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THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
J It is well that men should be
l- reminded that the very hum
blest of them has the power to -J
V fashion after a divine model J
-I- that he may choose a great !
moral personality in equal parts
J'of himself and the ideal. Mae-
terlick. ' -
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Good-bye old year, pood-bye!
:o:
The new year dawned beautiful and
bright.
:o:
If you turn over a new leaf, don't
turn it back.
:o:
While you hear occasional com'
plaints parents obey their children
much better than they did forty years
a go.
:o:
Leap Year is gone, an another op
portunity lost to those old maids who
have longed for man for lo, these
many years.
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The fellow who is always shouting
"votes for women" should stop long
enough to realize that "politics makes
strange bedfellows."
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According to a returned consul, the
food shortage abroad is improving di
gestion. Here is 'a health hint, but
one whose appeal will doubtless be
but coldly received.
:o:
Infantile paralysis has been
blamed on cats, dogs, flees, rats, and
now comes autos. Not much is get
ting away from medical theory on
the subject except the remedy.
"Tell your wife the truth,'' says an
eastern minister, "and trust to her
divine nature to forgive." The trou
ble is he has never seen our wife
when our divine nature was on the
warpath.
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Sawdust alcohol may prove good
fuel for automobiles, as the chemists
claim, but safety would require in
some instances, that the tanks be
closed, so the chaffeurs couldn't draw
any of it off.
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Governor Nevilie will have the
hardest task of any governor that has
occupied the gubernatorial chair in
many years. He will have more to
contend with. But then, he is young
and can stand the strenueousness.
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There will be at least a hundred
bills introduced in the legislature that
will never reach first base. This, how
ever, is the case with every session.
Anyway, it gets the introducer's name
in the papers, and that is all the
care lor. introducing bills is a nov
elty with some, even if they do find
the wate basket in short order.
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Begin the New Year with a firrr
determination of doing more for
Plattsmouth in 11)17 than you did in
11)1''). We have one of the best towns
in Nebraska, and why? Because ir
the last five years we have been more
united in doing for the old town than
we have ever been. And that is wha
tens, mere are already many im
provements contemplated for 1917
among which is a new high schoo
building. We hope to nee all opposi
tion to the bonds withdrawn ere many
weeks, and all "pull together" for the
one improvement, that is destined to
do more good in the way of benefit
ing the community than any other
enterprise possible. Good schools are
the pride of any well regulated city.
and before the snows of another win
ter we hope to s.e a fine high schoo
building loom up that will be a credi
to Plattsmouth. This is one of thft
Journal's soul desires for 1917. Now
for the New Year!
FARMING DOES NOT PAY.
A recent statement of the census
bureau is to the effect that instead of
a movement "back to the land" the
figures show there is an increasing
tendency toward deserting1 the land
and seeking the cities. The rural
population is becoming less and the
urban greater The true cause of this
movment has never until lately been
authoritatively stated. It is becausa
farming does not pay. Landholding
pays, but farmers who do the actual
work on the farms receive less wages
than any other calling. President
George E. Vincent of the University'
of Minnesota and president of the
American Sociological society, told the
exact truth when he said that "farm
ing pays the average farmer less than
day wages; that only increase in land
values gives him a delusive sense of
prospering from agriculture; that
tenancy is increasingly disconcerting
even in the best farming regions, such
as Iowa and Illinois; that the rural
population is increasingly foot loose
and migratory, and that by reason of
these conditions education, social life,
political responsibility, moral stand
ards and religious functions are being
neglected alarmingly and under
mined.'
The farmers of Nebraska are rich
and prosperous, but they did not make
their wealth by farming. They be
came rich through the rise in value of
and. As long as they who till the
soil get "less than the average wage,
there will be no movement back to
the land. The statement of President
Vincent is in complete accord with a
survey made of the southeastern coun
ties of this state by the Nebraska
State university. In its latest report
it says: "If 5 per cent interest is
allowed upon all capital invested by
the operator, owned farms returned
an average labor income of $203 and
tenant farms an average of $806 to
the operator." World-Herald.
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Welcome, 1917. May we all be hap-
py.
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Be careful how you date your let
ters.
The trouble with most reformers is.
they over-play themselves.
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The legislature opens up for busi
ness today. There will be but little
contest for the speakership.
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The New Year has arrived, and wo
welcome it for better or worse, and
may it prove prosperous and happy
for everybody.
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One-half the world may not know-
how the other half lives, but with the
present high prices of living, both
sides are excused if they wonder how
either half lives.
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Personal happiness lies largely in
the liberation of the higher nature.
