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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
4
A brief exhortation urges starting work immediately where you stand and embracing present conditions, with the belief that God accompanies you in your efforts. It emphasizes decisive action and willingness to begin without seeking better circumstances.
A readable fragment notes a farmer named Kile in Gass County and hints at agricultural work or an ongoing feature. The item presents a local rural scene without further context or dates.
A fragment notes that Plattsmouth motorists do not routinely drive slowly through streets, suggesting a general concern about driving speeds in the town. The line implies residents value steady movement or orderly traffic without detailing incidents or enforcement.
The remark notes a merchant who avoids advertising this season will face less need to purchase new stock in the next spring. The point stresses budgeting and inventory planning tied to promotion.
Speaker Champ Clark says it is extravagant and wasteful to have any other kind but good reads, urging a return to wholesome, affordable literature.
Senator Tillman says dangers of woman suffrage are amplified by public cowardice everywhere and that his view is largely correct.
The text argues for building a silo on every farm even if a good silo cannot be on every forty acres. It claims silos would be more valuable than corn cribs, stressing practical agricultural benefit.
Ambiguity surrounds the Commercial club's stance on hosting the fall festival as organizers delay decisions until cooler weather arrives. Officials cited weather concerns and resource constraints while discussions continue.
City council members favored the sprinkler purchase and praised its performance, noting no city ever loses by staying up to date on such matters.
The passage notes that swallows will fly home as boys and girls head up Hiwi School Hill to begin a nine month term of schooling.
Havelock residents celebrated Falurdar with a large crowd filling the city. The event drew attention as other towns hosted similar festivities, prompting questions about Platismenth’s participation.
The proclamation urges every able bodied man in Cass County to prepare for two days work on the reads. Citizens show interest in the program as a local effort to boost reading and civic activity.
Uncle Sam intends to maintain leadership in making the Panama Canal highly useful. The United States expects to stay far ahead so that competition remains minimal in the Western Hemisphere regarding canal usage.
Nehawka plans a Friday September 19 celebration inviting all live communities to join. The notice encourages Nehawka and nearby Platismouth to participate and enjoy a timely town event.
Some leaders at the Commercial club show reluctance toward a proposed amusements project while others remain undecided, signaling a split in opinion on the initiative.
Reports indicate the American bison population is increasing, easing fears of extinction. Observers note worries may shift toward the bull moose as its numbers and range appear to be changing.
The secretary of the navy urges him toward the sea and naval service while the secretary of war pushes for army duty and the secretary of agriculture advises farming. The young man faces a difficult choice with competing guidance.
A joke circulates about a well known local figure who, after a trip to Omaha, stumbled in the dark and kicked a baby carriage, muttering that Ford cars prevent easy travel. The story names no person and the wife asked that the teller remain unnamed.
A year shows over 20,006,665 tons of shipping via the Suez canal, up 10 percent from the prior year with revenue around 1,252 pounds per ton totaling above 27,000. Five thousand four hundred vessels passed. 3,500 carried the British flag while the United States had no representation.
A writer laments bias in enforcement and punishment, arguing that fines hurt the poor while the rich avoid true punishment. He urges swift, sure justice regardless of wealth or status, hoping for a legal system that treats the wealthy and the poor alike.
It is useless to resist the newest fashions as the Dreadnaughts showcase bold outfits and current trends drawing attention from onlookers and shoppers alike.
Nat Goodwin continues work on a long in progress book focused on marriage. Despite five marriages himself he remains persistent, noting the project has stretched for seventeen years with no completion in sight.
In a wartime mobilization 250000 men worked on highways on Wednesday and Thursday while their wives and daughters provided meals and care for the workers.
Wry note on political mood after Jack Johnson left. speculation that Harry Thay may outmaneuver federal authorities and yet ease tensions sparked by the Johnson departure. Strong language hints at national sentiment and local bravado.
A New York judge ruled on the era of courtship during detention noting the man remains under suspended apprehension and not accountable for what he saves. Some of them hover recover though, indicating partial recovery in the period.
Senator Jehm M. Tanner of South Amaria aims to restore the post office in his city. The effort surfaces amid Republican administration scrutiny and political tensions over federal influence.
A recent legislative session passed a law making Nine Tours a full class work for females. The act aims to broaden educational opportunities and update state coursework to reflect gender-based changes in curriculum and governance.
Fragmented text questions the aims of a college project about a "perfect woman" and the related implications. It hints at controversy, approval, and potential reforms but lacks clear specifics or named entities.
The text discusses Governor Sulzer in a tumultuous political moment. It argues against surrendering the governorship amid court opinions and implies that resisting impeachment could bolster an organized faction affecting national policy.
Caela Sam outlines world nations to send ivies to participate in ceremonies opening the Panama Canal in 1945. Delegations will gather at Hampton Roads, travel to Pauimda, and proceed north along the Pacific coast to the San Francisco Bay area for the exposition. Several European powers decline, citing economic rather than political reasons.
Veteran members familiar with congressional routines opt not to issue overcoats as weather turns milder. The Nebraska masters project receives a push to support Journals special Platinum Cass county edition, aiding local coverage.
Grim notes from a local column warn residents that the summer was harsh and the coming period may be more difficult than normal, with cautious optimism that winter could bring relief and better conditions.
The article discusses Seventh Day Adventists in Los Angeles denouncing fashionable dress as unduly revealing and urging modesty. It cites leaders and lay members debating the balance between decorum, temptation, and social norms within church circles.
Local officials indicate permanent road and drainage improvements will be delayed due to insufficient funds. Citizens across several communities express support for the project while stressing timely action is needed to improve safety and mobility.
West state lawmakers and postal workers urge a higher parcel post rate. They cite government revenue from this class and seek more than five percent increase to offset losses from the parcel post system.
The Journal prints Wallace's Farmer critique arguing war drains production and harms the common people. It condemns leaders and industry lobbies for pushing military buildup while prices rise and living standards fall, urging readers to oppose aggressive policies.
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