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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
4
An early Nebraska home institution supervised by the state banking department accepts deposits up to 31 percent and pays 34 percent interest. Interest compounds twice yearly. A table illustrates rapid growth of small savings as a practical example under these rules with deposits earning full monthly interest if made by the ith.
Fragmentary text notes treaties with Panama and Colombia and hints at political maneuvers. Mentions Ruth Bryan Leavitt’s husband exiting after a Republican congressional nomination and references Missouri and a disputed tariff question amid party rhetoric.
In six weeks this fall twenty seven German Americans returned to their homeland. The note says this is not an argument for prosperity in America.
A rural political scene jokes that even a prohibition vote cannot lure Carrie Nation to a White Blouse dinner with the president. The remark implies skepticism about reform measures and high society hospitality.
Sexaton Derren maintains innocence and calls for vindication through voters in Nebraska, saying resignation is unnecessary at this stage. He emphasizes staying in office to clear his name and continue duties.
The article discusses a movement to nominate Judge Sullivan for governor next year. It notes his successful tenure on the supreme bench and the Journal’s conditional support if his election chances are favorable. It argues against running an able man against inferior opposition like Barnes or Mickey.
Writers rail at John Alexander Dowie the Zion Prophet while noting his wealth. The piece cites widespread graft in Washington Alaska Nebraska Delaware key states and mentions a federal grand jury in Oklahoma and swindles in Missouri and other realms including Honolulu.
The Springfield Journal blasts Nebraska politics as corrupt, citing Republican mismanagement, postmaster appointments, and Dietrich scandals. It argues Bryan fusionists gain due to Republican decay and railroad influence, noting Dietrich’s Senate term ending March 3 1915 and next November’s legislature election.
Dyspepsia cure claims to digest all foods and strengthen stomachs. It purports to cure indigestion, stomach troubles, and build red blood. Gov. W. Atkinson of West Virginia testifies to using several bottles with strong results and recommends it to friends. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
The Turners announce a grand ball Saturday night December 12 to raise funds for a new bathing apparatus. Managers aim for a highly successful event with top music and an inviting atmosphere ensuring a genuine good time for all attendees.
In Yoakum Texas a major dry goods firm led by J M Haller is promoting De Witts Little Early Risers. A traveler Saller told a companion in a palace car to take one of these pills to wake early and feel ready. The ad touts dark brown taste and headache relief as benefits. FP G Fricke Co sells them.
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife suffered consumption symptoms last fall. After trying other remedies she used Dr Ikinns New Discovery and says improvement came at once with four bottles curing her. This remedy is guaranteed by FF G Fricke Co druggists with price one dollar and trial bottles free.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and lower troubles. The copy promises gentleness and thorough relief and notes a price of 25 cents at G Fricke & Co.'s drug store.
A young man named Eugene Benton was arrested in Plattsmouth by Chief Ilvers and officers for assaulting a Macon Missouri city official. Benton, who had been staying in the city a few weeks, was identified by photographs provided by Macon’s Chief and Sheriff. He previously served time in the Missouri penitentiary and was said to be unpopular. he was sent to Macon with the officer in charge.
A traditional remedy promises instant relief for croup symptoms in children. The product, Chaim Berlain's Cough Remedy, is claimed to prevent attacks if given at first hoarseness or onset of the croupy cough and is described as pleasant and safe. Available from all druggists.
Sealed bids for furnishing material and constructing bridges per lineal foot in Cass County Nebraska are due by 12 o clock December ith at the county clerk office. Bidders must include a certified check of 1000 dollars and comply with state statutes. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the notice is issued by County Clerk L A Tyssowr in Cass County.
One hundred dollars a box places value on DeWitt's Hazel Salve by VF A Tisdale of Summers ton and S L Cl. who claim the salve cured two years of pile trouble after other doctors failed. The preparation combines witch hazel with antiseptics and emollients to relieve and permanently cure piles, sores, cuts, eczema, salt rheum, and skin diseases. Sold by F G Fricke & Co.
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