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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
4
The item bundles quotes and riffs on smile worth, Mexico, Wilson, Galveston troops, Prohibition lapses, Nebraska politics, Charley Graff, Morehead, Huerta, and suffrage views. It weaves editorial jabs, local club calls, and partisan notes with a stream of dated snippets and opinions.
The piece mocks various bills and social trends as Nebraska lawmakers debate costs, machinery, and governance. It notes talks of toilet rooms on airships, the bunny hug, and the coming Omaha trade exhibit while warning merchants about political and economic shifts and the need for participation to avoid being left behind.
The piece notes the sixty second congress adjourning March 4 after a long session with many enacted bills, including a senate passed labor department proposal awaiting presidential signing and a busy national press using the Congressional Record as a source. It also references local concerns from Nebraska like seed corn, the Panama exposition, and the auto show crowds in Omaha.
Boardroom talk hints that the house may allow suffrage referendum while Nebraskans debate constitutional amendments. Chief Rainey near resignation with successor due. Indiana Lt. Governor O Neill halts a minister may start a political speech during prayer in the senate, triggering controversy.
Hasik of Buller county urges a measure in the house to publish detailed district school treasurers reports. A prior effort four years ago failed. the writer expects the current bill to meet the same fate. The piece also reflects on civic duty and public advertising practices.
From two outside sources the possibility of trouble for the United States in the Mexican incident appears. Some London and Berlin newspapers urge their governments to press immediate U S intervention. Governor Colquitt of Texas threatens to send militia from Brownsville to Matamoros to protect citizens.
The piece reflects on 1846 battles near Matamoros and Taylor’s campaigns to Monterey and Buena Vista, recalls the era’s war memory, and notes a proposal by Charles McColl of Beatrice for a five commissioner state government. It also discusses rural commerce, mail delivery, parcel post, and a nostalgia for an old fireplace and community ties.
In Satan Kansas a town of 2000, merchant L H Edwards spends 22000 annually on newspaper ads. He moved to Sedan years ago with little capital and now owns a sizable farm and line of business. Edwards credits advertising for his success.
The piece argues for a gradual shift from city life to rural living in an urban nation. It warns city residents may face hardships adapting to country life but highlights the wholesome opportunities and escape from city congestion.
The legislature’s drive to limit newspaper perquisites includes ending bank statements and press space for state institutions. Editors plan to charge for publicity like private firms, arguing newspapers should not be forced to boost state projects for free. The state fair is cited as a test case where space has been freely given for years.
The Journal endorses Mayor Sattler for re election citing numerous public improvements under his administration. It argues his conservative approach and alignment with local business progress make him the best choice, urging voters not to elect any other candidate.
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