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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

7

Legislation on Marriage For Degenerate Races Debated

A Lincoln ministerial association resolution urges forming a committee to consult the Nebraska State Medical Board on banning marriages between the physically unfit and criminals. Rev Bo M Long cites Luther Burbank on selective breeding, arguing for careful regulation to curb mixed races while preserving vulnerable individuals.

Nebraska State Medical Board Lincoln News Evs I. M. Longs H.W. Harmon M. A. Fullock Wien Luther Burbank Wiszgard Bo M. Long United States

Arraignments in Justice Archer's Court Note Multiple Detaints

In Justice Archer's court Charles Hixon was arraigned and pleads not guilty. preliminary examination set for Monday November 9 at 2 p.m. He may plead guilty to assault and battery. bond fixed at 500 dollars and he remanded to jail. Also arraigned are William Riley Owens Michael Neeson and William Murphy on breaking and entering a Burlington freight car. pleas of not guilty. preliminary examination set for Monday November 9 at 9 a.m. They were remanded to jail in default of bonds of 500 dollars. police intend to secure conviction.

Thomas Hixon Archer William Riley Owens Michael Neeson William Murphy Burlington

Digestion remedy praised by San Francisco resident

Mrs. Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco cites Electric Bitters as the best remedy for stomach and liver troubles. She claims the tonic purifies the blood invigorates the system and aids female weakness. Sold at F C Fricke Co's drug store.

Mary Dowling 8Th Ave San Francisco F. C. Fricke & Co

Funeral of Charles A. Ralston At Mennonite Church

The funeral for Charles A. Ralston was held at the Mennonite church in Weeping Water and drew a large crowd. City stores closed for the service as Sheriff Quinton and his office chase clues with no arrests to date.

Charles A. Ralston Weeping Water Quinton Beemer

Henton vs Crown Woodmen of the World Trial Opens

District Court resumes after a recess as Judge Travis convenes the Henton versus the Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World case. The dispute concerns an insurance policy contested by the Camp. Jurors are being impaneled and preliminaries are underway with a full day and likely another session remaining.

Travis Henton Woodmen of the World

Bryan on Lo Cal Victory

A State Journal report notes a delegation visited W. J. Bryan to congratulate him on carrying his precinct city county and state. John A. Maguire spoke for supporters while Bryan expressed gratification at state results and reflected on public service versus holding office. He planned to review early returns before commenting further.

State Journal W. J. Bryan John A. Maguire Congress Commonwealth of Nebraska Bryan Ohio Indiana Kansas John Nugent Des Moines Father Nugent

Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a restorative for fatigue headaches and exhausted nerves. It claims the tonic improves blood flow and nourishes the body by acting on the digestive system and distributing nutrients, urging use for digestive ailments nervousness and weakness. Sold at drug stores from Jos Tuiner Chicago Illinois.

Tunner Jos

Vote in Cass County Shows Large Democratic Gains

County Clerk Rosencrans reports 5148 total votes the heaviest in Cass County. The school fund amendment passed 4433 to 111 and the supreme court amendment 4227 to 181. Republican Taft ticket led by Bell with 2440 to Democrat Gering 2390. other races show Democratic gains and Shel don plurality 290 for governor.

Rosencrans Supreme Court Bell Henry R. Gering Taft Sheldon Shallenberger Teeter Harbaugh Hopewell Garrett Linch Jorgensen Junkin Gatewool Hockenberger Aberly Barton Price Congress Pollard Maguire Tefft Banning Coatman Noyes Smith Laughlin Sattler Carter

Death of Little Boy Named John Wooster

The family of John Wooster and his wife mourns the death of their three year old son John from diphtheria. He died yesterday at 10 20 AM after a brief illness and was buried this afternoon in a private funeral. The boy's passing is a terrible shock to the devoted family and many friends express sympathy.

