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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
A Norfolk Weekly News Journal column jokes about U S policy, Cuba evacuation talk, Roosevelt prosecution, and Panama Canal frictions. It riffs on Pat Crowe evangelism, tea imports, hospital ships, and Morgan book collection while lampooning Santa Claus and Thaw. The piece blends satire with era trivia and current events.
Lord Roberts calls for an army of one million in England to guard against a German invasion. The piece contrasts memory of famed industrialists Rockefeller Archbold and Harriman with others who are less remembered.
The piece notes a prohibitionist discovering the Prince of Wales abstains from alcohol and that the habit did not come from King Edward. It follows with diverse remarks on Niagara Falls ages and comments from The Commoner about William Jennings Bryan’s political path. John Milton and John Burroughs are cited on literary values and fame.
The note proclaims treasures within and urges onlookers to see the building as a shelter for a soul. It mentions General William Booth who recently underwent eye surgery and hopes for recovery. Booth is hailed as a grand old man with unwavering inner sight and heart impulses.
The article notes the Atlante fleet of cattle ship completed its voyage around the world and praises the American navy. It reflects on homecomings, a royal welcome on return to Tampton roads in February, and the optimistic view of rural self reliance shaping business and politics.
An Oklahoma speaker compares the state’s liberal labor laws to a hungry man with a fine china plate but nothing to eat, noting capital and industry will wait for a saner policy. He urges the next legislature to pursue a sane path that encourages industrial development and employment.
Bishop Bristol of the Methodist church proclaims the current era the best in history praising its educated ministers and laymen. He argues criticism of commercialism overlooks that material things reflect divine thoughts like trees hills and oceans.
Miss Clara A Grace, an Englishwoman, made a record round trip from London to New York and back in just over twelve days with only twenty four minutes spent on business in New York. She relayed the meeting by wireless from sea and conducted it while en route between steamers.
The article honors A J Durland a long time Norfolk contributor who plans a western trip and possible departure to the Pacific coast. It highlights his role in developing a prominent residence district and his value as a civic leader.
The News highlights Norfolk’s spirited, progressive nature and hopes Mr Durland may settle permanently in the city he has helped to shape. It recalls a tale of Mr Newberry, then landsman and later secretary of the navy, aboard the Yosemite during the Spanish War when Theodore Roosevelt asked him about the yacht, and Newberry saluted with steady manners.
President Roosevelt's country life commission has stirred agricultural communities by highlighting farmer income and weather influences on livelihood. Sessions have sown good seed likely to yield betterment, and the commission is not a failure in awakening awareness of needs and possibilities.
The Norfolk region and surrounding northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota expect a prosperous Christmas. Bountiful crops and high prices have fostered regional prosperity, contrasting with eastern downturns. Despite December warmth delaying shopping, four days remain for gifts, and Norfolk merchants foresee the biggest Christmas season yet.
An account from Washington alleges President Roosevelt rode down on a seminary riding party, alleged to have urged his horse, struck a young woman’s horse with a crop, and delivered a harsh rebuke for passing him. Secretary Loeb called the story untrue. Miss Sisson cites three young women as witnesses.
Eyewitnesses recount a tense encounter as President Theodore Roosevelt and his party passed a group of women trotting on a park road near Forest Glen. A crop strike and a brushing hoof caused a mare to stumble. Roosevelt warned the riders they should not go ahead. The women fear publicity but defend their conduct as unprovoked.
The poem urges shoppers to rush into department stores for a glittering, unlimited array of gifts at any price. It lists toilet sets bedroom slippers cigarette holder fountain pen lacquered tray dressing gown silver shaker and salt, rainproof coats and avante, gloves and handkerchiefs as timeless options and mocks thrift in a lighthearted year end sales pitch from the Chicago News.
A humorous Squib notes that popular men envy others and friends shape opinions. It mentions a dull rainy Sunday and a diversion from a hack ride to a neighbor. It reports Atchison children meeting Saturday to form a society for training step parents. A man can be married or divorced.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt reacting to a Panama scandal story printed by the New York World and other papers. It notes denials by individuals including Abe Robinson and the potential impact on his administration. It quotes editorials defending the press and presenting the president’s letter to Mr. Foulke as part of the debate.
A humorous 19th century tale from Onoha Nebraska recounts a boy named Buster causing mayhem at a hotel. Uncle Oscar playfully frightens him with a spider, prompting a scene that ends with the hotel guests praising Oscar for preserving order. The piece ends by asking if Buster should receive a real spanking for his antics.
A satirical poem mimics John D. Rockefeller and George Weyerhaeuser. It playfully imagines them controlling memory and forests, railing against monopolistic power and rising prices. The verses lampoon industrial barons and their influence on resources and markets.
A public figure sought congressional action via the minister to France to probe the sale of Pentima shares, arguing for an investigation into possible relics of the sedition law. The speaker admitted sympathy for the indignation but criticized the approach and calls for attorney general involvement.
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