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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
4
Readable fragment discusses July events at Plattemouth and Grand Island, a Colorado senator Guggenheim, tariff debates, Roosevelt’s British policy reaction, and views on the pardoning power under Governor Shallenberger.
Report covers a Lincoln gathering of teachers and county superintendents where Senator Burkett and Richard L. Metcalfe sparred over congressional responsiveness to the people. Metcalfe accused Congress of ignoring direct election momentum, amid applause for his rebuttal. The item also notes Democratic state committee plans Grand Island convention and county delegate counts.
The text notes Governor Patterson has exercised parodying power 66 times in three years, with a record of 28 in a single day, implying vast impact by 162 judges, 228 lawyers, and 1,824 jurors in Tennessee.
The piece notes political maneuvering around Inauguration timing and Taft administration posts. It cites Lincoln discussions on platform stance, social disorder, and prohibition trends. It mentions Bernard McNeney as a potential attorney general candidate, Nebraska pay of 2000 dollars, tariff contrasts for textiles and blankets, and Hayward pressuring precincts over a congressional bid. A sale ad for an 80 acre farm near Murray Plattsmouth closes.
Patterson and Thomas drew the 750 Maxwell Runabout from near Charley Cook's. editor Quinn caused a public chase as he tested the vehicle. The car was brought to town but found severely damaged requiring factory parts for a full repair while a temporary fix lets Quinn continue campaigning for subscribers.
County commissioners in session approve routine bills and discuss a 24 foot bridge on the new road to the ferry. Commercial club supports the bridge, and the county bridge contractor is ordered to proceed. Full board present and reportedly favorable.
15 acres of good pasture for rent five miles south of Platta mouth with fine running water. Ms A E Smith and W H Puls report in from Pleasant precinct. Puls visits the city for business and pays the Journal a pleasant call.
State grain men estimate Nebraska 1910 wheat yield at 30,000,000 bushels, about 60 percent of last year, due to lack of rain, winter kill, and March heat. C. B. Rainbolt of Cavers Elevator reports similar conditions across Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, with thin straw and poor stooling affecting production.
A child described as a Regular Tom Boy often climbs trees fences and jumps ditches getting scratches cuts sprains bruises bumps burns or scalds. The mother applies Bucklin's Arnica Salve and the injuries heal quickly. Cures boils ulcers eczema old sores corns or piles. 25¢ F G Fricke & Co.
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