River Revetment Plan Stalled Then Approved
The United States government and Burlington rail road will jointly fund riprapping the Missouri River banks from Folsom to the big bridge, with a $90,000 appropriation and equal landowner and railroad contributions. Major Deakyrone’s approval followed negotiations in Kansas City, securing a safer river channel and a raised track grade to form a protective levee.
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Towa
Missouri River
Burlington Railroad
United States
Folsom
Missouri
Pacific Junction
War Department
Kansas Cuty
Mills County
Anderson
Washington
Setle
Burlington
Deakyrone
Kansas City
Keyser
Work to Start While Low Water Enables Access
The report notes that crews will begin operations as the water recedes to a low stage, making the area accessible for work. This favorable condition is expected to allow immediate commencement of activities.
Darnproof Hose Secured by Wescott Firm
A message from C. Wescott of Wescott Sons in Chicago announces the purchase of 100 dozen more Darnproof hose. The six pair for 60 cents item has moved about 5,000 pairs in Plattsmouth and vicinity over recent months.
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1 C. Wescott
Wescott Sons
Chicage
Plattsmouth
Couple from Franklin Nebraska visit Scotland memories
R D Taylor and wife return from Scotland to visit Mrs Taylor's brother Janes M Robertson and family in their city before continuing home. They crossed on the Anchor Line ship Columbia from New York to Glasgow and observed ice twelve miles offshore. This is their eleventh ocean crossing and they compare life in the two countries.
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R. D. Taylor
Mrs.Taylor
Janes M. Robertson
Franklin
Nebraska
Mr. Taylor
Scotland
Mrs. Taylor
Columbia
New York
Glasgow
Taylor
Secotland
Judge Travis Shows Marked Improvement in Hospital
Judge H. D. Travis is much improved at the Omaha hospital where treatment continues. He exercises daily and his family and friends are hopeful for his full recovery, noting he is one of the district’s best judges and would be a severe loss if he cannot return to duty.
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H. D. Travis
Omaha
Old Settlers Reunion Promises Big Attraction
The twenty-fifth annual old settlers reunion for mass and adjoining counties has been printed and distributed. It will be held at Union on Friday and Saturday August 15 and 16 in the grove southwest of Union. Local residents plan generous hospitality for visitors and old neighbors.
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Old Settlers
Union
Has His Finger Mashed
George Bagley a car repair department worker at the shops suffered a severe mash injury to his left finger this morning when it was caught between a bolt and a piece of board. He will be unable to work for several days until the finger heals.
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George Bagley
Gering & Co. Ad Promotes Talcum Powder Offer
An old newspaper ad for Gering and Company promotes talcum powder with pricing 7 cents and 1S cents this week and provides a local phone contact 36.
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Gering & Co
Accidents Near Murray Leave Two Men Injured
Two serious accidents near Murray were reported yesterday. Freddie Shoemaker was thrown from a hog chute at his father Henry Shoemaker’s farm and suffered brain concussion, with Dr G H Gilmore attending. Charles Jefferies, eight miles southwest at W J Patridge’s farm, was jolted from a lay rack, knocked unconscious, and badly bruised with a broken right ankle, confining him to bed for a long recovery.
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Murray
Freddie Shoemaker
Henry Shoemaker
G. H. Gilmore
W. J. Patridge
Charles Jefferies
Auto party escapes serious crash near open bridge
A party of Omaha motorists narrowly avoided a fatal accident on the Plattsmouth Lurnpike when a bridge over the Pappie river two miles south of Fett Creek was open without danger lights. Chauffeur Harry Lusk halted the car and backed the party to safety.
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Omaha
Pappie River
Fett Creek
Plattsmouth
Don Sewers Hurt In Factory Scrap Iron Accident
Don Sewers, a Burlington shops store department worker, was pinned by a falling draw-bar in a scrap iron pile. His left toes and tendons were damaged, he was treated by a surgeon and sent home for rest with no serious consequence expected.
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Don Seivers
Burlington
Don
iLa
Omaha Visitors Tour via Scenic Route to City Metropolis
Dr. G. H. Gilmore Bert Jamie son Weil Troop and Earl Jenkins of Murray formed a party of Omaha visitors this morning traveling to the metropolis by the Kansas City Omaha Scenic route.
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G. H. Gilmore
Bert Jamieson
Weil Troop
Earl Jenkins
Murray
Omaha
Metropolis
Kansas City-Omaha
Oklahoma Educator Eva Allison Returns Home
Miss Eva Allison returned from Weatherford Oklahoma where she had taught at the summer normal school for months. She is noted as an experienced instructor in Oklahoma schools and the state university and remains with her mother Mrs Mary Allison for rest after her duties.
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Oklahoma
Eva Allison
Weatherford
Okla
Allison
Mary Allison
Avoca Picnic a Big Success for Town and County
The Avoca picnic Thursday drew large crowds from across the county and filled the park area with traffic from early morning to late evening. Tulene Brothers provided amusement with their merry-go-round as residents praised the event and pledged even larger crowds next year.
