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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
4
A Plattsmouth column reflects on Decoration Day, town unity, and efforts to entertain patrons each summer. It jokes about war, U.S. heroes, and the balance of civic duty, while recalling Memorial Day tributes to Rev. Druliner and longtime Journal columnist.
The piece notes Italy brings 1.7 million trained troops and a strong navy to the Allies, with elite cavalry and deadly machine guns. It suggests Italy may draw Romania into action against Austria and widen the Teutonic front, while debates over Italy’s entry persist. It compares to Napoleon’s era and forecasts continued strain on all fronts as the war endures.
A newspaper snippet notes plans to entertain residents during summer. It mentions protests against Italians, rising political activity next year, and a comment about President Roosevelt’s reputation. It also jokes about weather forecasts and wheat prices in relation to Italy’s declaration of war.
In a clipped editorial tone readers hear playful quips about President Wilson guiding a baby carriage without glare, a Hindu prince missing beauty in the United States unless he’s seen Plattsmouth, and country towns scraping mud for road crews awaiting rain.
The piece notes many invitations to Speaker Clark's daughters wedding and suggests the business of leasing dress suits should be read in Washington at this time.
It is strange that the public will allow such an event as the Barnes Roosevelt frank to cost 100000 when the bills could be paid by charging admission. Those five Mexicans under death sentence in Arizona have doubtless been congratulating themselves that they were not five Americans under death sentence in Mexico.
Europe purchases horses from the United States but the total is small next to the surge in automobile sales to waiting nations.
The piece urges observance of Flag Day June 14 and Memorial Day, praising veterans and the G A R. It notes Italy joining the Allies, German risks, and calls for renewed devotion to duty and flowers on graves to honor those who fought for the Union.
News letters report widespread production of arms shells and munitions for Britain France and Russia. Nova Scotia Steel and Coal scales up to fulfill a 3.5 million shell order by March 1916 averaging 11 000 shells daily. Bethlehem Steel subcontracting shrapnel and 500 000 shells. Philadelphia Southwark Foundry doubles force to meet wartime orders.
The Lusitania dispute prompts Washington to weigh Germany's reply which adheres to cautious self defense rhetoric. It notes Berlin's stance on submarine warfare and reparation while asserting British responsibility for the loss. President Wilson is urged to maintain cool leadership as relations teeter. A World-Herald reflection adds a seasonal introspection note on invoices and spirit.
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