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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
3
A collage of quotes and brief items mentions Jeremiah, alimony, East vs West, radio behavior, parenting, strangers, historical leather coins, crooks, crosswords, divorces, early telephones, taxation, summer resorts, public health, Jerusalem Hebrew University, purple eggs, a Moultrie judge on wife spanking, rubber production, and Isadora Duncan seeking freedom, framed as scattered observations and curiosities from a newspaper page.
The piece compares buying power then and now, noting the government says $2 today equals $1 in 1890. It hints that a father’s wages back then may not match today’s value, and ends with a playful nod to a four letter word meaning to patch socks.
A collection of tidbits notes April breezes and rail merger concerns in the West, with commentary on tennis love and moonlight perception. Observations touch on Estelle Taylor Dempsey rumors, Missouri man seeking his 213 pound wife, garden chores, and local market lists.
A Wilmington dispatch reports city officials vow arrests to curb roadside spooning, arguing parked party cars are safer than on highways. The piece contrasts Dempsey’s retirement wish and a critic’s view on crime reporting trends, noting growing crime news despite more papers.
The piece compares humor in politics between American and British figures. It notes Prime Minister Baldwin joking about a cross word puzzle and reading a humorous ancient letter from Mosul to Sir Henry Layard, illustrating cultural differences in public wit.
From Great Falls Montana reports say 20 to 30 Department of Justice detectives are on hand to guard the government’s interests in the Wheeler trial. Critics argue the government shows zeal for this case while neglecting other scandals, including Teapot Dome and the Dohenys indictments.
The Agriculture Department joins the president in urging economy, arguing saving a single shoe per person could cut 1 billion dollars of shoe industry business annually, risking layoffs and lower wages, while noting the president's ties to the shoe industry.
Automobile executives urged Secretary Mellon to recommend Congress repeal of the war time automobile tax when revising the revenue law next fall. They argued removal would reduce prices by about 31 dollars per car on average and make the American car cheaper and more competitive. They noted the tax forms a large share of remaining wartime excises and now accounts for about 90 percent of such levies on manufactured articles.
A satirical critique notes Europe's crises and Bulgaria’s king narrowly escaping assassination. The piece contrasts American stability with immigrant appeal to stay in the U S It mocks groups like the Lord's Day Alliance and Security League for backing a campaign to deter immigration.
The piece compares male and female clothing expenditures, noting factory outputs in 1921 reaching $1.023 billion for women and $0.935 billion for men plus $2.232 billion for shirts and accessories. It cites 1920 data on dressmakers and tailors and questions Mrs. Catt’s generalization about dress luxuries.
Local shop promotes history paper at seven cents per ream with pencils and ink for school demands. Trade wording emphasizes quality and price for students.
Makers of inexpensive autos monitor gasoline costs and will push to find new sources, substitutes or better motors. If fuel rises, the small car industry can adapt faster than drivers, possibly reshaping transportation choices.
A medical note contrasts Babe Ruth’s strong stomach with common habits that strain digestion. It cites excess soft drinks and large bites, explains stomach muscles work harder, and urges readers to ask their doctor how many patients over 50 have digestive diseases.
Plattsmouth resident C E Hitt declares Doan's Pills cured his backache and kidney pains after using two boxes. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills and notes the product is sold by local dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milling Co. is listed as the maker.
Unofficial Washington estimates predict the U S population will reach 118 million by July, up about eight million in five years, with two million immigrants and nearly a million native born. There are 1 900 federal prohibition enforcers now, plus 200 more this week, about one agent per 60 000 people, challenging Coolidge's claim that local authorities alone curb bootleggers.
In Nebraska County Court the estate of Barbara Klinger deceased is under petition by George J. Klinger for administration. Hearing set May 4, 1925 at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties may appear and show cause. Notice to all interested via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
The State of Nebraska Cass County announces a claim period for the estate of David J. Pitman deceased. The county court in Plattsmouth will hear claims on May 7 1925 and August 7 1925 at 10 a.m. The deadline to present claims is three months from May 7 1925 and debts must be paid within one year from May 7 1925. Dated April 7 1925. A H Duxbury County Judge.
The County Court announces the estate of George W Shrader deceased. Creditors may file claims by three months from May 19, 1925, for adjustment and allowance. Debts must be paid within one year from May 19, 1925. (Seal)
The speaker urges Democrats to drop the fight between McAdoo and Smith and focus on reorganizing the party without sectional conflict. It attributes the idea to Al Smith and questions McAdoo's alternative. The party resists a rule or ruin approach and prefers unity.
The State of Nebraska Cass County proclaims that creditors of Kate Barthold, deceased, may present and examine claims on May 18 1925 and August 18 1925 at 10 a.m. in the county court. The period to present claims and pay debts runs one year from May 18 1925. Court seal.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association files to foreclose and cancel a contract dated December 28, 1922 between Livingston Loan and Building Association of Plattsmouth and John M. Henry and Minnie J. Henry for Lot 7 in Block 54 in Plattsmouth Nebraska The suit seeks a decree quieting title in the plaintiff and enjoining the defendants from any claim to the property with a June 1 1925 deadline to answer The Standard Savings and Loan Association By C W Johnson Its Attorney
In the matter of the estate of Frank Hughson deceased the county court of Cass County Nebraska gives notice. The claim period runs from May 1 1925 with a three month window to present claims and a one year limit for debt payment. Dates of hearing are June 1 1925 and August 3 1925 at ten o clock in the forenoon at Plattsmouth.
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