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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
3
A moral and business intuition passage contrasts a healthy girl and man discerning right from wrong. It notes everyone faces temptation to ignore good judgment and suggests perseverance yields a second breath.
A historical survey notes the Pawnees were moved from Nebraska to Oklahoma in 1876 and have dwindled from about 2,500 to under 500. Despite good allotments and similar climate, mortality rose after age twenty five with a mysterious ailment eroding the tribe, sparking inquiry by Indian Office experts.
A proverb-like line contrasts outcomes tied to action with the risks of wandering. It likens a lamb straying from home to returning without its fleece, warning that fate hinges on choices rather than appearances.
An excerpt from Dr Earl M Pratt notes his project at The John Crerar Library Chicago inviting ideas and suggestions. It describes the Arcade Index libraries with unpublished items back to 1796 and aims to collect daily life information for future access.
The excerpt questions how many cities can be marked on a Mercator map and ponders the desirable personal forces of different nationalities. It notes a bias toward hearing about undesirable tendencies in everyday reading and asks if the reader knows anyone across continents.
The text discusses avoiding violence and the value of thinking before acting. It mentions some people keep a “club” at home or locked away to prevent misuse and to reduce reliance on force. The piece suggests restraint preserves judgment and reduces harm.
A reflective piece urges loving one’s work, noting success comes from interest rather than passion alone. It cites a Chicago man with national renown who achieved greatness in his chosen field, and emphasizes cross pollination of ideas across jobs to improve one’s own work.
The passage urges readers to improve self-control, noting many confess they lose their head and a sale because they do not know how to do otherwise. It argues self-control can be raised through learning and practice.
The author muses on what knowledge will keep youths useful ten to twenty years ahead. He argues true education helps all, warns against excess schooling for either gender, and reflects on practical experience like factory work shaping understanding and executive ability.
A reader notes that a better understanding of irresistible conditions helps people stop and think rather than fight and flee. The reflection emphasizes self control, awareness, and choosing nonviolent responses to strong urges.
The text urges private time study and self discipline with ten minutes daily for ten years. It argues a notebook and daily writing improve ability by fifty hours of practice yielding growth from two to twenty five percent. Readers should record ideas, review passages, and sharpen life through steady, purposeful effort.
Community helpers engage to support public schools, asserting that aiding others enhances mental growth for both helpers and students. The message promotes merit in assisting educational improvement and personal development through service.
The narrator recalls a fatal accident with a pullet caused by a gate hinge and uses the incident to argue for learning by observation. They reflect on growing through mistakes, the German count’s idea of growth, and the value of reading to gain accurate knowledge without costly errors.
The saying compares egg production to work outcomes, suggesting failure to achieve results points to managerial issues. If applied to mink work, it implies assessing husbandry and oversight to improve productivity. The core idea links good management with successful yields.
A Chicago man describes an organizing system with an index book and a set of alphabetically arranged drawers and pasteboard boxes for main subjects and subtopics. He suggests using rosewood doors for elegance and a large brain rest box for items you cannot destroy but cannot file.
Historical note recalls Mascagni and Wagner praised for conducting without a score in San Francisco and London. Wagner faced harsh critique for Beethoven performances then used a score, later revealed the in front of him was actually Rossini’s Barber of Seville turned upside down.
Jenkins planned a morning call for a thorough physical but slept in and went to work. In the evening his wife told him the doctor had called and left a prescription. He asked how the doctor knew his condition and the wife replied the doctor thought he had dyspepsia.
A nostalgic verse recalls a sunlit orchard, bees and birds, and a secret first kiss shared by a couple. The speaker cherishes the memory and invites a reprise of the kiss amid blooming trees. The piece exudes romantic longing and musical sentiment from Life magazine.
Passengers at Old Orchard Beach Maine watched a young woman change her hose in the waiting room. She sat on the floor in a corner and performed the task with neatness and dispatch, apparently unaware of the attention she drew.
A male friend pledges unwavering support as best man after a proposal to marry Miss Willing. The dialogue declares enduring friendship and readiness to stand by the groom through upcoming nuptials.
A dialogue asks a candidate why they left their last job. The cook’s comment suggests a reason may be tied to past employment, leaving the reader unsure about the applicant’s reliability or reasons for departure.
Inventory of the late Tom Allen former champion pugilist and longtime St. Zenis saloonkeeper lists property valued at 279.80 dollars.
The Kansas City Journal discusses a concept where a receiver to the ear could enable a person to converse with themselves across the globe. The article explores the potential reach and novelty of such a device in communication.
A major canal project along the Snake River between Blackfoot and American Falls in Idaho will create a 60 mile long, wide irrigation system. The Idaho state contract with the American Falls Canal and Power Company aims to reclaim 100000 acres of fertile land with a favorable climate and strong market prospects. 10000 acres are ready for irrigation and settlement. purchase tickets and information are available through Evans Curtis and Sweet Co. in Salt Lake City.
