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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1911
Page
4
A fragmented editorial tirade analyzes political moves and personalities, mentioning Senator Moorehead and local figures like Norris Brown and Aldrich. It critiques campaign dynamics, elections, and federal appointments while lampooning the press and jury duty notions.
Simon Guggenheim explains private business interests will keep him from seeking reelection in Colorado next year. He says his private affairs, including Hesle, prompted him to enter the Senate originally. The editorial urges careful waste paper disposal to prevent fires in business districts.
In Plattsmouth residents prepare a charitable initiative to deliver gifts to those unfamiliar with Santa, hoping neighbors lend a helping hand to ensure a joyful holiday for all.
A garbled page item references the La Follette and Lincoln leagues in California, arrests of suffragettes in London, a Chicago poetry magazine, beer packers legal woes, a president's message, Taft and congressional matters, a Cincinnati kindergarten cost study, and California prosecutions of the McNamaras, all in a diffuse set of brief items.
The piece humorously notes Metcalfe’s gubernatorial bid announcement and critiques Taft on the anti trust law. It mocks political infighting, calls for lively charges about monopolies, and jokes about eggnog prices. It references La Follette clubs and labor unrest, ending with a jab at bombs versus ballots and a move to Patagonia.
Local readers urged to assist clerks in last minute shopping and spread goodwill. Concerns about drivers without lights after dark and general holiday hardship loom as Christmas morning nears in Plattsmouth.
The Y M G A fund is growing with many business leaders contributing. Rumor says General Norvin will withdraw from the senatorial race to support the current governor against Senator Brown. Alfred Dickens laments train service, claiming railways are the boat of the world and unions rail workers often quit in protest.
A trunk containing valuable state papers was stolen from ex Ambassador Will. Dr Hill notes his upcoming book while remarks on city liberal giving to community institutions and rising funds for the Y M G A accompany the tale.
The piece argues that backers of the commission form aim to control city government. It claims Democrats intend to back a governor candidate not tied to faction, and that a suitable independent has not surfaced. The author says electing a candidate who actively campaigned two years ago is unlikely.
World Herald reports Speaker Clark defends frankness while urging Democrats to pull together. He says after seventeen years of factional editing the party is united and must present a solid front to win on tariff reform and govern effectively.
An older Democrat, a Nebraskan since the 1950s, says the party has rarely shown such readiness to contest the state. He notes widespread interest in gubernatorial races with many aspirants and peers urging others to run.
The piece contrasts U S public attention to Congress with foreign coverage. It notes reporters favor dramatic material over lengthy speeches and questions why patriotism should be expressed through oratory, while press associations misjudge public temper.
Plattsmouth resident Frank Brinkman testifies that kidney troubles caused constant backache headaches and dizziness. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Rynott & Cows Drug Store for prompt relief and a lasting cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as US sole agents.
For sale one span of good work horses weighing 2400 pounds aged 8 and 9 years. Also wagon and harness. Inquire of A. H. Graves Murray Nebraska.
Fifty three per cent of railway accident fatalities are trespassers. E Bignell of the Burlington Lincoln division heads northwest for an extended trip. A new freight depot rises at Aurora and a new passenger station may be built there next year. A Burlington station project near sixty thousand dollars includes new lightings and subway. dedication is slated for January with company officials. Missouri Pacific carpenters move Plattsmouth passenger station back and enlarge it with baggage and waiting rooms. Yards gain extra trackage for better train handling. All railroads align with Interstate Commerce Commission rule creating a pass bureau by January 1, 1942, supervised by a superintendent, to regulate free transportation.
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