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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
Letters from Victor Patnesude of Topeka Kansas and Rev J G Dukes praise Peruna as a health restorative. Patnesude cites recovery from years of illness after using Peruna, returning to work within months. Dukes notes his wife’s improved health and facial complexion after taking Peruna.
The World Herald criticizes Nebraska's primary law as badly drafted. It argues the system concentrates party control in a few men, creates absurdities in presidential year politics, and undermines the claimed goal of popular government. The piece calls for a new legislature to redo the laws.
Mrs Robert Richter has suffered from appendicitis for some time and now plans surgery at St Josephs hospital in Omaha. She travels with Mr Richter, her sister and Dr Cummins and will enter the hospital today for relief from her troubles.
Elmwood society notes two engagements among Plattsmouth friends. Bessie Melvina Tyson to Fleming Wellington Robb of Verdon Neb and Nora Eva Neihart to John Wesley Collier of Topeka Kas were announced at a gathering hosted by Misses Tyson and Neihart with a nut shell message and a celebratory toast.
Physicians warn that now through September 1 is the worst time for typhoid fever due to hot weather. They urge careful eating and drinking, select foods and pure water, and advise citizens to renovate premises, remove garbage, and keep weeds down to reduce infection risk.
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass endorses Dr King s New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs colds and lung weakness after other remedies fail. The product guaranteed by F G Fricke Co offers 50c 1 and a free trial bottle.
An Indianapolis address by J W Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers argues for manual training in public schools. He says early tool use helps boys discover their inclinations and prevents late trade errors while criticizing the apprentice system's collapse driving youths to day labor.
A critique argues that death is no respecter of persons and the same crime should lead to the same punishment regardless of social influence. It decries selective prosecution and double standards in applying law. The piece questions moral standing and warns that convicting one man while acquitting another fosters incipient anarchy.
Mrs. Anderson sues The Missouri Pacific railroad in Omaha today over a fall from a moving train at the depot. She was attempting to alight and says the conductor failed to give her time to disembark. Several local witnesses testified.
Mrs Maggie Markley reports a civil war like clash as two boys Albert and Gus Canning are arraigned in police court for disturbing the peace. Testimony shows local youths and their parents taking sides leading to ongoing hostilities and calls to bury the hatchet.
Last evening about 9:30 a youth returning from a call along Washington avenue near Andrew Kroehler’s home was accosted by a short, poorly dressed man claiming to be hungry. The suspect, who had just arrived by Missouri Pacific train, asked for money and tobacco but was declined. The youth attempted to contact police but found the station unresponsive as the council chamber appeared closed.
A Texas newspaper extols the value of minding your own business and boosting others. It argues that friendliness and helpful action raise a community, while knocking others or self pity hinders progress. The piece urges residents to work together, uplift neighbors, and foster communal growth now.
Frank E Schlater is announced as a full fledged Democratic candidate for Cass County treasurer. He has served as deputy to Billy Wheeler and shown strong accounting skills. Widely known among business people and farmers, he is praised as the capable choice to run the important office. He is expected to be nominated by the Democrats and may be elected.
Mrs Philip Becker at St Joseph hospital Friday was somewhat improved though pace slower than hoped. Doctors say the gains indicate a final and complete recovery, the goal most desired.
J D Graves of Peru travels by fast mail to Rock Bluffs to visit his mother Mrs M P Graves and return by train. He owns a farm near Hillsdale Iowa damaged by a recent storm while planning to settle with the insurance people. He departs in the morning for Lincoln to attend the Prohibition convention.
Mrs. Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario reports a knee burn healed beautifully after applying Chamberlain's Salve. The product is sold by F. G. Fricke and A. T. Fried.
Hollis Banning, son of W. B. Banning, fell about twelve feet from the top of a staircase at Geo. Stites restaurant and suffered facial bruising and the loss of six teeth. Harry Graves saw the accident and carried him to Stites’ drug store for treatment. the boy expects to be cautious about climbing high places in the future.
John McCreary injured his thumb while skinning a dead animal at a rendering establishment near LaPlatte. The flesh caused blood poisoning, swelling his arm, but he reports a favorable turn and hopes for full recovery. Mrs. L Whiteacre of Buffalo endorses Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a long trusted remedy for croup in her family.
A call to enforce ordinances against leaving teams untied on streets. Nine of ten harm arises from careless tethering. Owners risk damaged vehicles and pedestrian danger. Fines urged to curb carelessness and protect public safety.
The item alleges two or three Burlington officials based in Lincoln want to move Plattsmouth shops to that city. It claims they would buy 100 acres cheaply, lay it out into town lots, and sell each at a high price. It also urges Chicago directors to watch Burling ton leaders on this division.
Mrs. 5. H. Atwood and her daughter Miss Catherine were riding in Lincoln when a pony shied and overturned their cart. Mrs. Atwood sustained a broken collar bone, the fracture was reduced, and she is resting as well as could be expected.
Frank Benfer received two promising bloodhound puppies from an Iowa dog fancier last Tuesday. He aims to train them for use with trailers to aid burglary prevention and future investigations. The Journal notes his training experience and expects the hounds to prove valuable.
Henry Donat departs this afternoon for a three month tour covering Oklahoma Kansas and a large part of Texas Missouri and Southern Illinois. He will travel thousands of miles on the road while applying local methods as the disease remains unaddressed. Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional ailment and internal remedies are urged. Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a direct remedy for the blood and mucus surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to be a legitimate prescription by a leading physician and is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A No 1 motion picture machine with films and slides in good shape offered at a bargain. Originally cost 150 dollars. Call or address The Journal Plattsmouth Nebraska for details and pickup.
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