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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement extols Peruna as a remedy for common childhood ailments and catarrh, citing testimonials from mothers and fathers. It argues longterm use protects homes, highlights croup uses, and praises Dr Hartman’s remedies Peruna and Manalin with multiple personal endorsements.
Public notices include campaign praise for Mayor Gering as a Democratic delegate and reminders of the Farmers Institute in Plattsmouth on February 3 and 4. Obituary honors J. W. Thomas who died in Weeping Water after service at Shiloh.
National Democratic Committee members en route to Denver passed through Omaha Sunday. Mayor Dahlman joined the delegation. The group, including Rodger Sullivan of Chicago, appeared united on nominating William Jennings Bryan at the Democratic convention.
Anna Gould has returned to the United States without the titled spendthrift she bought for a husband previously. There is no welcome for Count Boni, but American dollars will be sent as a monthly stipend to quiet the Castellaines’ cries.
The Nebraska congressional delegation decides the revenue collector appointment after senators fail to agree between Billy Rose and Ross Hammond. Burkett and Brown press their favorites, the President withdraws, and five Republican congressmen are to decide.
The Journal warns patrons to settle subscriptions before March 1 1908 or risk losing delivery. Publishers must collect in advance or add a penny stamp, ending arrears printing. Some subscribers delaying payment may face discontinuation.
An editorial urges the man who helps keep citizens at work to also prevent suffering in emergencies. It notes Illinois courts face rising duties and humorously questions skinning as legal metaphor. It promotes the Cass county Farmers Institute in Plattsmouth on February 3 and 4, urging attendance.
The speaker argues Americans reject philanthropy via the post office and criticizes parcels post as wasteful. He contends free carting burdens farmers and city residents alike and calls for defeating the congressman supporting parcels post in the next election.
A old advertisement certifies druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughs heal lungs prevent pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. Genuine product in yellow packages. Sold by F G Fricke and Co.
Last evening near Pearl and Fourth streets A F Lampher’s wagon swerved throwing him to the ground. He struck his head and was unconscious, then restored with restoratives at Drs Livingston. He remote home after treatment but remains weakened by head injuries and concussion. Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertises as a tonic for children. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Gering & Co.
The piece denounces Postmaster General Meyer's idea to allow mail order goods to be delivered nationwide and argues Congress would impose delivery costs on the public. It warns small town merchants that government subsidies would cover half the home delivery costs, funded by all taxpayers.
Kingston Jamaica West Indies city councilman W O Reilly Fogarty reports that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased a troublesome cough quickly and plans to obtain another bottle. Sold by F G Fricke Co.
An old ad touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims mild, pleasant effects with no nausea or griping and urges substitutes be refused, sold by F. G. Fricke & Co. Also a small dialog about Rocky Mountain Tea and a note from Gering & Co.
The terrible itching and smarting from skin diseases is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Price 25c. sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats at 25 cents per box claiming to correct the liver tone the stomach and cure constipation. The copy emphasizes a lazy liver as the source of chronic dyspepsia and general weakness.
One of the best 160 acre farms in Cass county for sale with a six room house and a barn that holds 50 tons of hay and 18 head of horses. Located one and one half miles east of the Wills place. JoUHN URISH, Owner.
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