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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1918-
FCATTSHODTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Oe plattsmoutb journal
PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
Entered at I'ostofflce. Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-class mall matter
R. A. BATES, Publisher
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PROFITEERING IN FOOD.
Democratic Ticke
For State Senator, 2nd District.
JAS. P. BAKER.
For State Representative. 7th Dist
JOHN MURTEY.
For State Representative, 8th Dist
L. G. TODD.
For County Clerk.
FRANK J. LIBERSHAL.
For County Register of Deeds.
A. J. SNYDER.
For County Treasurer.
MIKE TRITSCH.
For County Sheriff.
W. M. BARCLAY. .
For County Commissioner, 2nd Dist.
WM. J. STOHLMAN.
For County Commissioner. 3rd Dist.
J. H. FOREMAN.
The weather cooler.
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And the coal proposition fearful.
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The rain was just what we need
ed.
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If you can't buy a bond, make it a
thrift stamp.
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Chancellor Von Hertlln tendered
his resignation and it ha been ac
c pud.
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Suscestion to Sunday Motorists:
Fill ttio empty gas tanks with Lib
erty Honds.
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The Iiritish seamen, at least, are
in n doubt as to their attitude to-
ward t li German after the war.
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Fuel administrator Garfield has
Martt-d a drive in coal production,
and may he start the price down
ward. :o:
The German army is crumbling
n f-very front. Bulgaria has cap
itulated and Turkey is on the ragged
edge.
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One of the Kaiser's American
'Mitist.s tells of a German "peace
conspiracy." He ought to know. He
has looked the beast In the mouth.
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The Nebraska telephone company
asks for a raise of 20 per cent In
rates. Ain't the government the
lftss of the telephone and telegraph
lines?
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On Sunday, October 27, the old
time returns, but many people are
very well satisfied with the present
time since they have gotten used to
it.
Buy a Liberty Bond and be happy.
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Having taken Germany's colonies,
the Entente will now dispose of
Germany's Allies.
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With the capture of 40.000 Turks
it looks as if there would be a real
Thanksgiving this year.
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Enemy" women are to be (theo
retically) kept out of barred zones I retail prices for foods had by the
after October 5. Why wait until end of that year risen 15 per cent
then? I above the five-year average of 1901
:o: 15. A dollar s worth or food in that
What is needed in Russia Is somo- far-awav time cost $1.15 in 19K5
body to make democracy safe foi I and costs $1.592 now practically
that country and hang Lenine and double, as most housewives would
The federal food administration
reports that the wholesale cost of
the foods reouired by American
families was 3 per cent higher in
the second quarter of 1918 than in
that of 1917, lower prices for veget
ables and "reduction of profiteering"
balancing the higher cost of meats
and sugar.
The conclusion will be question
ed. Upon the figures given we make
the increase per capita 3.S per cent.
But a more vital commentary is the
Department of Labor statement that
retail prices grew 15 per cent from
August, 1917, to August, 191b,
while from August, 1913, the in
crease is 70 per cent. These are the :
prices that hit the family.
Going back to 1913, we find (La
bor Bulletin 22G, page 2.7) that
to stave off collapse in France have i mediate return of those already on
been taken from the Italian front at
the Imminent risk of a new disaster
along the Piave. The despatch of
Bulgarian troops is followed by an
immediate advance upon the Mace
donian front, an advance which has
already cut through long established
lines of defence and threatens to
envelop the entire Vardar valley.
We may be sure Czar Ferdinand will
send no more troops to the west, if
indeed he does not order the im-
their way.
In Asia the story is the same.
Turkey, reduced to extreme weak
ness by starvation, misgovernment
and the assaults of t he Allies, is
trembling for her very existence.
Her disorganized armies are prepar
ing to meet as best they can the
storm gathering in Mesopotamia and
Talestine, which threatens to over
whelm them with a vast horde of
British, Indians and South Africans.
In Siberia the newly landed Al
lied armies are helping: the heroic
Czecho-Slovaks brush aside the Bol
shevik! bands and clear the way to
the heart of Russia. On the Arch
angel front news comes that the
Reds have been defeated and are re
treating. It seems not improbable
that before another summer there
will be once more a real and power
ful eastern front.
