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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
5
The piece argues that farmland value derives from surrounding community growth and rail access. It warns against draining local wealth to distant firms and cites 1905 Chicago spending by large chains as a warning against centralization of wealth harming small communities.
The Omaha Bee discusses lingering party tensions after a distant publican alate convention. It notes Nebraska lawmakers faces tough fights across parties, mentions Gov Mickey and Gov Savare, and critiques taxation planks amid calls for revocation of the Bartley pardon.
The Lincoln Star reports Congressman Pollard urged the Republican Committee not to evade the back salary charge. He says his position is sanctioned by precedent and Republicans approve it and would take the same stance if the issue reappears. Voters in the first district oppose Dollard’s 41000 salary gain and expect no evasion.
Mayor ST J Gering departed Sunday for Omaha to join the Nebraska contingent and meet Mr. Bryan in New York. A special Pullman train on the Chicago Great Western will leave Omaha tonight, touted as the finest train yet from Maha. The Journal wishes all aboard a pleasant trip. John M Leyda could not join at the last moment.
Mrs. Julia Donelan and family hosted a Saturday visit by Dr. E A Donelan from St. Joseph Missouri. He came from Plattsmouth with niece Mrs Anna Wagner and relatives Mrs Conrad Schlater and Mrs Ed Witzgerald.
A Labor Day festival is planned at Krug Park on September 10 with a full program including local speakers and likely some national figures from outside the city. Invited speakers reportedly include William J. Bryan Eugene V. Debs Samuel Gompers and Thomas W. Bost A committee is evaluating the feasibility of additional guests led by Dr M Varry and active ARON Gasthens members.
The Nebraska state convention favored Sheldon for governor as delegates debated rules and then gave him a victorious acclamation. Supporters chanted while Cass county delegation led a celebratory circuit around the hall and Sheldon received widespread cheers for a potential state leadership role.
A scrambled OCR snippet discusses cough remedies and claims most cough cures irritate stomachs. It mentions Kennedy and various brands and active ingredients and notes a product moves the bowels.
At Hackathorn Post 47 June 1 1906 a committee was appointed to prepare acknowledgments of Rev A L Zink Tecumseh Nebraska for his Memorial Day sermon delivered May 21 1906. The report praises the sermon as eloquent patriotic and masterful with high appreciation. A copy of the report will be recorded and presented to Rev A L Zink.
The excursion steamboat RR CG Gunter moved down the river this morning en route from Omaha to Kansas City. It had advertised several trips from this city but could not dock on schedule due to river conditions, making only a brief stop before continuing toward Kansas City.
A brief readable fragment indicates a Georgia lawyer case involving two brothers and a peculiarly truncated note. Details are sparse, leaving core facts and outcomes unclear.
Judge Water ruled on a £395.12 claim against Coynell Qbedsizaaha tied to the late Mrs Sasac Skinner. The case involved proofs of the husband’s death date and policy provisions. Mrs Skinner and Mr Skinner were longtime Plattsmouth residents. Skinner was a well known local figure.
Lincoln officials announce space limits at the state fair exhibit. Ten horses from Denver were turned away as counties reduce display space to forty feet each. County managers predict rich grain vegetables hay and novelties and urge citizens to house visitors with hundreds of rooms needed for expected crowds at the fair and Bryan reception.
The Nebraska City Tribune notes a Saturday ball game in which Argos beat Plattsmouth in a tight contest. Errors swung the day, despite Plattsmouth’s strong batting pair Wilkins and Fitzgerald and a solid defensive effort from most positions.
Burlington rates push for summer travel with low round trip fares to Chicago New England Canada San Francisco Los Angeles and the West. August sale windows and specific dates list excursions to Minneapolis St Paul Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Pike’s Peak celebration. Agents offer Homeseekers information and land opportunities in Kinkaid territory with contact at Clem Deaver Omaha.
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