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PLATTSMOUTTI SE5II-WEEKLY JODBNAC MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, l'Jfiq m w warn Che plattsmouth journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. Eatered at Potofflce at Plattsmouth. Neb., as second-class mall matter. R. A. BATES, Publisher CBSCRIFTIOW PRICEl $Uf 9 9 9 .9mm ,-y. THOUGHT FOR TODAY To be good is noble, but to . teach others how to be good is nobler and less trouble Mark T ain. This is the happiest season of the year for those not too old to enjoy it, :o: Still the fighting1 goes on in Ru mania. A i-mall fish in a little puddle im amines he is a whale. :o: Christmas trees are going up pretty soon but not in price. :o: ' The girl who has a young widow for a rival has a mighty slim show, :o: " Lr.trhsh papers say there is some "catch in Germany's peace proposi tion. :o: If you are a -Good Fellow." we know you will help the poor, and make them cheerful on Christmas morn. : :o: Governor Neville has refused to ap point L. F. Langhorst, chairman of state committee, food commissioner. :o: The only grouches during Christmas time are the fellows who are too stingy to help make the little tots with gold. :o: The owners of the war-blasted farms in Europe needn't worry about their future productiveness. For years they will yield crops of tourist gold. :o: The Austrian princess who married a druggist may have disgraced her imperial blood, but she was prudent enough to marry into a paying busi ness. :o : A handful of happiness is worth more than a ton of hard coal. But a ton of hard coal goes a great ways in making happiness this kind of weather. -:o:- If the is 50 and looks like 35, she will tell you her age if she is married If she happens to be an old maid o; widow, not a word. She stands pat on appearances. :o:- One writer says fashion rules litera ture as it does clothes, and that puns are going to come in again before long. When will all this calamity howling stop, anyway? :o: Because a democrat has simply done his duty in supporting the ticket is no reason why he should be awarded with an appointment. He is no more entitled to such favors than others who have been fighting for democratic principles for years. :o: Kansas proposes to have a woman member of its electoral commission carry the returns to Washington as messenger and cast the state's vote in the electoral college. That's all right, Kansas voted for suffrage, now let the women enjoy the fruits of their labor :o: We have the greatest confidence in the world in Governor Neville, and all wc want to sec him do, is to select good and true men for the positions to be given out by him. - While wc would liked to have had him appoint L. F. Langhorst food commissioner yet we cjinnot see any reason why h should have done so, simply because he was chairman of the democratic state committee. Lou Langhorst is a good man, and posseses splendid business qualifications, that fits him for most nition. But the new governor is boss of the situation, and no one can blame- him for appointing whom he pleased. Them's our sentiments. :o: , II PER VEAR IN ADTANCB Do your Christmas shopping when you please, but by all means, do it at home. :o:- The high price of gasoline doesn't have as much effect on joy-riding as the cold December breezes. Speaking of Christmas joys you'll find your own doubled if you share them with others. :o: I Ferhaps those speculators who have I been buying wild horses in Arizona I , ... . .. r I nave a tangible explanation ox me high cost of living. :o : It is an easy matter to propose a peace league, but it is a horse of an other color when it comes to getting one that can do effective work. :o: The roads are in pretty fair con dition for this time of the year and automobiles continue to come to town I in great numbers. May the roads con- I tinue in me line oi goouness an win- i il ir. f i I ter long. :o: 1 urning the swords into pruning hooks looks like a bold proceeding of I brass money and converting it into I war material because it is worth more I as brass than as money, I :o: I T i... it il i 1 I a weiuy-nv e uiuusunu uuuai s is tue i value of a baby's eyes, according to a I San Francisco jury. Why, the gleam J of them is worth ten times that much to any household. i :o: I If the "Good Fellows" do not come . I to time and help the poor children. u :n v,.. r-i i,..,. I forgotten them, or that there is no such thing as Santa Claus. :o: The census bureau announces that the output of women's clothes in America in 1014 was worth $473,000, 000. Is that all ? Most husbands and fathers would have supposed it was $473,000,000,000. :o: Ross Hammond of the Fremont Tribune, savs it. is his bifVipsf amhi. I tion to get an egg for Christmas. Come down, Ross, and we will give you an egg for Christmas, and it won't be a candy egg, cither. :o: Only nine days till Christmas, and you have plenty of time to do your