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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (June 23, 1910)
The - Plattsmouth - Journal i 1 Published Seml-Weeklj it Plattsmouth, Nebraska t R. A. BATES, Publisher. Entered at the Postoffice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second-class matter. fl.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE SALVATION IS STILL FIU'.K. There's a tariff on sugar, A tariff on Ice. A tariff on Iron, A tariff on rice, A tariff on lemons, A tariff on tea, Cut praise to Allan, Salvation's still free! There's a tariff on razors, A tariff on soap, A tariff on leather, A tariff on rope, . A tariff on coral, That comes from the sea, But, whoop, halleujah, Salvation's still free! There's a tariff on clothing, A tariff on rails, A tariff on hoHlery, On tin cups and palls, A tariff on farm tools, Note Schedule C Dut shout loud ye mourners! Salvation's still free! There's a tariff on coffins, A tariff on lead, A tariff on everything ' Both living and dead; A tariff on cotton See page 83, But let the sun shine! Salvation's still free! :o: Are you coming to Plattsmouth on the Fourth? Why, of course, you are going where you are guaranteed a good time and that Is at Platts mouth. :o: It would be no more difficult for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than for Roosevelt to Indorse the Taft administration and get away with It. -:o:- The extent of official rottenness In WasMnKton will never bo known un til the Democrats are again placed In power and get a half dozen investiga ting committees working. ;o: Vice President Sherman says that Kooscvelt "will Indorse the tariff law and will Indorse Mr. Taft In every particular." If Mr. Roosevelt does this It will bo his Waterloo. :o: ' "Standpat" successes In the pri maries mean Democratic successes In November. But don't Bay who told you. This Is a little secret between Democrats and progressives. :o: Eleven employees of the interior department have been forced out by Balltnger. Fortunate men, to have their honesty and loyalty to the peo ple who pay them thus recognized. - ' :o: - Only $120,000,000! That's all the wearers of ready made clothing will have to pay this summer in excess of former prices as a result of the passage of the Payne-Aldrlch tariff bill. :o: "I will not lie for the Republican party," says Senator Cummins of Iowa. Ye Gods, this assurance would please us mightily did It not but serve to remind us of that army of atump-speakers who will. :o: For many years the 'Journal has - been regarded by both' Republicans and Democrats as the only up to date county paper ever printed in Platts mouth. We have kept right at the bead of the progressive newspapers in Nebraska, and the people have con fldence In the fact that we will keep In the front rank. Subscribe for the Old Reliable and get all the news for $1.D0. ;o: . Governor Gillette was a long time In making up his mind as to permit ting tho Jeffries-Johnson fight to oc cur In California. It Is a wonder ho had not waited until a day or two before tho 4 th. The fight, however, will take place at Golilflod, Nevada. :o: . "Posterity must take care of It Belf," says Senator Heyburn. Pos terity will, all right; and one of Its first acts In this direction will be to undo a lot of the bungling which the standpat senators have wrought. :o: Judge Sklles of David City, has been combining business with pleas ure over In the west part of Cass county. While visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sklles and other relatives at Alvo, he was also clrcula ting a petition for W. J. Bryan for U. S. senator. He succeeded In se curing quite a number of signers, which Is conclusive evidence that Mr. Bryan has many friends In that neighborhood. :o: Prices keep soaring. According to the bureau of labor there has been a monthly increase in wholesale prices without a break from September, 1908, to March of this year. In that month the prices were higher than at any time in the preceding 20 years. Everything goes up, freight rates and the tariff included. Even the dear public is going up in the air over the matter. And now comes President Cobb, of the National Tar Iff commission, who urges the party In power to enact legislation at this session creating a tariff commission, Instead of the present log-rolling methods a careful and scientific in vestlgatlon of the question is recom mended. Whereat, the interests arise on their rear extremities and yowl. :o: HKill T.illlFF AM) F.XTHWA. WANCK. The 1910 census shows that we have grown 18 per cent In ten years that Is pretty fine. During the same time Republican extravagance has Increased the expenses of the government 64 per cent that's not so fine. Khali Alaska, with Its wealth of copper, coal, gold and fisheries, bo turned over to tho Guggeuhclnis for exploitation? A vote