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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
An editorial lauds President Wilson for canceling the White House New Year reception as a demonstration of true democracy. It argues the move curbs idle wealth and pomp, praising Wilson for living simply and for upholding dignity without aristocratic pomp, potentially benefiting national life.
The piece mixes stray political quips about licensing and income, Champ Clark’s primary election push, a New Jersey tax hint, Atlantic City mayoral proclamation snub, and social change musings, all with a breezy, satirical tone and multiple dated political references.
The report notes a push to pass a currency bill aimed at funding Christmas vacation plans, signaling a concerted effort to secure funds before the holiday season.
A fragment on judging by appearances contrasts wealth with poverty. It notes a man with hair sticking through his hat holes may prefer hardship to a banker’s gold and a bald head.
A reflective note urges readers to shop locally and support home merchants for a merry season. It questions the value of being the world’s best football kicker if one cannot make a living through a practical business venture.
The founder of Montgomery Ward dies leaving the field to rivals Sears and Roebuck. The piece notes Sears Roebuck’s continued dominance as a preferred mail order house, while home merchants face decline.
A lighthearted note suggests Santa Claus could skip this year due to three political parties in the race. The cartoon hints he leans Democrat and will favor good Democrats in the season.
New York comptroller William A. Sanderrest, a founder of the progressive party, announces his withdrawal. At the progressive national convention in Chicago in 1912, Theo dore Roosevelt was nominated by Mr. Pendegrast for president.
About 2,500 votes were cast with 4,870 opposing the proposition. Citizens target Commissioner King in a recall as this commission form of government is blamed for city headaches and taxpayer burden.
The piece notes Barton will not seek governor and Metcalfe, already earning $14,000 as a Panama official plus Barton’s $7,500, together totaling $21,000 for the family. It also honors Phoebe Couzins, Nebraska suffrage pioneer and first woman lawyer, who died in St. Louis at 73, renowned yet poor, and remembered for her early suffrage and later anti suffrage stance.
A printed opinion argues public emotion can drive petitions to spare a Connecticut woman from hanging for murder. It stresses the need for informed, state based judgment and warns against rushing to mercy without full facts. It condemns sensationalized campaigns and urges resuming careful restraint in printing.
Three hundred women have applied for policewoman positions in Chicago, described as the lure of the billy. Several suspects across the country confess to murder in Dr. Graig's Indianapolis trial.
A venturesome man may have the most fun, but a prudent man will live longest. This applies to explorers, aeronauts, steeple climbers and reckless auto drivers.
The Missourians who fear egg supply cuts due to high prices discuss possible ingredient exchanges with Kansans and Oklahomans. A reflections on Confucian thought notes China does not need a state religion as legal enforcement lacks vitality.
The Democrats adopt Senator Hitchcock's insurance fund proposal to indemnify depositors of failed banks as part of the currency bill approved by the majority conference.
A reflective line notes that those who do not praise their own work will have praise spoken for them. The remark suggests merchants risk poorer business during the holidays if they skip advertising and promotion.
The Plattsmouth Commercial club has taken up the issue of establishing a free ferry over the Missouri River at Plattsmouth. It would open a large trade territory in Iowa, currently hindered by the river.
The column questions why the navy pays 20 to 40 cents a pound for meat despite cheaper home packer rates and notes a half cent difference would hardly worry buyers. It urges philanthropy and civic pride through beautification and small acts of kindness as seasonal topics for winter discussion.
An English scientist alleges a missing link in skulls at least 500000 years old proving apes descended from primitive humans. He says these finds support cosmogony and spiritist claims that civilization cycles contradict survival of the fittest as the sole driver.
Viscount Haldane spoke in London on Thanksgiving Day praising the United States and endorsing the Monroe Doctrine. His remarks, reflecting official British approval of Wilson's Mexican policy, come as tensions with England over Carden and Cowdray rise and amid Wilson administration efforts to keep European powers from meddling. In Washington, officials view his stance as strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Senator Kern notes that democratic senators prefer a turkey dinner to a party caucus on Thanksgiving.
Shoppers take advantage of calm December weather to buy gifts in a festive mood. Weather conditions remain fair with mild temperatures allowing crowds to browse stores and markets at midday.
A Pennsylvanian creates a musical fish lure, but experts warn anglers to rely on boiled bait for now, given doubts about any bait’s effectiveness and the need for practical confidence at the tackle shop.
A brief presidential message from Woodrow Wilson wins public favor for its directness. Voters admire his practical approach and the sense of frugality he conveys in guiding national affairs.
The Alaska Supreme Court reduces a former banker’s prison term from 280 years to 5 years, a dramatic cut. The decision, issued in Juneau, reshapes the original lengthy sentence and prompts questions about the methods used in appellate review and sentencing standards.
Members of the American Woman's Suffrage Association who were in Washington last week will press demands about the scarcity of eggs. They want roosters to crow and hens to work only during the appropriate season.
Charley Grimes receives thanks for Sunday editions of Dallas and Houston papers. The note lauds the Tome Star state papers, praising the Houston Chronicle and Dallas News as outstanding publications.
The piece notes Chig proposes 9000 miles of roads linking top cities and towns to boost traffic and commerce. A supreme court decision upholding the Hile road law secures Ohio about 85 million annually for good road construction. It also reflects on Christmas observations and local ad culture.
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