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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

6

City to back Pilgrim Float for statewide 200th anniversary

Omaha commercial club directors discussed city participation in the Nebraska wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. Funds to equip the float cost 700 dollars with a 1 dollar per person subscription planned to raise the amount. John Lee Webster leads the state committee aiming for broad citizen involvement across Nebraska.

Commercial Club Welrestus Plymouth Bock Commercial Dith Oraha State Committee of One Hundred John Lee Webster Nebraska R. F Patterson Omaha Boston New World Mathon

Boosters Here Sunday: Council Bluffs Team Faces Red Sox

The Boosters, a leading Council Bluffs Iowa team, are set to play the Red Sox at the ball park next Sunday afternoon. They come highly recommended as a fast ball club and should make the game interesting for visiting opponents from across the river.

Boosters Council Binifs Iowa Red Sox Ball Park Onr Bors

For Sale: New butterfly separator and two S-gallon cream cams

For sale item listings show a butterfly separator and two S-gallon cream cams offered by Mrs. Isaac E. Boyer. Call phone 226 to inquire about the equipment and pricing.

Isaac E. Boyer Imo Déew

Furniture and Rugs for Sale Items and Contact

Consisting of 19 rugs in assorted sizes including Wiltons and Axministers. Two oak dining room suits. One duofold and one davenport. Six rockers. Birds eye maple bedroom suit. Two brass beds and four other beds. Two chiffoniers two library tables. Three refrigerators. One electric washer tub rack and wringer. Many other articles. Call S A Ghrist phone 645.

S. A. Ghrist

Ohio Tractor Co Forms To Produce Four Wheel Farm Machine

The Ohio Tractor Co. reorganizes by absorbing Columbus Tractor Co. and plans to produce a four wheel tractor called the Ohio tractor at West Goodale Street. Designed by H L Clarke, it features a double reduction rear drive, direct power to the drive, and a Wisconsin engine. Clarke will build a sales network in Nebraska and Kansas.

Ohio Tractor Co Columbus Tractor Co Ohio Tractor West Goodale Street H. LD. Clarke Clarke Nebraska Kansas Ohio Garrett Ohio State University Ohio State Journal

Lorenz party begins southern Iowa auto trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lorenz of Des Moines and Mrs. Emil A. Lorenz with children depart to tour Lincoln Odell and Tobias with relatives. They plan to return to Des Moines for a few weeks of visiting and sightseeing in the Iowa city.

Frank Lorenz Des Moines Emil A. Lorenz Lincoln Odell and Tobias F. A. Lorenz Iowa City

Old Time Resident Stephen Jochim Visits City on Birthday

Stephen Jochim, an elderly former resident of the county area near Louisville, celebrated his seventy first birthday in the city. He visited friends, received medical treatment, and discussed local crop prospects with August Stohlman and family before returning to George Vogle’s home where he has lived for years.

Stephen Jochim Louisville Jochim August Stohlman Stohlman George Vogle Voule

Inspector Coble Inspects Plattsmouth Postoffice Today

W M Coble of Omaha, inspector of postoffices, visited Plattsmouth to review the post office accounts of Postmaster D C Morgan and to inspect R F D No 2. He will assess the extension project after recent road work improved travel and reach the route.

W. M. Coble Omaha CC. Morgan Mr. Coble

Rail Rates Set Across Nation Advance August 26

Interstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger and freight rates on August 26 with a 20 percent passenger rise on the Mattsmouth Omaha route and a 35 percent freight hike. Nebraska and state commissions expected to align, while some Plattsmouth residents may face greater travel costs though local workers may rely on rail. Roosevelt plans daily Omaha appearances with remarks on key campaign issues as Cox competes nationally.

Ohio Tractor Created by Plattsmouth Foreman Clarkes Work

The account credits Harry D. Clarke of Plattsmouth with developing the Ohio tractor. He toiled in secrecy at the OK garage while associated with J. H. McMahen & Sons, completed models, tested a full size machine in November, and organized a Columbus Ohio factory sales force through the Ohio factory. Clarke owns a large stock share with financiers backing production.

Harry D. Clarke Clarke J. H. McMahen & Sons Ohio Columbus

Arrival of New Son Sparks Reynolds Family Pride

This morning B. J. Reynolds departed for Omaha to visit Mrs. Reynolds at the University hospital and their newborn son who arrived yesterday. The mother and baby are described as doing nicely while the father is very proud of the new arrival.

B. J. Reynolds Omaha

Gole and Grammer to Receive New Reprieve

From Weinesdal's Daily Cole and Grigamar were to die Friday but Warden Penton of the Nebraska penitentiary said no execution preparations are being made. Gramimar's case remains pending in U S district court at St Paul so the governor will likely grant another reprieve. Grammar's case is not expected to be settled until September. This would mark Grammar's seventh reprieve and Cole's thirteenth.

Cole Grigamar Penton Nebraska Penitentiary Gramimar United States District Court St. Paul Grammar U. S. District Court

Suit Dismissed in Nehawka Court Case

The district court dismissed the suit by Henrietta Morris against George C Sheldon Pet er M Beck and Mrs Bertha Klaurens after the plaintiff failed to post costs. The action sought 25000 in damages and was not considered serious by locals who originat ed the case.

District Court Henrietta Morris George C. Sheldon Peter M. Beck Bertha Klaurens Nehawka

Roosevelt to be in Omaha on western speaking tour

Franklin D. Roosevelt the vice presidential candidate will visit Omaha on Saturday as part of his western speaking tour itinerary announced in Wednesday’s Daily. The schedule confirms the city stop amid campaigns and political events in August.

Mr. Roosevelt Omaha Mr. Cox Franklin JD. Roosevelt Issue

Wanted Trade for Work Horses and Farm Equipment

A seven room house with electric lights gas and water cellar on west Main street is offered for trade for work horses harness and farm machinery. Quick sale possible. See F. M. Welshimer or call 576 a2-60,2w.

Five Room House Near Columbian School For Sale

Three and a half acres of ground three blocks from the Columbian school. Five room house with cement basement electric lights and city water. For particulars call phone 638 W or address P O Box 11 4 3d 3w.

Columbian School P. O

For Sale Two five room cottages on easy terms

R B Windham offers two five room cottages with easy terms and an adjacent acreage tract for sale.

R. B. Windham

Advertising Campaign Returns on Investment

A newspaper ad campaign promises quick triple returns on spend by building steady audience exposure and repeated visibility across editions. The message emphasizes rapid payback for consistent advertising investments.

Omaha raid nets dozen suspects on Capital Ave

Omaha police raided a large stretch of Capital Avenue and surrounding blocks in the third ward, detaining about twenty individuals. The Omaha Bee identified a Chas Patterson of Plattsmouth among those taken, but the paper notes the name may be an alias and questions the apparent residence.

Omaha Third Ward Capital Avenue Lith Sth Omaha Bee Chas. Patterson Plattsmouth Fair City

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