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A NewiNcr That (lives The News FIfty-twe Weeks Each Year Fer One Dtllar.
VOLUME XXXVI.
C KED CLOUD,
:NEBKASKA, DECEMBER
1908.
NUMBER 49
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And here are gift suggestions. . You will agree with us when we say, "Whatever
you want is here." Such a choice of Christmas gifts as we show has never been
offered here before. Things useful, beautiful and appropriate for every member of
the family. : : : : : : : . , : : : : :
An appropriate yifi for Father, Mother,
Son or Daughter is one of our reliable
watches. : : :
We are showing
an exceedingly
well selected line
in the various
sizes and quali
ties, ranging in
price from the
$i.oo boys watch
to finest qualities
for men and wo-
men.
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All our watches are sold under a written
guarantee.
Our buying of dependable
Watches, Clocks and Jew
elry at prices less than- us
ual began last June in one
of the dullest, months. : :
Special lots and quantity
orders have brought us ex
tra values. : : : : :
Plain figure prices and pur
cash system save you 10
to 20 per cent. : : :
Jewelry of the right kind at light prices
for quality. An extra well assorted line
of Ladies'i
and Gents
watch chain
neclc chains
cuff buttons
brooches
sti c k pi n s
and emblem
oroods. : :
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Something here for every member of the
farhilv or friend or sweetheart. : : :
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Our line of rings afford
you ample opportunity.!
for the selection of ail
pleasing gift for any
one. A well selected
!:.,,. C clrrnol- t.lnill
UliU Ul out, illgiivi j.......
or engraved .rings inj
many styles and pat-,
terns. : : : : .
Baby rings, rings for(
boy or girl, young man;
i i f !.K1n -1 .- 1 s n r i n rr frr
or young may, in iacc a rmy buuaum anu (.Miasms . (l
nnv one. :::::::::::: : : : i
ALL SOLID GOLD THROUGHOUT, no plated
or filled rings. Plain figure prices. : : : : : . :
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The line of Silver
' goods for every use
i so varied that we can
tnot .enumerate them
here. , ; : : : : :
lit is sufficient, fto. say
i that wq have the most
j'extensiye line in the
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i1 Articles for Table use, Decorative purposes, or fancy
piecci ipr the Toilet arc all here in great variety.
Solid Sterling Silver or Silver plated of the better
qualities, give choice for an appropriate gift. : :
As a gift for the entire family nothing
equals an Edison Phonograph. This
invention of the Wizard Edison.brought
to its present state of perfection by his
master mind, furnishes unlimited en
tertainment and amusement for all. It
reproduces the human voice with all
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varatfons, reproduces the tones oft any
instrument or a full band. 'Twill cheer
you when you need it or will sing for
you the familiar tunes of days gone by.
Prices $12.50, $25.00, $30.00, $35.00,
$40.00 and up. Sold on the easy pay
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An easy solution of the gift qu(fctibn for boy or girl is the
purchase of a Kodak. They fuYriish amusement and pleas
ure the year round. The expense need not be great as
prices range from $1.00 up. Picture making with a Kodak
is daylight all the way, no stuffy dark room, and the pro
cesses easily learned. The KODAK BOX, $4.00 furnishes
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We cannot in the space at our command give you a fair idea of our line, only a per
personal visit of inspection can do that. We will be pleased to show or to sell. You
are welcome to look and price or to buy. Come early, make your selections while
stocks are fresh. We will lay aside for you anything you wish. Pay for it when
you take it. Everything sold under our guarantee of
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PIANO CONTEST
OPEN TO ANY LADY IN WEBSTER
OR ADJOINING COUNTIES;- -.
$550 in Valuable Prizes
Following are the names of the contestants and their
standing this week:
Miss Frankie Ward, Red Cloud .-vj ... 25,175
Mrs. Miles Doyle, Red Cloud ;4'..j 24, too
Miss Ruth Warren, Red Cloud .' iS,8oo
Miss Vera Crabill, Red Cloud '. L..t 15,500
Miss Beruice Potter, Red Cloud .,. 1 . . . ,$. 12,850
Miss Mary Francis, Cowlcs :K . . ; j 0,300
Miss Edna Watt, Guide Rock '. 10,600
Remember that with every dollar paid on subscription
you are entitled to 300 votes in the content. If you wish
anyone entered in the contest just senn in their name. Vot
ing and subscription1 blanks will be furnished-anyone making
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A Letter From J. J. illlldsciicr ' Nolson, and L'almyra.
jti'iutum, mii im)v. .... mus Tliolil time jltornrv irtvun hv Mm
Kdltor Of Chlor.
Dear Sir:
Uoi by 11 ,st it sin jut I tft
on tuxes 1iil' liy mc to Wepstcr county
and Slate, that protjiurlly lias como
ImmciHutely after uloi-tlou, hut it
seeniH to bn ''Kraftors prosporoty"
Whon everyone Iciiown that WoKslei
county lias the least worked roads
ever hineo thellvo coimui-hioner Hys-
tem ciiine into vogue of any county in
Nebraska tliat no bonds have been
voted of Into, that the old suporvhurn
had refunded tliu old r.iilroid bonds'
ofl7,no0.00 into Tour different pay-
nloiitH ot 8 10,0) for SWi,KH), $10,000
to be paid each fifth year, and the
.last bonil (Ivy yoar.s after of S1?',5U0. of
whiuh S.'I0,00 ought to be paid up this
eoniiugN'ow Year. IIul'vu llnd that
this vyus not compiled wHli in tlte
last p.iyinont, Only f7,u00 vas paid,
and on my questioning Kovoral of the
old board of a year ago and several of
thcjH'esctit board why it was not paid
iu lull, the $10,000 bond, no one gavo
iii3 any otlies answer(but) "God Knows
It Is always supposed that it the
valuation Is doubled iu assessing that
the per centum is reduced, but behold
we find the per cent is also "doubled
and nothing whatever to show for it.
