Plattsmouth Journal notes political debate and local concerns
A fragmented set of items from the Plattsmouth Journal discusses President Wilson’s lobby investigations, public school reading bills, church property control, local weed problems, and opinions on public holidays. It includes editorials on morality, work, and civic duty with references to national figures and events.
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Ponnevivani
Tener
William Allen White
Kansas
Dayton flood prompts commission government adoption
After a devastating flood, Dayton residents vote 20 000 to select a city manager. John H Patterson, head of National Gas Register, garners near unanimous support despite a Sherman anti trust conviction and a $85 000 fine with a year in jail. Citizens compare the manager selection to a Roman dictator at peril.
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Roneress
National Treasury
Dayton
National Cash Register Coompany
Court House
Ohio
John H. Patterson
National Gash Register Company
Mir. Patterson
Removal of State University Debate Cited as Rent Seekers Move
A letter contends the push to move the state university to the state farm is driven by a syndicate that owns land nearby and would profit from relocation. The writer questions why residents should support the costly move and accuses newspapers of advocating removal for speculation and influence.
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State University
State Farm
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