People in Muskegon Michigan waking to a lake mirage watched a phantasmic city rise from the water. The illusion showed Milwaukee like a distant skyline with tall buildings and broad streets across Lake Michigan, lasting about two hours before fading.
A brief notice urges keeping clothing white and bright using Red Cross approved methods. It notes grocers, including Htlue 4, selling large 2 oz packages for whitening and care.
General Ainsworth recalls a Civil War tale of a regiment anxiously awaiting mail. The chaplain posted a sign declaring he did not know when the mail would arrive, later defaced with a sharp joke that he did not care.
George F. Elliott recalls a Florence prison vote with 7 000 ballots for Lincoln and 3 000 for McClellan cast on black and white beans. He says the commandant Harrison wished to punish black voters, later beaten by an inmate years after the war.
Estill Springs Tennessee resident C D Holt recounts two years of back illness and disability. After taking three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he regained full strength and ability to bend and lace shoes. He endorses the remedy as genuine medicine and urges others to try it.
One hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by W. Wapping, Kixman, and Manvin as reliable Toledo wholesalers. Hall's Catarrh Cure works via bloodstream and mucous surfaces. testimonials offered free. Price one dollar per bottle. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
A sealed package in a London bank holds a trial piece of Charles II by Simon, one of fifteen crowns made to outshine Dutch artistry. Offered for sale twice since 1774, the highest bid was twenty guineas in 1774. Since 1789 it lay hidden for 114 years, owned by a renowned nobleman whose plans remain uncertain.
James Ponard and Elizabeth Noyce of Pontiac Illinois were arrested on warrants from Miss Noyes' mother. Ponard courted the mother for years and reportedly obtained a marriage license Wednesday to wed her, then eloped with her 13 year old daughter. They will be taken to Pontiac for trial.
A bill collector recalls a street number with stubborn precision. The narrative follows relentless pursuit across neighborhoods, where old debts surface again and again, highlighting persistence, risk, and the lingering ache of unpaid accounts in a weary town.
Fragmentary dialogue references Uncle Sam and open dogs in Mancharia with hints of insured policy and diplomatic boast. The text is garbled and provides no verifiable events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
Advertisement notes Mother Gray, a nurse in a Children's Home, treats Summer Complaint Feverishness Headache Stomach Troubles Teething Disorders and destroys worms. Sold at 25c per bottle with free samples by Allen S Olminted Le Roy New York.
In a brief, fragmentary exchange a Philadelphian notes a town recent embalming of a man who died there. A resident from Tiehant er questions why such events occur less often in their own locale, reflecting common curiosity about funeral practices.
Miss Helen Gould entertained members of a girls club at her Hudson estate. The visitors toured the grounds and conservatories and viewed pictures and art objects before hearing a remark implying she would face social trouble after the visit.
Ad copy asserts Defiance Starch should be in every household and touts 407. more for 10 cents than any other brand of cold water starch.
A historical note links Lord Bacon to early meat preservation ideas via cold storage and refrigeration concepts. It claims his death arose from experiments with snow for preserving meat, implying a link between drying and cooling methods and modern refrigerated transport.
Mrs Tos of Ronse Maple Street Norwich S Y Yen 17 1900 reports a claim that Tam Sure Pisce a cured her consumption three years earlier and saved her life.
A pithy line contends that men should rely more on luck than intellect, arguing fortune often exceeds reasoning in guiding life. The saying estimates the odds favor chance over calculated wit in human affairs.
A terse line notes a man afflicted with ague who feels the cold intensely, lingers in a continual shiver, and endures a frigid moment despite some relief.
Advertisement touts Lewis' Single Binder cigars as rich mellow tobacco from Lewis' Factory in Peoria UL. It notes many former smokers switch to this brand due to its quality and appeal.
A revolver nicknamed biscuit is described as six shots with a three inch barrel resembling a silver watch. It opens from the side, loads cartridges around a center hub, and is held in the palm with the barrel between the first two fingers for close work. It is claimed to be effective only up close.
Daily bathing is refreshing in summer with tepid water and good soap. Ivory Soap is ideal for the bath, as it lathers quickly and leaves the skin soft and white. Take a bath early morning or before bed.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century note describes Chinese patrons in Philippine markets testing eggs with a water test. Eggs that sink are considered good while those that rise are deemed bad and rejected by vendors.
Beet resuits in starching can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, with additional quantity needed for some money not requiring cooking.
A fragment describes Moorish sultan’s forces as a noisy army of 25,000 men. Some carry discarded British Martini Henry rifles, others use home made imitations. Henry is refused to fire by some and many rely on old flintlock muzzle loadings.
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