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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
4
A collage of quotes and vignettes blends musings on friendship courage and politics with wartime notes about Germany England and Mexico. The column references Bryan Roosevelt Wilson and Verdun as it muses on public life criticism and daily life rituals.
The piece argues Flag Day celebrates national unity under federal power, urging schools and agencies to emphasize core American values. It asserts local self rule masks federal influence, and highlights education, opportunity, resource development, and protection as fundamental aspects of a thriving republic. It notes Flag Day commemorates 139 years of the symbol.
A collage of quips on rain, politics, and public life notes pacifists doubts arbritration and predicts damp weather. It references Cass county rain needs, Missouri pride, campaigns, and Teddy Roosevelt constrained at Oyster Bay amid broad social commentary.
The document calls for state control of all bridges funded by direct taxation to lower tolls and argues for a state board of automobile examiners to prevent accidents. It also critiques Wilson's administration and mocks suffragists while promoting youthful women as speakers.
The St Louis gathering showed unity behind Wilson with no serious factionalism or bid for vice president. Bryan praised the administration while signaling no break with party policy. The campaign slogan Peace Preparedness Prosperity framed the event as Democrats greet continued governance and national success amid wartime challenges. Will Wehrbein from Migray visited town to handle business with merchants.
Motel Berger of Murray Nebraska offered for sale at a price that is right if taken soon. For full particulars and terms see Mrs J W Berger at the hotel.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Ecleetic 671 as a ready remedy for accidents. It promotes two bottle sizes, 25c and 50c, available at all stores.
Reader note inviting classifieds to place sale advertisements in the Journal. Instruction asks readers to submit items for sale and contact details for publication.
Print Latham of Havelock brother of Mrs. William McCauley visits here with his sister and family and old friends.
Miss Catherine Atwond of Lincoln returned home after visiting her grandmother Mrs. C. H. M. Parmele and other relatives and friends.
Mrs William Deird has returned from Alliance after attending the state chapter of the P B O society where she represented the Plattsmouth chapter as a delegate.
B G Wurl, secretary of the focal lodge, left this morning to attend the state series in Lincoln, gathering with fellow members in the capital city.
Gus Westman of Duluth Minnesota attended Omaha’s Swedish festival for several days and spent the following day with his uncle E P Holmberg and other relatives in the city.
Medical experts caution that harsh physics effects can worsen digestion and cause constipation. Dean's Regulats are promoted as an easy to use remedy priced at 25 cents per box in stores.
Chicayto's parade cost 750000 and would outfit a regiment, yet only 200000 men marched for preparedness. Army recruiters face a large, rectangular job: raise the circular army from 100000 to 211000 as Americans demand more soldiers but expect others to enlist.
Thirty horsepower Maxwell automobile for sale. Immediate sale available. See at Puls garage in Murray. George M. Hild. June 18.
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