for the Repub lican pnrty is a vote, "Yes," while a vote for tho Democratic party Is a vote, "No." ! In the past decade the army and navy have cost the United States more than two billion dollars $25 each for every man, woman and child in the republic. Verily the day has ar rived under Republican admlnlstra Hon when every laboring man has i soldier on his back. The Republican party la spending 72 per cent of all the revenues col lected by the government the present fiscal year for wars past and wars anticipated, and only 2 per cent for agriculture. The farmers who does not like this should vote the Demo cratic ticket this fall. ' The first session of the Sixtieth congress created 10,682 new offices and raised salaries sufficient to add $21,183,250 to the public expense bill. The second session of the Sixtieth congress added 3,877 more new offices and swelled the salary list by $7,807,039.DO. Where Is that thing to stop? When the tariff was taken oft of quinine several years ago, it was predicted that the quinine manufac turers In the United States would have to go out of business. Instead, more dealers embarked in the enter prise, notwithstanding quinine drop ped from four dollars to forty cents per ounce. U was a tariff object les son that should not bo forgotten. The American people annually con sume $1,500,000,000 worth of lum ber. By reason of the tariff the Weyerhausers, I lines, McCormlck and other lumber lords, who own the pine forests of America, are enabled to levy a tribute of $120,000,000 upon the consumers of lumber In this coun try. If you believe that lumber should bo plnred on the freo list, vote tho Democratic ticket this fall. Senator Aldiieh finds by stating that the Republican administration squanders $300,000,000 of the peo ple's money annually, he has placed In the hands of Democrats a power ful weapon. He Is worried over It, and now regrets being bo candid and thruthful when momentarily off his guard. If he had any of the instlm ts of Taft which he has) and was half as reckless with the truth, he would simply solemnly swear that he never said It, and let It go at that. "I voted against the tariff bill be cause it was framed more with a view of benefitting certain manufacturing Interests and monopolies than of con tributing to the general welfare of the American people. I am a Repub lican and am adhering faithfully to the fundamental principles and poli cies of the party to which I belong, and I protest against that great party being made by any congressional oli garchy the handmaiden of the spec ial interests of the country." Joseph Bristow, Republican U. S. Senator from Kansas. :o: TIIK FAItMF.Il AXI WHEAT. Fairly authentic statistics to date indicate one of the largest wheat crops ever harvested for this year. It is estimated, however, that the yield will be about 35,000,000 bush els less than in 1909. Logically, the price ought to be hlger now than it was then, yet it is about 45 cents lower. The pulchrltudlnous Patten and other peculators (pardon, we would say speculators) made the farmers believe last year that the bins were empty and the crop short and promised two dollar wheat. As a matter of fact the man behind the plow got about half of that, and in cidentally Manipulator Patten ben evolently assimilated a few paltry millions of dollars. This year he and the Chicago clique tried the game over again. The last gouging made the farmer somewhat more wary, however, and the corner failed, wheat for July dellverey on June 13 being quoted at 92, whereby Patten transferred a million and a half to the debit side of his ledger. Gamblers In grain are In the same class with grafters In government franchises and special privileges. The day Is coming when the pinched proletariat will boost the bunch of patriots of the prevailing party out of office. It commence to look as If It had one eye open now. ; :o: While out In the western part of the county last week, we heard the name of John Gonzalles, mentioned for county commissioner on the Dem ocratlc ticket. Mr. Gonzelles resides In Stove Creek precinct, Is one of the most substantial farmers of his neighborhood, and a gentleman high ly respected by all who know him and a first class business man. We did not learn as to the determination of Commissioner Jordan, but his good friends presume that a three year term is about as much time as one man would care to devote to the affairs of the county, and like Sena tor Banning, believe that is as much time as any one man should be asked to serve. We do not known whether Mr. Gonzelles would accept the nomi nation or not, but his splendid busi ness qualities and his uprightness in all his business transactions makes him truly an avilable candidate for the responsible position of county commissioner. :o: Warden Smith's latest report shows that the state penitentiary is now practically seir-Bustalnlng. In May It came within $112.00 of paying its own way, and would have paid It had It not been for the increased price of coal of $350.00 brought on by the strike. M.