Degree of Holier Tuesday evening Not
21 who well attended, ten cents was
chnrgod at the door which paid for the
oiitertainiuo it and lunch of pumpkin
pie, iloughtiuts and cou"eo The pro
grain consisted of music, songs, read
ings, recitations, a debate, a diMogne
and a paper. SL',70 were roeolvod.
Excursion to Corn lixnssltlon-
Ono of the largest excursion .trains,
that will come to Omaha for tliu Nat
ional Ooru Exposition will bo that
bearing 4C0 Indiana farmer.'). It will
reach the imposition ou tho soootid day
Agriculture Day. These fanners will
be gathered from various portions of'
Hooslur State and will meet at Indian
apolis from which Hi,) social train
will slirl. for Omiha.
If. is not at all Improbable that many
of lhese prosperous Indiana farmers
will take side excursions out Intb Neb
raska with a view or invotlgutiug
con lltlons In this st-ito, and it would
notsurprlso the corn show rnunugemen
if many of then (uvestod in Nebraska
farm laud. Though they have farms
i 1 the highest stato of cultivation in'
their homo state a number of fanners
of those states east of the Mississippi
I hope the commissioners yvill build are. waiting fqreter opportunities-,
us a 150,000 court housts"aiso street out west THey have" accumulated
car Hues on overy township lino and
rango line so the public can go to the
county seat on cars to pay taxes, as
there seems to be no roads worked. I
prcsumo that Is the idea'The schemers
succeeded lu fooling the farmors to
take tho power out of the piiblie's'liaiul
and centralize it into a few hands. Tho
seventeen members undor the supervls
orsystum cost the county 8050 per year
oxeept tho two years when the Inavale
and (ititile Il")ok bridges were put ill.
Tlioy have
much money in a series of prosperous
years and are looking for maiden land
of less cost.though equal fortuity.
Exactly such lands available in Neb
raska, and while It Is by no means the
speolil function of the National Corn
Exposltlol to advertise lundorsnperin.
duco immigration, tho mtiuagomon t
would be highly gratillcd If such result
wpul.Ulow from this groit enterprise
for after all the' upbuilding ot Neb
raska is, of courso 0110 of tho chief
.Since too live commissioners are on it , objo.t sought, l
has cost tho county SImK) a year. favorable nlait- will
all probability
be olfered tfiego
We also received from interest on Ilrtllul a flirnilJPh ,,duuy others socking
mity funds 89M) a year. Did anyone . mch opportunlthw, to look over the
farming Interests of Nebraska.
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over see a report of county interest
since? Perhaps there might be the last
year or so, but I have uover saw any
account in commissioners proceedings.
We can realize tho saying of liarnurn
und Puck much better after wo aro
'Humbugged".
'.Yours very Respectfully,
.T.J. Klndsokcr.
GUIDE ROCK.
Miss Helen Pool has resigned her
school,
Ira Sldos has boen quite heveroly ill
but is reported better.
U. M, Aim 11 and family aro ontor
tilnlng his brotl cr and wife from Iowa
The Revival Services at tho Baptist
church conducted by Kev. C, II. Hill
ovaugolUt, aro still In progross.
The Martial Hand assisted by major
Pcmhlctou und daughter of York gavo
11 second concert Saturday evening.
uov. .1. vr rooi prcaciieu me sor
mou 'rimrsday mor
Head The Ghief $1.00 Per Year
The I4m Christmas Gift Fr
Mm r Key.
There is up more suitable or appro
priate present than a famous Stevens
riile, shotgun or pistol These well
known at ins have been on the market
since 180 i are guaranteed in every way
nnd universally conceded to be abso
lutely tho best at popular prices.
Out-of-doorB with a Stovons is the
11 nest developer for a growing boj
Lcaring tq shoot well and aequrlng
qualities pf solf-control, doclsion und
manliness, are the invariable results of
a Stovons Firearm education.
Progressive Hardware and Sportlug
(loods Merchants carry Stovons Arras,
iu Stock and can supply individuals at
attractive pricoB. Iuslst ou Stevoua
when purchasing--there arc no
substitutes. These meritorious w cap
ons aro manufaotiired lu all dv.nn
prcaciieu me sor-i ,,, , , t
nlng at tho Union &..", wrtffl lehgths, etc.
Thankbglvliig Sorvioo There wero
savoral family dluuors served.
The temperance rally at tho church
last Sunday uttomoon was well attend
dod tho program consisted of music,
recitations reading and talks etc,
Mrs. Palmer, mother of Mrs, Cassell
Is here visiting. She is keeping houso
for her daughter wbllo that lady takes'
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Stcveus Arms and Tool Co., Chtcopee
Falls, Mass., for 100 page illustrated
catalog, ombodlos detailed doscrjptiou,
auu luruisues tlio most complete
number of man. snifirncHnnu i..- 4 1. ..,'. i
flrnnrms 1 iu. '.V. i5?!
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