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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
Advertisement-like note touts 242 percent interest on deposits promising riches. Vague financial terms imply high risk and speculative scheme with minimal details. The fragment hints at a promoted investment with dramatic returns.
The Plattsmouth Journal announces a return to its annual cycle as the paper enters 144 with brighter prospects. It notes subscription growth and strong patronage, pledging to continue delivering Cass county’s best paper and wishing readers prosperity and happiness in the coming year.
In a call to unity the community is urged to back a new post office building for Plattsmouth. Meanwhile national politics surface in comments on Roosevelt policy and criticism by Senator Toau stirs debate from the Isthmus to the White House.
Senator Pettus warns against allowing the Panama affair to threaten the United States honor, urging vigilance to prevent a decline in national standing.
Congressman Williams, Democratic leader of the House, has become an ardent champion of Canadian reciprocity and believes it will be a strong campaign issue.
Democratic members pledge to follow caucus guidelines leaving Republicans with a united minority led by Senator Gorman. The shift concentrates power within the GOP bench as they unite against the majority.
By an act of congress a widow who forfeited her pension on a second marriage can be restored to the pension roll upon becoming a widow again whether by death or divorce. She will continue to draw a pension as the widow of her first husband.
The note compares Teppy's past rough work in the wild west with his current task of breaking Mark Hanna to the bus. It warns that if Uncle Mark does not dismount Teddy on the upcoming journey, the guess may be off.
Some people valued for influence can be swayed by railroad passes rather than money. The passage notes how a pass, more than cash, can secure cooperation from certain men in any community, highlighting the lure of travel perks over personal power.
Epcar Howard of the Columbus Telegram argues England played the outlaw by aiding the Confederacy to form a government. He calls Roosevelt a statesman for aiding Panama’s move to set up a government and secede from Colombia, criticizing dark methods and illogic in a republican president.
A reflection on closing year cites mistakes and trials, urging readers to learn from past errors and prepare to do better. The message wishes a Happy New Year and emphasizes gratitude for blessings while resolving to improve.
Citizens urge a federal presence in Plattsmouth claiming the city lacks adequate post office facilities and a suitable government building. They criticize a congressman for inaction and consider appealing to Senator Millard and others to secure a remedy.
The Bristow report and Roosevelt notes reveal long running corruption in the post office department. Four officials resigned, thirteen were removed, forty six indictments involve thirty one people, with Machen’s 1893 crimes highlighted. Heath is criticized though not forced to resign.
Secretary Root lists General Wood’s prime of life as a chief qualification for major-general. The note highlights youth and vigor as essential for high command.
An advertising vignette extols Scott's Emulsion of pure cod liver oil as a life restoring tonic. It portrays the product aiding consumptives, strengthening weak children, and rebuilding flesh and blood in thin adults. The piece connects lifelong travelers to widespread praise and notes price points of 60 cents and 1 dollar.
The piece reviews Democratic progress in the Senate and House under Senators Gorman and Representative Williams. It notes binding caucus rule, unified opposition to Republicans, praise for Cuba policy, opposition to Panama treaty methods, and anticipated publicity and investigations amid Republican defensiveness.
A fresh indictment was returned by a federal grand jury before adjournment last week. The Senator appears to be in deep trouble as former allies distance themselves, likened to rats deserting a sinking ship.
Mark Hanna told voters before the Ohio election that prosperity hinges on Republican success and warned the 80,000 wage earners in New England cotton mills having their wages cut by ten percent.
A local column mocks the baby shortage era urging Plattsmouth ladies of 1904 to act in the leap year by choosing from a list of eligible bachelors. It playfully suggests that several men would make model husbands and urges women to make a pick with the New Year.
Promote a winter stay in Florida with economical hotel options and a scenic rail trip. Highlights include no car changes from St. Louis to Jacksonville, Florida, and connections via the Dixie Flyer through Nashville, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga Park, Atlanta, and Macon. Special round trip tickets with stopovers sold, return by June 1. Written for a travel agent in Omaha Nebraska.
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