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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
4
The piece notes the recall appears smothered in Arizona by a large margin, while Democrats have carried Arizona and other politics unfold across Washington. It also mocks political shifts and mentions New York legislature flirtation laws and pension bills.
A garbled 19th century letter mocks tobacco rust, Christmas giving, and New Year cheer while railing at congress investigatory committees. It cites Arizona election blows to Taft, hints at Republican rivals, and criticizes parcel post as harming small home dealers and aiding big business.
Over several weeks before Christmas a large force of recruits gathers in Sunday school to study Habakkuk and Melchisedek with evident enthusiasm. Theodore Hoosewelt Jr., Pacific Coase manager for a carpet firm, got a salary raise. His nonwork in writing for the pipers or taking photographs likely helped.
The Hyde trial in Kansas City stalls as a juror disappears. If the juror is not found, the proceedings may have to restart from the beginning.
Musing on Santa’s slowed gift delivery as he spends more time updating himself with asbestos whiskers and other modern improvements. The note wryly comments on how repairs may curb his vandal of gifts this season.
A Texas congressman denounces a dollar-a-day pension bill as a $60 million campaign contribution and accuses Congress of cowardice on pensions. Being from Texas, Dies argues it is easy to be brave on the subject.
Paul Clark is labeled a standpat, while Republican insurgents push to field a candidate against him for the nomination, making Clark unlikely to have a smooth path to renomination.
The piece urges shoppers to buy locally and notes early Christmas buying in Plattsmouth. It mentions Attorney General Wickersham and trust issues, comments on Democratic and Republican factions, and praising B D Sutherland as a potential governor candidate from Nuckolls County, describing him as an able lawyer and widely beloved.
The local band schedules a series of winter concerts starting Thursday night December 28 at Parmelo theater to raise funds for uniforms. The boys rehearse twice weekly and rely on public support rather than individual business donations to cover costs.
A brief scene on High school hill shows a child asking if Santa exists, prompting a response that Santa is as real as love and generosity. The exchange reflects enduring belief amid modern doubt and the importance of kindness in life.
A nostalgic appeal argues that Santa Claus sustains childlike faith, poetry, and romance in life. The speaker warns that erasing Santa would diminish wonder, enjoyment, and the eternal light of childhood for girls and boys.
The Lincoln News and Journal debate Democratic divisions around liquor policy with Metcalfe and Morehead cited as key figures. Bryan shifts to party line on initiative and referendum, signaling potential harmony despite looming primary contests. The World Herald notes anticipated party clashes next year.
No cure claimed. if remedy fails, money back. Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy and act promptly with mild, positive effects on bowel muscles. They are non diuretic and safe for day or night use, aiming to restore vigorous bowel activity.
Advertisement touts Rexall Remedies for constipation with a money back promise if unsatisfied. Three sizes are offered: 12 tablets for 10 cents, 30 tablets for 25 cents, and 80 tablets for 50 cents. Rexall products are available only at The Rexall Store in Plattsmouth run by F. G. Fricke & Co.
T L Amick returned from Arkansas recently and spoke of the coming country. He bought a 225 acre goo farm and will move as soon as business here closes. He will sell much personal property including twenty five head of horses and an eighty acre farm near Mynard. He prefers private sale for all.
William Grebe, deputy game warden, crushed his left hand Tuesday when it was pinched between two heavy barrels. A surgeon treated the hand and warned he will not use it for some time.
Frank Zetopek offers to buy hogs weighing at least 60 pounds and asks interested sellers to inquire at the restaurant rear of Donal's saloon.
For sale one span of good work horses weighing 2300 pounds ages eight and nine years. Also wagon and harness. Pedigreed Duroc Jersey sows from Vv. BE Perry at Mynard Nebraska. Inquire A H Graves Murray Nebraska.
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