Christmas shopping but for the Lord's sake don't go to Omaha to do it, if you have any pride in the town you have chosen for your home. . :o: There is talk of a third term for President Wilson, says an exchange. But talk is all it is, and a talk that strictly emanates from republican pa pers. Democrats do not believe in third terms for any positions in the gift of the nation. :o: Evidently there must be some indi cation of oi in eastern Nebraska, from the nurrfber of land leases being made in Johnson, Pawnee and Cass counties by oil companies. We hope they wili meet with better success than those who recently prospected for oil in this county. :o: It is like "crying over spilled milk" when one picks up a -republican paper and hears them still crying over the defeat of Hughes. He never stood any show of being elected from start to finish, notwithstanding the millions spent in close states like Indiana. :o: The agony will soon be over with those who are expecting to draw prizq packages .from Governor Ne ville's gift box. Some people think they are just exactly fitted for such a position as he wants, and have no idea of the duties to perform. It takes a hustler in many instances, and lots of work more work, in fact, than some of thera are used to performing. :o: And oppose war forever after. - :o: Do your Christmas "shopping at home. :o:- If you would see selfishness, look in the mirror. :o:- ino one is loyal to his home unless T . . . he supports home institutions. -:o: High cost of living keens many of us broke. :o : Will the weather man keep up this fine winter weather until alter nrisi- . Jll A :o:- If you are making good you don't have to blow about it others 'do that for ou -:o:- The "Dove of Peace" may come fly- jnp over warring countries ere long. -yye nope so ;o:. The kaiser has "passed the play" up to John Dull. Wonder if John will stand pat? :o : Women's hose are to be worn short er, and then the men will look at them longer. :o: The end of Christmas shopping days draws nearer. A word to the wise ought to be sufficient :o Uncle Sam still has 250,000,000 acres of land to' give away. If you haven't gotten your share yet, get it while you can Somebody now says that Cleopatra. was not beautiful at all. The report, however, comes too late to worry her or any of her relatives, ;q;. The new dimes are lovely, but it is a pity they did not come along in the good old days, when a dime would buy 10 cents' worth of anything, -v Thcre 's something about the name r l- 1- - 1 i iLi :.. OI vne tatnoiei "Iiaie uiaL 1S -"-"ul asrinir to despondent anerlers and makes one want to go whale fishing. :o: Nothing in this wide world has such a penchant lor wandering into out- of-the-way places as a man's rear col lar button. :o: A good many girls that look down into wells to see the faces of their future husbands on Hallowe'en could save themselves a lot of trouble by jumping. :o: Still, it is mighty seldom you see the mother of fourteen children who thinks she has too many, although the old man will grouch like a tired bear I ii l-ii - uie -''O " The statement is made that the allies have promised Constantinople and the Dardanelles to Russia. But, no doubt Russia has found out by this time "there's catching before hanging." :o:- Senator Shafroth, democrat, of Colorado, has introduced a resolution for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and make the presidential term six years. - We are for it. :o:- A bulletin of the United States bu reau of fisheries says that during Au gust 1,577,000 pounds of tilefish were landed at the ports of New York and Boston. It was not many years ago that the tilefish was discovered. :o: If you think that the middle man is in business for his health make note of this: IPhe North Dakota experi ment station traced a car sold a$ "feed" wheat to market. The farmer got $053.01 for it. It was resold in Minneapolis for $902.00. It was mailed and wholesaled for $1,000.15, then re tailed to the' public for $2,107. :o: 7 So far as the First congressional district is 'concerned, there should be no "squealing" on positions given out by the state administration. There's the warden, Commissioner Gerdes, En gineer Johnson, Bank Examiner Don nelly and several other appointees. But the trouble is most of them come from Richardson county. Governor Morehead's home county. , COMEDIES OF POLITICS. Wtaiing the mask of militant non pal tisanism, some noisy influences are 1 :iL just now concerning tnemseives wuu ih n.wsnnnel of the state board of control, or with the republican mem iiciship thereof. .Under the law creating it the board of control is necessarily bi-partisan in its composition. It is provided that no more than two of three members shall come from Vie same political patty. It is just now composed of two democrats and one republican. It is the republican member whose term is about to expire, and it is regarded necessary that whoever succeeds him