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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
A collage of remarks notes shifts in liquor laws with Booze West Virginia and Champagne Michigan becoming dry and wet. Mentions Luther Burbank’s run for Congress and a looming vice presidential scramble while Memorial Day prompts tribute. Ends with a quip about long distance telephone honesty.
In a restrained pattern the Fairbanks boom stays put in Indiana, with few side trips or broader moves noted. The gap between local activity and wider reach remains evident as plans and prospects stay centered regionally.
One month before the Chicago convention the Republican party shows near unanimity for Taft and the contest nears its end. An eastern college man argues saving beats spending, explaining why few cultivate thrift. Meanwhile, many dream of returning to the farm as others seek to leave it behind. Delaware Democrats hail Judge Gray as a peach while opponents mock the choice. Frosts ruin peach crops in places.
The text mocks Andrew Carnegie and the idea of endless labor to amass wealth. It critiques the pursuit of riches by the poor and questions the logic of dying rich versus dying poor in a sardonic tone.
The June Bride and the sweet girl graduate are now dividing public honors. The boys who get diplomas stand unobtrusively beside the groom. Secretary Taft receives credit from Chinese officials for advancing YMCA work in China more than any other man. A Kentucky man celebrating his seventy eighth birthday has been a telegrapher for sixty six years. Pretty ticklish business to indulge in 80 long, wasn't It?
The remark that a man should be content with his lot offers little consolation or enlightenment to the vast army of have nots. The quote highlights social inequality and persistent economic distress.
A Philadelphia lawyer’s autopsy reveals the heart on the wrong side sparking a joking comment that too many judges exist in the country. The remark adds a wry note about Taft Bryan and Johnson having done newspaper work and predicts a great year for the Fourth Estate.
The Pekin Gazette has suspended publication amid questions about continued support from an old subscriber who has taken the paper since its first issue. The piece notes debates about organizing the sons of the Revolution in South American states and the challenge of distinguishing revolutions.
A woman requests separation arguing her husband values his twenty dogs over their marriage. She questions why she should stay bound to a life she rejects, while the dogs occupy his attention and affection.
The text notes shifts in American earnings with a general rise or fall and mentions individuals who adjust spending and pocket change habits, reflecting income uncertainty and frugal behavior amid unclear data.
A reflective line asserts that a person who avoids battles for pay, cause, or principle is not necessarily admirable, implying such nonconfrontational stance may reduce usefulness to society.
Alton B. Parker travels as a delegate to the Denver convention where a remark about carrying a sharp knife is linked to a talkative Nebraska figure. The anecdote highlights tense political discourse surrounding the event.
A prominent educator argues that teaching should train the eye to guide the hand, aligning with a long standing practice of carefully fingered technique by the educated gentry.
The National Museum of Washington receives the first 40 pound cannon ball fired at Fort Sumter marking a notable relic of Civil War history. The event highlights his poor marksmanship as aHistorical note.
A commemorative note highlights Memorial Day as a scene of flags and flowers and children. Veterans saved the flag, earned flowers, and passed the heritage of a free and united republic to the younger generation.
The governor announces a broad and welcoming headquarters where residents can visit without appointment, with assurance of meeting him at home. The move signals accessibility and informal engagement with constituents.
The text notes Gov. Johnson remains calm as Mr. Bryan announces his candidacy and faces questions about commitment to absolute ownership of the Democratic Party.
A Kansas man named Enoch Arden, absent eleven years, returns to find his wife already married to her third husband. He leaves again, likely hoping his own time may come round when he returns.
The Toledo Blade notes a cynical remark suggested to trim a hat by removing about a foot around, aimed at the Merry Widow style and delivered in the voice of a sad widower.
A Texas widow declares her next spouse must crook his own food or eat it raw. The remark shows bold courage but may leave her as the Bostonian calls “an appropriated blessing.”
A New York milkman choosing mercy over arrest helped a starving man by sharing milk. His actions reflect the phrase milk of human kindness combined with practical sense.
A Chicago report claims Andrew Carnegie will endow a 26 million dollar university at Washington with Theodore Roosevelt as its president. The plan promises strong training across football baseball wrestling boxing rowing and bronco busting for students.
Editorial notes Democrats should not feel guilt over Bryan defeats. It argues Bryan’s Denver nomination would be patriotic and would already guarantee Taft’s election as next president.
A Berlin financial authority states the American fleet's visit to Japan will be viewed globally as evidence of Japan's peaceful aims and will strengthen Japan's credit on world bourses at a time of acute need.
Arkansas senator Jeff Davis responds to hostile press criticism with a sharp rebuke. He declares, Go, damnable imps of pelf and greed, I defy your taunts. He then calls on supporters to behave well and uphold integrity.
The text argues habitual gamblers rely on others and that most forgery, defalcation, and theft by employees stems from gambling in bucket shops, pool rooms, racecourses, lotteries, and cards rather than building legitimate business.
The United States has started a program to finance official buildings overseas with a substantial initial allocation this year. Details indicate an emphasis on enhancing infrastructure and governmental facilities in foreign capitals and key postings.
The bill provides for purchasing embassies in Berlin and Mexico City and consulates in Shanehel and Yokohama. It authorizes up to one million dollars annually to acquire residences for foreign representatives.
Reports suggest a grounding spirit of skepticism in Mexico toward Americans wanes as the two governments maintain close ties. The commercial inter course grows more intimate and important daily, reflecting stronger bilateral engagement.
