Jottings for the Jolly
A string of wry aphorisms and social musings reflect on manners, wit, and daily city life. Observations touch on hospitality, wealth, love, gender, law, and community quirks amid a festive seasonal voice.
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15 Nov 1906
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Plattsmouth Journal in Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
1
Has Not Been Benefitted In Newspaper Costs Rise
The article notes five years of rising costs for type ink paper labor and machinery while subscription and advertising rates have stayed the same. It argues white paper may rise due to scarce raw materials and that the newspaper trade has not benefited from price advances.
Pollard Salary Refund Fight Heads to Treasury Action
Washington report notes Congressman Pollard seeks refund of 1861 dollars for March 4 to July 145, arguing he was not a member for part of that period. Sergeant at Arms Casson belum present. draft may be held and returned to Pollard or sent to the treasury for the so called conscience fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Omaha
Pollard
Casson
Ite
Treasury
Nebraska Winter Wheat Acreage and Yields in 1906
The state labor bureau reports Nebraska winter wheat totals for 1906 at 1 852.8 acres with an average yield of 44.5 bushels per acre, producing 45 880 163 bushels and valued at 19 505 085.05 dollars. Richardson County led in yield per acre at 3.4 bushels, while Clay County topped production with 2 169 261 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Labor Bureau
Richardson County
Clay County
Veterans seek new site for national G A R encampment
Nebraska G A R members press to move the 1907 national encampment from Saratoga N Y to Cleveland Cincinnati or Indianapolis. Main objections include limited rail access and high hotel costs at Saratoga, with a Washington location favored if moved east. A Mills county Iowa race result noted. and a quip about boarding house hash versus matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
G. A.R
Saratoga
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Washington
Pollard Returns Salary to U.S. Treasury
Congressman Pollard returns his entire salary to the United States Treasury with no strings attached. The action is presented as a straightforward voluntary donation from public funds.
Pollard Returns Salary Over Disputed Term
Congressman Pollard explains why he did not return funds before the election and mails a draft for 1401.8. He discusses whether E J Burkett was his legal predecessor and notes he will return 1461.84 received for March 4 to July 18 1905, despite health and oath timing.
Successful Market Day Draws A Large Glenwood Crowd
Glenwood Tribune reports a large turnout for a market day with pleasant weather. Col L L Stroud served as auctioneer as stalls including three horses a pig and buggies changed hands amid extensive buttonholing and local candidates mingled. The Journal questions Plattsmouth’s ability to sustain similar events and suggests trying the market day concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Silver City
Col
L. L. Stroud
Glenwood Tribune
Plattsmouth
What Has Become of Them Husking Bees Then and Now
A reader recalls old fashioned husking bees where finding the first red ear earned a kiss from the prettiest girl. They express willingness to attend such a event and deliver the goods if a red ear is found.
Nehawka Celebrates Governor and Congressman Election
A large Nehawka demonstration honors governor elect George Sheldon and Congressman Pollard from the First district. The parade, banners, and speeches included visits to Pollard and Sheldon homes, bonfire at the square, and remarks by Senator elect Root Rawls and Sturm. Parents of Pollard and Sheldon’s mother and father attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelawki
Omaha Ee
Nefiawka
Vollardet Ia
Neshanka
Jolainy
George l. Sheldon
Bom. Pollard
Pollard
Sheldon
Root
Rawls
Sturm
Coates Dry Goods takes over Kling stock at Wyoming Ill
Coates Dry Goods Company has purchased J D Kling 410000 stock of high quality dry goods shoes clothing groceries at Wyoming Illinois. They announce massive half price reduction and plan to operate with same high standards while introducing a new advert in the next issue. The note praises Kling for honesty and aims to merit his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TheJd. E. Kling
Wyoming
Ill
Coates’ Dry Goods Company
Post-Herald
Sleep explained by dendrite retraction, scientist notes
A Plattsmouth high school girl cites a simple explanation for sleep describing dendrite retraction in cortex cells interrupting neuron connections. The writer reflects on previously unknown sleep mechanisms and expresses calm, grateful appreciation for the new idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Representation urged for Mattamouth at Trans Mississippi Congress
The text urges Mattamouth to be represented at the Trans Mississippi Congress meeting in Kansas City in a few weeks. It stresses the convention as a major western event and calls for local towns along the Missouri river to be well represented to gain river improvements. It proposes appointing three or four prominent businessmen as delegates, including Mayor Gering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattamouth
Kansas City
West
Missouri River
Gering
Missouri Pacific
Plattsmouth
Union Station
Omaha
Nebraska City
Fort Crook
Union
Weeping Water
Louisville
Springeld
Webster Street
Falls City
Walls City
Springfield
Murray
Fort, Breek
Louisville Bridge Repairs Ordered by Sarpy and Cass
The notice states Sarpy and Cass Counties must repair the bridge across the Platte River, asserting the requirement is proper and necessary for safety and structural integrity.
