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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

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Plattsmouth School Adds Manual Training Head and Football Return

Plattsmouth city schools fill the teaching staff with A. D. Bell of Filley named head of manual training and athletic director. The district restates its aim to elevate the curriculum to modern standards and to boost sports as a key engine for student engagement. A football team returns for the first time since 1907, alongside continued basketball, promising a strong athletics year.

Plattsmouth Board of Education A. D. Bell Filley Nebraska Bell Supt. Pratt H. A. Stromsbure Husky

Nebraska counties cited to appear for hearing on equalization

State board of assessment completes tentative equalization for 93 Nebraska counties. Thirty-five counties proposed to rise 1 to 40 percent, thirty-one to fall, twenty-six unchanged. August 6 hearing set. counties listed with specific land value increases, including Boone to Lincoln.

State Board of Assessment Nebraska Arthur State Board Boone Nance York Pierce Gage Phelps Cass Dixon Platte Loup Brown Furnas Deuel Wheeler Saunders Nuckolls Hall Merrick Keith Polk Saunders Holt Garfield Buffalo Dundy Custer Grant Thomas Cheyenne Morrill Scottsbluff Butler Box Butte Chase Lincoln

Lancaster County Lands and Improvements Tax Changes

The Lancaster county assessment will be reduced by a percentage on lands and improvements. Total state assessment reaches 7906 million compared with 572 million last year. Proposed changes will barely affect state totals, possibly lowering Brand by 2.5 million. The Bureau of Equalization report shows sales values modified for equalization, with counties at 68 percent of the modified land values. those below are increased, those above reduced.

Lancaster County Philip F. Bross Department of Finance W. H. Osborne, Jr State Board of Assessment and Equalization

Schmarder Plans Training For Big Upcoming Boxing Bout

Andy Schmarder of Louisville begins training under Kid Graves to prepare for bouts with western glove artists and a possible Labor Day meeting with George Lamson the Walthill Indian. Alexander of Iowa also seeks a clash, with Kansas City training noted. promoters hope for a Schmarder Lamson rematch in Nebraska.

Andy Schmarder Louisville George Lamson Walthill Andy Kid” Graves West Alexander Iowa Kansas City Lamson Schmarder Plattsmouth Nebraska

Plasterer Henry Perry Suffers Eye Injuries at Bakery

Henry Perry working on plastering at the Herger bakery was struck in the eye by falling lime. The lime burned the eyeball and caused severe pain, requiring a physician and bandaging while the full extent of the injury is assessed.

Henry Perry Herger Perry

Will Do Trucking Expands to Cattle Hauling to Omaha

Advertises a newly acquired truck for versatile trucking with a specialty in cattle hauling to the Omaha market. Contact Adam Mei at 1104 Louisville Farm Line.

Omaha Adam Meisinger Louisville Farm Line

Consolidation of Country Schools

The Cass county article notes a surge in consolidating country school districts. Murdock held a meeting with turnout and elected directors Henry Heichman Hl. A. Guthmann J. J. Gustin W. T. Weddel C. C. Zink and W. H. C. Backmeier. August 21 election set for districts seeking consolidation.

Wabash Miss Alpha Petersen Miss Petersen Murdock Henry Heichman Hl. A. Guthmann J. J. Gustin W. T. Weddel C. Cc. Zink W. H. C. Backmeier Cass County Alvo Nehawka Eagle

Picnic of St. Pauls Ladies Auxiliary Near Murdoch

The annual church auxiliary picnic was held at the farm home of Mr and Mrs William Schutz near Murdoch. Attendees included numerous local families and guests from Ashland, Omaha, Floella Texas, and Floella Texas. A full two course dinner followed a day of games and socializing with lemonade and cake at 4 pm and cars departing by 5 pm.

St. Pauls Evangelical Church City Schutz Ladies Auxiliary St. Paul's Church Pleasant Farm William Schutz Murdock Mrs. Schutz Messrs Ed Tritsch Fred Guenther Fred Tschirren Herman Graham John Kaffenberger William Rikli Emil Rikli John Meisinger Wo. Schutz Floella Texas Mrs. Marsh Ashland Florence Rummell Emma Hirz Ella Grace Nolting Elizabeth Tschirren Elizabeth Nolting Kathryn Hirz Louise Rummell Helen Hild Kathryn Rikli Ruth Thimgan Elvera Born Adelia Tritsch M. Wythe Ray Tschirren William Nolting Leonard Arnold Born Gilbert Hirz Edgar Meisinger Victor Werner Meisinger Gordon Wilcoxson Arnold Beuchler Fritzie Tschirren

Dean's Regulars: Easy-acting remedy praised by users

Readers report Dean's Regulars work smoothly with no griping and no adverse effects. The product is priced at 30 cents and available at all drug stores.

