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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
4
Merchants stock up on holiday goods as Thanksgiving ends and Christmas purchases approach. Local talk critiques Congress and party leaders, jokes about tariffs and politicians, and notes on public works and local trash issues amid a festive winter mood.
A jumble of 1912 era editorial remarks touches on loan collections from the Merritt brothers, a $87.75 Christmas loan, and a Sherman Act misinterpretation. It critiques Roosevelt’s words, Aldrich currency plans, and the impact of the Congressional Record on youth, alongside church advertising, journalism payments, and punishment viewed as corporate.
The speaker questions AR. bE. Metcalfe as governor saying a Democrat must unite the party’s factions. They note a person who led a campaign two years ago cannot secure united party support.
Nebraska delegates face labels as standpatters while insisting they are true progressives. The Lincoln Star notes the tension between self identity and opposing views within the movement.
The piece rails at delinquent personal taxes amid Christmas prep and coal bills, urges cleanup of business backyards and warns about fire in dry weather. It mocks Roosevelt Parker results, tafts trust talk, and mentions Pananea canal fears, Carnegie libraries, and western governors touring the East.
Democrats in Nebraska must pull together to win next year by excluding candidates tainted by the Schallenberger Dahlman campaign. Those who stayed clear of factions may run, as several prominent men who kept distant from that notable race are acceptable as candidates.
Plattsmouth merchants present attractive holiday stock, urging readers to visit local stores before buying out of town. The message endorses Nebraska gubernatorial candidates not involved in the Shallenberger-Dahtreman dispute and notes labor groups support punishing the Me Namaras while previously fundraising to defend them.
The piece cites distrust of Sherman act guidance and notes Senator Bailey and Lorimer with calls to probe reform, while urging caution on fire safety in dry weather. It also comments on McNamaras and labor. hints at punishment desires and political divisions in various groups.
Democrats in Gass County schedule a banquet in January to hear speakers from national affairs. Invitations will extend to all county Democrats and a high ranking official is expected as a guest. The note urges caution on fires and advises burning debris away from stores to prevent spread.
The writer blasts Ernest Pollard as a phony progressive and a brazen standpatter. The critique questions his political maneuvers and mocks his effort to appear progressive in public discourse.
Chancellor Day says trust law paralyzes commerce and notes some parties seek a monopoly or refuse to participate.
In an aral case a display of dainty lingerie and night gowns was offered as evidence before the U S Supreme Court. The discussion centers on whether the rule of reason, a masculine invention, applies to this evidence.
The excerpt notes residents favor shopping in Omaha over buying locally even if prices rise. It remarks some people are wired to avoid local spending and travel farther for desired goods.
J i Bock of Newcastle Wyoming departs after visiting his father and sister Mrs William Hunter. Mrs Hunter and Miss Kana Stoll accompanied him to Omaha. J F Bock has been in a Lincoln sanitarium a month recovering from a fall from a western horse last summer. Also notes of poultry sales and a hog request appear from local merchants.
R G Bailey, the Maple Grove blacksmith and horseshoer, is ready to shoe your horse or team. He offers reliable care for all kinds of work and invites customers to his shop for new shoes after a busy season.
Farmers urged to bring in the largest number of eyes between November 9 and December 9 to Hatt & Son for Plainsister Flowr sacks. The ad promises the highest market price paid for eyes.
Two passenger Ford automobile in good repair just overhauled and repainted offered for 175 dollars for quick sale within a week. Seller identified as J. E. Mason.
For Sale Thoroughbred barred Plymouth Rock cockerels listed with reasonable prices. Contact G. L. Wiles at phone number 1-1 41-29-41w for details.
One span of work horses weighing 2300 pounds aged 8 and 9, plus wagon and harness, are offered in a Cass County contest. A TH Graves of Murray Neb and Hart and Son sponsor a sack of Plansifier flour for the farm boy who brings the largest and best six ears of field corn to their store. Contest closes December 9 with scoring on kernel soundness and ear size.
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