Sugar Public Opinion Wording Sparks Debate
A fragment notes that public sentiment on sugar remains unsettled and suggests sharp language in discussion. The text hints at ongoing controversy without clear positions or outcomes.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
4
Scientists Predict Decline of Bloua Feminity in 300 Years
A scientist forecasts the bloua type of femininity will disappear within three centuries. The piece also notes hydrogen peroxide supply, improved fruit and garden crops, rising cost of living, and potential fashion shifts like a celbeloid collar. It mentions sugar imports and price volatility.
Painted encounter on Main Street arouses mistaken identity
A fragment notes a person mistaken for Eauna-Gold man due to reckless behavior but revealed to be merely painted. It mentions a fugitive from five ice and an intellectual Jack John- Th, plus a quirky advisory about schedules and Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziri
Main Street
Eauna—Goldman
United States
Five Ice
Jack John- Th
History Echoes in Aged Whispers of Manhattan Bargains
Fragmentary historical musing recalls ancestors negotiating over Manhattan for a quart of whisky. The piece links past dreams of looming debt with the notion of recovery at the same price, hinting at cycles of loss and return across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Island
The Code of Politics Two Sentences on Faithful Loyalty
The text argues that political power rests on unwavering loyalty to allies. It holds that once a promise is given one must keep it, a principle likened to the articles of faith underpinning every dynasty.
Profiteering Debate Tangles Market Signals
The text argues profiteering has lasted too long and calls for stopping it. A speaker doubts whether the Toit 14.1 business can raise prices before fall, noting possible price rises hidden in the market if many such strains exist.
Speech contrast between Coolidge and Harding noted
The report compares Coolidge favorably to Harding noting a shorter speech. It also parodies editor speculation about “the next great war” as editors tire of the current conflict and seek peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Harding
Census Effect on House Membership Needs Quality
The article argues the federal census could increase lower house membership. It stresses the need for higher quality over quantity in Congress and cautions against complacency in expanding the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Judge Hughes Plans to Campaign for Tarding on The Stump
The article hints at Judge Hughes offering to campaign for Tarding, urging restraint and reserve until late autumn as a possible strategy amid national concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Preservation proposal notes high honey cost for fruit preserves
A proposal to Tess on high living costs favors preserving fruits with honey but notes honey is pricier than sugar. The writer asks for someone to supply honey to be used in preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Couple in a Main Street drive raises marriage question
A passerby observes a couple on Main Street with the wife driving in front and the husband in back. The observer jokes about whether they are married, hinting at unconventional roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Government can do gas things and miracles
A quoted New York Times line argues governments cannot suspend natural or trade laws. The speaker suggests abandoning beliefs in universal miracles while noting governments sometimes claim broad powers. The piece frames skepticism about grand government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Political slogans and their rise in campaigns
The piece discusses how slogans emerge rather than are planned, citing the full dinner pail as a famous example from Grand Rapids that helped McKinley during a downturn. It notes Tippacanoe and Tyler, too as an early slogan tied to Harrison, Tecumseh, and Detroit, and predicts new slogans will appear in this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Mark Wanna
McKiggler
McKinley
Tippacanoe
Tyler
William Henry Tarreen
Harrison
Tippacance
Tecumseh
Althenench Tecumseh
Johnson
Detroit
Tippecanoe
Funeral of Frank Towle Held at Congregational Church
The funeral for Frank Towle who died Friday at his daughter’s home in Nebraska City was conducted Sunday at the Congregational church, Rev. W H Riley officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery amid many relatives and friends. Towle, born September 20 1842 in Boston, lived in Weeping Water and California before returning to Nebraska. Surviving children include Mrs F P Brust Nebraska City and Mrs John Guinn Creighton among others. death occurred July 30 1920 at age 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Towle
Frank Brust
Nebraska City
Congregational Church
W.H. Riley
Oakwood
Thomas Murtey
EF. BE. Day
E. F. Marehall
J. I. Worley
J. M. Teegarden
N. Slunter
Towle
California
Mr. Towel
Mr. Towle
Karl
Sepremder
Boston
Mass
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Parriel
Auewsta Stowater
Ife
Nebraska
Afr
George Towle
Lincoln
John Towle
York
N. P. Watt
Wm. Towle
Charleston
Neb
Lonnie Towle
Fred Towle
Wabash
Henry and
Watter Towle
Douglas
Jerry Medhlagth
Murdock
F. A. Stewater
University
JF. A. Williams
Stewater
Weeping Water Republican
Married at Lincoln Trumble Reitter nuptials in Lincoln home
The wedding of Miss Nellie Minett Trumble and John J. Reitter took place at 8:20 p.m. in Lincoln at the sister’s residence of the groom with about forty guests. The bride wore white organza, Ophelia roses, and was joined by Claire McGeer, Olive Trumble, and Roy Cronan in a traditional ceremony. Afterward, guests shared refreshments as the couple planned a brief trip before settling in Faxon Oklahoma where the groom works in banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Minett Trumble