This freedom, this larger responsive
ness, admits one into that magnetic
and marvelous atmosphere in which
are the hitherto undreamed of pos
sibilities of beauty and joy. One has
but to turn to the light andlive. To
rise each morning in newness of life
is to find in one's hands the power to
shape conditions for the day. The law
by which this may be done is as defi
nite and as unerring as is the law
of gravitation. Man is not only "the
heir of the ages," he is the heir of all
spiritual treasure and power. The
hours lie before him like plastic clay
before the sculptor, ready for the im
press of his spiritual design. Let him
stamp these hours with the force of
high aspiration, noble energy, gener
ous purpose. Let his live in serene
dignity, unfaltering faith in the Di
vine aid, in the rapture and the joy
of the beauty of holiness!
A NEW YEAR THOUGHT.
"For thine is the kingdom and the
power and the glory" but as he said
it he took from willing, working men
the necessities of life, that he might
gather gold and the glory he knew
was greed; another took usury from
the poor and the glory he knew was
cunning; another surrendered his con
science to his party and the glory
he knew was folly.
For thine is the kingdom " It
came in lifefull notes, for I read its
meaning in the campfires ' lighted by
those who have broken the shackles of
party pride; I felt its strength in the
business methods of unpretending
men who take their toll and give to
every man his due.
For thine is the kingdom " and
it was a new, sweet song, for I saw
it spring to life in the lovelight of the
mother's eyes, in the laughter of the
little child, in faithful friendships, in
generous deeds.
Then I threw open my own dear
memory doors and saw go trooping
through some with tears in their
eyes but all with laughter in their
hearts those who had brought happi
ness to me. What a line of loving,
living men and women and children
they are! Some are in the Now; oth
ers are in the Forever; but all are
frequent visitors to this hall and never
do they come but they bring am
leave something of good.
I knew then that the song I had
heard was, in truth, a psalm of life;
and as the last echo of the footfall
of those I love had died away my lis
tening heart received this New Yeai
thought:
Thine is the kingdom and the pow
er and the glory," for all that is Thine
is mine and mine is the kingdom of
good, where the power of love brings
the glory of God. Omaha Nebraskan.
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The Swedish and other Scandinav
ian peoples, who have been neutral
throughout the great European war.
are expressing their appreciation c.
the good spirit and humanitarian
motive which actuated President Wil
son in sending his note to the powers
at war. It seems that now the great
est criticism of the president's act is
coming from the English press, some
of these papers attempting to be very
sarcastic. Strange, is it not? Just a
few months ago the German-American
alliance in this country was assailing
the president because as they claimed
he was favoring England as against
their mother country. Now the Eng
lishman is hot under the collar and in
effect reverses the charge made by ihe
German-Alliance some months ago
The truth of it is that President Wil
son has tried to be perfectly fair with
all of these warring nations and not
one of them can justly criticise his
official acts.
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John Murtey, cherubic exponent of
democracy and willing representative
of Cass county, knows the state well
and insists that establishment of a
publicity bureau should be one of the.
main considerations of the present
session. John believes that Nebraska
has a future more golden than Jerusa
lem's because the climate and soil are
both better here, and he wants the
word to go so far around the world
that Nebraska will pull business on it
from as far away as Jerusalem. John
may not talk much this session, bu
when the publicity bill comes up he'l
have a few words to say, we'll war
rant. World-Herald.
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Is it the proper thing to do to leave
snow on the sidewalk until it melts
and makes ice for old people to fall
on? It seems to us that there is an
ordinance compelling the cleaning of
snow off the walks. If there is not,
there should be..
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A prominent cartoonist has drawn
a series of pictures to demonstrato
that an absent-minded man should not
get married. It has always been oui
impression that most married men
prefer to be absent-minded.
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A man in need may keep you broke
but life without friends would be
pretty tame.
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It is a mighty poor brand of char
ity that sticks to the fingers. "- -
Holidays are over.
Now down to business.
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How's your pocketbook after the
holidays?
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Many a "miss" is far better than
many a "male."
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Before you complain, think what
the poor have to endure.
:o:
When a man's wife gets her back
up he gets a hump on himself.
President Wilson, evidently, has his
eye on that noble peace praise.
Congress is having a hard time try
ing to put the lid on the pork barrel.
:o:-
Maybe England and France don't
want any peace until they are shot
all to pieces.
If you are so inclined, there is a
thousand different ways of making a
fool of yourself.
-:o:-
The time is past for resolving to do
better, but remember, it is never too
late to do good.
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Only about three months till spring
will be here. Come on, gentle spring,
come a loaping, and ease up the coal
bills.
