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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
The essay notes that tariff revision seems unlikely this session while parties push for change. It cites June 17 as an eclipse date, hints at political maneuvering in Nebraska, celebrates Fourth of July plans, warns of graft in Union canvassing, and recalls local editorials on hypocrisy and a sensational divorce tale from Chicago.
The piece contrasts the late billionaire TH H Rogers with Andrew Carnegie, arguing Rogers gave to the poor quietly and from the heart, while Carnegie gave for publicity. It asks which deserved more praise, concluding Rogers.
A New York Post canvass of United States senators maps professional and business ties. It shows 27 corporation lawyers, 26 stockholders in industrials, 21 bankers, 19 railway stock holders, 17 mining and 9 lumber interests, 11 manufacturers, 10 farmers and 8 public utility linked, with 22 rated as millionaires and 16 leaning toward corporations.
A defense of the downtown retail merchant as a public good. The piece argues merchants educate, protect, and sustain the community by offering fair deals, honoring trust, and supporting the local economy, warning that removing them harms the town and its children's education.
Plattsmouth residents await the arrival of Weyrich and Hadraba who remodel a room near the Kyns man Ramge meat market into a modern drug store. The pair bring years of experience from Gering & Co. and promise a full stock and prompt service within a couple of weeks.
Miss Clare Huberle of Nebraska City is visiting in the city as the guest of Mina Kether Larson.
The article reports that Omaha and state saloons may stay open past hours after the law takes effect July 1 or July 5, depending on legislative adjournment and governor office records. W A Forge notes laws without emergency clauses take effect three calendar months after adjournment, stirring questions about enforcement and potential prosecutions.
The Nebraska Food Commissioner warns ice cream makers and retailers that products must meet 14 percent butter fat in finished ice cream and 12 percent for fruit cream. Saccharine 48, a coal tar sweetener, is prohibited except when the percentage is labeled on each bottle or container.
A short note urging travelers to bring a Kodak camera from Gering and Co for their trip. The message emphasizes leisure and photography during vacations.
The Plattemouth team crushed the Geo H Lee of Omaha 9 to 2 as Mason and Baylor shut down the Omaha lineup. The Omahogs were unable to threaten and the local squad showed its best effort of the season. A letter seeks manager Warren to arrange a Fourth of July game.
Charles T. Carter and May Baker were married at the M. E. parsonage Tuesday evening by Rev. Geo M. Jones. Carter, a popular Louisville man, and Baker, formerly of New London Indiana, will reside in Louisville. The Courier offers congratulations.
The Plattemouth Telephone company will begin erec tion of a sandstone building on Main street. It will house a neat office room reception room store room kitchen and bedrooms for the operator. The lot was recently bought from T. W. Shryock and the structure will add value to local business. Work to start soon after plans are completed.
Kodak vacation deal announced by Gering and Co includes four cameras bundled with travel accessories. Details list model names and price promotions for limited time.
James Dallas Head, 4 ½, of heart failure, died in Plattsmouth on June 7. He was born in Owensboro Kentucky to Mr and Mrs Charles Head and worked in the Burlington railroad planning mill. He died at Elmer B Taylor's home after four weeks illness. Funeral plans to be announced. He was brother in law to Frank Warren.
Mrs W B Rosencrans travels to Lincoln to meet sister Miss Cora Raker postmistress of Gretna at a postmasters convention. The World Herald announced Miss Raker's engagement to Enos Hughes a prominent state banker with the wedding planned for July.
Mrs. Mark White, once in critical condition in an Omaha hospital, has taken a distinct turn for the better and is reported to be getting along nicely. Her friends hope the improvement proves permanent and that she will quickly recover.
Mrs Aug Roessler was a passenger this morning for Omaha where she will spend the day visiting with friends.
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