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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
4
A Plattsmouth Nebraska post office entry prompts local pride in town and curiosity about Secretary Loeb's peace efforts. The note asks if the push for international harmony overlooks Mae Wood, a local whose plight is mentioned with concern.
Chicago commentary notes the president relishing the center of diplomacy as global tensions between Russia and Japan dominate the stage, with peace declarations unlikely. Dee Ligawrep is dismissed as inadequate to describe the situation.
Financial editors note that major investors doubt passage of proposed rail rate reforms while remarking that public sentiment seems unfazed by such measures. The piece hints that critics like La Follette face political pressure amid market caution.
A local Netwka area resident questions Earnest Pottird about repeated errors in measuring apples. No clear cause is provided.
In Washington, residents who know Uncle Joe embrace his charming eccentricities. They even joke about combing his head with a chunk of tea as a harmless, lighthearted trait of his character.
A Dotence editor boasts that prune fruit is the most wholesome and delicious. The remark appears dubious and may be a bluff aimed at joking his landlady.
A historical note states Pennars the President purchased a Virginia plantation to study the race question firsthand, asserting that direct exposure offers the best education for understanding social issues.
A vintage political exchange unfolds as Secretary Boneparte responds to Senator Primrose who presses for employment for those left unemployed by excessive spending. The dialogue centers on government relief and job creation amid budget strains.
The Auburn Herald notes Pollard may back Roosevelt on railroad regulation if he upheld his pledge to support Dick Neal, suggesting Roosevelt may gain little from Pollard if the promise is kept.
Secretary Suow notes cordial public response to his declaration but says the public won t discuss or press his chances of becoming president and believes voters will stay of the same mind.
In early days petroleum sold to a German medicine at 35 a pint. Mr. Rockefeller may restore the price if the Republican party stays in power for a few years to let trust withmates run the government.
In a Lincoln talk last Thursday a Cass county delegate quoted Senator Surkett praising Frank Brown. He called Brown one of the best men in the city and a thorough level headed business man.
The Commission of Corporations is near publishing findings that the Standard Oil Company operates as an eleemosynary institution supported by John D. Rockefeller to sustain a large workforce of poor men.
The paper announces a week of sample copies for non subscribers to inspect. Readers are urged to notify carriers during Saturday rounds if they wish to continue receiving the journal.
Nebraska City News notes growing bitterness toward Pollard and suggests farmers and Falls City convention attendees could sway opinions before next month’s election.
In a partisan row, Earnest Pollard is declared the nominee at the Falls City convention, a result opponents claim was engineered by Nemaha county delegates and Judge Chapman in Louisville. Republicans across the district question the outcome and accuse a twist of the chair’s wrist.
The Beatrice Express argues railroads should be taxed near real value like hundreds of small property owners. It condemns railroads for tax resistance and urges them to pay up without complaint, noting the disparity in tax treatment in the state.
The speaker suggests the President should announce his chosen successor to his party. This would let Secretary Shaw focus on the deficit, Vice President Fairbanks study parliamentary rules, Secretary Taft cut back on commencements, and the Postmaster General improve postal services.
The Omaha Bee criticizes the Nebraska State Board of Assessment for treating its duties like a joke. It warns that railroad property valuations for taxation are a serious procedure and taxpayers deserve a sober, conscientious process, with those joking about it facing consequences.
The district voters face a decision between Pollard, praised as the old line Republican standard bearer, and Frank W. Brown a conservative businessman with broad respect. The speaker, Ne, contrasts politics with business and urges a vote for the preferred candidate.
The Fremont Herald notes pollard’s weakness and urges residents not to quit. The Nebraska City News says Democrats plan to nominate a vigorous, up-to-date platform at Lincoln, giving voters a choice between a weak candidate and a vigorous representative in Congress.
The Talmage Tribune expresses doubt that the district will elect a Republican to Congress, urging voters to prioritize the individual over party. It cites Missouri’s Roosevelt Folk race to illustrate party machines failing at the polls and urges cross party support for a candidate who can unite voters and pursue better legislation.
Senator Mockett predicts a close race for Pollard with Lincoln Mayor Brown running weakly. He cites railroad opposition and disaffection in Lancaster, Reavis, Neal factions, and suggests the First district Republican majority will shrink.
The article argues for a Republican candidate by condemning stand-out rules and tariff protection while urging a protest vote for Mayor Brown of Lincoln to signal discontent with GOP policies. It frames the election as a test of trust and economic policy and notes the stakes for Nebraska voters next month.
The Lincoln Herald endorses F. W. Brown as a strong candidate for Congress, praising his business skill, leadership, and organization. It notes Democratic lukewarmness over city campaigns but predicts Brown can overcome with Republican votes and challenge Pollard in a large district.
F. W. Brown the democratic nominee for congress in this district names Richard L. Metcalf as chairman and James A. Maguire as secretary of the congressional committee. The Nebraska City News notes the picks as strong and likely to energize the campaign.
A county treasurer suggests trimming overgrowth to spur city growth. The verse urges frequent cutting of rank weeds and trees to avoid decay. The speaker uses vivid metaphors to demand action andlyrical imagery.
At a state convention in Omaha the Degree of Honor lodge district meeting was set for Omaha. The district includes Cass Otvoe Lancaster Johnson Pawnee Nemaha and Richardson counties. Miss Hempel grand recorder earned credit for bringing the honor to the city. Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation like pills or cathartics. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. EF G Fricke Co.
Lillian Russell writes on keeping husbands, but her experience appears as limited as some columnists’ credentials. The excerpt suggests skepticism about the depth of guidance in the magazine piece and questions its authority.
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