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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
4
Fragmented, garbled notes discuss marriage, politics, courts, and figures like Mayor Dahlman and Justice White. Mentions Lincoln graft, Taft and Roosevelt ideas, and a possible Supreme Court appointment while lamenting political maneuvering and public policy debates.
The piece argues against using county option as a partisan touchstone in the incoming Nebraska legislature. It urges unity, notes Senator Ollis of Valley County and Representative Quackenbush as essential to the party, and warns against packing committees for corporate interests. It also references Roosevelt and liquor laws amid broader policy questions.
The draft piece argues that a broad network of beef barons and packers manipulates meat prices and legislatures, criticizing Senator Lorimer and urging anti corruption inquiry. It condemns monopoly power, praises independent newspapers, and discusses postal, road, and retail issues affecting Nebraskan life.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican maneuvers in Nebraska with reference to Taft’s long message, postmaster races, Lorimer impeachment fodder, and a rising call for party unity. Senator Ollis argues for organizing the legislature along Democratic lines while treating wet and dry factions fairly.
The piece surveys Taft's parcels post proposal, noting farmers and mall order houses may favor it while retail merchants and their workers oppose. It argues the plan would gut local retailers by fostering competition with direct-from-manufacturer sourcing, risking manufacturer dominance over prices and distribution.
A terse column notes turkeys remain costly while rabbit season yields abundance. It claims the U S population is about 1 4 million with a suggested leap since spring and jokes that a sucket is born each minute, implying a large increase.
Editorial argues publications used solely to push pet advertising schemes should lose second-class mailing privileges and calls for a mechanism to stop the misuse. The piece condemns exploiting mailing status to promote pet ads.
After the supreme court settles a question, the public must hire a lawyer to interpret the ruling and guide action. The piece notes the legal process and the role of counsel in applying court decisions to everyday affairs.
The Murray Dance club plans a Saturday evening dance at Jenkins hall with the Jacobs orchestra of Omaha providing music, inviting all residents to attend. Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Co. holds its annual meeting January 7, 1911 at 1:30 p.m. at Hell school house district 88 to elect officers and conduct business. Jacob Tritech is president and J. P. Falter secretary.
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