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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
4
Weekly Plattsmouth Journal argues that every resident should booster the town and business. It questions President Roosevelt's tariff stance and urges action with the next Congress rather than waiting for the election.
A reader question challenges a French scientist's claim that kissing causes freckles. The response asserts there is no truth to the theory and urges asking for evidence rather than rumors.
Commentary notes the Postmaster General's claim that the deficit was only 10 million dollars and criticizes such figures as showing narrow thinking. It argues officials with grander visions overlook larger consequences of their policy choices.
President Theodore Roosevelt pitched hay while Vice-President Fairbanks saved a drowning woman and Speaker Cannon reportedly kicked a mad dog in the ribs. Senators Knox and Secretary Taft may need new press agents to stay competitive in the race.
The report notes that not over 15 teachers attended Elmwood institute and that fewer than half the students are male. In Cass county rural districts, the scene is dominated by rustling skirts as the young hopefuls study.
Pure food inspectors are busy with many arrests across the state for violations of the law. Local merchants risk stale eggs if not cautious and must monitor those who bring such eggs to market to avoid blame.
The text argues that warships should move freely and not loaf in harbors. It asserts battleships and armored cruisers can show themselves to Pacific Coast people and return before any bombardment of New York City or Mayor McClellan is attempted.
The text notes that although Wilson may have made mistakes as head of the agriculture department, orders to remove a Latin inscription from the department's new building and replace it with English are not among his missteps.
The discussion pushes to remove a 150 percent tariff that blocks Caspian oil from entering the United States. Although aimed as retaliation for a tariff on domestic oil, rebates paired with the tariff have allowed the Standard Oil Trust to operate with broad leeway.
The text argues the fight is not against combination but against methods condemned as unseemly and illegal, targeting trusts like Standard Oil and the anthracite group for practices deemed vicious monopolies.
Joan R. Kirk Republican president of the Kirksville Normal praised William Jennings Bryan as the greatest American statesman. He warned Republicans to nominate the right man or risk his ardent support for Bryan for president. Kirk previously served as Missouri State Superintendent of Schools after 1894 GOP victory.
A historical puzzle explains a calculation using living brothers and sisters. Double the brothers, add three, multiply by five, add sisters, multiply by ten, then add brothers and subtract 150. The resulting rightmost figure is deaths, middle is sisters, left is brothers.
The Bell Telephone Co filed a schedule with the state railway commission detailing capital stock ownership and dividends. Par value reportedly 4.552 million with about 109 thousand paid in dividends since start. President Yost is listed with 225 plus shares, a small minority, and the report is criticized as full of holes.
An assertion states Mr. Rockefeller was not in the least annoyed over a 29 240 000 dollar fine. The remark notes most people would feel flattered to be asked to contribute that amount.
A local contest invites a young lady to fill missing letters and submit the correct phrase I through the clue "I- -th-te-u-h f-r -u" for a prize. The puzzle states the solution is sought at the office and is open globally.
The writer praises Elmwood merchants for harmony and cooperation, contrasting with jealousy and bickering that harms towns. The message urges Plattsmouth businesses to pull together to become a standout city of its size in Nebraska.
The president urges young men to learn marksmanship, praising the advice as valuable though noting his own shooting has been erratic with a few stray attempts suggesting his aim isn’t flawless.
The government has not collected the $29,240,000 assessed against the Standard Oil Trust. John D. Rockefeller quickly claimed the $100 witness fee for his Chicago testimony and did not participate in mileage accounting with the rest of the crew.
The Iowa governor estimates Adam would rival Rockefeller in wealth if he earned 450 dollars daily and lived. He notes John D Rockefeller would likely still lead. Adams was in the apple business, less lucrative than petroleum.
A Party newspaper warns it should not advocate for any primary candidate while acknowledging the editor's private right to opinion. It argues the paper must remain open to all candidates so readers can choose uninfluenced, though all are inevitably influenced to some degree.
