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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
Cullom visitor G A Th Hicks. Omaha medical trip for Walter Baumeister. many residents return from trips to Denver Lincoln Omaha and Chicago. County commissioners Switzer Jordan attend board, and others travel for business, visits, and family events across Iowa and Nebraska.
Two girls ride and christen horses after famous figures. One horse named William Jennings Bryan for kindness, another named Theodore Roosevelt for roughness, reflecting their personalities seen in a creek crossing anecdote.
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter says his life hung by a thread until a druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle, gained strength, and since then has been well. Sold under guarantee at F G Fricke Co drug store for 50 cents.
The following letters remain in the Plattsmouth post office up to date uncalled for. Those calling for some will please say advertised. Olive Quin, Mrs. A. H. Winkler, H. Clay Brock, F. C. Coal, Wm. Campbell, August Courier, Aug. Hoffman, A. Reynolds.
The Lead Daily Register notes former Burlington shop worker Chris Christensen, a blacksmith and longtime labor advocate, is running for mayor. Christensen, once linked with Knights of Labor, positions himself as a voice for the working class and promises a government focused on justice and safeguards for workers.
Elder John T. Ongley of Rootville Pa testifies in a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Salve curing his eczema and persistent itching after years of discomfort. He reports relief since December 1905 and notes sale by F G Fricke & Co.
Bert Ellige and Sam Goldson vanished after being jailed for stealing clothes then released. They were driven to work by a street commissioner but soon began to sweat and shrink, eventually disappearing. no one has information or concern about their fate.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a spring 1906 pneumonia scare marked by a severe cough. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, declaring it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold under guarantee at F G Fricke Co drug store with trial bottles free.
A group of citizens traveled on the afternoon train to Lincoln to attend the funeral of Mrs. Silas Patterson who died last Friday evening at about sixty from pneumonia. She had lived in the area and South Bend, known throughout the county. Her husband had previously separated and moved to Texas. Attending from here were James A. Walker and wife of Murray, T. M. Patterson, Rae Patterson, and T. H. Pollock and wife.
Plattsmouth resident John Janda urges readers to try Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney irregularities. He and his wife report relief, recommending purchase at Gering & Co. drug store and noting Foster Milburn Co. as US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Real estate transfer notices list numerous partial names and parcel descriptors in Nebraska, including transfer moves from W E Smith to Farmers Mutual Tel Co in Avoca and several other transfers with vague or partial lot, block, and section details. Values and complete parties are inconsistently rendered.
Manitoba editor praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as gentle and effective for biliousness from sedentary life. They clear the digestive tract and head. Price 25 cents with free samples offered by F G Fricke.
Oscar H. Allen of Wabash Cass county files a complaint with the State Railroad Commission against Western Union and Missouri Pacific for closing the telegraph office. He says telegraphic communication is impossible and he must drive cattle to a distant town to ship during the absence of the Wabash office.
Doctors announce a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a one hundred dollar pledge for any failure to cure. Proponents urge testimonials and orders through F. J. Cuexrey & Co. Toledo. Also marketed Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A new spring time card for the Burlington system is scheduled for May 3. It plans numerous minor changes in train running times while many through and main line trains will remain mostly unchanged.
Foley's Honey and tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. We recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults, by F. G. Frscke & Co.
Fifteen men were rounded up this morning and given walking papers for departure from the port, marking a coordinated cleanup action.
Stagnation of the liver and bowels causes trouble headaches biliousness and jaundice. Dr. King’s New Life Pills purify and ease symptoms without grinding or griping. Available 25c at F. G. Fricke & Co. drug store.
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