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Our beauty doctor says that if girls
would eat less momatoes and more
onions they would be prettier and
YCalthier, and no doubt, lovelier.
When four girls earn $2,100 from
the products of two acres of garden.
the high cos,t of keeping alive is soft
ened so the thud is scarcely audible
for them.
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Cordelia says she - has noticed by
close observation, that because a
young man is a good dancer, is no
reason that he can earn a living foi
a wife and a family of children.
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Latin Americans refuse to buy oui
shirts because our shirt makers in
sist in putting goods in the sleeves
that ought to be added to the tails.
Why not make it a Pan-Americar.
protest?
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Who said "Uncle Tom's Cabin" wa
out of date? This is 'a show that
never gets too old to capture the peo-?
pie. The writer saw "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" the first time in 1850, when he
was but fourteen years old, traveling
under canvas, and have seen it many
times since.
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We would rather think that those
who have been elected members of
the Nebraska house and senate were
about as well qualified to get up a
prohibition law as fellows on the out
side, who are clamoring to make a
law to their notion, and having it in
troduced, both in the house and sen
ate at the same time. Men are elected
to both branches, who we believe, are
broad-minded enough to do their work
without any interference from those
who are not members of the legisla
ture. It is a reflection upon the abil
ity, honor and integrity of the mem
bers of the legislature to have a lot
of outsiders constitute themselves
guardians over those who are elected
to do the business of the state.
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The St. Joseph Gazette hits the
bull's-eye when it says: "British of
ficials, editors, and scholars arc
promptly announcing their opinion of
the proposal of their enemies for
peace. Nothing has yet been heard;
however, from the soldiers in ths
trenches. It would be interesting to
know how they view the suggestion
that the bloodshed be ended. Perhaps
the London politicians, writers and
students but voice the sentiments of
the men who along the battle fronts
are offering their lives for their na
tion. It might not be unfair to make
certain of the fact, however, rather
than to merely take it for granted.
There is a possibility, that, were the
office holders, journalists and educa
tors under constant shi-apnel fire, with
small chances of getting away alive.,
they would give the entire problem of
whether the war should be continued
more careful consideration than they
have yet accorded it."
Local Mews
From Tuesday's laily.
Tom Keckler of the vicinity of
Louisville, was in the city for a few
hours today attending to some mat
ters with the county commissioners.
August krtcklcw of Mauley, road
oversej." of tWuer precia t, was in
the city toiay intending the meeting
of the board of county ; commission
ers. Attorn v William Deles-Dernier of
Elmwood, one of the lest and whole
souled gentlemen in the county, va?
in the citv lo l"ing riftc:- a i -w mat
ters in th-3 co';r ly court.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Leinbach of
Hay Springs, Neb., who -ere here
over New Year's visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. William Hassler and
family, departed this morning for
their home.
R. S. McCleery of Weeping Water
motored to this city this morning to
attend the some important business
matters and visit friends. While here
Mr. McCleery gave this office a very
pleasant call.
Miss Alpha Peterson, who is teach
ing in the commercial department of
the Red Cloud High school and who
has been here for the Christmas holi
days, departed yesterday morning for
Red Cloud to resume her school work.
R. T. Propst and family of Ralston,
visited with his parents over New
Years. Returning home this morning j
via the auto route. Mrs. Propst has
been here for the past week visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tay
lor. Miss Gretehen Boeck of South Onia-J
i, who has been visiting her Uncle;
Henry Boeck and family in this city
for the past week, returned home yes
terday afternoon. Miss Boeck is one
one the teachers in the South Omaha
schools.
P. B. Smith and wife and family of
Bloomfield, Neb., who have been vis
iting with their relatives and friends
near Murray and Nehawku, during
the holidays, departed this morning
fcr their home. J. L. Smith of Ne-
hi-wka, a brother, aeompanied them as
far as Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Minniear and sons.
Irvin and Chester of the vicinity of
Union, drove to this city today for a
short visit with friends. They de
parted for Lafayette, Ind.. this at'ter
m on where they will make an extend
ed visit with relatives. Mr, Minniear
ard son were pleasant callers at this
flice.
John T. Porter, who is making his
home at Nebraska City for the pres
ent, was in the city and, as usual with
our ohl friend, dropped in on the
Journal force to enjoy a short visit
that certainly was most pleasing. Mr.
Porter recently returned from Minne
sota and has not as yet decided on
a permanent location, but hopes to in
the near future.
The firm of Peters & Richards, con
tractors and builders passed out of
existence yesterday when C. P. Rich
ards withdrew from the firm and was
succeeded by C. M. Parker, who will
in the future be associated with Mr.
