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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1905

Page

4

Jugs Listed Weekly at Plattsmouth Nebraska

Fragmentary notice from Plattsmouth Journal lists weekly jug items in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Postmaster Bates of Pennsylvania is referenced in a misreading line.

Open Season on Institute Events Sparks Hustle and Rumor

Journal notes everyone rushes to make the institute next Saturday a grand SHCCONS amid talk of insurance graft and party bosses. The piece mocks aging fables and fading values while hints at widespread schemes and bustling activity across the season.

The Institute

Tim institute next Satirifier 1s Pound to De ct big success

Farmers bring corn samples for exhibit as preparations continue for the Tim Institute event next Saturday.

Tim Institute

Ivikv Merchant Promises Corn Sample Prize Next Saturday

A Plattsmouth merchant offers a prize to farmers who bring corn samples for the event next Saturday. The prompt incentive aims to attract local growers to showcase produce and engage the community in agricultural activity.

Ivikv Plattsmouth

Merchants Aim to Boost Institute Event Next Saturday

Merchants plan a major drive to ensure the institute’s success next Saturday. Some doubt their duty will be fulfilled, citing limited time and competing interests as reasons.

Cass County Farmers Institute Set For December 9

One week remains until the Cass County Farmers Institute scheduled for Saturday December 9, marking a key event for local agriculture activities and community education.

Cass County Farmers’ Institute

Three deaths from football. prize fights none

Report notes only three football related fatalities yesterday while no prize fight deaths are recorded. Calls to abolish football, legalize prize fights, and protect youth are suggested.

Senator Millard Proposes Cabinet Post on Rate Question

Senator Millard suggests a cabinet officer handle the rate question to solve the problem and hints he might seek the post himself. The remark raises questions about his own ambitions and potential appointment.

Millard

Local Dealers Struggle With Cigarette Paper Sales

Fragmented OCR note describes efforts to curb cigarette paper sales by local dealers while some outsiders push papers via mail, keeping figures steady for a period.

Tax Paying Time Fills County Treasurer's Office

Tax paying season returns as county treasurer's office reports steady cash inflow. Most filers house modest property interests and contribute to the local revenue stream.

Unclear Incident Involving Trovisiini Fanher and Mule

A Beatrice Sun summary mentions a Trovisiini fanher named Die trich being kicked in the face by a mule, breaking his jaw. It contrasts with Hastings Dietrich, implying Maul’s foot would have required hospital repair instead of a jawbone injury.

Dietrich Hastings Dietrich Maul Beatrice Sun

Farmers Visit Promised If Weather Holds Next Saturday

Farmers are expected to visit next Saturday if weather remains favorable. The speaker expresses strong desire to show appreciation so the farmers will return frequently and gladly.

Insurance proxies sent to Boston for New York Life directors

A number of Plattsmouth policy holders have forwarded proxies to Thomas I. Lawson of Boston to be used in the forthcoming election of directors and other officers of the New York Life and the Equitable Insurance companies.

Plattsmouth Thomas I. Lawson Boston New York Life Equitable Insurance Companies

Henshaw Sees Support for President's Policy in Congress

Congressman Henshaw from Nebraska's Fourth District said the rate will pass both houses this session if aligned with the president's policy. He expressed confidence that lawmakers will back the administration to the fullest extent.

White House Henshaw Nebraska

Taxpayers Face Delinquent Day as Revenue Law Pins Republicans

Citizens must pay personal taxes as deadlines arrive. Some Republicans who backed the revenue law voice loud objections, grimacing at the impact while arguing against the policy they once supported.

Insurance Insiders Face Corruption Allegations and High Premiums

Testimony accuses the Big Three life insurers and related executives of using policy money to fund political graft and inflated salaries. Sworn statements claim premiums were kept high to benefit corrupt officials and their associates while promising low rates to reassure policy holders.

Mntven SexAaren Platt Istratiec Mves New York Ccomerittve Meoney

Cortelyou urged to reveal motive behind gifts scandal

The New York press questions Postmaster General Cortelyou about why gifts were given and what motive and return were promised. The piece demands a full explanation to New York citizens and the Republican Party, insisting he disclose whether he knowingly received stolen funds or face removal.

