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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
3
A garbled collection of antiquated quips cites Ambassador Mellon traveling to the United States, jokes about teeth and tonsils, car ownership, and a wink at King Solomon’s 700 wives. The fragment blends satirical lines about politics, commerce, and everyday life.
The passage jumbles foreign flight, Soviet bonds, a near sighted analogy, a New Jersey clergyman, and a quip about President Hoover losing 259000. It references Americans in Russia, Moscow executions, a Soviet bond issue, a humorless marriage view, and a speculative comment on Hoover's business acumen.
A Los Angeles inventor offers detachable nail shells that fit over natural nails with an adhesive cement. The imitation nails come in any color to match cosmetics and can be removed at will, sparing women from chores.
The quote notes that only a nation that suppresses graft is indignation and remarks on Europe's historical role in supplying early settlers to America.
The piece contrasts noble war efforts with charitable starts and notes hogs have value on the farm but not on the road, implying practical limits to wartime or civic ventures. It uses rural imagery to critique priorities and resource use.
The text argues war debts weigh Europe down while nations without debts face bills from the undertaker, implying broader economic strain beyond direct reparations. It frames debt as the lingering cause of hardship and questions who bears the cost now.
A quirky mix of notes covers relief measures to aid the little fellow, disarmament progress between powers, and plans about Venus carbon dioxide traces. Other remarks joke about fashion and laundry, while suggesting social and international topics of interest.
A remark implies the United States and its influence are evident as visiting Americans display car licenses in Ottawa. The comment suggests the U S S A holds a pivotal place in global affairs evidenced by tourist traffic.
Right after the primary the thought comes to us of the 1912 Republican convention where President Taft was nominated. A writer noted Taft was as pleased to receive the news as if he had drawn a horse in a raffle.
The St Louis Post Dispatch reflects on a global pattern of postwar gloom and recovery. It notes debt, tariffs, political unrest, and famines of hope, then argues resilience, economic revival, and a cautious optimism as markets improve and unity returns.
The piece notes Governor Roosevelt’s personal hearing for Jimmy Walker on Seabury charges, highlighting political advantage and Walker’s wit. It mentions Olympic athletes in cold and Finns in heat, plus a Columbia turkey and chicken money practice with broader wealth implications.
President Hoover disapproves government loans to individuals yet argues against denying individual gifts to the government, noting the paradox in policy favoring aid to the state over support for private citizens.
The State of Nebraska Cass county Probate notice in Cass county requests creditors of Bertha Holmes estate appear at the County Court in Plattsmouth on September 2, 1932 and December 5, 1932 at 10 a.m. to file and examine claims. Claims must be presented within three months from September 2, 1922 and debts paid within one year from September 2, 1932. Court seal and date August 8, 1932.
In re the estate of Marian Elizabeth Miller deceased the Plattemouth County Court will hear claims on September 2 1932 and December 9 1952 at ten o clock to adjust and allow claims. The notice is dated August 6 1932 with the court seal.
Dayton News reports factory and urban polls in Ohio show Roosevelt leading Hoover by about three to one, with similar trends in Nebraska. The piece notes discontent with four more years of Republican rule, while warning against assuming results on election day and citing national figures like Farley and sources in Omaha.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska Andrew Burns Taylor has petitioned for determination of death and heirs of John M. Taylor who died intestate in California May 20 1924. The estate includes one third interests in Cass County Lots 1 2 Block 46 Young Hays addition Plattsmouth and Lot 4 Block 152 in Plattsmouth plus one third in Furnas County Nebraska SE quarter Section 5 NE quarter and E half of Section 8 all Township 2N Range 23W. Heirs named are Andrew Burns Taylor John B Taylor Carl C Taylor Mary Theodora Taylor and Genevieve Sanders. Hearing set for September 2 1932 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth Nebraska County Court. A H Duxbury County Judge. Co E Tefft Attorney.
In re estate of Mary Theodora Taylor deceased sons claim intestate death in Weimar California November 20 1929. Heirs listed include Andrew Burns Taylor John B R Taylor Carl C Taylor and Genevieve Sanders. Hearing held in Cass County Court Plattsmouth Nebraska on September 2 1952 at 10 a m before A H Buxbury and C E Tefft.
State of Nebraska Cass County court sale in the case State of Nebraska vs M Balthazar at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth on September 16 1932 at 10:00 AM for cash highest bidder 1925 Ford coupe motor A92595 Plattsmouth August 6 1932
Notice in the matter of the estate of Chris Ting Rummel deceased. It states debts due by one year from August 26 1942 and court witnessing on July 29 1932 with county seal.
The State of Nebraska Cross county. In the matter of the estate of John F. Gorder deceased the county court room in Plattsmouth will hear claims August 19 1932 and November 21 1932 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Claims must be presented within three months from August 14 1932 and debts paid within one year from August 19 1932. This county court notice dated August 22 1932.
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