Dean’s

Ladies Study Questions At Tuesday Balir Meeting

The League of Woman Voters held a meeting at the library to study proposed constitutional amendments. They aim to become informed voters and influence the upcoming state and national issues with serious consideration at the polls.

Balir League of Woman Voters Imrary

Campfire Girls Entertain Friends After Circus

Kezehkone campfire members closed two weeks of activities with the Bar gains Circus and hosted about 35 Boy Scouts at Fourth and Main Rest Room. Mrs. H A Schneider, Mrs. JeP Gordr, and Mr. and Mrs. H W Smith supervised the event featuring a musical program and dancing followed by a three course luncheon.

Kezehkone Boy Scouts Fourth Main Streets H. A. Schneider Jep Gord R H. W. Smith

Many Passengers Take Trip Into The Clouds

Lieutenant A. J. Nielson visited from Council Bluffs and landed at the Wiles farm to give locals a sky ride. Harry H. Harding of Bargains Circus joined as passengers as Nielson performed dips and spins. John Achatz, an expert air man, parachuted from about 3 000 feet then floated down 400 feet before opening the chute.

A. J. Nielson Council Bluffs Wiles Farm Harry H. Harding Bargains Circus Nielson Mr. Harding Lieut Nielson John Achatz Mr. Achatz

J W Edmunds Visits Boyhood Home in Michigan

J W Edmunds of Murray leaves by Burlington to revisit his early life in Kalamazoo Michigan for a several week stay. He may also visit Columbus Ohio to see his sister whom he has not seen for some time.

J. W. Edmunds Murray Burlington Michigan Kalamazoo Ands Columbus Ohio

Returns From A Trip To The West

George M. Hild and H. E. Becker return from Perkins county Nebraska where crops look best in years with heavy wheat and alfalfa yields. They toured farms of Frank Steppst Ira Bates and Ed S Tutt and noted ideal weather and strong harvest prospects. Warne Propet, recently from Cass county, traveled from Murray to Grant in record time.

George M. Hild H. E. Becker Perkins County Brest Nebraska Frank Vatlery Rex Young Mr. Vailery Mr. Youngs Mr. Hild Becker Frank Steppst Ira Bates Ed S. Tutt Murray Mr. Hill Grant Warne Propet Cass County

Piano Draw Draws Crowd as Legion Plan Won

A local American Legion event raffled a player piano on Saturday night at 11 o clock drawing. Mayor Henry A Schneid er and George C Dovey oversaw the blindfolded draw with tickets, blanks, and a piano word ticket. Result number 174 won, and the piano was later given to Mayor Schneid er.

American Legion the Legion Schneider Fi Sehneider

Harding and wife depart after three week stay in city

Harry H. Harding and his wife leave the city following a three week visit. Harding acted as the Kelly Sales Co. representative overseeing special sales across six local stores. He will return to Minneapolis to oversee his new residence before moving on to Seattle for a major company sales program.

Harry H. Harding

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promotes Household Remedy

An American household remedy, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, has offered relief for cuts sprains burns and bruises for 25 years. Available in 30c and 60c sizes at all drug stores.

America Thomas

Dodge Family Returns From Lake Independence Outing

George Dodge and wife returned from a two week vacation at Lake Independence in Minnesota. They enjoyed the lakeside resort with Mr Dodge fishing, securing 200 of the fish of the finny tribe during their stay. The weather grew warmer while the rainy start of the season vanished.

George Dodge Minnesota Lake Independence Dodge

Railroads Face Car Shortage Amid Crop Movement

Burlington official warns box car shortage will constrain grain and food product shipments. Open cars may be used for coal, urging coal buyers to place orders to prevent a winter shortage, with emphasis on August and September deliveries and coordination with dealers and others.

W_ & Thiehoff Burlington

Commissioners in Session Review County Claims at Regular Meeting

The board of county commissioners met at the courthouse in the regular monthly session and began auditing accumulated county claims since the last meeting.

Board of County Commissioners Court House

Red Sox Top Ralston In Fast 3-1 win

Connors pitched superbly for the Red Sox as they blanked Ralston early and held on after a late eighth inning threat. Mason earned highlight plays in left field while O Donnell and Gradeville contributed key hits and runs to secure the 3-1 victory at the Jet.

Ralston Red Sox Connors Sox William Harvey Mason Grassman Nelson O'Donnell Eddie Gradeville Smith Herald Eddie Louie Smith Mason Fred Smith Ralston Heaver Gradeville

Burdock Blood Bitters Promotion Noted in Want Ad

Dyspepsia remedy Burdock Blood Bitters advertised nationwide. Claims to strengthen digestion and purify the blood. Priced at $1.25 per bottle and available at ail drug stores. Journal want ads mention the product.

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