J. W. Peters. The new firm will be
greatly strengthened financially and
will be in a position to continue the
work of contracting.
From Weihifsilay's aily.
Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping
Water was in the city for a few hours
today looking after some matters at
the court house.
Henry Ofe was among those going
to Omaha this morning to attend the
sessions of the A. O. U. W. grand
lodge in that city.
F. W. Young of near Union was in
the city today for a few hours visiting
and attending to some trading with
the merchants for a few hours.
John II. Albert was among tho.:c
going to Omaha this morning where
he goes as a delegate to the grand
lodge of the A. O. U. W. of Nebraska,
in session there today.
Frank P. Sheldon of Nehawka came
up this morning from his home and
departed on the Burlington train for
Omaha where he will represent the
Nehawka lodge at the grand lodge
meeting.
C. H. CoJb, of Central City, came
down last evening to visit his son-in-law,
E. P. Stewart, at the hospital in
Omaha and with Mrs. Stewart in this
city. He departed for his home this
afternoon.
C. E. Cook and son, Raymond, came
in this morning from their farm home
and departed on the early Burlington
train for Omaha where they spent the
day there looking v after some busi
ness matters.
A. H. Barnette and wife of Lynn
Grove, la., who have been here vis
iting at the home of Mrs. Barnette's
parents, Mr." and Mrs. J. E. Tuey,
during the holidays, departed this
afternoon for their home.
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Meisinger,
of Cedar Creek drove to this city this
morning and spent the day visiting
friends and attending to some busi-
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.his oHiee a p'ei -ant call,
jjt.-hn CI. Wnndet lich came up last
evening from his home at Nehawka
and visited here over night with his
niends, who are legion in this city
;iid vicir.ity. departing this morning
for Omaha to spend the day vt ihe
A. O. U. W. meeting.
Philip IVrnoU' o" the vicinity of
''euar ("reel., came dovn to this city
"Xi iliC morning tr:.in and spent the
day visiting f r.'endsf :vnd attending to
s'!ne important business matters.
Mr. Furnt.f'.' ju.-.t returned from Tut
Ue. Okla., esterday. where he made
: n extended visit with his sister, Mrs.
George Miller and family and while
in the city today called at this oflice
and had the subscription of the
Plattsmouth Journal going to Mr.
George Miller in Oklahoma, extended
I'or another year.
Sl'FFEIilNd FIIOM GIMPPE.
Jesse Ter! y, the barber, is suffering
from a very severe attack of the
grippe and is on the retired list today,
being confined to his home by the an
noying malady. The friends of Jesse
are hopeful that he may soon recover
and bo able to be up and around as
usual.
l)ilTcrtntKinds of Coughs.
Colds lead to different kinds of
coughs "dry cough," "winter cough,"
la grippe cough, bronchial cough,
asthmatic cough, and racking, painful
cough to raise choking phlegm. Enos
Halheir, Paoli, Ind., writes: "I
coughed continually, could hardly
sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar rejieved
me, curing my cough entirely." Sold
everywhere.
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From Woilnesi lay's Daily.
This morning George Stunder de
parted for Omaha taking with him
liis son. Morris Stander, who is to
enter the St. Joseph hospital to be
operated on for appendicitis. The
young man h:.s not been in the best
of health for some time past and it
was decided that it would be neces
sary to operate in order to give him
relief.
HOLIDAY PARTY.
From Tiif y's Daily.
Miss Elsie Gapcn entertained about
thirty of her friends last Thursday
evening at the home of her parents
south of town. The evening was
pleasantly spent in music and in play
ing games. A number of the guests
were home for vacation and 'such oc
casions make the holidays seem
doubly enjoyable. A dainty luncheon
was served and at a late hour all de
parted for home.
SELLS CATTLE ON .MARKET.
Albert Fielder of Stanton, who wa
in the city over night visiting with his
relatives and friends, brought to the
South Omaha stock market two cars
of fine cattle that brought $!.SK) per
hundred. Mr. Fickler has been very
successful since locating at Stanton
and his friends in Old Cass county
are very much pleased to learn of his
good luck.
John Meyer of Mason City, 111., ar
rived this morning from his home and
will spend a short time here visiting
with his relatives in this section of
Cass county, and also will look after
the land interests of the late J. P.
Becker and wife of Mason City.
To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
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FOR SALE.
Improved farm, northwest
of. 13-20-6, Boone county, Ne
braska; two and a half miles
from Albion; $10,000.00. Easy
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2" Albion, Nebraska.
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