- Ilorman Groodor, Graduate Veterinary Surgeon (Formerly with U. S. Department Agriculture) Licensed by Nebraska State Board Calls Answered Promptly Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth. T- E A Journal Representative Visit Various Localities. The writer took a spin In the west end of the county last week, and felt very much refreshed by so doing. We left Plattsmouth on the Schuyler on Wednesday for Louisville and there changed to the Missouri Pacific. We spent an hour very sociably, most of the time In company with Lee J. May- field, the irrepressible of the Courier, and he pointed out to us the many Improvements being made in that city, among which Is a large stone hotel, which will contain about 20 sleeping rooms, with all modern Im provements. The new hotel will be situated opposite the old Speaker House, which, no doubt, will be a hotel of the past when the ne one Is opened up. There are numerous other improvements, sand laborers have no complaint to register regard ing work. Louisville is coming to the front rapidly as one of the best business towns in osutheastern Ne braska, and the merchants all seem to be happy and prosperous. From Louisville we proceeded directly to Avoca, where we landed in time for supper at the Oxford hotel, one of the best hostelrles in Nebraska, and run by that prince of good fellows, G. W. Beazeale, who, in connection with his excellent lady, never tire in their efforts to please their guests. Thurs day we spent in the county east of Avoca, and met many patrons of the Journal .who prize the paper very highly. George W. Harshman, Jr., said he "would not do without it for double the price." Mr. Harshman si an energetic farmer and feels that the prospects for corn are much brighter than they were a month ago. We visited the home of George Peters, who is probably one of the best fixed farmers In Cass county. His broad acres are numerous and valuable. His home residence and surroundings are nicely located, and where we met hlra he was engaged In superintend ing the erection of a large barn on another place, where he had Just com pleted a nice cottage for a tenant. .Mr. Peters' crops looked fine, and he did not feel at all discouraged over the prospects. In fact, the farmers In that section were highly elated over the outcome of corn, and wheat Is simply coming out beyond all ex pectations. Avoca is holding her own amazingly well, and the good citizens seem to be enjoying it. Last year Avoca had no base ball nine that amounted to much, but this year they boast of three pretty fair clubs, and excitement runs high. The team commanded by Billy Gillin, is some nine and will tackle the best of them. They will play Elmwood on the 4th of July and we predict in advance a victory for Avoca. They played Elm wood last Thursday and the result was 10 to 12 in favor of Elmwood, Had not one of their best players got injured, the victory would have been theirs. Ora Copes plays with their nine and they do say he is some player, even if he is small in stature. George Maseman is now manager of the hardware department of the Farmers Supply company, and he keeps everything in apple-ple order. The supply company now controls the entire hardware and Implement bus iness in Avoca, and are doing an im mense business. The two dry goods stores of Zlramerer & Gillin and B C. Marquardt & Co., are doing well, and continue to Bupply the surround ing country with everything the mar ket demands, at prices that defy com petition. Take it all in all, Avoca Is right up to date In everything go ing, her people are sociable and the young people are disposed to enjoy life In the way of entertainment, etc Weeping Water. We changed cars at Weeping Wa ter, where we tarried a couple of hours to "Josh" with some of our friends, and as we stood on the side walk taking with some of the citizens, Manager Qulnn, of the News, sailed through Main street In that little red I . wuguu ne is to give away just as soon os he can secure enough subscribers WES mi cuss coin Children Cry NW r I Vy The Kind You Have Always In use for over 30 years, and fs sonal tCcA&ZZ Aihtw All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger tho health of Infants and Children Experience against Experiment. 