John Wooster John

Diet Tips and Stomach Remedies Endorsed by Health Writer

A nature-oriented health note advises eating only enough to repair tissue and maintain energy, warning against overeating as the cause of stomach, rheumatic, and kidney issues. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore balance, sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Chamberlain F. G. Fricke & Co

Misspelled Word Contest Draws Growing Interest

The Journal reports strong reader interest in the misspelled word contest. The editor faces a heavy workload to review letters, with the contest closing Saturday November 14 and several days of work expected afterward.

Card of Thanks for John Wooster

To the many kind friends and neighbors who extended us their sympathy in the illness and death of our son John we desire to extend our sincere thanks. Though they could not be with us in our sorrow we know how their sympathy is and we appreciated it. John Wooster and wife.

John John Wooster

Mind Your Business with Dr King’s New Life Pills

Advertisement urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. Claims the pills keep trouble out of liver and bowels. Mentions price 25 cents at F C Fricke & Co drug store.

Dr. King F. C. Fricke & Co

A Case of Charity in City Destitution

Commissioner Friedrich investigated a reported case of destitution and found county aid could not be extended since the woman had money from interest. Though not a county charge, she deserved aid as an honest, industrious woman. Charitable persons are expected to assist.

Friedrich

Public school disinfecting urged amid diphtheria concern

A caller urges the school board to fumigate and disinfect all buildings during teacher absence to prevent disease spread. The Catholic school is singled out as a commendable example funded by a local donor, with a call for swift board action despite cost concerns.

Death of George Forbes a Lincoln drug pioneer

Charles S Forbes and family learn of the Lincoln city resident George Forbes death on Tuesday November 3 at 8 25 p m. funeral to be held today at Grace Lutheran Church Lincoln with burial at Wyuka. He was fifty four and previously operated in this city with Dr Chapman and later with Leighton Brown Leighton Clarke and Lincoln Drug Company before ill health forced retirement. He was a cousin of C S Forbes of this city.

Charles S. Forbes Robi Sherwood Lincoln George Forbes Mr. Forbes Grace Lutheran Church Fourteenth F. Streets Woyuka C. 5. Forbes

Plattsmouth Citizen Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills Remarkably

A Plattsmouth carpenter describes lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He details years of dull back pain and abnormal urinary secretions, credits the product with prompt improvement, and recommends Doan’s to other kidney sufferers. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.

Plattsmouth Union Herman Tickoetter Carpenter Ninth and Day Streets Neb Dean Gering & Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Local Notables and Regulars Register in Plattsmouth

Democratic figure D Nurlin of Weeping Water stayed at the Plattsmouth Hotel while in town for registration. Louis Roettger of Elmwood, Miss Josephine Hall, jurors John Creamer and John Gonzales, and many others were noted registering or traveling through Plattsmouth for the day. A Journal representative plans county trips next week to cover local matters and campaign news.

John M. Creamer Wabash Perkins Hotel Creamer John Gonzales Elmwood Mabel Keer Avoca Neb John H. Becker E. W. Midkiff Mnion Journal RK. Sanders Omaha Myrtle Sanders Alva

Fifteen Years of Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised

A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a cure for sores boils ulcers and burns saving doctor bills after fifteen years of use. Lost spectacles with gold rims seek return at the town office for reward.

Bucklen A. F. Hardy East Wilton Maine F. C. Fricke & Co

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Amer Long Charles Hixon C. A. Ralston Hebraska Cass County Kk. D. McNurlin Plattsamouth Hotel Doun Louis W. Roettger Perkine Hotel Josephine Hall D. L. Amick Murray Oamaha Journal Office Jos. Shera Rock Bluffs Jas. Chalfant Dauhter John Hendricks Lock Bluffs P. W. Wright Anna Wright Clyde Greenwood Clyde Wright Chicago Ill P. W. Wrighst G. McCollonugh Monrcay James Stander Louisville Elizabeth Stander Clarinda Poultry, Butter and Egg Company Zuckweiler & Lutz
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