expected a
raiso in valuation of from fifteen to
thirty, per cent over the 1D1G valuation,
but when figures wero presented
showing an increase ranging from
soventy-llvo to over two hundred por
cent, peoplo were staggered.
Yesterday Tho Tribune editor asked
Commissioners Hermiughausen, Koch
and Springer what increase was, in
ther opinion, necessary In order to
cover tho increased cost of transact
ing the business of tho county, and
they with one accord said an increaso
of fifteen por cent throughout the
county over the 1916 valuation would
be ample; that such an Increase would
give them the funds needed. County
Treasurer Souder was asked what he
considered a fair as well as a neces
sary Increase, and he replied not to
exceed twenty per cent. A fifteen per
cent increase will also be ample to
create funds needed for school dis
tricts and for the conduct of business
of the city of North Platte and the
villages of the county.
Now, if county officials are certain
that a fifteen per cent increaso will
cover the expense of conducting the
county affairs, will some one rfse and
ox,plaln why property values in North
Platte are being increased from seventy-five
to 200 per cent and farm lands
increased fifty per cent and in some
cases more?
The state levy has been increased
two mills this year from thirteen and
a fraction mills to fifteen and a frac
tion .and this will create with a fif
teen iper cent increase in valuation,
all the funds needed for state pur
poses. As Mr. Neville plainly pointed
out, tho valuation assessors are plac
ing upon Lincoln county property will
force us to pay an unjust 'proportion
of state taxes because the assessments
made by the Lincoln county assessors
will not be lowered by the state board
of equalization.
Tho county commissioners cannot
lower the assessments, they can only
equalize, therefore no redress
can be expected of them in. this par
ticular instance when all : property Js
kited sky hlKh. So far as we can see
the only solution is -to. hold public
meetings "hi the county and petition
County Assessor Allen to reduce the
baVs of valuation. It might be
well to hold meetings in each of the
four wards of the city and each ward
appoint a committee to pet in conjunc
tion with the other wards, and to take
such steps as deemed best and nere?-sary.
SCOUT AM) CAMl'FIlti:
CAMPAIGN STARTS TODAY.
The campaign to raise fivo thousand
dollars for tho Boy Scouts and Camp
fire Girls Movement in North Platte
will start today. The city has been
divided Into districts and canvassers
appointed for oach district, and it is
the intention that wUhin tho next ten
days every house In tho city shall bo
solicited. If the occupnnt Is not found
at homo today, a future call will bo
mnde, and these calls repented until
tlie occupant Is found at home.
The Tribune considers this move
ment an important and most deserving
one; one that should appeal not only
to parents who have boys and girls,
but to thoso who do not have but have
a suffWent quantity of the milk of
human kindness to desire to help out
tho boys and girls of North Platte by
surrounding them with more pleasant
and helpful environment.
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Union Pacific Needs Men.
District Foreman McGraw, of tho
Union Pacific, reported Uils morning
that ho Is short of men in practically
all departments, and suggested that
The Tribune rustle him tho needed
help, henco this notice. If you nro out
of work apply to Mr. McGraw.
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Swedish Mission.
We will have our regular services
next Friday evening, May 21st, at 7:30
p. m. at the Peoplo's Mission church
as usual. All welcome.
LOCAL AND PtiltSOKAL
LOCAL 1'OSTOFFICE SHAKING
, llllST.Cl.ASS JtANK.
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Our Entire Stock at 20 per cent tils?
count at The Leader Mer. Co.
MUTUAL BUILDING & LOAN
ASSOCIATION PAID-UP STOCK
In order to supply funds to cover
approved loan applications, this as
sociation will issue a limited amount
of its Paid Up Stock. This stock draws
dividends at tho rate of sfix per cent
per annum, from date of issue until
paid off. Dividends payable March
1st and September 1st. Money Invested
'n this stock may be withdrawn at any
time upon thirty days notice.
BESSIE F. SALISBURY,
36-tf Sec'y.
Strawberry Plants.
