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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
Disjointed excerpts reveal satirical takes on Taft Roosevelt and Bryan era politics. Critics mock tariffs and party clashes while witticisms on luck, charity, and public figures punctuate the prose amid a garbled commentary on the Chicago convention and national prospects.
The letter argues for honest men and reform, condemns trusts and boosts the good roads movement. It praises Chap Clark as a man of the people and urges fair treatment for all regions while noting farmers from across the county shopped locally. The writer laments political literature flood and calls for meaningful support beyond campaigns.
Passage mentions Plattsmouth supplies and speculation about Taft nomination. Includes quips on voters and fishermen and references to shortcake and cherry pie, expressing skeptical tone about politics and public gratitude, with several ad lib lines.
The Senate adopted Senator Hitchcock's amendment reducing pig iron duty from 15 to 6 percent. The move aligns with public demand and counters what supporters call Taft tariff revisionist stances backed by the Payne-Aldrich policy.
The Omaha Bee and Des Moines Capital declare standpatism dead with editors citing Lafe Young and Victor Rosewater in politics. Farmers will seek better prices and goods roads, with a Plattsmouth merchant urged to attract west county customers by offering desired goods at fair prices in the auto era.
Report notes the Baltimore convention hall readiness for 15000 spectators amid political murmurs. W J Bevan says two Republican conventions will meet in Chicago next week. skepticism remains about harmony and outcomes.
A sensational political note claims Gummins supporters will mass in Chicago to back a Roosevelt nomination. It argues Roosevelt or Taft shouldn’t win the renomination, calling for a clean political sweep if Roosevelt secures the nomination and election.
The Beatrice business men raised a $10,000 fund to back worthy enterprises and city improvements. Residents repair nearby bad roads themselves, showing initiative beyond the road overseer’s duties.
A collage of political quips and reflections on Chicago events, Taft Roosevelt and Wilson appear among lines about Bryan and Miss Democracy. The piece notes eager crowds for Taft Roosevelt seats, hints at Cuban events and jokes about opportunity and politics.
The article notes Wall Street backing Roosevelt, likening the stance to Taft. It suggests the influence should stay behind the scenes until the convention concludes to avoid public clash or bias during the proceedings.
The passage argues that universal knowledge of tariff costs would wipe out political victories for the tariff system. It suggests the masses stay ignorant as a boon to the few and that trusts profit by keeping voters in doubt.
The piece argues trusts control the Republican National Convention with many heads of trusts present to push for Roosevelt, suggesting the trusts intend to buy the event and cannot own it by other means.
The Omaha World-Herald assembles a brilliant staff of writers and artists for both major parties. William Allen White Edna Ferber and George Fitch will contribute standout reporting ensuring readers stay well posted on Republican and Democratic national conventions proceedings.
A reader accuses the State Journal of selective clipping, claiming the paper biases coverage by favoring certain articles against Hon. J. H. Morehead while consistently reproducing unfavorable items about him. The letter labels the paper as partisan and hypocritical.
The author denounces coffee price hikes, noting production rising from 6 million to 14 million bags and prices climbing from 6–7 to 13–14 cents per pound. He blames New York banks and calls for federal action to intervene in the coffee market.
The two week rainfall has boosted gas crops across Nebraska, bringing widespread joy. Officials say good crops are crucial to Nebraska’s prosperity and economic health.
The Hastings Democrat notes that Nebraska should avoid a governor who makes grand promises. It praises Governor Morehead for not overpromising and warns against unrealistic agenda, framing this stance as a sign of prudent leadership.
Members debate when Congress will adjourn with some senators and representatives hoping to leave before the national conventions, while others expect a late summer session possibly into early fall.
Democratic senators and representatives say daily assurances grow that Democrats will elect a president and sweep the country from ocean to ocean.
The feud between President Taft and former President Roosevelt has grown bitter and irreconcilable, with wounds between them described as deep and painful and unlikely to heal.
Plattsmouth resident Jonathan Hall of 414 Main St. testifies to the effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. Other family members also use the remedy, purchased at Annett's Drug Store. Local support highlights home testimony for Dean's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Cade Rodgers writes from Soldiers Home California that his eye surgery was successful with cataract removal. He preserves the eye in alcohol as a curiosity causing trouble though not yet able to use it. Friends in Plattsmouth are glad to hear he is recovering well.
An offer of an excellent team of Shetland ponies for sale by Win Gilmour F D of Plattsmouth. Well broke animals offered at a right price. Contact details provided for inquiry.
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