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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
3
A collage of misfit quotes and wry observations on faith, weather, insects, politics, and social trends. Notable bits include Isaiah prophecy, Clean Up and Paint Up campaigns, beer debates, and humorous one liners about shoes, flights, and everyday life.
A community clean-up and paint-up campaign invites school children to participate as a key force. Officials note organized groups become highly efficient units in campaigns. The agriculture department states artificial rain-making is impossible, but practical experience shows a Sunday school picnic can effectively advance the effort.
A contemporary questions the idea that ministers sons are scapegoats. Statistics suggest clergymen have more distinguished sons, but the point remains that scapegraces may become notable figures.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times quotes an Indiana man earning 35 dollars a week who maintains two wives and a car, calling him a financier. The case wording hints at a four letter word starting with op to fit the quotation.
Local residents emphasize harmony in community affairs and pride in Plattsmouth while noting a historical aviation remark about General Mitchell and his officers, reflecting on leadership and civic values.
When a speaker fills air with complaints about his town, a blunt reaction follows as a resident decides to leave. The remark reflects frustration and a urge to escape the place he calls home.
A labor department note mentions a slight drop in food costs while warning that dollar bills face unprecedented demand. The treasury seeks a cause and the writer muses that people want dollars because five dollars can be exchanged for a five dollar bill.
A Maryland man, after two years of tests, broadcasts and receives signals 3000 miles to the Pacific coast with an underground setup. Both sending and receiving antennas lie beneath the ground, and an air tight back vault does not hinder reception. The piece questions the true nature of radio waves and whether they are waves at all.
A Chicago husband seeks a divorce claiming his wife wakes him with only half an hour to dress eat breakfast and reach the office. He jokes that being served mackerel for breakfast makes escaping the marriage even harder.
The article traces bobbed hair from mourning signs after the French monarchy fall to a modern American symbol. It links short hair to the guillotine families club, Napoleonic military style, nurses in France, and wartime practicality, noting a rise, peak mania, and eventual return to long hair.
The piece argues newspapers now cover foreign affairs science religion art and education with fuller reporting and quieter sensationalism. Advertising has cleaned up with fewer quack ads and frauds, while urging readers to remember rougher old times and editor insults.
A nostalgic note recalls boys racing through chores to grab a reed pole and worms for a creekside fishing session. The piece contrasts today’s and yesterday’s youths sharing the same fever and longing for the creek amid simple riverbank pleasures.
The Agriculture Department notes only 2.5 percent of U S farms have electric service yet electricity already powers more farm work than gasoline engines. Central stations and private plants aid lighting and machinery, boosting output per worker to about 4.6 horsepower now from 1.5 a century ago.
A discussion on population pressures dominates global issues. The text contrasts Japan China and Western nations, noting Western civilization adapts but birth rates and mortality shape destiny. It argues population control and subsistence ceilings define societal feasibility and future civilization paths.
The Hot Lunch club near South Bend hosted an Achievement Day with songs readings packing demonstrations and table setting. Members received third year pins Olive Bricker Freda Schuelke and Lois May Funk. fourth year pins went to Marion Kelloge Rolla Bricker and Nelda Funk. Also covered are Clover hay crops Beeves at Eagle and poultry house cleaning tips from the agricultural college.
The regular monthly meeting of the Social Workers' Flower club will be held at the home of Misses Olive and Blanche Horning on Wednesday afternoon, April 22.
Consumers praise Dean's Ointments for ease of use without erasing effects and absence of troublesome after effects, with many noting availability at drug stores.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court orders a final settlement and discharge for William D Wheeler regarding the estate of George W Shrader now deceased. He must appear May 4 1925 at 10:00 a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to hearing.
The heirs and all interested parties in Outlet sixty four Section eighteen Township twelve Range fourteen east of the 6th P M Cass County Nebraska are notified of a quiet title suit filed April 15 1926 by the plaintiff. Defendants must answer by May 28 1926 or the petition will be taken as true and a decree entered.
The State of Nebraska Cass County in the county court notifies creditors of the estate of Frank Hughson that claims will be received and examined in the county court room in Plattsmouth on June 1 1925 and August 3 1925 at ten o’clock in the forenoon. Claims must be presented within three months from May 1 1925 and debts paid within one year from May 1 1925. Signed A H Duxbury county judge.
The letter dismisses Arthur Brisbane claiming Ruth illness news will attract both children and witty male readers. The writer argues baseball appeals to all fans, and criticizes Brisbane for mockery while asserting enjoyment of games with the crowd’s pop and peanuts.
The state of Nebraska Cass county. In the matter of the estate of David J Pitman deceased. To the creditors of said estate. Plattsmouth in said county on May 1 1925 and August 5 1925 at ten o clock a m to receive and examine all claims against said estate with a view to adjustment and allowance. The time limited for presenting claims is three months from May 8 1925 and the time limited for payment of debts is one year from May 8 1925. Witness my hand and the seal of said county court this 7th day of April 1925.
The county court lists George W Shrader deceased with plenary claims to be presented within three months from May 19 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Notice dated May 20 1925 with seal.
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