Grow your own strawberries. Now
is the time to set them out. Good
Senator Dunlay plants $1.50 per hun
dred, postage paid. Clark S. Pine,
York, Neb. .36-2
Crystal, , ,
Thursday & Friday.
Choosing A, Wife""
proving that mall order methods' are
precarious when selecting ti wife. This
man wrote to the wrong woman and
like Barkus she was "willln'."
Friday's Comedy
Light Hearts and
Leaking Pipes.
Complete Satisfaction
The reputation of the manufacturer is a afe
guide as to the quality of a car, but the integrity
of the local dealer is a vital factor in the satisfac
tion it gives you.
The reputation of the makers of both Dodge
and Chandler cars needs no iner tribute than the
acceptance of these cars by! the public. And our
relations with owners in North Platte is convin
cing evidence that they consider our cars not only
a safe, but a satisfying investment '
Backed by this organization, the most dis
criminating purchaser can buy with confidence
Come in and see us.
DODGE BROTHERS
CHANDLER MOTOR CARS.
J. V. ROMIGH
Phono 814.
(tt It and Locust St.
Mrs. B. B. Bnkor Is expected home
today froln a visit in Kansas Citj.
Keith Novlllo wont to Omalrn last
night to transact buslnoes for a few-days.
C. M. Austin, Jeweler. 37-3
Mr and Mrs. Max Honsolt returned
yesterday morning from n visit In
Denver.
Silver always makes a lasting gUt.
DIXON, tho Jeweler.
Mrs. V. J. Stuart will loavo about
June 1st for a visit with relatives in
California.
A Big Ben will get you there on
time. DIXON, the Jeweler.
Field Agent Bryan, of tho Anierlcnn
Beot Sugar Co., received another con
signment of beet tondcrs last night.
Spring Millinery at pricos that will
surprise you at Wilcox Department
Store.
Win, Halst returned Sundav from
Excolslor Springs, Mo whoro he had
spent several weeks.
Our Entire Stock at 20 per cent dis
count at Tho Leador Mer. Co.
Mrs. C. F. Sponcer will return to
day from Excels'or Springs, where
she spent two weeks.
Mrs. Ray Lannln will entertain the
Belnvonue Club at her homo at 322
west Tenth on Friday afternoon.
For Sale Monarch G-holc steel
range in first class condition. Inquire
at 904 west Sixth. 37-2
Little Gene Fetter, who was taken
to Omaha Saturday and there operated
upon for appendicitis, is reported to
be doing nlcoly.
Don't forget tho Jltnoy Dance at tho
Masonic Hall Thursday, May 20th.
John Nelson and wife loavo Friday
for Red Cliff, Col. where ho vll work
for a mining company. Tho change is
made for the benefit of Mrs. Nelson's
health.
Tho largest line of Fancy Voiles in
town at Wilcox Dapartment Store.
The dance given last evening by tho
Schubert Jazz Orchestra at the K Cv
hall was largely attended and tho dan
cers say the orchestra Is Immense. The
final dance will be given this ovenelng.
For Rent Two unfurnished rooms
at -109. East Ninth, known as the Mo-
gensen house. Inquire at the premi
ses. 37-2
Mrs. Geo. Frator returned yesterday
fromv,Scottsbluff where she had been
snendlng the week end with friends.
Mrs. Frater was a delegate to- the Wo
man's club convention held at Chadron
this weok, but owing to tho recent
storm, was unable to get through.
About seventy of the delegates were
tied up at Alliance until Thursday afternoon.
Our Entire Sloek of Merchandise at
20 per cent deduction from our actual
prices means u Me snrluir to you
iiov. Mhlle our stock Is full and com
plete. Nothing reserved nt The Lend
er -uercnntllo Company's Store.
Sargeanttdiinson, In charge of the
local armyrecVuiting station, reports
but three,, enlistments so far this
month. This number, however, equals
the enlistments at Allfance, Grand Is
land and a number of recruiting of
fices. Enlistments are always light at
this season of the year.