must be a republican. Democrats are not concerning them selves much over the question of what republican gets this place. But an outcry is heard against the injection of politics into the determination of the suggestion. A raucious voice" is raised to proclaim that if one repub lican aspirant should be named, it will be dragging state institutions back in to politics, and that if another repub lican aspirant should be named it will be an avoidance of politics. In other words, if the fellow "we" want gets the place, it will be a wise, patriotic and virtuaus selection, and if the fellow "we" do not want gets it, the transaction stands condemned as a netarious proceeding, dictated solely by political corruptionists. The situation is amusing, if only from the manifest hypocrisy and sophistry it is bringing into play. However, it is no democratic contro versy and democrats along the side lines are in position to get the maxi mum of enjoyment out of it. There must accrue to democrats a certain amount of amusement also from the realization that the dominant party in state government is not going to have a monopoly on unpleasant controver sies over the "who's who" pudding. Lincoln Star. :o: Do it now, do it now. :o: Only six more days to do it in. :o: Christmas shopping is brisk now. :o: Undoubtedly the allies believe the only way to get peace is to fight or it. : :o: It is wiser to let a fool have his own way, rather than to waste ume arguing with him. :o: John M. Phipps, aged 105', died "un expectedly" at Shenandoah, la., a few days ago. The god die young, it is said. :o: Jolly old Santa Claus is having his troubles these (lays, and furrows of worry are beginning to appear on his irow. :o:- The price of print paper never seems to get high enough to force out the colored Christmas coverings of many papers. : :o: NThe more snow the harder sledding or autos. :o: Anyhow, Mayor Jim can ride a cayuse if it becomes necessary, and ie enjoys the reputation of being a humdinger in handling one, too. :o: An unusually large crowd was in town Saturday, and the Christmas shoppers were very busy the stores being densely packed with customers. in several places so much so, that there were not clerks enough to wait on them in the afternoon. :o: Don't for a moment think that-be cause the kaiser wants peace, he js whipped. No such thing. There is no question about Germany having the best of the war so far, and they are ready to fight on to the bitter end, if it becomes necessary. N :o: - Right at this Christmas season, when we all should feel cheerful and happy, the newspaper man is told of another advance in the cost of paper, in which he is expected to carry joy and glad tidings to all his readers. Is it possible that the paper trust has no conception of the eternal fitness J of things? MRS. E. E, GOODWIN INJURED BY BAD FALL From Sate: relay's Daily. Mrs. E. E. Goodwin, one of the old est resident of this community met with a very serious accident at her home on Vine street yesterday, short ly before noon, that resulted in the breaking of the right hip. Mrs. Good win, who is eighty-three years of age. and rather feeble, was walking around the rooms of her home engaged in some of the houshold work when she fell in some manner,striking on her hip and injuring it by a severe frac ture. The unfortunate lady was-compelled to remain where she had fallen some two hours when her son, R. L. Propst, visiting the home, found his mother lying on the floor and in great pain. Mr. Propst at once summoned medical assistance and the injured lady was made as comfortable as pos sible under the circumstances, but her condition is very serious owing to her age and feebleness. This after noon she was taken to Omaha where ihe will be placed in the Immanuel hospital for treatment. The news of the accident will be a great shock to the friends of this estimable lady vho for so many years has been a resident of Cass county and they will join in wishing her a satisfactory out come of the unfortunate accident. ONLY ONE WEEK NOW UNTIL CHRISTMAS DAY The fact that Christmas is only a week away from us, and that on that dsy when Christendom is ce'ebrating its greatest holiday in reverence and piety, there are many who cannot heartily enter into ibv. spirit of the day, through misfortune or want, it l'es with the more fortunate to assist these with our help that they may join witn us in observance or tne birth of the King of Kings. In this C!iy there are many who will not be au'e to enjoy the Christmas that'theh ir.ore fortunate neighbors do, and it is to them that a little aid or a helping hand will do the greatest good at this time. The churches of the ctiy as well as the Elks and other organizations enter into the Christmas spirit as much as possible by giving to aid the unfortunate and needy at Christmas time, and their efferts have in the past, brought joy to many to whom otherwise Christmas would be dreary