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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
2
Local editorials discuss Taft's optimism about the Senate, the income tax debate, and Bryan's possible bid. Tobey is urged as a strong GOP candidate over Pollard, with questions about platform focus and the party’s next campaign challenges.
The piece questions how President Taft will handle Roosevelt policies as conference committees reconcileHouse and Senate bill differences. It notes Taft’s current easygoing public image while critics urge firm action or a veto to enforce party pledges. It asks what he will say to committees and whether he will accept concessions or reject them.
The editorial reflects intense public interest in President Taft’s potential actions on tariff policy and natural resource conservation. It cites Ballinger’s moves to withdraw acres for water powers and hints at protecting coal timber oil and phosphate resources from private control.
Dr. W. Livingston of Otoe County and W. C. Ramsey of Cans County will deliver speeches in Murray for the glorious Naval Day celebration. The event occurs Saturday July 2 in a grove praised as one of Casa County’s most beautiful, an ideal outing site for comfort and pleasure.
Merchants press for broad general circulation to secure ads. Papers must reach the territory tributary to the town to deliver results. Advertisers favor widely circulated papers over local home papers for better value and response.
The Frem ont Tribute notes many lobbyists who served before the last legislature did not file itemized expense accounts within the legal deadline. It asks who first signed her name on the lobby register and questions if expenditures for hair pins ribbons and chow ingum would look well in print.
Critics warn that placing the University of Nebraska on the Carnegie pension list gives the foundation a general superintendency over its operations. They cite Georgetown University as an example where the executive committee discharges professors, suggesting the fund could veto hiring and firing. Advocates say the gift places fund control beyond Carnegie’s reach, but opponents fear external interference in university personnel and scope.
The Lincoln News argues for Nebraska to accept the pension, noting rival universities are embracing it to avoid disadvantage. It warns the condition must be clear enough to resist Georgetown pressure and stresses that freedom with poverty matters for both university and individual.
Plattsmouth Neb June 15 1909 county commissioners meet approve minutes and pay general and road fund claims. bids opened for bridge work and concrete structures while a second article details railroad track relaying and yard improvements expected to reshape the depot area and possibly yield a freight division for the city.
Mrs H B Austin entertained about twenty five guests at her North Fifth street home for a shower honoring Miss Ella Margaret Dovey and the upcoming wedding to Mr George Faler. Guests staged a mock ceremony with Catherine Dovey as bride and Marie Donnelly as groom, performed by Mrs William Baird. The event featured a tiny ring bearer and selections by the A D D quartet, followed by a four course luncheon amid decoration of sweet peas.
Weeping Water marks Zetetic Club’s silver anniversary 10 years after forming as Nebraska’s first women’s club. Founders led by Mrs. Laura M. Woodford include Lena Chase and Elizabeth Travis with 69 members over time. Banquet hosted by president Mrs. J H Andreas features toastmistress Woodford and messages from across the country and Germany.
Eb A Wurl on Sixth and Main showcases a handsome window with white goods fabrics and latest designs priced plainly for easy comparison. The display also features artificial flowers and vines, plus an attractive line of seasonal fruits and vegetables in the Sixth Street window.
Mrs Mark White in Omaha hospital sent word via Mr Walker of the Majestic that she wished the Journal forwarded because she was dying during surgery. The Journal notes this, but Mrs White is rapidly recovering and her letter shows a humorous, jovial mood and optimism for early full recovery.
George W. Harshman Jr. visited Lincoln Tuesday to close a deal for a Century threshing separator praised for high capacity. He says the wheat outlook justifies the purchase and notes estate wine issues from his first wife have been cleared up.
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