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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1913
Page
4
Fragment from a periodical reflecting on training a person to embody genuine manners. It suggests that true civility comes from natural expression, with emphasis on authenticity and inner discipline shaping outward behavior.
The text lists diverse items from weather, agriculture, and stray news like a pure white moose from Alaska, a ship rescue, Memorial Day timing shift, to city weed control. It reflects period newspaper shorthand with scattered observations and public topics without a single cohesive story.
In Washington President Wilson keeps the White House ahead as Congress is described as a co ordinate branch. Thirty Osage Indians, valued at over 1 000 000 dollars, are in the capital to seek an audience with the president and may focus attention on the potential income tax.
The piece argues that newspapers cannot reform public perception by misrepresentation and that sensationalism earns few friends. It asserts the public desires reliable reporting over flashy, misleading content and warns against pandering to sensational tastes.
Priest M. Pollard of Nebawka and Secretary G. Marshall of the State Horticultural Society discuss plans for harvesting the unprecedented apple coop expected this fall. Nebraska orchards are eager for assistance with every effort will be made to recruit workers to Nebraska.
The senated lobby investigation panel will expand to a broad inquiry into any paid influence on pending or recent legislation. Cement makers proposed donating 1 percent of annual output for three years to build a cross country highway, with 84 million tas subscribed and up to 10 million cement to be donated. Nat Goodwin and De Wolf Hopper reportedly wed again, reflecting a flurry of marriage news.
A reflective piece notes the gap between graduate knowledge and what remains to learn. It contrasts harsh honesty with people who twist truth to evade accountability in a rural setting.
A June high affection incident prompts concern as crowds surge in Plattsmouth. Canine presence and gossip circulate, highlighting social tension and ongoing unrest among local residents.
State Auditor Howard warns investors against big dividends on five insurance stocks as drought and rising costs threaten farmers. Officials caution delaying vacations to fall and Roosevelt’s vindication is noted while mosquitos bite at night and fly arrivals lag. The public expresses fatigue at continued upheaval.
The text suggests a brisk matrimonial market this June and notes a slander squad unable to claim Wilson drinks to excess. It contemplates rumors that he beats his wife, implying political gossip rather than verified facts.
The remark suggests Mr Metcalfe will be installed as governor of Panama and should invite Nebraska newspaper friends to avoid loneliness. The note reflects a lighthearted press-relations quip and regional ties.
The Commercial Club appointed a committee about six weeks ago to plan celebrations for Plattsmouth. No actions have yet been taken despite repeated questions.
The text notes ft. L. Metcalfe securing the governorship in the canal zone with a salary of £14,000 annually. It praises President Wilson as a man of the hour and expresses strong popular support for him, urging decisive action.
The editorial weighs recall as a tool to address official neglect, arguing it could prove effective in removing miscreant officials and restoring accountability. It discusses the potential charm of recall when duties are neglected and the public seeks remedy.
Ptnd Jack Johnson, a Black slugger, receives one year in Joliet Illinois penitentiary after a denied motion for a new trial. The article contends a life sentence was warranted.
The Good Roads Year Book mentions Nebraska with little praise yet notes substantial spending on roads, indicating heavy investment despite modest credit. The remark reflects ongoing road development in the state.
The strawberry season reaches peak, and prices remain steady, unlike other markets such as legions in Mexico, Egypt, or suffragettes in London.
The piece critiques the progressive faction in Congress severing ties from the GOP and touts the bull moose movement as a refuge for progressive Republicans and Democrats. It mocks Roosevelt cabinet testimony about whiskey and describes road drag debates, then discusses Philippine policy and war dissension. A letter from A M Dockery confirms the post office enforcement pause on ad marking, signaling no action until court ruling.
The essay advocates a boy who listens when spoken to asks questions when unsure and avoids gossip or gambling. He values study and speaks proper English over slang, preferring wholesome activities such as the YMCA to risky backroom gambling. Dr Crane seeks such a model youth.
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