indeed. While these efforts are help ful, each individual should do his part in making a brifj-ht Christmas for s jmeone, and by his own personal ef fort see that those whom they know are in want are remembered in some way. It would be the most beautiful Christmas gift, that would find its re ward in grateful hearts in many homes. THE PROPER COURSE Information of Priceless Value to Every Plattsinouth - Citizen How to act in an emergency is knowledge of inestimable worth, and this is particularly true of the disease and ills of the human body. If you suffer with kidney backache, urinary tiouble, the advice contained in the following statement should add a valuable asset to your store of knowl edge. What could be more convincing proof of the efficiency of Dean's Kid ney Pills than the statement of a Plattsmouth woman who used them and who publicly tells of the benefit derrived ? Mrs. Harry Kuhncy, Eighth and Pearl Sts., RIattsmouth, says: "I couldn't say anything but good in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills for I know from personal experience that they are all that is claimed of them. I use Doan's Kidney Pills whenever my back aches and my kidneys are not acting as they should and they never fail to give quick relief. We use Doan's Kidney Pills in our home whenever necessary for kidney trouble ,and they always give good satisfaction." - Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mrs. Kuhney . had. Fostcr-Milburn Co., Prop., Buffalo, N. Y. STALK FIELD For cattle and Horses. E. R. QUEEN. :o: $5.00 Phonographs at Dawson's. Sales bills done quickly at the Journal. See the Journal's line of Cluibtntaa Stationery, and buy early. - J- ' 1 i 1 mtm i Mil tim llfii ( hHdsess Cry The -Hind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in iiso for over over 30 years, has borne the signature of tf and has been made under his per- sonal supervision since its infancy, r sify. t UA&UtvZ, Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good " are but , Jirpcriinents that trifle with and endanger the health of 2nf tints f.nd Children Experience against Experiment. What Is C ASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric Drops r.nd Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains' n:itoer Op? tun, Morphine nor other narcotic substance. Its r.tTe is irs unrautee. For more than thirty years it has b2n in constant use for the relief of Constipation, Flatulency, "Wind Colic and Diarrhoea; allaying Feverishness arising therefrom, and by regulating- the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and aatuxal sleep. .The Children's Panacea The Mothers Friend. genuine CASTOR! A always Bears the Is Use For Over 30 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought T M F! C: F NTAU R COMPtNV, NCWVORK C ITV. One Night Only- Wednesday, Dec. 20 - PfiwSlTO id) A m & lias iMnW Wmstsst-ism&tf jind ',w.,..aLA. . teggCTTrswP-sri .ZZZ:A Prices 25, Seats on sale now at HAS SUCCESSFUL DAZAAIJ. The Loyal Workers f the Cht istian church held a very successful lazaar and oyster sunder Saturday. The pro ceeds v ert; i J. I wih to thank a'l those who h?Iped with the bazaar, and thank Ih? puMic for their suj-noi :. Vish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. MRS. J. R. STINE, President. The Journal stationery department is filled to overflowing in everything in the paper line for Christmas. If it is in the, paper line call and sec us. Crepe paper for decorations at the Journal office. There is a location for you along the C, B. &'Q. Strike WHERE the Iron Is Hot. HOMESTEADS, DEEDED LANDS, INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES await you at points along our lines in Wyoming, Western Nebraska, Northeastern Colo rado, Southern Montana The 320-acre homestead, the government irrigated farm, the big grain belts, the dairy centers along our lines west are to me intimately known. I can put you in touch with opportunities in any of these localities. " " Write TODAY for my "Big Horn Basin," "Shoshone Project," "Free it lorn I for Fletcher's Signature of 35 and 50c. Weyrich & Hadraba's. Nothing in the printing line has grown like the Christmas Greeting card, and the Journal's line has grown accordingly, until this year when we have the largest assortment ever shown in the city. We know our old patrons will see them, but we have an assortment large enough for many new .ones. DIG SOCIAL DANCE. The W. O. W. will give another of their enjoyable social dances on Satur- day evening, December 23d, at the A. O. U. W. hall, to which the public is very cordially invited to attend. The best of music will be furnished and a good time is in store for all. m iw .1 im.a.1 iiw-ii iwir i- i i -i 1 1 Government Land,". "NortH Platte Valley," South western Nebraska," "Colorado" folders, sent free on request. . . . - S. B, HOWARD, Immigration Agent, C. 6. & Q. R. R, 1004 Fanidtn St.. Omaha, Neb. ' 4 V V I 1 C.r:- J til tv.--U i