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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
7
A young man leaves a Montana farm after courting Nellie Wesler. He toils to earn money, hopes for success, and plans to propose when he returns. A late reunion drive ends with a chilling hint that Nellie is no longer at Morse’s, changing his plans and future.
In a rural recount a mother recalls her daughter visiting an ailing woman named Littl. She notes the typhoid claim but hints at a deeper burden weighing on the young woman, possibly a broken heart, amid poor treatment by the Morses.
A visiting preacher urged continued giving as debt payments climbed to 3400, with undertaker Father Burymen pledging to cover the final 100 dollars. The scene showed rising enthusiasm as members anticipated further donations and support for the church fund.
Mrs. Peter Quintman Gamble earns fame as a mountain bread baker six miles from New Florence Pennsylvania. In the Allegheny Mountains region she bakes graham bread that tastes like cake drawing Nimrods from New York Ohio Virginia and Pennsylvania who request loaves for home. Her pride rests on this famed loaf and the enduring letters from fans across states.
A critical review highlights graft in the U S post office department, detailing patronage, inflated mail carriage costs, rail subsidies and padding of returns. It cites Bristow Payne Roose velt era issues, Railroads’ $39 9 million 1892 payments, and calls for independent investigation while noting political entanglements and unfavorable official actions.
The article recounts Norway’s Christmas tradition of corn and wheat offerings hung for birds and wrapped presents tossed into homes. It notes Spain halting work at noon before Christmas with midnight mass, pardons for minor offenses, annual physician payments, and open doors for beggars seeking Christmas offerings.
Poem excerpt recalling angelic voices and the star guiding to the Saviour. The speaker asks for enduring inspiration from heavenly lights to lead humanity, praising peace joy and faith across biblical scenes and heralding a holy night.
Lord Kelvin, famed for his work on electricity, dislikes electric light. During a visit to the United States with Lady Kelvin, they stayed with George and Julia Westinghouse and requested two tallow dips for a dimly lit bedroom. Their Scottish country home at Largs on the Clyde is described as unostentatious and without public illumination.
A humorous clash of lines about a theater play titled The Fall of Santiago. Shells and shells of peanuts spark talk as audience members react with astonishment and wit in a lively exchange.
The Sugar Trust champions its motto ask and you shall receive by urging the Senate to delay action on the Cuban reciprocity bill. The article notes trust influence over policymakers and hints at ongoing lobbying to stall progress.
The piece critiques Republican leaders for stifling tariff discussion as Senator Foraker defends some 1897 tariff schedules. It notes party fear, the Potters’ Association rally, and public pressure for tariff reform, urging Democrats to push open debate despite GOP obstruction.
The piece argues Republicans claim tariffs shield wages while trusts cut pay. It questions how much duties should drop if wages fall 20 percent and notes GOP leaders resist discussing the tariff in Congress. It warns voters may oppose a party seen as protecting trusts at workers' expense.
A New York Sunday school message by John D. Rockefeller Jr urges members to serve the Lord over worldly gain. The piece contrasts his views with opinions from J. D. Rockefeller Sr and critiques public figures like Morgan, urging vigilance in business ethics and religious duty.
The piece questions Postmaster General Payne amid calls for a neutral probe, accusing him of political maneuvering and pooh poohing charges as hot air. It notes Senate concerns and the difficulty of an independent inquiry under current administration.
Manila staged dazzling Venice style fetes described as unequaled in design and display. Governor Taft and his retinue reportedly enjoyed the spectacle, created by Professor and student talents from the Manila academy of fine arts, challenging stereotypes about Filipino heathen peoples.
The Nebraska Supreme Court decided a peculiar case from Lyons where the founder of the townsite deeded that no liquor could be sold on the premises and that the right would revert to the owner or heirs. His heirs sued to recover a lot after liquor was allegedly sold there, and the high court affirmed the lower court’s ruling sustaining the deed's condition.
In Bristow's report memo Roose velt proposes extending the statute of limitations from three to five years. The Louisville Courier Journal notes an existing method to curb corruption is the president appointing a competent person to handle public business rather than private concerns.
A critical review notes Roosevelt’s last message appears tame and coy. The piece argues presidents balance political ambition with party loyalty, making messages cautious when seeking re election.
The article notes Speaker Cannon received praise after ordering a lobbyist from his office. It remarks the lobbyist was not a member of Congress and suggests Uncle Joe would gain public gratitude by removing many lobbyists who are members of Congress.
The administration downplays the redemption of Nebraska from fusion central and signals a relaxed stance on trust issues. The president’s message contains a suggestive “come on boys” line that hints at a strategic invitation within the text.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger and other administration organs publish long solemn editorials on the decline of socialism, finding it easier to discuss than the decline of prosperity.
Federal taxes remain flat while the federal surplus erodes, widening the financial gap between incoming revenue and available reserves. The trend suggests tighter budget dynamics amid unchanged tax intake and reduced reserves.
The piece notes promoters reading a message while omitting part of it. It claims the president pushes for authority to move a $500,000 prosecution fund to another purpose. Public scrutiny of the Isthmian situation grows as the Panama issue tests his stance.
The president argues that while commissions are needed, his administration has failed to appoint enough, leaving significant omissions unaddressed. He emphasizes the gap in oversight and policy formation due to the shortfall.
The passage notes press actions in Missouri amid alleged political corruption. It suggests many indicted figures are Republicans and questions whether the administration reporters fully disclose party affiliations and all details of the case.
The article outlines wavering positions as lawmakers debate tariff measures and the defense budget. It notes expectations that the president will rely on a companion package to balance funding and timing.
The text notes many papers once praising Cleveland avoid declaring a final stance on a second term. It recalls Cleveland's past opposition to a second term and his later reversal. A New York World comparison criticizes Neldermier the bar bandit and echoes debate over responsibility in defense.
A garbled clipping outlines a political push to spotlight Theodore Roosevelt and a repeal proposal. The fragment hints at a public forum style event and a forthcoming convening date, but essential details are unclear.
A fragment discusses whether fiat treaty obligations should be observed when profitable and ignored when not profitable. It suggests a tension between formal duties and practical gains, with unclear terms and missing context. The text appears as a cryptic note on international theory and policy.
Fragmentary text mentions reform, subsidies, and tariffs with election timing next year. References to prosperity and workers’ pay appear, alongside a Panama army split: one half rushing south to repel Colombia, the other in town drawing rations.
The piece comments on Fairbanks backing for Roosevelt era policies while naming Uncle Mark Hanna and referencing trust busting, Moros timing, Hay open door policy, and Panama treaty speculation. It density remarks on sincerity and domestic life, with aphorisms about marriage and engagement.
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