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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
4
The piece notes early campaigns and public opinion with references to Colonel Roosevelt at the Bronx Zoo, Plattemouth July Fourth plans, and critiques of Diaz Lorimer and the tobacco trust. It lampoons court rulings, government actions, and opinions on marriage and newspaper publicity.
A collage of editorial snippets ranges from pact versus treaty opinion, an anti trust caucus talk, and Cass county offices with life tenure debates. notes on the new agricultural college site at Curtis, Neb. Tramps and rail conduct rules get brief mention as Will Hayward departs Nebraska.
In a present outlook Hyers holds the lead for the Republican sheriff nomination in Lancaster County. The Journal and Hyers differ politically, yet personal friendship remains, and Hyers is described as possessing the essential qualifications and ability to perform the duties of sheriff to the letter.
The speaker wagers on the candidate’s nomination and asserts he would become one of Lancaster County’s most competent and energetic officials.
The lumber trust is headed to court as public anger grows over rising lumber prices blamed on forest scarcity and restraint of trade. The piece argues trusts use reprisals against dissenters, cites Sherman law origins, and notes calls for Lorimer’s resignation amid ongoing government spending concerns.
The piece notes Standard Oi! may dissolve by repainting signs with new corporation names. Burlington surveyors have been active in yards and shops, signaling action soon. Insurrectos who attacked President Diaz learn that forcing the ground to turn faster is futile.
The note remarks Taft's 11 size shoes in RE width as the reason young men should not linger after 10 pm when pursuing Miss Helen. It ends with a partisan jab at Champ Clark for keeping quiet during brewing party trouble and a call for others to do the same.
The editorial extols Platismouth Nebraska as a premier Fourth of July celebration hub with visitors urged to attend. It notes improved roads raise land value by improving market access for farm products and urges farmers to back road investments for daily market access. The piece also includes opinions on standardizing bank check sizes and a flirtation with political ambitions.
The passage argues that John Dietz faced lumber trust pressure in Cameron Dam disputes, suggesting his violent act was born from perceived injustice and a fight to hold property. It contends courts could be biased by trust influence, while acknowledging Dietz sought to defend his rights and family amid persecution.
Dr. Wiley launches a campaign attacking condensed milk sales claiming it endangers every child who receives it. He argues that old-fashioned milk keeps children healthy and thriving.
A developing report notes that the anti reciprocity movement in the United States has gained momentum in recent events. Activists and groups argue against trade pacts and equalized terms influencing domestic policy. The movement impacts political discourse and potential legislative action nationwide.
The piece questions whether the lumber trust's actions caused the distress behind Cameron Dam murderer John Dietz. It notes Dietz faced long persecution by lumber interests and mentions Addie Hines, a Chicago lumber magnate known for boasting about the trust’s influence.
It is all in having confidence that makes the prosperous towns and cities. Most of Plattsmouth's people have the confidence, and that is why we sing.
A statement from the headquarters indicates the tobacco trust is deemed absent and may force the American Tobacco Company to act. The report suggests strategic moves in response to the ruling and outlines potential industry impacts.
The text notes that socialist parties have chosen mayors in thirty six U.S. cities since January and mentions Plattsmouth's big celebration last year, with the Red Men aiming to please them again this year.
Thirty college students in Ohio face voting restrictions as towns require an oath that they expect to establish permanent residence there before they can vote in local elections. This rule targets student voters and ties eligibility to residence intent.
Army to issue woolen garments instead of worsted. further information available by writing to Ole Black Joe care Georgia Cotton Fields.
The Commercial club plans a major effort to reorganize the old B. and M. band once renowned nationally. The group was a strong advertisement for Plattsmouth fifteen years ago.
A column discusses hired labor in farming towns and urban work, protests high post office rents, and critiques coronation hotel prices. It urges voters to speak plainly to candidates before primaries and urges honesty over political expediency.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the typical American family now buys only half the woolen blanket yards it did in 1910, due to limited U S wool production and tariffs. Prices rise, leading to adulterated wool or cotton blankets.
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