For Sale 2 lots on West Fifth St..
block 12, lots 8 and 9, sewer, lights
and gas. Inquire 1806 West Third or
Phone 717W. 37-4
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Some Iluyl
Six room strictly modern one-story
home at 909 west Third. An ideal home
at the figure. Lot. CGxl32. Gas stove
and range goes with iplnce. Price
57,500. Get busy If you want It.
THE HOLLMAN & SEBASTIAN
AGENCY.
PIANO IN STORAGE FOR SALE
AT A RARGAIN.
Wo have left In storage in North
Platto a fine standard made pr'ano. In
order to sell Immediately, without fur
ther delay,, a big discount in price
will be given. Terms arranged w(th
responsible party If desired. Write
at once to
THE DENVER MUSIC COMPANY,
30-8 Denver, Colo.
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Jack Service.
Will stand a Jack for service at tho
former Watts place, two miles west of
North Platte.
36-4 Bert Phelps.
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Notjoe recelvod yostorday nt tho
local postorrico stated that tho salary
of thepo8tmaster had beon raised $100
per yojrir, making the pay orthnt por
tion SE.S00 por year. This increased
rato Is bnsod on tho iucrensed ro-coipts-of
the office, which for tho past
year totaled In round numbers $3G,0C0.
W.heu tho recolpts Increaso $4,000 por
year inoro nnd roach a total of $40,
000, tho North Platto postofflco will
beconio an offlco of the first-class. At
tho present rato of Increase tho en
trance of tho office into tho flrst-clnss
rank is not far off.
No inkling of who will bo appointed
postmaster to fill tho vacancy has
been so far received.
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New Hoy Scout Hooks.
' -Librarian Miss Murphy announces
the receipt of tho following books at
the public library;
! AUshellor Guns of Europo.
Barbour Fortunes of War.
Burton Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill
I Drysdale Beach Patrol,
j Young Reporter.
Eaton Boy Scouts In Dimn Swamp.
Boy Scouts of tho Wildcat
Patrol.
; Grlnnol Jack The Young Trapper.
Masefleld -Jim Davis.
Seton Animal Heroes.
' Sabln On Tho Plains With Custer.
' Schultz Rising Wolf.
' Stevenson Kidnapped.
Treasure Island.
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We are cooperating with the United
Stntcs Government In doing our part
tv bring down the high prices. Until
further notice we offer our entire
stock nt n reduction nnd n snvlng of
20 per cent off nil regular prices. This
Grent. Reduction menus tlint we lire
taking our valued customers Into co.
operation with us to effect n great
purp?' The Lender Mercantile Co,
Ticket exchange for senior clas
play, Kdjth Theatre Wednesday, beff n
nlng ai 2 o'clock.
Men's Su'ts made to your measuro
from cloth that Is right In stock nt
Wilco Department Store.
At the convention of Federated Wo
men's Clubs of tho Sixth District of
Nebraska., held at Chadron last week,
Mrs. Geo. Fra ter was elected District
president for the ensuing year.
For Sale 5 room stucco houso, fino
lawn, Eajit trees. Price Is right if sold
by Juno7 15. Inquire 180G West Third.
Phone 717W. 37-4
The Westminster Guild of tho Pres
byterian Sunday school will bo enter
tained tomorrow evening at tho home
of Mrs. M. N. Johnston, the hostesses
being Mrs. Julius Forstedt and Mrs.
Win. Sieboldt.
Special Sale of Ladies' Spring Suits
and Coats at Wilcox Department Store.
Geo. J. Karr, of Salt Lake City, was
awarded a complete wireless set and
a chock for one hundred dollars, the
first prlzo in tho wireless contest
conducted in Salt Lako and sovon
other cities. Karr, who is but seven
teen years old, built hs wireless out
fit himself and has shown such marked
ability along this line that he has held
a government permit for the past
year. He Is a nephew of Mrs. M. H.
GUfoyl.
For Sale.
Nine room modern houso, nicely ar-
ranged for two family apartment
house. Cash terms. 520 Soutli Chest
nut street. Phono 1140 J. 37-2
j notice
I Please call 955J after this date at
i7:30 p. m. or after about garbage,
37-2 Garbage Collector.
