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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1911
Page
4
A mosaic of 1924 era snippets touches on Taft and Red Cross stamps, costs of living, Dr. Wiley on wheat, Hague court talk, Lincoln Star notes, Taft demonstrations, Indian Durbar, divorce trends, Vanderbilt wedding, peace meeting riots, and Russia over the Sulzer treaty. The column weaves political satire with social scandal.
In a mixed political note the writer laments Congress voting to retain a mileage graft while praising Hon. John A. Maguire for joining 98 others in supporting the reduction. The strandpat Pollard Rosewater booster convention failed with low attendance and dashed hopes that Nebraska remains a Taft state.
A chaotic jumble of comments on Edison jokes, schoolgirls, boycotts, and Taft campaign activity. Reports mention Cleveland boycott fears, Pollard unable to serve, and Taft hopes strengthened by a large turnout in Lincoln. Political speculators discuss endorsements and state backing.
The piece catalogs various political nuggets from the era, noting Aldrich’s possible gubernatorial bid, Smoot’s critique of Congress, and comments on central banking ideas. It mentions Lincoln Nebraska’s convention, Sherman’s fate, and Omaha caucuses shaping Democratic prospects.
Lincoln Star reports Postmaster Schneider from Plattsmouth attended the Taft booster meeting in Lincoln on Tuesday and was the first man on the ground.
The Infanta Valalie has stirred ip all kinds of rumpus in Spain by writing a book. Had she lived in this country no one would have known about it except the postman that brought back the rejected manuscripts.
The early stage of the American Federation of Labor meeting delays a planned speech by Sam Gompers as discussions continue. Judith’s role is noted to affect the pace of the events and Gompers’ remarks.
A congressman plans to approve a large $860,100,000 allocation at the capitol in a five minute vote while delaying a 60 cent Christmas gift request from his wife for a week.
Mrs Wiley argues for the par els post claiming a three mile drive for bread. She notes many women prefer walking three miles to avoid handling the bread-pan.
Governor Carey states that not 2 percent of Wyoming male voters would support repealing the woman suffrage act. The remark implies who holds authority in the state and suggests strong discipline within Wyoming.
Taft’s political fortunes place him in peculiar predicaments. He negotiated peace treaties with two nations and now seeks to cancel a treaty with a third country that could trigger war.
The Iowa supreme court declares that a saloon operator must act alone and not have a partner. Meanwhile, some insist a partner is essential and would be unnamed in polite company.
The text notes a cautious young woman may borrow football gear such as a silencer nose protector before Christmas shopping, yet warns there is no referee to enforce safety during slugging and tackling in the period.
The text notes ex Mayor Frank Brown of Lincoln seeks support to win the Democratic national committeeman seat for Nebraska. It emphasizes his wide statewide friendship and belief he can secure strong backing from rural district voters.
A woman and her husband claim they were driven from Mexico after the husband refused to back President Madero. They describe an alleged novel method of enforcing election unity. The article also mentions two men convicted as accessa-
Report notes sorties in the Shady Bend tar party escaped with fines of 3200 each. The columnist ponders harsher penalties for serious offenses and argues cows can be kept in town as milk and butter prices are high.
A visitor calls war talk silly as both sides cannot afford conflict while crime and poverty persist. The piece praises charitable acts to help poor children at Christmas and recalls a robber incident in Arizona where a traveling salesman slips money to his vest. It ends with a robber asking for a discount.
Former Nebraska governor Shallenberger traveled to Houston for a few hours with friends. He denies a Houston Post interview quote claiming he said the initiative and referendum amendment would fail in Nebraska. He states his belief that it will carry in Nebraska and blames misquotation on ongoing Texas discussions.
The Post notes that a man in public life need not deny a published interview when an eyewitness supports it. Lincoln Stary, present at the interview, stands by the account and serves as its corroborator.
Arizona becomes a state after electing to remove the recall clause from its constitution. The move, aided by President Taft’s veto on the statehood bill and congressional direction, leaves Arizona a sovereign commonwealth with potential to reintroduce the provision. Population grows from 122,931 in 100 to 204,554 in 1900, with irrigation boosting wealth and settlement. May Arizona fulfill its opportunities.
The piece condemns basing tariffs on production costs arguing no method can determine true costs for thousands of goods. It warns the approach would require comparing global costs, likely prompting odd protections such as taxing pineapples to equalize differences between U S regions and distant producers.
A Worlderald excerpt argues that a universal tariff would upend political economy by preventing cheaper imports from global locales. It warns a wall around the nation would halt international commerce and collapse exchange principles driven by relative production costs.
Fragmented notes report political affiliation in Weeping Water, local residents visiting relatives, and plans to move or start businesses after January. Updates mention illnesses, hospital stays, and a death of Miss Olive Stander of Louisville, plus shipping activity by Klielseh and Halmes and community greetings for a 65th birthday.
Real estate broker W A Nelson advertises 440 acres in Greenwood County with 80 acres cultivated creek bottom and native prairie. Features include a 5 room house stabling water and cross fencing. Mortgage details and quick sale terms given with price per acre and equity figures.
Frank Zetopek places a notice asking for hogs weighing at least 60 pounds. Inquiries should be made at the restaurant rear of Donat's saloon.
For Sale. A first class 160 acre farm in Cgaas county. Terms reasonable. J M Leyda of Plattsmouth advertises the property.
Miss Marie Robertson arrived in Lincoln Wednesday evening on No. 2 after attending the university. She will spend the holidays with her parents, James Robertson, and other relatives.
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