On all sides the walls of the Kais
er's fortress, that last stronghold of
autocracy and militarism, are cav
ing in. Its capture by the victor
ious forces of liberty cannot long
be delayed.
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frI"I"If-I"M
W. A. ROBERTSON,
Lawyer.
East of Riley Hotel.
Coates Block,
Second Floor.
H-H-H-f-H"' 4"
Trotzky.
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By cutting out Bulgaria, the Al
lies have performed rather an im
portant operation upon Mitteleuropa.
Bulgaria was about where Mitteleu
ropa's appendix would be.
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As sheriff there is no discount on
Billy Barclay doing his duty, at all
times and under all circumstances.
He s built that war, and voters
know what they can depend upon
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If you ee a man stepping along
the street even a little more proud
ly than he has been stepping ever
since September 12, he is probably
a No. 322. personally selected by
the President.
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At last there is a way to identify
the "Bryan" you sometimes hear old-
times speak about. He i3 a brother
of the famous Charley Bryan, re
cently running for the democratic
nomination for governor of Nebras
ka.
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Mike Tritsch should be re-elected
county treasurer because he has
made one of the most competent
officials the county has ever had. All
anyone has to do is to look over his
books and see the manner in which
he keeps his accounts with the tax
payers. Competency is what the
taxoavers want. Mike Tritsch gives
the right kind of service.
People who do not believe in uni
versal military training are the kind
who never have an umbrella handy
n a rainstorm.
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In studying over places . to put
the kaiser when the time of retribu
tion comes, has anyone suggested
caving him in Prussia?
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The senate votes against the
wishes of the president on Woman's
Suffrage. There were two more
than two-thirds on the show-down.
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The Germans never seem to get
discouraged in their peace propa
ganda. They pull the fame old dis
credited stuff in the same old bone-
headed way.
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You may clothe part of the peo
ple all the time, or all the people
part of the time, but you cannot
force all the people to wear all their
clothes all the time.
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The onion is an excellent disin
fectant. If germs can't stand on
ions, then how do you expect your
neighbors at the picture show to
put up with 'em?
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Frank Libershal has been faithful
in his duty as county clerk, and
those who have had business in his
office, know how competent he has
filled the position.
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"Avoid crowds" says a health
bulletin directed at Spanish influ
enza. Which will be interpreted by
many to apply to church services.
but not to picture shows.
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That druggist who burned a good
many dollars worth of drugs when
he found they were made in Ger
many no doubt got his money s
worth out of it in the relief to his
mind.
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Germany probably is a trifle
angry just now because the mili
tary leaders are not bringing in the
business. But wait till Germany
sees the expense account she'll have
to pay.
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Lemon drops, because they quench
thirst so well, are the most popular
kind of candy with our soldiers over
seas. Every month the quartermast
er corps supplies alout two hund
red thousand pounds of the extra
sour kind.
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"Be hard!" says Hindenburg to
the German people. They are evi
dently beginning to soften, or the
admonition would not have been
necessary. The General's appeal
sounds like the classic advice: Cheer
up, the worst is yet to come!"
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A Kansas City Judge ruled that a
wife has the right to search her bus
band's pockets for such change as
she may require, and then fined the
husband $100 for raising a row
about his wire s action, it II be a
long time before she gets a chance
to exercise her right, for a man who
has Just paid $100 fine will be care
jful of his small change for a while.
I agree.
From contemplation of that dis
tant time one turns with a sigh to
the present problem. Why is ut
that, in spite of all the care taken
to stop profiteering, an increase of
3Vj per cent in wholesale rates
should be announced by one depart
ment on the same day a 15 per cent
increase in retail rates is announced
by another? New York World.
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NOT TTME TO SWAP HORSES.
It was President Lincoln, who, in
homely phrase, warned us of the
danger of "swapping horses in the
middle of the stream." It is well
for Xebraskans to keep this warn
ing in mind m connection witn me
gubernatorial campaign. Few peo
ple realize the enormous detailed
work of the selective draft that is
imposed upon the chief executive of
the states. Governor Neville is
charged with the burden of work
ing out the problems of the selective
draft in Nebraska, and the military
authorities at Washington will bear
witness to the fact that no state in
the Union has stood higher than Ne
braska in the successful handling
thereof. These mighty problems will
continue as long as the war lasts
and men continue to be called to the
colors. It is a matter that lies close
to the heart of every father and of
every mother who have sent sons to
fight for the flag and the freedom
of the world. This is not time to
"swap horses;" no time to trust this
tremendously vital machine to un
tried hands; no time to dismiss ex
perience and take on inexperience.