For'siile.
One and one-half lots opposlto City
Park on East Fourth Street. Will con
sider a car on same. Phono 471J. 362
WILL PAY YOU TO'SEK
E. A. OLSON.
Tho .smaller Chandler the new light six Clove
land on display nt our show rooms.
A Likable, Lovable,
Laughable Liar is
Earle Williams
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"The Fortune Hunter"
This Is a Vltagraph suporfoaturo
from tho famous stage play of tho
samo namo that convulsed tho country
a fow yoars ago.
It Is packed full of heart interost
and laughs.
Sun Theatre
j Thursday and Friday
I represent for Lincoln county one
of the strongest Insurance companies
In the way of hail insurance. See me
about tho amount I can insure per
acre and tho low rate. A company
that has In tho past 23 years paid all
losses as thoy camo, big or little.
Yours for business, E. A. Olson, phono
323: evening 1130.
DR. 0. H. CRESSLER,
Graduate Dentist
GSlie over th McDonald
State Bunk.
Take t'nse Under Advisement.
In tho district court yostordny af
ternoon tho divorce case of Mrs. Mln
nlo Bnnta against Joioph A. Bnnta was
heard and tho case tnkon undor nd
vlsomont by Judgo Grlmos. The ovl
donco showed that Ilanta had spanked
his wife with n leather strap; and
there wt. submitted by the defendant
letters written, by men to Mrs. Bnnta
thus showing that both tho plaintiff
and the dofendan wore at fault.
Allow us to adjust your glasses. It
only takosi a minute nnd costs nothing.
Dixon and Son, Sight Specialists.
Don't forget tho Jltnoy Dnnco at tho
Mapon'c Hull Thursday, May 20th.
Here Is One Example.
About a year ago Harry Hayos, of
tho Union Pnclilo car department,
purohnsed the house nt 117 South Wil
low for $2.G60, and last year paid
$18.32 taxes on tho property. This
year the nssoesor placed a valuo of
$3,600 on tho property and at that val
uation, his taxes this year-will bo $105,
an increaso of nearly GOO per cent.
I Harry thinks this lis crowding' tlM
mourners. .'"T
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I Tho Christian aid socloty will meet
(Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. J, -;
Crawford, 415 west Third strooL Mrs.
E. R. Mills will be tho chairman of '
tho committee
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Crystal, Tonight and Tomorrow.
EUGENE O'BRIEN
in George Barr NcCutcheon's
"A pool and His Money"
A dangerous combination hut they are
Special tonight Sennen comedy-
soon separated. '
East Lynne with Variations.
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Keith, Wednesday and Thursday.
William Farimm
America's own crowned king of the drama
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THE ORPHAN" j
A love story of the desert plains with the dash 1
I and spirit of the great outdoors. li
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FREE Guessing Contest
At Moloney's Store.
May 21st and 22nd, 1920.
A 75.00 Patne, 25 Pathe Records ana! m
live Red Rooster given away.
Free to the Three Best Gussers!
RULES OF CONTEST On member of each family may
guess. Your guess must be made at the store and filed with the
clerk in charge of the contest and yoQ get a receipt, Employees
of W. R. Maloneu are barred.
How many grains of corn will "Pat'' eat at one
feeding when he is hungry?
1st Prize $75.00 Pathe
2nd Prize 25 Pathe Records
3rd Prize "Pat"
Prizes will be awarded by disinterested judges, Everybody
come in and try. This costs you nothing and you might win.
W. R. MALONEY CO.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE.
At the Sue Two Days Commencing Tuesday
"LOMBARDI, LTD."
The Famous Broadway Comedy Succeos, in which BERT LYTELL does the
Best Work of His Brilliant Career.
-EIGHT PRETTY GIRLS IN THE CAST
Including Alice Lake, Juonita Hansen, Thea Talbot, (a perfect 36.) This as a Stage;
Play holds a record for Attendance in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia!
San Francisco and Los Angeles.