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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
4
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A scrambled column surveys war unpreparedness for peace, coal prices, Silk skirts supply, Sancho Villa in Mexico, automobile ownership, Babe Ruth wife anecdotes, railroad finances, cattle prices, and growing consumer discontent with packinghouse practices.
The piece notes a Japanese parliament brawl as evidence that human disputes cross racial lines and that a better understanding between white and yellow races is established. It laments conspiracy claims, cites outlaw strikes by the American Woolen Co, and argues consumer costs rise when cloth is scarce.
The piece argues that strikes by workers and actions by capital threaten production and livelihoods. It cites the American Woolen company’s shutdowns, tariff politics, and rising fall prices while noting legal limits on strikes and possible punitive measures. It hints at broader industry accusations of profiteering and warns of consequences for both sides.
A New York Times article argues that with eight months left in office President Wilson should receive fair play from opponents. It notes his illness and suffering, urges humane treatment of the president, and cites Creel's publication of Wilson’s France trip remarks about America’s duty and world hopes.
Funeral services held Saturday at the family home at Third and Vine, with only a simple Episcopal burial rite read by Rev W W S Leete of St Luke's. A large crowd attended to pay tribute to a pioneer woman. She is buried beside her husband at Oak FE cemetery.
Mr. Luther Carmen reports his horse fell and cut its knees, healing with Dr LeGear s Antiseptic Healing Powder. The vendor promotes the powder as a protective, healing remedy for wounds on horses and urges keeping Dr LeGear s prescriptions on hand for quick access.
Long Beach California dated July 26 1920 recounts an old relic the menu for the 1875 Annual Supper of the Plattsmouth Sportsmen's Club listing game dishes and wines with members named including Dr R R Livingston Judge S M Chapman George Smith and A V Matthews. The note recalls hunts and social gatherings of early club members with a tribute to those who have since passed.
An old advertisement claims any skin itching worsens with scratching and promotes Dean's Ointments for piles eczema and general itching available at drug stores.
In Cass county Nebraska Hilliard Grassman sues Lu cinda Britten and others to quiet title to Lots 2 and 3 in Block 3 Donelan's Addition Plattsmouth. The suit seeks to remove clouds from the record and enjoin all defendants from claiming any interest adverse to Grassman based on ten years of adverse possession. Respond by Sept 20, 1920.
Henry A. Guthman of Murdock motored over Sunday to visit his mother Mrs. R. Guthman and many friends in the county seat, returning home this morning.
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