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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
5
Amid a perilous voyage the crew argues over a gold chest and rescue, choosing to secure the long boat and prepare for possible abandonment as the Donna Isabel sinks. The captain leads a disciplined effort to save lives and cargo, deciding to prioritize women and a few crew while securing provisions for a potential long wait.
The Journal notes Jos. Fetzer’s discount shoe sale with a 24 percent price cut on Oxfords and popular lines for men and women. Florsheim, Ralston, Douglass, and Maraluff’s items drop to marked low prices as Fetzer clears summer stock. The piece also covers local festival planning by the fire department and Commercial Club, detailing committees, water fight ideas, hub and hub race, and personnel involved.
C C Wescott and wife left yesterday for Des Moines Iowa and other points for several days of vacation. Mr Wescott will attend the Merchants convention at Des Moines where advanced ideas in merchandising will be heard. The Des Moines Trade Journal calls the meeting the largest of its kind in the west serving as a school in advertising and salesmanship for retail dealers with four days of addresses and demonstrations by experts.
Ex congressman Ernest M Pole lard has left for Omaha to attend to business before returning home in Nebraska. He has been in the city for several days attending to matters and departed on the early train this morning.
Pastor Rev W B Cornish preaches third in a young men sermon series titled The Tie That Binds or The Young Man and His Friends at Mynard Methodist Church. The series draws large crowds as outings for the church boys unfold this week at Rock Bluffs with Camp Mynard led by the active pastor. campers break Friday noon and return home Friday afternoon.
Mrs J M Roberts entertained a group of young people at her home on High School Hill for Miss Lulu Reasoner of Kearney Nebraska. The evening featured couple strolls on the lawn and veranda, dance like programs, and refreshments served later.
Frank Gorton and Ed Wes drove from Dunbar Nebraska in model P Huick touring cars yesterday. They treated old friends to rides which were greatly enjoyed by the party. We take this method to thank them for their generosity.
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