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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
4
A dated aphorism by Paul Leicester Ford predicts Providence to protect the average man when women join the bar and testify. The remark frames gender roles in legal settings with a cautionary, witty tone.
A jumble of aphorisms and political commentary touches on Nebraska agriculture, Governor era worries over Leo Frank, Gompers and Walsh, and the shifting stance of the State Journal. The piece muses on honesty, fame, and public life with regional tone and dated humor.
In a quiet plea for pacifism amid wartime loss, the column argues that journalists minimize ship sinkings, recalls the Lusitania and Archbishop Ireland, and urges citizens to think and talk peace for their country. It closes with the motto I am thinking only of my country.
A rough collection of remarks from Pennsylvania era columns. It mentions a doctor of note calling for certain behavior and critiques of youth and mail order catalogs. The Scandinavian merchant marine is noted as being reduced since the war began. It ends with musings on weather and pests from a farmer.
A wary young man who dreads office duties and constantly checks the clock is rarely invited to join the firm, suggesting caution in extending partnership.
The text questions why Mr Bryan opposed a second note after signing a May 13 communication to Germany. It notes the public would welcome clarification and adds a remark that having a Bachelor of Arts degree does not qualify one to run a store or manage an office.
A reflective note on civic spirit urges readers to support town plans and celebrate the Fourth. It questions what civilization means to soldiers and hints at social commentary on money, brains, and public appearances.
A Kansas weekly devoted to prohibition printed a map of the United States showing Lake Michigan as "dry." The item notes the publication approach and the playful or political stance on prohibition.
The column notes brides promise to follow their originsl orders, compares wartime anxieties to summer fashions, and mentions Fourth of July plans. It also critiques Interstate Commerce Commission rulings and a policy against trunk shipments on passenger trains.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, at its eleventh annual Chicago convention, promotes clean honest advertising under the banner Truth in Advertising. It argues honesty benefits advertisers and publishers and shifts responsibility from buyer to seller, enriching business and civic welfare.
A town public message urges Plattsmouth residents to greet visiting farmers with warmth and unity. It praises farmers as backbone builders of a prosperous countryside and calls for mutual respect, neighborly spirit, and shared success between town and country. The piece highlights civic duty, harmony, and collaborative growth.
A historical reflection argues that new technologies like lithography and automobiles did not displace horses. It notes horses command high prices and remain common in city streets, despite advances and changing work patterns. It also comments on William Jennings Bryan’s political stance during the German crisis and his earnings from chautauqua circuit lectures, suggesting high income potential.
The town, rich in secret societies, seeks delegates to state lodges who can raise Plattsmouth's profile. Leaders note many capable men exist, but question whether they have the "snap" to place the town more prominently on the map.
The opening day of Plattsmouth summer entertainment under the Commercial club and Citizens was disrupted by rain. The band concert and acts were postponed, giving the committee more time to plan a strong first offering next Saturday. The program aims to attract visitors and inspire similar efforts in nearby towns.
Murray property listed for sale or rent by J. L. Young of Coleridge Nebraska. Also advertisement for paints and oils by Gering & Co. and refracting optician M. Tritsch offering free examination at Gering & Co. on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
William Gilmour, a farmer near Plattsmouth, testifies his family suffered backache and distress before using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief superior to prior remedies and urges others to try the same remedy sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y distributes.
The Journal office promotes picnic sets, paper plates, cups, and tablecloths as essentials for outings. Individual paper tablecloths 2x84 inches and lunch cloths are available, with picnic sets priced at 10 cents, plates at 5 cents per dozen, and cups at 10 cents per package of eight.
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