The Chicago Tribune urges the grand Army of the Republic to have a monthly member address public school children. It argues veterans' personal experiences would teach patriotism and imprint the Civil War history in the minds of the nation’s youth.
In Duluth News-Tribune column Sabbath Diversions Mary D. McFadden extols working women noting courage fortitude and the eternal feminine. She argues domestic women's daily labors are vast and beyond the comprehension of many men.
The document lauds Governor John A. Johnson as a successful Minnesota governor and a desirable Democratic presidential candidate. It notes his Swedish immigrant ancestry and credits one generation with producing an American citizen ready to join the nation's top leaders.
An immense June 13 demonstration in London groups women opposing violent suffragist tactics. Carrie Nation supporters claim such acts delay woman suffrage and undermine the cause. King Gustav of Sweden is described as a royal democrat who prizes democracy over ceremonial pomp, arguing kingship rests on public love, not costly displays.
The article notes that in Europe the art of typing has become a fad among the titled, with Queen Alexandria, the Czarina, Princess Ludwig, Queen Amelia, and the Empress of Japan all adept at using the typewriter to assist their royal spouses with correspondence.
The city appropriated 6000 to provide municipal work for the unemployed and set pay at one dollar a day to stretch the money. Labor union leaders urged refusals as too low, but many accept or seek charity. Farm work at 20 to 25 monthly with board is also refused by some in need. The piece argues one dollar daily is not enough for a family yet better than nothing and helps the economy move forward.
The playground movement in American schools and public parks shows strong progress. Over six months $6,000,000 has funded new playgrounds and maintenance, with Chicago alone spending $2,000,000 annually for fourteen playgrounds covering six to seventy acres. A new municipal approach is being pursued.
A 1200 acre site on Portage Lake near Manistee Michigan hosts a summer boys camp. Captain Jack Crawford and other experienced leaders guide woodcraft instruction to connect youths with nature, spurred by John D Mockefotter and his son Harold McCorintok.
In Norfolk yesterday Republican candidate R. Appleby stated his only reply to the many questions is his sympathy with Gov. Sheldon’s administration and his steadfast adherence to the last Republican platform. He pledged to adopt any new platform created under the primary law.
The Norfolk Commercial club aims to hire a government road expert to design a model road near the city. A good road lowers farming costs and boosts market access, inviting farmers to town more often and spurring broad public improvement. The project could seed extensive road development across the region.
A call to conserve national resources stems from a Washington conference noting forestry depletion and rising costs. It argues for state and national authorities to confer and unite to regulate land water and energy, warning of poverty if usage continues unchecked. The piece envisions lasting benefits from better federal state cooperation.
A week ago in Indiana a dozen or more people were lured to a farmhouse murdered and dismembered with bodies buried in pits on the premises. On Sunday about 15 000 people gathered at the scene out of curiosity or fear.
A late 19th century critique condemns morbid curiosity about murder scenes in a dense, condemnatory tone. The author compares curious relic hunters to head hunters of Borneo, arguing such fascination degrades civilization and fuels sensationalism.
The Norfolk Commercial club leads a crackdown on petty advertising schemes, with most local merchants agreeing to avoid them. They favor newspaper publicity as the main effective medium and will have a committee review any new plan before endorsement.
The editorial laments the failure of both the Senate and House to pass currency reform. It critiques the bond secured and asset currency approaches as flawed and warns of risks from promoters and inflation. It urges study and expert commission input before any law is enacted.
A fragmented discussion notes caution about a national campaign and warns against panic. The text criticizes misdirected priorities and emphasizes that the country does not need distraction from essential economics while considering policy moves.
An editorial praises the Republican Party's orderly convention process over a mob rule. It argues Taft has broad support within the party, cites self discipline and common good, and asserts that party leaders will ensure Taft’s nomination despite possible rival candidacies.
The Commercial club president pushes macadamizing First Street from the Junction to Norfolk Avenue as Main Street paving remains unlikely. The News opposes delaying Main Street, urging focus on business district streets and promising city bond votes for intersections if expansion succeeds.
A plan proposes extending the division between two town sections after road paving. Details specify start points and expected impact on traffic and access. Local officials weigh cost, accessibility, and future development implications.
An item from Norfolk notes a woman repurposes a bracelet as a towel rack. The craft offers a handy spot to carry a tandker chief, reflecting quirky local ingenuity in daily life.
A reader recalls a visit to church with a girl where, at the collection plate, he had no money to contribute, causing a moment of embarrassment and reflection on social norms.
The directoire gown draws attention in Chicago and may have a trial in Norfolk. Citizens are urged to vote soon as the political scene in Town nears its end. An optimist remains hopeful for growing weather.
The note highlights Bryan's ongoing expense on special train services traveling through northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota, reflecting concerns about cost and logistics.
The item mocks graduates who seek advice and jokes about counting to fit forty friends into a convention hall with one admission. It notes name spellings and a joke about Tim Murphy changing his name to fit his art, reflecting light local humor.
Achison Globe excerpt reflects on charity gratitude church size prayer meetings and social dynamics. It critiques how prejudice shapes learning and the tension between youth and elders with comments on expectations and manners.
George Petron, an Italian section man, fell from a handcar near Foster and suffered a badly injured back. Doctors initially feared a broken spine, but X rays did not show a fracture. Petron, aided by Dr. Pilger and Dr. Salter, explained he struck the rail in the fall and did not report being run over.
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