Thought for Today from Henry D. Thor eau
A brief aphorism warns that focusing on trivial matters pollutions the mind and dulls deeper thinking, attributed to Henry D Thor eau.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
4
Great Natal Day and political musings mix in chatter
A blend of observations on civic celebrations and public concerns appears, noting grafters and the aged, plus a political survey of Wilson era policies. The piece touches on transportation woes, riderless horses, and foreign policy aims with a wry, opinionated tone.
Conference cordiality hailed as pathway to world peace
The report praises the conference for promoting reconciliation and lasting peace acknowledging friendly exchanges. It credits the administration with a potential crowning achievement if the effort succeeds. A later line quotes a humorous quip about a wife's view of her husband's stenographer.
Questioning Women’s Vote Reference Sparks Sibling Debate
The passage raises a provocative remark about women's suffrage and attributes the first election to the Garden of Eden. It hints at a joke blaming Eve for humanity's voting and invokes the devil’s role in Eden as a satirical jab at suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Echoes of Nineteenth-Century Conflicts in Modern Times
The passage reflects on repenting historical wrongs by comparing ghostly Indians urging humanity to contemporary fighters. It notes the Pan American conference’s memory of James Gillespie Blaine and critiques finance and fashion in a world of looming dictators. It questions who should sit on the Lusitania case at The Hague as nations condemn the sinking as uncivilized warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillespie Blaine
The
Hague
Germany
Plattsmouth Appeals for Unity and Civic Drive
A Pearls of local editorials urge Plattsmouth residents to recruit one hundred capable citizens to推动 a town and country development movement. The article calls for opportunity for seekers and denounces war while stressing lawfulness and police costs. It also reports Speaker Clark denying a Washington wedding invitation rumor and clarifying invitations were not yet sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Clark
Official
Washington
Bryan
Iowa town completes settle up week to clear debts
A Mantino Express report notes a town in Iowa held a settle up week in which local merchants urged residents to clear outstanding bills. The campaign succeeded in paying thousands of dollars, keeping money circulating locally and encouraging prompt payment by debtors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mantino Express
A Warning to Mexico Promises U S Action If Chaos Persists
The president warns Mexican factions to unite and form a government conforming to the republics laws or face U S intervention to restore order. He rejects intervention but argues humanity and national interests justify action if chaos continues and Mexican needs demand it. The piece notes public dismay as many cities see 1916 era concerns directed at Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Maarland
Maxim on modern warfare brutality and Attila
Hudson Maxim deplores modern war cruelty comparing it to Attila the Hun. He notes Attila’s burial secrecy led to the execution of those who buried him to prevent disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Maxim
Attila
Attilla
Fourth of July urged as day for Americanization and patriotic renewal
Readers are urged to make Independence Day a time for pledges of allegiance reading the Declaration and patriotic reflection rather than mere fireworks. An American journalist describes the horrors of asphyxiating gas used in Europe, noting its devastating facial injuries and long recovery for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colton
Persertel
Wit and rambling lines on war and knowledge
A collection of aphorisms and satirical musings on war peace science and public life. References to comets coal heat units and street lights hint at a newspaper column of quips and observations from a bygone era.
Disorderly Habits Plague Plattsmouth Streets
A local editorial urges schools to teach neatness to curb disorderly habits among youths. It cites littering handbills, discarded paper bags, and torn letters as detracting from town appearance and property values, proposing spring lessons on public value of cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Eighth Grade Exercises Set For Weeping Water
Eighth grade exercises to be held June 11 at 10 a m in the Congregational church Weeping Water. A V Teed of the Division of Rural Education will deliver the address focusing on rural education. All interested invited and those who took the exam urged to attend. Eda Marquardt County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Congregational Church
A. V. Teed
Division of Rural Education
Eda Marquardt
Refracting Optician at Gering & Co sale evenings
M. Tritsch, refracting optician, appears at Gering & Co on Wednesday and Saturday evenings for free examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tritsch
Gering & Co
Cream shipping service offered by J. G. DOVEY & SON
Warmers who ship cream direct may leave their cream at our store. We will deliver your cream to the depot and return your empty cans without extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dovey & Son
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