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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

4

Peruna testimonials flood readers with cures and warnings

Letters from Emma F. Mumford, Allies S. Mordner, and J. D. Hayes praise Peruna as a premier home remedy for colds, coughs, and catarrh. Critics warn against misusing Peruna as a beverage, stressing it as a genuine medical compound. The piece touts Peruna’s broad usage in households and cites several endorsements.

Peruna J. W. Kightlinger Cambridge Nel United States

Taft’s nomination bid fuels delegate push

Taft weighs a continued campaign as supporters press for the nomination, framing the effort as a strategic move to win delegates. His backers rally around the plan while opponents question electability and organizational strength in key states.

Republican Papers tout spring boom in business

Editorials claim every line of business will prosper this spring while questioning bread line hardships. The text juxtaposes optimism for growth with concerns about low incomes and rising costs for the poor.

Taft boom and Indiana described as Fairbanks frozen solid

A quip defines the Taft boom as the intangible aura around Indiana. It then asks what the state of Indiana is, answering with a playful line that it is frozen solid for Fairbanks. The remark blends political metaphor with regional sentiment in a concise joke.

Indiana State of Fairbanks

Prohibition Bills Pass and Steamship Rates Drop

Prohibition bills pass daily and steamship companies announce rate cuts making travel by water appear more accessible and affordable in the near future.

Democrats urged to organize precincts and school clubs

The Cass Democrats urged thorough organization by forming Bryan clubs in every school district, arguing that in thorough organization half the victory is already won.

Democrats Cass

Oil prices rise as John D. gets half a big dividend

The Denver Rocky Mountain News notes John D. received half of a large dividend while oil prices continue to climb. The piece questions why the public targets John D. and hints at ongoing scrutiny despite his actions.

Denver Rocky Mountain Newsays John D

City reports mock Dinah Might in Colorado tale

A Toledo Blade gag targets Col orado with a quip about a woman named Dinah Might. The Richmond Times-Dispatch follows by noting The Denver Post mentioned Dinah Might and suggests she may have vanished now.

Toledo Blade Colorado Dinah Might Richmond Times-Dispatch Denver Post

Delegates Selected for State and Congressional Conventions

The article notes that every delegate chosen last Saturday to the state and congressional conventions will meet in Omaha on Thursday.

Omaha

Cass County Democrats Speech Delivers Notable Duty Message

March 5 event urged attendance as a duty to Cass County Democrats who elected their representatives. Mr. Bryan will speak, described as worth traveling miles to hear and a key turnout moment for supporters.

Cass County Bryan

Secretary Bonaparte Says Fines Key to Reach Trusts

Secretary Bonaparte argues fines are the only way to reach trusts while others favor cutting tariff protection to hurt trusts and aid consumers. The debate centers on tools to curb corporate power and protect the public.

Bonaparte

Voter turnout in Omaha Murky By Stormy Democratic Primary

Heavy storm kept turnout low during the Republican primary last Tuesday in Omaha. Taft supporters urged to vote, and many did despite the weather, leaving it unclear who would have carried the city with a full turnout.

Omaha Taft

City Council Adopts Flood Protection Resolution for Main and Sixth

At the regular meeting the council adopted a resolution favoring lowering Main and Sixth streets to protect against future floods. It also instructed Mayor Gering to hire an experienced civil engineer to estimate probable costs and begin work as soon as conditions permit with no delay.

Gering

Will power to quit drink habit praised as key

Lincoln Journal notes that a person must have strong will to stop drinking. If a man is determined to continue, persuasion is futile. The piece compares influencing sobriety to moving a brick house by talk alone.

Lincoln Journal Bixby

Democratic Convention Turnout Signals Rural Support

The article notes strong turnout at the democratic convention, suggesting optimism for democratic gains at state and national levels and contrasting with republican protectionist sentiment. It emphasizes energized parties and potential electoral impact.

Inspiration Reaches Cass County Far Corners

A remark notes that by last Saturday the influence had extended to the farthest parts of Cass county, suggesting broad reach of a recent push or idea.

Cass County

Principles over candidates and the party’s enduring worth

The piece argues that candidates and friends should not be valued above the party and its principles. It asserts that the grand old democratic party’s ideals will prevail in time and that sooner is better for the people as those principles win out.

Grand Old Democratic Party

Kansas City Post praised as reliable democratic daily

The Kansas City Post is described as a trustworthy western Democratic paper, vigorously supporting W. J. Bryan, bright and newsy, with well written editorials. It notes the Times' decline and credits the Post with establishing an up-to-date Democratic daily in Kansas City.

Kansas City Post West W. J. Bryan Kansas City Times Star Gang

Senator La Follette rails at rail monopolies call for stronger commerce laws

Senator La Follette telegraphed to a home state paper urging government control of transportation. He says railways are inherent monopolies and that gambling in stocks and bonds harms trade. He calls for strengthening the interstate commerce law, basing rates on true railway property value, and extending service control to preserve government for the people.

