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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
A political column urges action and optimism while criticizing tariff policy. It cites Senator Burkett’s vote against cheaper sugar and notes rail rates to Seattle rising to 75 dollars round trip. The piece condemns protected interests and praises reform-minded Republicans and Taft allies.
Present indications show Plattsmouth deciding not to celebrate this year though a Merchants Carnival is discussed for September first. Business leaders are urged to join in as last year to ensure a large, well run event. A Omaha sermon by Bishop Williams condemns denominationalism and calls for united support to fund living salaries for ministers.
Louisville is arranging a big celebration on Saturday July 3 with a younger city leadership driving the effort. The article notes a new vim and grit in the municipal government and promises substantial improvements for the thriving city.
The article denounces rising food prices driven by Chicago wheat, flour, bread, beef, mutton, and poultry, and accuses Senator Aldrich and tariff allies of shielding sugar interests. It blasts protectionist policy as harming the poor and failing to reduce living costs, urging relief for consumers.
In Louisville last Friday supporters suggested L. J. Mayfield could be the next Register of Deeds. Mayfield, former Louisville Courier editor, is said to be capable, though health issues forced him from journalism. Petitions circulated for Judges Dean Duffe Burns and Fawcett who seek supreme court posts, with all but Dean signed. The state’s new nonpartisan petition law requires cross marks against chosen candidates for several offices. Congressman Maguire spoke at the Good Roads Congress in Baltimore praising internal improvements over armament, drawing applause from attendees.
Maguire notes Memorial Day fell on a Sunday this year but many counties observed Saturday or today. Oak Hill cemetery saw a large decoration gathering as locals reflect on veterans' sacrifices and the sacred meaning of Memorial Day.
The piece honors veterans who fought for the nation and criticizes tariff revisions favoring the east over the west. It cites James J. Hill warning of a coming bread shortage, predicting U S wheat demand could reach 1 3 billion bushels within fifty years as production lags.
Two men received sixty day prison terms in New York City for selling bad eggs and using them in pastry sold to the public. The case marks the first jail sentence after fines failed to curb the offense, underscoring the enforcement of pure food laws and the warning that penalties may deter producers of unsafe foods.
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