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They are "all wool and a yard wide," and clamor for Weeping Water fllrst, last and all the time. From Weep ing Water we went to Elmwood, one of the thriftiest, most beautiful and prosperous little cities in the uni verse, where our time was limited and we did not have the opportunity of seeing very many of our friends. Those we had the pleasure of meet ing were John G. Stark, Floyd Wol- cott and Ted Jeary, of the First Na tion bank, Cashier Aldrich of the American Exchange bank, the Irre pressible Bill DellesDernler, the greatest probate lawyer In Cass coun ty, and last, but not least, L. F. Langhorst, the merchant prince of western Cass county. All of whom gave us a cordial greeting. Elm wood Is making great preparation for the Fourth of July, and they have the attractions to draw a big crowd. As the people of the town was never known to do things by the halves, the people for miles around can confl- dentally expect something grand and glorious on the great natal day. Alvo. From Elmwood we went to Alvo In the evening, and drove through the garden spot of Cass county, or rather, one of the many garden spots in this county. We had the pleasure of viewing some of the finest fields of wheat that man ever set eyes upon. One of these belonged to our old friend, Joe Mullen, and It was a dandy piece. There were several oth ers, some of which was a little thin, but well headed out. We arrived in the well regulated and pretty village of Alvo in time for supper, stopping at one of the best hotels in the coun ty. And run by that genial land lord, Wm. Yeager, who Is ably as sisted by his excellent lady and hand some daughter, all of whom use ev ery effort to make their guests com fortable. While In Alvo we had the pleasure of meeting quite a number of our old friends, including Alex Sklles, S. C. Boyles, cashier of the bank; Messrs. Llnch & Stone, mer chants and general dealers in hard ware and implement; S. Cashner, who carries a large stock of hardware, and also deals in Implements of all kinds, and Fred Dreamer, general merchant We also had the pleasure of a brief visit with our good friend, Stroemer, manager of the Stroemer Lumber compnny, and only live stock buyer In the town, who probably ships more stock than nny one buyer In that sec tion of Cass county. It la not our for Fletcher's UK Bought, and which has been has borno tho signature of has been made under his per- supervision since its Infancy. no mirt to deceive vou In this. Signature of Intention to forget our good friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schaffer, whose friendship we prize very highly. Mr. Schaffer is the only druggist in the town, and with the assistance of his excellent lady, they keep everything in fine shape, and are doing well. Our visits with them are always en Joyed, simply because they appreciate our coming. Long may they both live to enjoy the fruits of their hard la bor. :o: ELMWOOD. (Leader-Echo.) Wayne Turner will leave the hos pital tomorrow, having nicely re covered from his operation for ap pendicitis. ' Mrs. Will Stander returned to Louisville Monday after a weeks vis It with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Berger." Miss Peaiie Woodard left Wednes day morning for Fairmont and Mc- Cook, Neb., Denver, Col., and other western points for a months visit. Miss Anna Berger returned yester day from McCook, Farnam and other western Nebarska points where she spent an enjoyable time with rela tives and friends. Mrs. L. B. Cunningham reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J., C. Norrls of Basin, Wyo., on Sun day, June 5. Mrs. Norrls is better known to Elmwood folks as Misa Ada Mopes. Mrs. Henry Murfln of Wabash was brought to the Elmwood hospital on Sunday morning for treatment, hav ing received a severe fracture of her right limb in a fall. She is slightly improved at this writing. The many friends of Dr. and Mm, J. R. Harger of Chicago, will be pleased to learn that they are the pround parents of a daughter who arrived on the "stork special" a few days ago. Grandma Hollenbeck is visiting her Bon John at Seattle, Wash, and Mrs. C. D. Clapp, who accompanied her west, Is enjoying a visit with Mrs. Anna Hobbs and Charles Rlvett and family at Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Visits the Hospital. W. K. Shepherdson and little son were passengers for Omaha today where they will visit with Mrs. Shep herdson at St. Joseph's hospital, where she was taken Borne time ago. Mrs. Shepherdson was operated upon a week ago last Thursday for ab scess and, muclj to the regret of her many friends, she Is likely to hav to undergo a second operation. Whil this had not been settled definitely, the attending surgeons were of tha opinion that this would have to be done as the wound did not accom plish the results expected. Mr. Shep herdson hopes that another operation' could be avoided which hope is Bhared by the many friends of the excellent lady, and in that event she can be brought to her home probabl ytomor row. Should another operation have to be performed it would result In her having to remain at the hospital for several weeks to come. Word as to the outcome of her Illness will be awaited with much interest bv her many friends.