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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
A reflective essay warns against sensational reform zeal and the view that all public figures are thieves. It cautions that some use reform rhetoric for office, gain, or media applause while genuine reform benefits the state. It defends belief in public virtue and criticizes hypocritical reformers driven by self interest.
The Journal reports W B Oaks of Silver City Iowa suffered a stroke two to three weeks ago. Oaks a longtime cashier at Silver City State Bank and prominent local figure is described as improving though unable to speak clearly. The note lauds his decency and business success and expresses hope for full recovery.
Congressman Earnest M. Pollard arrived by Burlington last evening and left this afternoon en route to Weeping Water and Nehawka. He expressed optimism that Post Office funding for the local site will pass, pleasing local citizens. Mrs M. E. Wright of Storm Lake Iowa, visiting with Mrs D P Jackson, departed for Iowa after twenty two years since school days.
Last evening Mrs. L. A. Moore was taken to Omaha and operated on at Emmanuel hospital for longstanding concerns. Initial reports were awaited, but friends hoped for a successful outcome and rapid recovery. Her daughter Mrs. Seivers will stay by her side.
Mrs H P Sturm burned her right hand and left forearm when a Black Eagle stove top exploded of gasoline largely. Mr Sturm quickly put out flames but the fire set the house ablaze. The accident serves as a warning without formal admonitions. Nehawka Register.
The Tribune shares Rev Brainerd's explanation that Easter is tied to the full moon after March 21, noting Easter can fall as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. The article corrects claims that this Easter is the latest in a century.
Will Fish of Cut Bait and Oscar Wilson the barber on South Sixth Street will fish tomorrow despite Wilson’s lame hand from a bee hive accident. H. S. Ward covers the shop, while John Ewing supervises the barber shop in his absence.
We met Bass Meisinger on the street in Plattsmouth today. He said this was his first visit here in six months after illness and prolonged confinement to his house. The Journal hopes for his recovery to full health.
The piece explains rising meat costs due to a reduced cattle supply after a bank panic. It notes farmers could not buy range cattle last fall, limiting stock for spring markets, while lamb and pork also rise. Warmer weather may ease demand as gardens yield, encouraging thrift and vegetarian options for months ahead.
Washington correspondent Willis J. Abbot notes the employer's liability bill cleared the House led by John Sharp Williams with Democratic support and Republican opposition. The measure, urged by labor, now faces Senate scrutiny as Republicans weigh campaign implications. In related news, Carl Kopiska suffered a severe hand injury at Burlington shops and will be unable to work for some time.
A Nebraska City Press urging post election action to boost regional trade. It calls on residents to invite eastern river farmers to town, noting hundreds ready to trade and warning against shutting eyes and withholding enterprise that could bring thousands of dollars to the city.
Mrs. George W. Lininger Mrs. F. H. Haller and husband and Mr. Chas. Conant of Omaha viewed Masonic Home grounds to locate a new chapel. They favor a detached chapel at one point of a proposed horse shoe shaped building with a future connecting wing. They returned by the fast mail.
A congressional bill would allow postmasters to certify lists of rural names for sale to mail order firms. It sets copying costs up to five dollars per thousand names, aiming to place farming community lists in cataloguers hands. Commercial clubs are urged to oppose the measure.
Deborah Hohan leaves the city after visiting relatives and travels to Greenwood with her sister Mrs L F Kruger and children. The Krugers move to Glenwood where they will settle as Mr Kruger starts a farm position and they depart this evening with household goods.
A street-found letter from J. M. pleads after an unreturned church meeting laugh. The writer warns of rival High-Pockets and vows affection, claiming the recipient’s laughter is needed and threatening playful mischief if rejected.
Special excursion rates offer a trip to the Panhandle country in Texas next Tuesday April 21. Buyers urged to act now on land purchases with specifics from Frank Stanley in Plattsmouth.
Nebraska State Railway Commission invites public input on proposed rate reforms. Hearings held March 24 25 discuss flat rate and distance tariffs and readjustment of classifications rules and charges with objections due by April 20 1908. avaliação
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Meisinger home last Tuesday to celebrate Uncle Michael on his seventieth birthday. A large crowd joined Edward Donat and others, with a touring party returning from a merry visit to Uncle Nicholas Halmes including a near runaway adventure and humorous exchanges about seafaring days.
Bring your horse to Manspeakers barn for clipping at $1.50. Horses left in care are treated as our own with a satisfaction guarantee. S. E. Eacs offers service at Manspeakers barn.
James Washington Kear died at his home near Elmwood on April 7 at age 71 years 1 month and 21 days after a life spent on his Nebraska homestead. Born February 1837 in Van Wert County Ohio he married Ellen Lehmkuhl in 1860 and moved to Nebraska in 1864. Funeral services were held at home April 9 at 10 a.m. with Rev O B D Wood of Epworth M E Church officiating.
First Guess notes Charley Col M A Bates of the Plattsmouth Journal spent a Saturday visit here. He inquired about the welfare of the red hats and asked for water, a humorous moment capturing a Missouri editor asking for a drink.
Mrs Bryan returns from Europe as W. J. Bryan plans a string of talks in upstate New York Michigan and city engagements through the 22nd He will address in Rochester Glen Falls Utica NY and at a New York City Democratic banquet before leaving for Lincoln with Mrs Bryan around the 24th Miss Elizabeth Spangler and Mrs E H Spangler were visitors in Omaha today.
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