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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
Quote notes that physical youth relies on action not laziness and mental dullness. It urges keeping body active and mind engaged to stay youthful, warning against indolence and monotony as aging accelerants.
A patchwork of satirical and newsy items ranges from road building with autos and money to railway schooling, suffrage crackdown in England, Filipino self government, a Wahoo school board publishing meeting naivales, and a Farrell bachelors tale.
A reflective note favors gradual reforms over rapid changes that fail. The piece mocks a Jerseyville nail carrier who eloped with a Louis heiress, contrasting true renail efforts with futile dash.
The late session of the legislature leaves readers optimistic about Plattsmouth's upcoming season and city welfare. The remarks suggest political optimism despite past pessimism and hint at possible changes in diplomatic appointments and local governance.
The article urges Nebraska voters to study the university removal issue before deciding. It mentions rising telephone rates, potential phone disconnections if the railway commission does not act, and notes a major circus visit to Plattsmouth upcoming Monday. It also quotes political figures and tariff opinions, including Bryan’s anticipated influence in California on the Japanese question.
A source quotes a Japanese perspective arguing against light talk of boycotting American goods. The speaker says such actions are flawed and benefit neither side, stressing that boycotts are two-edged and must be weighed by merit.
Citizens of Plattsmouth protest a proposed phone rule change and plan to appear before the railway commissioners next week to oppose the action. Local group leaders urge turnout and present community concerns while emphasizing potential impacts on service and costs.
Fragments note Tokio dname war songs and printing plans to capture the Philippines and the Hawaiian Islands. The aim is to sway opinion against a pending California law. A quoted remark praises telephone girls for knowing more than expected.
In Plattsmouth life remains calm as citizens hope for continued peace and prosperity. The piece notes an Nebraska bill allowing convicts to send half their wages to their families. It laments Europe’s suffrage disputes and critiques the war’s domestic impact. A tragic death closes with condolences to Dr. A E Walker and his grieving parents.
Citizens anticipate a large Fourth of July celebration in Plattsmouth with festive activities and community events. The note mentions improving concert sales potential and reflects on recent cool nights with frost that limited agricultural damage.
A fragment from a 1910s era page contrasts Nebraska and Ohio water patterns this spring. It critiques political figures and debates on tariffs and sugar policy, noting farmers busy with spring work while others trade political lines. It mentions Congressman Lobeck and President Wilson in the sugar tariff dispute context.
A disjointed excerpt mentions workers who keep chickens and wish not to be bothered by neighbors, a band of Mexican army fugitives moving through Arizona, and a reference to crop news comparing to 1912 with a ten billion line. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent events.
One hundred fifteen Nebraska veterans of Gettysburg are eligible for a $4,000 appropriation approved by the legislature to help them attend the battlefield celebration on the Fourth of July. It is expected about half will use the funds.
An alert warns of a swindle in adjoining counties where a man offers scholarships at a local school house claiming to offer a business college award. The notice also announces a poetry contest for rural children on road repair with submission rules and a prize funded by Logan Page of the U S Department of Agriculture.
The late legislature debated creating road dragging districts with precinct superintendents paid $2.50 daily and expenses, while exemptions may apply. Springtime enthusiasm is praised as officials plan. Nebraska City Armory funding sparks wider interest in armories across towns, with concerns about too many normal schools and state costs.
The question arises whether trouble involving Japan in California will aid the Panama exposition by drawing attention and support. Many observers think it may prove beneficial to the event's prospects.
The piece argues U S policy must curb taxes and graft, warn of California alien land bills targeting Japanese, and urge calm diplomacy. It notes Secretary Bryan in Sacramento, warns against endangering treaty relations, and stresses protecting the square deal and peaceful Pacific relations.
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