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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper fragment blends cheerful lines about the value of a smile with brief notes on politics and social topics. It mentions a judge declining to run for Congress, La Mallette’s hopes, and preparations for the Republican national convention, plus a call to subscribe to a Y M C A fund.
A satirical column during Christmas week jokes about Mexico unrest, governors, Taft and Roosevelt, hidden treasure, President Patt, shopping tips, and Chicago meat packers. It pokes at political figures and consumer habits with humorous, critical asides.
Victor Stosewater threatens Senator Norris Brown with unconditional surrender of the pie fort. He warns the big gun could be fired with disastrous effect if Brown does not bow to demands. Brown faces the looming assault as tensions rise in the public discourse.
Town groups urge attendance for a Thursday night December 28 concert at the Parmele Theater to raise funds for new uniforms. Organizers remind residents that every dollar helps the boys and their band compete.
Editorial mocks Wickersham for backing Sherman law while noting Chicago packers cases loom. The piece jokes about a discharged army chaplain’s dynamite act and remarks on Roosevelt’s silence regarding Barnes, implying strong disapproval of Barnes.
A fragmented report notes Joe Folk of Missouri not gaining momentum yet in the presidential contest but warns that later returns may change outcomes. The text suggests that loudness does not guarantee victory.
A shuffled column rails against laws and politics, notes indecipherable quotes, and urges Nebraskans to shop locally in Plattsmouth. It warns against leaving money for Omaha stores, praising Forest Rose Flour and home credit.
The Kearney Democrat critiques Democratic governor nomination contenders in Nebraska. Richard L. Metcalfe, Charles W. Poole, and J. T. Morehead seek the April primary. The paper favors Thomas W. Smith of York County as a clean, unentangled candidate to beat Republicans next year.
Senator C. M. Skiles of David City emerges as a likely candidate in the Fourth district. A Cass County native, he is described as capable and energetic, with the potential to challenge Congressman Sloan if he decides to enter the race.
A satirical note urges aspiring national convention delegates to skip party history study and instead spend backyard nights shouting loudly to prepare. The quip mocks superficial campaigning and emphasizes performative showmanship over informed debate.
A shopper is advised to try a sack of Forest Rose Flour and asks to consult the dealer for his opinion on the product.
The piece questions whether the poor should forgo small luxuries like a Christmas tree and gifts to avoid charity stigma. It argues many families can afford basic dinners and cheerful touches, urging readers to reflect on their own generosity and the true spirit of the season.
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