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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
A collage of notes on holiday shopping, local merchants, and Christmas spirit in Plattsmouth. Commentary on postal parcels, rail workers wages, and the Omaha poultry show. Prospects for tariff reform, Democratic strategy, and the push for a tariff commission amid national political shifts.
The article outlines early expectations for a Democratic majority in the upcoming House. Champ Clark is favored as speaker with pledges from a majority of Democratic members. It suggests committees may be chosen by the body rather than the speaker and notes a party caucus in Washington next month to designate members for the next session.
The Journal notes heavy holiday advertising crowds reduce home news. Editors apologize for shorter local coverage, saying the harvest is the sole rush of the year and they will resume normal reading content once it passes.
Governor elect Woodrow Wilson opposes the democratic boss James Smith and backs Martine for senator, declaring the legislature must heed the people’s will as expressed at the polls. Senator Banning, returning from Omaha, visited the Journal during his stay in the county seat.
A testimonial from A Schingeck of 647 Elm St Buffalo NY proclaims relief from chronic constipation and claims the pills cure billousness jaundice and debility. The advertisement notes a price of 25 cents and is placed by F G Fricke Co.
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