Leading German financiers say Japan could borrow in Berlin to buy the Philippines from the United States but caution German investors have no funds for war. They demand clear evidence that funds would not finance conflict, else loan likely to fail.
The passage notes a decline in liquor interests' influence on politics, once pivotal in elections. It observes widespread public opposition to drinking and reports dealers opting to avoid attempting to sway political outcomes, particularly outside major cities.
A fragile hope arose on Wall Street that the president would soon issue a reasonable statement of government policies. The text notes Wall Street has not shown readiness to declare alignment with government aims to enforce laws and end perceived commercial graft termed “business” by some operators.
Kansas City plans call for suitable playgrounds for children from all walks of life and well lighted boulevards. The push toward faster completion of projects signals a progressive city mindset and a commitment to brighter illumination as cheap gas becomes available.
The Department of Justice will file in federal court to dissolve the Harvester trust in Kansas. The suit challenges a monopoly that controls about 70 percent of the country’s agricultural implement output. The Harvester combine disputes the label of trust, as do Beef and Standard Oil in similar cases.
A retrospective defense of democracy as it rose in power from 1866 to 1876 and remains vital. The piece condemns organized rapacity, praises constitutional government, and urges unity to check abuses and sustain American liberty and law. It contrasts Democratic resilience with past and present threats from exploitation of state machinery.
Solomon R. Guggenheim in Paris warns Americans of a looming crisis and potential three party split. He says a Roosevelt third term is possible with aim to lifelong presidency, supported by his daughter Mrs Longworth, and notes shifting party dynamics including Bryan and Taft candidates.
The piece argues that both rich and poor suffer under rising costs driven by trust created prosperity. It notes luxury items such as diamonds and furs have risen in price alongside basic necessities. It claims the rich will push for lower luxury prices while the poor see little relief before elections.
A reader argues the pass system is ended by scripture citing verses such as Thou shalt not pass and None shall ever pass, listing Isaiah Jeremiah Mark and Jonah to support the claim. The piece frames biblical authority as decisive in ending all pass usage.
Community organizers remind residents to attend the Labor Day event in Plattsmouth on Monday September 2 and urged people to make their arrangements to be there.
The speaker condemns Sullivan Hopkins and their allies for pressuring William Jennings Bryan to declare candidacy for the presidency a year before the Democratic convention. The critic accuses the group of dictating to a respected national figure and alleges they act as spies for the opposition in Chicago campaigns when money is involved.
H M Soennichsen announces his candidacy for County Assessor subject to the will of democratic electors at the September 3 1907 primary election.
For Clerk of the District Court the office is subject to the will of the democratic electors at the primary on September 3 1907. C E Metzger seeks the position.
The notice lists the date for the office of Commissioner Third District subject to the will of the people in 1907, with authority attributed to JORDAN.
J Box announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic voters at the September 3 1907 primary.
The notice states dates for the County Judge election under the new law. It lists J. E. Downes and A. L. Tripp as candidates for the county judge and notes their subject to the will of voters at the September 3, 1907, Republican primary. WILLIAM DELLES DERNIER is also mentioned.
For County Clerk. date for the office of County Clerk, subject to the will of the democratic electors as expressed at the primary election to be held September 3, 1907. W. E. Rosencrans.
Frank E. Schlater declares candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Cass County subject to Democratic voters at the September 3, 1907 primary.
A fragment states that county subject to the will of Republican voters will be expressed at the primary on September 3 in 1867, attributed to Will T. Adams.
Mary K. Foster announces her candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools pending the will of the electors at the primary on September 3.
160 acres of good farm land for sale in Dundy county Neb. Or trade for city property in Plattsmouth. Address Box 474 Plattsmouth Neb.
Louis Kohrell of Kanoska said he would have about five hundred bushels of potatoes. He noted his area escaped the destructive hail and reported the crops as fine as usual for the region.
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