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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
4
Christmas musings mix politics and prices in Plattsmouth
A jumble of notes recalls seasonal shopping trends and local issues. Prices for potatoes and butter are highlighted, while calls to fund a new Nebraska constitution and form a state press association show civic tone. The piece stresses early Christmas buying and community pride in a new school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
United States
Community notes mix civic, suffrage, and commerce talks
Local editorials discuss Christmas economy and price concerns, praise Ashland and Plattsmouth efforts, and note a plan for a community Christmas tree. They cite Nebraska suffrage funding needs, North Platte bond approvals, and celebrate George Boldt’s decline from waiter to Waldorf Astoria manager while urging prudent spending.
Noisy Pinchot and water power debate outlined
The piece catalogs Gifford Pinchot's repeated alarms against proposed water power legislation and critiques the public’s fear of development. It contrasts Pinchot's conservation stance with the need to exploit water power, noting lag in utilization and urging franche rights while hinting at political fatigue with Pinchot and the Wilson era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchots
Pinchot
Nebraska Democrats defend state control of railroads
The Hastings Nebraska state convention adopted a plank opposing exclusive federal rail transport control. The resolution argued for both state and federal oversight, credited Merton L. Corey for keynote emphasis, and noted support from Bryan and World-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Nebraska
Hastings
Senator Hitchcock
Arthur I. Mullen
Harry B. Fleharty
Douglas County
Merton L. Corey
Corey
Keith Neville
Mr. Bryan
Hitchcock
Neville
Washington
Bryan
Enlarged
Interstate Commerce Commission
World-Herald
Exemplary Co operative Thrift Prompts Public Saving
The Department of Commerce urges saving paper scraps amid rising paper costs. Washington school children have saved over 150 tons of old newspapers since the fall term, earning more than $2,000 for playgrounds. The program relies on press and school cooperation and aims to spread nationwide. William C. Redfield endorses the effort. The piece concludes with a nostalgic note about Santa Claus and childhood memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Auction at Philip Bachelor Farm near Plattsmouth
Will H. Shoop owner offers a public sale on December 20 at 1 pm four and one half miles south of Plattsmouth on Rock Bluffs road. Items include horses cattle harness wagons implements and household goods with terms cash under ten dollars and nine month credit for larger sums. Auctioneer W R Young and clerk Co G Fricke handle the sale with goods from other parties offered as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bachelor
Plattsmouth
Rock Bluffs Road
Osborn
John Deere
David Bradley
Peru
Johnston
Will H. Shoop
W. R. Young
Co. G. Fricke
Local residents visit Plattsmouth Journal town affairs
Abe Grindle from near Tabor Indiana spent a short time with relatives. Jd H Meisinger from Cedar Creek area attended business matters with merchants. Will Murdock of Wyoming traveled through en route to Omaha. Ben Wiles and wife visited the city from their farm. Co C Derr of Wessington Springs was here visiting Will Howland family. Mrs E P Lutz and Mrs L D Hiatt returned from Peoria Illinois for funeral services of Grace Miller. County officials J A Pitt will attend meetings in Alliance. E M Pollard of Nehawka called on county court. Mrs Robert Ward goes to Lincoln for Senior Recognition day. Everett Ward to participate. Martha Stevenson of Peoria Kansas visits Will Murdock then departs for Fairfield Iowa. Julius Reimke of South Bend calls at office for county news. E H Spangler, farmer south of town, shifts subscription from weekly to daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Grindle
Tabor
Jd. H. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Will Murdock
Wyoming
Omaha
Ben Wiles
Co. C. Derr
Wessington Springs
S. T
Will Howland
E. P. Lutz
L. D. Hiatt
Peoria
Ill
Grace Miller
J. A. Pitt
Alliance
E. M. Pollard
Nehawka
Robert Ward
Lincoln
Conner University
Everett Ward
Julius Reimke
South Bend
Plattsmouth
E. H. Spangler
Journal
Will
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Gentle Constipation Relief
Chamberlain's Tablets are praised as excellent for constipation. The remedy is described as pleasant to take and mild in effect, with availability claimed everywhere.
Vallerys Return from Lincoln Report Health Hopes
Mr and Mrs P J Vallery came back from Lincoln and Have lock after visiting relatives and friends They say Mrs Mike Varga sr shows improvement which may lead to recovery From St Elizabeth s hospital Mr Vallery visited Joseph Droege who is recovering from an operation and is now able to be up and around and feeling improved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Vallery
Lincoln
Havelock
Mike Varga
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Vallery
Joseph Droege
Local Farmer Buys New Reo Automobile
Nick Frederick of Murray purchases a fine new Reo car from Thede Amick local agent. He will travel Cass county hills in comfort and ease. The Reo is popular with motorists and Amick has sold several vehicles in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Frederick
Murray
Reo
Thede Amick
Cass County
Kindly act cuts cafe prices to twenty five cents
Fred Warner owner of a restaurant advertises in this issue that at Mr Wagner's cafe meals will be twenty five cents, asserting the move as a public relief from high living costs. The notice touts neat modern service and appeals to citizens and travelers as a rare price reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Good Prices for Chickens at Gilmour Farm Sale
Sam Gilmour delivered thirty six Brown Bramah hens from the Gilmour farm. They sold for 46.55 dollars total, averaging over one dollar each. The flock includes poorer birds sold to prune the herd, with a history of prize stock for fifty years. Stationery also available at the Journal office in Cass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gilmour
William Gilmour
Gilmour
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