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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
4
From Denver comes word Ami B. Todd, already under a $2000 bond, has been required to post a new $5000 bond. The government plans to pursue others as well.
An elderly man, 91, died in Fairmont claiming to have witnessed the first railroad operated in the United States. He did not specify whether state officials and judges rode on passes.
Removal of Baxter from the United States district attorney post pleases some Nebraska Republican leaders while others prefer his retention. A factional dispute grows, with calls that the change come soon for the benefit of the state's people.
Santa Chaos will have a tremendous lot of presents to distribute tomorrow night. The caption notes the sleigh team Donner and Blitzen will struggle if the ground remains dry and dusty, making the journey harder for the reindeer.
A bold assertion that Odell's battle against federal meddling will end bossism and machine methods in New York. The claim envisions a political miracle unseen since American independence and frames Odell as a transformative force in state politics.
Some firms complain they are not getting trade they should. Possibly true. The piece urges merchants to reach out and advertise, saying the Lord helps those who help themselves and that neglecting advertising shows no disposition to help one self.
A persisting call to carry Christmas motives beyond December. The author argues that if motives and large-heartedness could be fixed year round, the world would rise toward heavenly ideals and improve through perpetual generosity and sincerity.
Citizens are urged to organize joint sale events on a single day to boost shopper turnout. The plan promises profits for merchants and a lively market, with other towns already having similar sales. Coordinated efforts could prevent postholiday dull periods.
The city council accepted Fred W. Ebinger’s resignation Tuesday night and appointed William Hassler to fill the First ward vacancy. Hassler, praised as a dependable man and fine citizen, is expected to serve the ward well and advance city interests.
The Lincoln News urges Nebraskans to strike back at Burlington and Union Pacific by equalizing railroad assessments with other taxpayers. It attacks railroad influence on politics, courts, and legislatures, urging state action and a confrontational stance the paper terms a fight for honest taxation.
An editorial roars at Nebraska Republicans delivering blistering critique of state leadership. It cites Dietrich Savage Mickey Deitrich Thompson Prout Baker Cruzen Pettijohn Tucker Mathews Baxter and others as responsible for debt and decay while urging moral reckoning by readers who love Nebraska.
Edgar Flowarel argues that a Democratic United States senator from Nebraska should be chosen by a state convention to unite the party and appeal to independent Republicans. He contends a nominated candidate would gain cross party support and ensure a Democratic legislature, replacing Senator Millard’s seat with a trusted ally.
Lincoln News reports officials favor repealing county assessor powers and returning duties to county clerks and precinct assessors. Observers note sentiment growing to repeal the revenue law and maintain local electors, amid salary implications and past efforts by state lawmakers.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to brighten the eyes and improve a sallow blotched complexion by stimulating the liver and bowels. The advertisement asserts it does not nausea or gripe and is pleasant to take, urging readers to refuse substitutes. F. G. Fricke & Co.
The Nebraska Masonic Home ladies express gratitude for the Christmas feast and gifts. Special mention goes to Hon. George W. Linninger for presenting each resident with a dress and other items, with thanks also to the Methodist Episcopal church boys for decorating.
The text praises a yearly song sung since the Savior's birth and wishes happiness and blessings for all. It thanks the Masons and their officers for providing a home in the land. The message asks for divine blessing and removal of distress in every heart. The signer is Mes. J. E. VANDERVOOR.
W. S. Jones and his wife were summoned to Lincoln Sunday due to the serious illness of Mrs. David Miller. A Plattsmouth resident for several years, she remains in a critical condition after a surgical operation performed weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have returned home.
A Masonic festival will be held at Plattsmouth lodge rooms on Wednesday evening December 57 1905 at 7 30 p m All Master Masons their wives and daughters are invited to be present By order of the W M M Ancurn Secretary G A R Renders Fine Program McConshie Post 45 held an open meeting Saturday night The Wo man s Relief Corps was present as guests of the Post and the program included a patriotic talk by Commander Gienn a recitation Sheridans Ride by Miss Barnatt a talk by Comrade R W Hyers on prison life interspersed with music a drill of the awkward squad a general good time was enjoyed This meeting closes the duties of the officers for the year ending January 1 1908.
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