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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1910

Page

4

Local Observations Stir Debate on Harmony and Prices

A miscellany notes political sniping over party unity and pork barters, while shoppers are urged to buy at home to save time and money. It laments snow cleanup delays, mocks tariff rulings, and praises local merchants Mr. Plertsmouth and St C King, urging practical education and better truancy enforcement.

Public School Truancy and Political Edicts Criticized

The article condemns strict truancy enforcement in Plattsmouth schools and urges attention from the truant officer. It notes Charles W. Bryan issuing a pretrip edict to Democrats on county option, criticizing his tone toward legislators and urging independence.

Charles W. Bryan Oklahoma Texas

Ship subsidy scheme opposes insurgent concessions in Congress

A Lincoln editorial attacks the White House bid to enlist insurgent lawmakers in supporting a ship subsidy. It warns that Democratic leaders should oppose “dry” ploys and resist Republican control of the legislature, urging party unity and local economic focus.

Political maneuver cited in anti-saloon league effort

The Kearney Democrat comments on Mr. Poulton who has led the Republican side of the anti-saloon league campaign and now aims to organize the Nebraska legislature with a new plan.

Poulton Anti-Saloon League

Spider and the Fly Insurgent Leaders Fight On

The piece argues Insurgent leaders in Congress understand the election results better than President Taft. It claims they were returned to Washington to continue their reform fight and pursue even greater efforts.

Washington

Promote Independence Through Low-Cost Living in Your Land

An advertisement urges readers to live in a tent on their own land rather than rent a mansion on a neighbor's plot. It invites them to discuss with their spouse, consider independence, and visit to learn how a small amount of cash can start this plan. It presents a ready cash angle and a call to action.

Imagination and the Secret of Success

A Kansas City Star reflection on the New York Globe prize letter about success. It argues imagination, open-mindedness, and enthusiasm drive achievement, more so than routine exposure to great deeds. The piece urges attention to the spirited young, who remain hopeful and surprised by life.

New York Globe

Progressive Thought in Education and Tyrannical Roots

The piece argues that Jefferson linked government to consent but notes other governments evolve with democratic elements. It recalls how fifty years ago schooling treated pupils as inherently sinful and teachers as all-knowing authorities, a view now seen as crude.

Democracy Reaches Chicago High School Referendum

The World Herald notes a Chicago high school referendum where students voted for partial sex segregation. The piece highlights youth democracy and contrasts it with tyrannical rule where subjects lack input on policy.

KILLS FATHER TO SAVE SISTER in Family Quarrel

Henry Walther Jr aged sixteen is jailed for shooting his father Henry Walther Sr in a drunken dispute at 114 North Twenty eighth Street. Henry Sr died at the morgue with five shots fired, two in the skull and two in the chest, while defend mother and sister.

Damha Dee Henry Walther, Sr North Twenty-eighth Street Henry Walther, Jr Walther Gravert Mabel Henry

Governor-Elect Aldrich Fends Off Job Seeker Swarm

Governor elect Aldrich faced a crowd of petitioners at the Lindell hotel in Lincoln seeking office. He sought privacy to confer with Governor Shallenberger on the executive mansion, but was hounded by about 100 visitors in the lobby and office reception area as he planned to announce appointments on Sunday.

Lincoln Neb Aldrich Lindell Hotel Shallenberger Pien

Tabor Begins Campaign for Funds for Endowment

A large clock bearing the name Tabor College was set in the post office as subscriptions flow toward completing a $40,000 endowment fund for Tabor college in Indiana. The display marks the fundraising effort and dates the drive starting December 9.

Tabor Tabor, In Tabor College

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