Lafollette Republi

Money Market Tension Linked to Water Cited in Report

A report notes the money market is tight and surprisingly blames water issues for part of the strain. It suggests funding and resource access problems tied to water as contributing factors to the financial squeeze.

Spring Poets Hurry Toward Warmer Weather Ahead

The current crop of spring poets is described as backward but hope remains they will thaw out soon. The remark frames a lighthearted view of seasonal change and creative mood.

Old Currency Lures People Despite Health Risks

In a wartime style aside, some individuals would risk illness by handling a bundle of old, filthy money in pursuit of possible value or bargains, underscoring nostalgia and risk amid decay.

Governor Sheldon criticised for unnamed presidential remark

The Central City Record cites an Omaha Bee report claiming Gov. Sheldon said any Republican nominee would be a better president than the Democrats. The paper condemns the statement as narrow and unfounded, defending Bryan, Folk, and other Democrats and urging accuracy.

Central City Record The Omaha Bee Sheldon Yellow Dog Taft Bryan Folk Foraker

Dope Aids Spring Fever in Sporting Pages

An article notes how the baseball dope in current dailies sports sections propagates spring fever. It highlights reader interest, seasonal previews, and the role of pre season coverage in building anticipation for games and standings.

ASAN

Republican papers question Bryan nomination rule

The text asks why if Republican papers doubt Bryan can be elected they oppose his nomination, presenting a puzzle about political strategy and sincerity in early campaign rhetoric.

Bryan

Nebraska Supreme Court Allows Woman to Exit Streetcar Backward

The Nebraska supreme court ruled a woman was justified in leaving a street car by going to the rear, aligning law and facts in a case that drew attention to passenger conduct and court interpretation.

THE Kansas City Times Nebraska Supreme Court

Wink Arrests Hit St. Joseph In Moral Crackdown

In St. Joseph police arrest men for winking at women as a moral esthetic crackdown grows. The city’s back alleys become patrol routes for those with twitching eyelids, where a wink risks detention and public scorn.

St. Joseph

Political Deal Suspected Between Deyoung Ramsey On Campus

The Lincoln Daily Nebraskan reports that Deyoung and Billy Ramsey were seen on campus Saturday amid suspicions they are hatching a political deal. The coalition is said to favor Hon. A. C. Shallenberger for governor according to Plattsmouth friends.

Deyoung Billy Ramsey Daily Lincoln Nebraskan Plattsmouth A. C. Shallenberger Gover

Disgruntled Democrats Seek Delegates at Denver Convention

Old-guard Democrats and Republican side issues push to influence at large delegate selection. The piece urges identifying these factions at the state convention in Omaha next week and early in the convention's organization.

Denver Omaha

Nebraskas political stalemate amid Bryan election

The State Journal and Omaha Bee push to mobilize a mass among Nebraska Democrats as Republicans seek to gain in the upcoming Bryan election year. The piece laments their efforts and the difficulty of securing Democratic support.

THE State Journal Omaha Bee Nebraska Bryan

Presidency Papers Criticized for Prolonged Involvement

Commentators fault the administration for remaining in lengthy political dealings. Analysts urge a quicker exit from entrenched processes and focus on decisive action.

Senator Stone Urges Democratic Unity In Letter

Senator Stone writes to the New York World urging Democrats to quit infighting and unite in backing the party. He says loyal Democrats should fight for the party rather than against it and that this is the best principle to give the Democratic Party new life.

City New York Pefore J. D. Hayes Druid Hill Baltimore Mind Hayes Senator Stone New York World Democratic Party Crats Democratic Organization

Fitzgerald Death Shocks Peshtigo Family

Mrs. T Fitzgerald dies suddenly in Peshtigo Wisconsin sending Ed Fitzgerald and his brothers Joseph and James Fitzgerald to travel there by evening train. Thomas Fitzgerald informed Ed of the loss this morning, the family unaware of any illness.

Ed. Fitzgerald Thomas Peshtigo Wisconsin

Little Things and the Value of Early Health Action

The piece argues that success hinges on attention to details and warns neglect of early sickness signs leads to wasted lives. It promotes Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy for indigestion and fatigue, claiming it restores digestion, builds strong blood and nerves, and supports general health.

Napoleon I Triner Jos

Baled Hay For Sale By T. J. Rhoden

Good baled hay offered for sale with price and details available from T. J. Rhoden.

T. J. Rhoden

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Emma F. Mumford Olsen's Court Salt Lake City Utah T BT Wickliffe R.smith Wickliffe BK. Smith Potinieh Florak Cameron Tilaho Otlers S. Mordner Maple Ave Marrisburg Perunasteen Yorki Throat Ilena Ergs Alice J. Bordner I_D.HAYES Emma Mumford GEO, W Amory Plattsmouth, Nebraska AK. A. Bates Republican Protection-Trust Party
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