Were there no other issues involved
in the presnt campaign for governor
of Nebraska, this one issue is suffi
cient to insure the re-election of
Governor Nevijle. Fifty thousand
Nebraska men have already joined
the colors, and 150,000 more are
subject to call. The burden of look
ing arter this tremendous registra
tion rests upon the shoulders of Gov
ernor Neville, and right well has he
carried it. To shift the burden to
untried and inexperienced shoulders
would be unwise in the extreme.
This is a matter that thousands of
fathers and mothers parents who
have offered their boys upon the
alter of world-wide democracy will
ponder well between now and elec
tion day. Fremont Herald.
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WORLD VICTORY.
Nothing can indicate more clear
ly the hopelessness of the Teutonic
cause than the universality of the
failures which have befallen it in
the past few months. The break
down of their great western offen
sive has not been offset by successes
in other fields of the vast struggle.
No matter in which direction the
Kaiser turns his uneasy eyes he can
perceive only increasing weakness
and disaster. He cannot repeat the
maneuvre, long practiced with such
success, of weakening one front to
strengthen another, for on all sides
he is confronted with a victorious
foe exerting an unrelenting and
terrible pressure.
The few Austrian divisions sent
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FRED P. BUSCH, TIJC i H 1 I" Q 1 fl P P E- P V I 506 Main Street,
Manager. LfsfjiL-O lUuULlll Plattsmouth.
New
and
Now Ready for Your Choosing
Fashionable Fall Apparel!
Despite prevailing conditions the new autumn styles are more engaging than ever ultra refined garments on
lines of gentell simplicity. Apparen in which the economy of quality finds expression. Your inspection invited
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Unusual Notes Expressed in
e New Fall
uuStts
A Distinctive Collection at
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MATERIALS
Duvet de Laines, Tricotincs, Silvertoncs, Duvetyne, Vel
vet, Serge, Irish Tweeds, Suede Velours, Gabardines and
Novelties.
$35, $45 to $65
The touch of master tailoring is apparent in the way the fabrics have been fash
ioned. Knowing the scarcity and fast-failing supply of the high-class materials
now on hand, designers have put forth unusual artistic efforts to develop them.
Suggestions and adaptations from
Belloz, Premit, Lanvio, Georgette, Bernard, Worth, Gneruit, Jenny, Drecoll
Jackets vary in length from the knee length to the chic little hip lengths. Skirts
have lost their flare and are longer and more narrow. Rich furs are used in
trimming.
COLORS
Soft Mist Grays, rich Autumnal Browns, Delphine Blue,
Oxford Tones, Japan Blue, Taupe. Mulberry, Navy and
Black.
New Fall Suits Very Special Values at $29.50
& 1 ' '
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Newly
For Present Wear
Fashioned Gowes
WOMEN'S, MISSES'
$29.50, $35.00, $45.00
STREET AND AFTERNOON STYLES
Gowns delightful enough to have been inspired by any amount of French
ingenuity. Shown in just the fabrics which make them desirable for im
mediate wear. Of Satin, Goorgette Crepe, Jersey, Tricolette and Serge,
embodying all that is new in line and garniture. Silk fringe of vailing
ths is an outstanding trimming feature.
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New Dresses of Satin at $24.75;
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Fait Fashions in Coats at $29.50, $35.00, $45.00
The new Fall and Winter coats have a tendency towards narrow lines. Many are unbelted, with narrow or drop
shoulders; wonderfully smart are the new shaped collars and cuffs. Many are lavishly trimmed with fur. Fabrics
include such interesting names as Duvetyne, Pom Pom, Bolivia, Pluchia and Evora.
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Favored Features Mark a Newly Ar
rived Collection of
FALL BLOUSES
$7.50, $10.00, $15.00
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Decided Autumn newness is shown in these charming
advance season blouses. Crepe Georgette continues to
be the dominating fabric Color .combinations are dis-
tinctly different. The predominating colors include
navy blue, French blues, mustard, flesh, coral, maize,
peach and Algerian red. New trimming effects are
attained by soutache braid and beading.
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