John J. Reftter
Faxon
Okla
Olive Trumnle
Roy Cronan
W. B. Hursh
Tramble
J. B. Peterson
Claire McGer
Suburban Subscriber Delivers Harsh Critique of Paper
A reader resigns from the paper, deeming the sheet shallow and failing to cover local events. The critic cites ignored stories such as a butcher in a China pit, calf breaking, a grandparent’s death obituary, two weddings, and a gilt-edged poem, demanding better news coverage and editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tashun
Poland
Simpson
Grandma
Henry
Andy
Ark
Making Nice Appearance At Wescotts Sons Store
The C E Wescotts Sons store at Fifth and Main is being coated with bull paint improving its look. Frank Gobelman leads the job with painters N K Peoples and Herb Cotton applying the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EL Wescotts Sons
Fifth and
Main Streets
Frank Gobelman
N. K. Peoples
Herb Cotton
Enjoys Picnic Party With Ten Young Ladies
A party of ten young city ladies picnicked at John Buechler’s farm. They played games in shade, shared a luncheon, rode in an automobile through the surrounding hills, and finished with a watermelon feast before returning home content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buechler
Surromadine
Ford Wins Race From Friday’s Trial
One of the owners of the numerous flivvers or Fords reports joy after his car edges a Buick to win a race Friday evening near the ferry. The Ford, carrying swimmers to the beach, initially trails the Buick but overtakes it at a narrow road point and holds the larger car back, securing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Ford
Petition for Determination of Heirship in Daley Estate
The county court of Nebraska sets a hearing to determine heirs of Annie L. Daley of Union Cass County. Sallie Leonard petitions for intestate succession to Lot 6 Block 39 City of University Place Lancaster County. Heirs named include Mars I. Cannon and Albert H. Mikenbaurg. Hearing scheduled September 5, 1680? in Plattsmouth Nebraska. judge Allen J. Beeson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Daley
Hikenhburyw
New Wouonty
Nebraska
Sallie Leonard
Albert H. Mikenbaurg
Plattsmonuth
Neska
Allen J. Beeson
Hearing on Will of Jeph Vallery in Cass County Court
In Cass County Nebraska the county court sets a hearing for September 1 1929 at ten oclock am to prove or contest the August 2 1990 instrument claimed as the last will of Jeph Vallery deceased. Grace Wallers petition seeks probate and administration to John S Vallery and Mary Elisabeth Vallery with notice via Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Netrceska - Stile
Nebraska
County of
Cass
Jeph Bo Vallery
Grace Wallers Penying
Aueust
Jacob RK. Vallery
John S. Vallery
Mary Elisabeth Vallery
Tid Mather Ty
Plattsmouth
SiMi
Visit of Fred Hi Gorder and relatives in city
Fred Hi Gorder of Weeping accompanied by his brother F Gorfer and other relatives visited the city for a few hours meeting friends and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hi
Gorder
Ps F. Gorfer
Tanlac credited for cure of digestive ills and fatigue
G F P Coffman of Columbus Nebraska an engineer on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway says Tanlac greatly improved his indigestion stomach pains sleep and energy after three bottles. He reports his left shoulder and appetite returning and his wife relieved of rheumatism after the same treatment Tanlac is sold in Plattsmouth by P G Fricke and Company and the usual druggists in every town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
G. F P. Coffman
Columbus
Neb
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Lincoln
Tanlaee
Plattsmouth
P. G. Fricke and Company
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Plattsmouth Resident
Mrs. F. N. Raven of 1109 Pearl Street Plattsmouth praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache and kidney illness. She describes severe pain, dizziness and eye specks before using Doan's, purchased from Weyrich Hadraba's rug store, and credits permanent relief after trying other remedies. Doan's is made by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
F. N. Raven
Pearl Street
Plattsmouth
Dean
Weyrich & Hadraba
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Wanted trade for farm horses and gear at city address
A seven room house with electric lights gas and water awaits a trade for work horses harness and farm machinery. The home sits on west Main street with a good cellar and a highly desirable city lot. Quick sale possible. contact J M Welshimer at once or call 575 na2-6d,2w.
Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Cass County Court Nebr
Hilliard Grassman files suit in Cass county Nebraska to quiet title on Lots 2 and 3 in Block 3 Donelan's Addition Plattsmouth against unknown heirs and others. Plaintiffs claim adverse possession for more than ten years prior to filing and seek a decree removing clouds from title. Defendants must answer by September 2, 1920 or face default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tistriet
Cass County
Nebraska
Hilliard Grassman
Plaintify
Iudinda Britton Et al
Devisees
John McConkey
Eliza’ McConkey
Warren McConkey
Nora McConkey
George McConkey
Ella McConkey
Roy Piggott
Jessie M. Hagen
Piggott
Fred M. Hagen
Ebleeta Jeffers
Charles Jeffers
John Pewett
Benjamin Piggot
Benjamin Piggott
Bessie Piggott Doe
Jann Doe
Rose Westfall
Daniel S. Westfall
Celia Rapp
Charles L. Rapp
Milda Berger Ransimer
William &. Ransimers
Donelan
Plattsmouth
Case
John M. Leyda
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R. A. Bates
Joe Angeles
Det
Ofice
Hiram Doaks
Onder
Chevrolet
Iil
Tata
Band of
New York
GO Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
Cedar Creek
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