New York Bliss Cortelyou Republican Party

Supreme Court Scrutiny of Nebraska Laws Casts Doubt

The writer critiques the legislature and questions the court's role after the last session. The piece notes the court nullified all laws except the anti cigarette act and argues either lawmakers lack sense or the court claims sole wisdom in Nebraska.

Supreme Court Wiseacres Nebaska Nebraska

Journal urges boxes for weatherproof paper delivery

The Journal asks patrons to place boxes for carrier boys to leave papers, ensuring regular delivery during the cold stormy months. It suggests boxes prevent papers from being buried in snow or buried yard searches after dark.

Journal

Publicizing Reform Urged as Prime Step in Politics

Perky Brmont argues publicity is the best method to secure reform in public service and politics. Perry agrees, asserting that national press has led in exposing frauds of every kind.

Perky Brmont Perry

Pollard Faces Subtle Shift in Nebraska First District

The Omaha Bee notes Congressman Pollard grapples with the distinction between serving as a congressman in the First district of Nebraska and representing the First district of Nebraska. The piece reflects on role nuance as he adjusts to duties and expectations.

Omaha Bee Pollard Nebraska

D. C. Dwyer Attorney-at-Law Office Notice

D C Dwyer attorney at law office located in building east of courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska is listed.

D. C. Dwyer Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska

Thanksgiving Reflections On Providence And Progress

A reflective Thanksgiving piece notes adherence to presidential guidance and national gratitude. It touts a year of prosperity and improved political and commercial conduct, with graft less fashionable and the golden rule gaining strength. It frames progress as a better nation compared to last year.

Wiessines Providence

Tariff Revision Dominates Political Debate In 1906

The block of text outlines a Republican push to preserve tariff protections, dismissing other policies as secondary. It notes the machine defending privileged interests would override any pet policy to maintain the Dingley rates and suggests a Roosevelt Cannon compromise on rate regulation is looming.

Roosevelt Cannon House

Indiana Veteran Refuses Huge Pension Over Noncombat Claim

William H. Eliott, a longtime Indiana veteran, refuses to accept a 515,000 pension on grounds he never fought or heard a shot. He says the money does not belong to him, and Congress might later allocate the funds to build a monument to him in Indiana.

Tuer William H. Eliott Indiana Eliott Congress Elliott

Bur ton and Mitchell Not Only Senators to Punish

An exchange argues it would be wrong to single Burton or Mitchell out for penitentiary time. It contends many statesmen deserve prison, and suggests handling the “rascal business” in installments rather than all at once.

Burton Mitchell United States Senate

Mickey Denies Third Term Candidacy For Nebraska Governor

The speaker asserts Mickey denies a bid for a third term and argues Nebraskans have had enough of Mickeyism, claiming the governor could not win reelection. This opinion reflects strong local political sentiment about the incumbent.

Mickey Nebraska

New Republican House Majority Faces Internal Strains

The new Congress shows a large Republican majority but potential for friction as Democrats hold a small, regionally concentrated minority. The president and speaker push a tight program while factional and regional interests may challenge discipline within the majority.

Congress House

Insurance inquiry shocks Union Pacific employees

An odd request for statements on old line insurance unsettles workers in the Union Pacific system. In Cheyenne and Omaha, many employees reportedly sent proxies to Thomas W. Lawson, with concerns that Mr. Harriman would press for facts and trigger mass decapitation. Probed figures show small unions and various fraternal orders directing funds to insurance providers.

Warriman Union Pacific Omaha United Workmen Woodmen of America Isurance Moller

Convocation of Congress and Inauguration Date Proposals

A historical discussion proposes shifting Congress meeting to March 4 after elections and moving the presidential oath to March 4 with public ceremonies on April 30 to avoid bad weather and preserve Washingtons inauguration anniversary. The idea suggests constitutional tweak or relying on Senate oath while delaying public events.

Congress Senate

Scott's Emulsion Seals Its Trademark Strength

The ad highlights the Scott's Emulsion brand with the man and fish image as a mark of strength and purity. It claims cod liver oil as the key nourishing ingredient and notes the product helps weak children, thin people, and those with wasting conditions. It stresses global availability and a 30 year history of processing liver oil without bad taste.

Asco Scott

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