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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1913
Page
2
An Illinois paper recounts a fable of a stingy family who refused to take the home paper. Bees, barbed wire, a cow, cream spills, a broken leg, lost teeth, a ruined carpet, and a elopement unfold, followed by editorials praising farmers and critiquing city apt to mock rural life.
Rural route carriers face strain as the 50 pound parcel post limit nears. farmers can order sacks of flour or other non heavy goods up to fifty pounds and even send babies within the zone.Republicans lambaste Democrats over rising prices while critics warned of low production under Wilson. Speaker Clark supports currency reform and strong measures to curb obstruction.
In eight months 130000 automobiles have been licensed in New York, up 30000 from last year. At the current pace the yearly total will near or exceed 200000, as factories ramp up to produce about 1000 cars daily.
A humorous poem depicts the telephone girl as a silent observer who knows every joy sorrow and indiscretion in town. It suggests that if she told all she knew it would unravel relationships start fights among churches and plunge the town into turmoil. The piece ends by wondering what readers owe the telephonist.
The piece argues public ownership of utilities is viable and that parcel post shows government operation can be self supporting, cheaper for patrons, and create steady employment. It contends private firms lose business as people favor public service, predicting a gradual shift toward government ownership nationwide.
The writer predicts a pivotal political year in Nebraska as parties face reorganization. Unity among factions is urged to avoid harsh infighting and to build a solid front, with broader cooperation seen as essential for electoral success.
Coroner's report shows 5,687 deaths in New York City in 1912 attributed to crime and accident. About half were violent deaths by accident and half by crime such as shooting, stabbing, assaults, and related wounds.
Philadelphia pastor interprets scripture to outline the plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. The Elect Church forms a royal priesthood to usher in a thousand years of Messiah rule, casting down Satan, blessing mankind, and restoring earth to human perfection.
A string of locals from Murray Mynard and Nebo areas drop in on Saturday to attend business, renew subscriptions, or visit the Plattsmouth Journal. Names include William Puls Jr Daud Ter Miss Laura Hild G B Metzger E R Worl C R Bengen Jr John Tams Minnie Guthwann J J Lohnes Grant Hackenbere A F Seybert Ruth Helen McPherson Edgar Bese Brownie Andersen W A Meisinger George Meisinger Carl Schneider Joseph Pankratz John Smith W A Fisht G C Barnard Oscar Gapen Frank Jean John Livingston Kate Sedemaker Ella Sedemaker Bertha Bey Mrs John Spangler Joseph Krytinar and others.
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