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Avoca
Citizeens
Tulene Brothers
Merryv Zoround
County Officials Approve $1500 for New County Farm Building
County commissioners in this city accept a contract with Guy D McMahen to wreck and clear the damaged county farm building. They also authorize a 1500 appropriation toward rebuilding, joining 4000 from insurance to total about 5500 for the new structure, aiming to avoid a costly special election.
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Guy D. McMahen
Father Wynn Not So Well
The condition of Father William Wynn is reported as not as well as before after a very bad night. He is weaker and has great difficulty resting, affected by the hot sultry weather, discouraging his family and friends, who hope he will rally from the sinking spell without serious results.
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Father Wynn
William Wynn
Miss Brantner Visits Pender Eagle Grandparents
Miss Janet Brantner of Pender came down Saturday evening and will visit here for a short time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cory.
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Janet Brantner
Pender
John Cory
Very Handsome Ghurgh Wedding This Morning
The ceremony joined Wilson Walter Moore and Helen Margaret Spies at St John s Roman Catholic Church. A large crowd attended as Miss Opal Fitzgerald sang I Love You Truly before the high mass ceremony conducted by Father M A Shine. The couple will visit St Joseph Missouri and King City Missouri before settling in this city after September 4.
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Marie Fitzgerald
W. R. Holly
Hermie Spies
Della Moore
Helen Egenbereer
Andrew Moore
Louis Esenberger
Marie Spies
Jessie Moore
Ethel Leyda
Esther Larson
Emma Bauer
Christine Soennichsen
Burlington Station
St. Joseph
Missouri
King City
Herman Spies
Moore
Plattsmouth High School
Youpg
Adah Moore
Journal
Sixth Annual Picnic at Eagle This Thursday
The Sixth Annual Picnic will be held at Eagle on Thursday August 21. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to come and enjoy themselves with all kinds of amusements and accommodations for all.
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Eagle
Mrs. Sprieck Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery in Omaha
Mrs. Edward Sprieck of Stanton Nebraska was operated on for appendicitis at Omaha General Hospital yesterday. She was reported to be recovering and on the way to wellness. She is the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McNurlin of Stanton and they visited her at the hospital. County friends await further news.
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Edward Sprieck
Stanton, Neb
Omaha General Hospital
Sprieck
John McNurlin
Burlington High Band Concert Delights City Crowd
Last evening the Burlington band drew a large enthusiastic crowd at the high school grounds. The program featured Tobani songs Our Wedding Day and Hearts and Flowers and a lively Yankee Bird. The concert was praised for its care and quality with a next performance planned at Garfield park in the southern part of the city.
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Burlington
Garfield Park
Thhe
Death of Judge Basil Ramsey's Sister
Telegram announces the death of Miss Rebecca Ramsey aged 61 at the old home near Hookstown Beaver county Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of eight children with only two surviving siblings Judge Basil Ramsey and Mrs Hella R Waterman. A fuller notice will follow.
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Ramsey
Rebecca Ramsey
Hookstown
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Hella R. Waterman
Hay Springs
Neb
Ethel
Plattsmouth
Omaha Manager Visits Town of Inter State Auto
Mr. S. McKee of Omaha, manager of the western branch, is in the city for a few days tending company business. Inter-State agents have sold many machines here and earned strong praise from buyers for reliability and satisfaction.
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Inter-State Auto Company
N Town
S. McKee
Omaha
McKee
Surrey for Sale Cheap in Mynard by W B Porter
Light two seated surrey nearly new for sale. Call on W. B. Porter at Mynard. Contact via 8 4 monkly for inquiry.
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Surrey
Mynard
W. B. Porter
Monkly
Rest Rooms Urgently Needed in Valparaiso
A Valparaiso followup urges establishing a public rest room for visitors and shoppers. The piece cites a Nebraska Visitor article noting many small towns lack public comfort facilities, especially during celebrations, and urges a central room with seating, reading material, and water for farmers, families, and travelers.
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Valparaiso
Nebraska
Cass County’s Crops Show Record Wheat Oats Hay
Frank McNurlin, from northeast of town, notes Cass County’s 45 years here and points to Charley Hinze’s five acres yielding 85 bushels per acre of oats. Dry weather may shorten corn, but overall wheat oats hay and pasture set a county record, prompting a call to stand up for Cass County.
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Frank McNurlin
Charley Hinze
Cass County
Gass County
Republican
Overcome by Heat at Local Shoe Store
This morning Joseph Fetzer collapsed from extreme heat while at work in his shoe store. He was removed to his home for rest in a cool environment. The attack was not severe and recovery was expected with rest.
Gering Co Advertises Phone 36 Crug Line Delivery
Gering & Co offers free delivery with a phone line 36 crug service. This compact notice emphasizes convenience and local business reach for customers seeking prompt product delivery.
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Gering & Co
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Omaha Bee
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United
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Trose
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