Bridge repair order threatens Sarpy Cass counties in Platte River link
Judge Sedgwick issues an alternative writ requiring Sarpy and Cass counties to repair the Louisville bridge or appear in court. Cass offers funds and support. Sarpy resists. Estimated repair cost seven thousand dollars amid ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Taat Sarpy
Platte River
Louisville
Sedgwick
Supreme Court
Sarpy
Cass
Phutte
Cass County Board
Jas
Sarpy County Board
Cass County
Sarpy County
Avoca Pair to Wed at Miller Home in Berlin Precinct
Fred Gluesing of Avoca will wed Christina Miller of Berlin precinct this Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans to settle in Idaho after the ceremony. Both are well known and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City News
Fred Gluesing
Avoca
Christina Miller
John Miller
Berlin
Idaho
Kroehler Bros to Open Meat Market in Havelock
Will Kroehler and his brother Ed plan to open Kroehler Bros meat market in Havelock next Tuesday. They recently left Nurlington shops and are popular with local diners. The Journal notes their hometown visit and wishes success to the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kroehler
Havelock
Mr. Kroehler
Kroehler
Dankers Seek Audience at Governor's Office in Cass County
A Danker family named Juel Horst from Alvo visited Governor Mickeys office, wearing their sect Garb. They sought a handshake with the chief executive and admission slips to the state penitentiary to view it from the inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Juelhorst
Alvo
Mickey
Olce
Lincoln News
Elks Lodge Opens In Nebraska City With Installations
Delegation from surrounding towns joined Nebraska City Elks for a formal installation led by I. C. Page. Officers sworn in include Styler Daniel O'Brien and Frank S. Shannon. banquet followed with Mayor James Dahlman among guests. Three candidates installed, crowd of about 175 enjoyed a formal program and music at the Watson hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Elka Lodge
Nebraska City
Nebraska City Elks
Lown
Jiere
Bop
Daniel O'Brien
Frank S. Shannon
Royal Knight
Frank S. Marvell
T. Bt Roddy
Neansang
Wim. TH. Homeyer
Tyler
Wim. J. Mayne
A. J’. Stafford
J. W. Butt
J. W. Nelson
James Dahlman
Omaha
Watson Hotel
Auburn
Martsmouth
M. Derr
Overland Orchestra
L F, Jackson
Paul Jessen
W. T. Canada
Erin
B.P. Egan
The
Dears
Matthew Gering
Elks
F. T. Ransom
Derr
E. Db. Marnell
J. B. Eastman
A. I. Stafford
Weeping Water Teachers Meeting Program
Schedule for a Saturday November 24 program at Weeping Water lists music and lectures by Pearl Johnson Lynde Leona Pollard and others. It includes discussions on geography reading discipline and a work in my reading circle with participants from Alvo Eagle and Clark with a general address by Supt J L McBrien and dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Protam
Pearl Johnson
Margaret Giberson
Clastia
Ina Lynde
Miss Cutter Iy Robients
Ve “Leona ‘Pollard
Ant Pater Lelia Dugay
Aarne
Myrtle Fontiman
Pevceadepewge
Ori
Miss Comstock
W. P. Barrett
Alvo
Edward Boe App
Olon
Cora Smith
Eagle
Clark
J. L
McBrien
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Charity
South Sixth Street
Sergent-at-Arms
Government
Mills County
Iowa
A. E. Cook
Malvern
Elisha Starbuck
Cook
United
States Treasury
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Mr. Casson
E. J. Burkett
Judiciary Committee of the House
Courts of
United States
Congress
Eunnst M. PoLuano
Central Illinois
Cass Counties
Platte
Col. Thrasher
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