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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
2
The article notes local figures in Nebraska discussing political appointments and elections. It mentions candidates Richmond of Fremont and Cone of Wahoo for chief clerk, with a broader regional sense of party organization and intrigue.
A season summary recounts fifteen killed and about sixty wounded in football routs. The piece argues football disasters dwarf railway accidents in scale and impact, highlighting widespread tragedy among players and fans alike.
A festive message highlights giving and joy for children and families. It urges good wishes and shared happiness while critiquing political reporting and the balance of powers between the executive and legislative branches, urging focus on lawful duties.
A message urges residents to support hometown tradesmen this Christmas. It praises local merchants as trustworthy, taxpaying residents and warns against shopping in distant Omaha. The call is to invest energy in boosting the town’s commerce and avoid shortages by choosing local suppliers.
The piece urges residents to patronize local live advertisers during the holiday season and notes pride in the Journal’s listings. It mentions new members of the Ananios Club, editors from the New York Sun and Indianapolis News, and debates over Roosevelt and party politics.
The writer reports meeting with at least half of the incoming legislators and noting a shared view that the Democratic party pledge to the people must be carried out. The Democratic candidate appeared before voters with commitments to specific measures and a certainty these pledges will be honored.
The council moves to clean Main and Sixth street crossings amid muddy weather after reports of dangerous conditions. The review notes the past week saw near accidents as pedestrians risked crossings and urges prompt work to keep crowds safe.
The piece notes holiday window displays urging support for poor children while political strings pull at Nebraska issues. It discusses Pollard Kinkaid and Cannon alliances, marriage restrictions for delinquents, a proposed democratic daily at the capital, and Taft’s postal savings bank plan with government deposits guaranteed by banks.
The author argues that most marriages end in divorce due to lack of self control and impulsive behavior. He blames lenient divorce laws in Nebraska and other states for encouraging reckless marriages and calls for stricter reforms so couples understand divorce is not easily obtained.
The Ways and Means Committee faces a 100 million deficit and proposes a three cent per pound coffee tariff. Supporters call it revenue for labor protection, but critics warn higher consumer prices and blame the last election for endorsing such taxes. A Spanish war tax on paper is also planned, cited as wartime revenue in peacetime, criticized as government profligacy.
A Polk county legislator-elect vows to push a bill requiring teachers to contribute part of their salaries to a pension fund for long-serving educators. He would not seek state appropriations for pensions, and argues the plan might pass if teachers receive higher salaries to avoid financial strain.
In a strained town discussion evangelists argue immersion is required for baptism. Some urge postponement until pastors confer while others look to biblical guidance in the 25th chapter of Matthew.
The event promotes law and industry in Omaha, seeking to attract merchants from surrounding areas and boost commerce in the metropolis.
The piece urges voters to back the Democratic platform and demand lawmakers carry pledges. It defends local control against external influence and criticizes meddling by nonlegislative bodies. Governor Shallenberger is praised for steady start though some complaints about cabinet choices surface as the term begins.
The note urges readers to hurry with holiday gifts as just six shopping days remain before Christmas, encouraging quick purchases.
Residents are urged to support hometown merchants in Plattermouth who sell holiday goods at reasonable prices, warning against bargain chains and urging customers to patronize local sellers.
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