Plattsmouth Auto Club Discusses Road Repairs and Safety
The Plattsmouth Auto Club held a short Saturday session focusing on road improvements north of the city toward the wagon bridge. Members noted rut-filled stretches caused accidents and near-misses, urging authorities to maintain roads and urging club involvement once dues fund work. The club adopted a resolution opposing speeding and demanding enforcement of lights on automobiles, with copies to the minutes, the daily paper, and the mayor.
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Plattsmouth
Topeka
Kansas
Omaha
Autoclub
eClub
T. H. Pollock
Win. Baird
Saturn Passes Down River En Route to Kansas City
The steamboat Saturn, active in Omaha for months, passed through the city this afternoon on its way to Kansas City after winding down liquor sales due to Chief Dunn's regulation edict. Earlier, the vessel ran aground on a Platte River sand-bar for several hours but freed itself by around 4 o clock.
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Omaha
Dunn
Kansas City
Platte
Stone in town, plans for new banking venture
Chas S Stone visited Cass County on a Tuesday to bid farewell to friends before a Nehawka bound train. His wife rode south to Kansas for a relative visit. They recently left Yampa Colorado where he ran a bank, now seeking a new town to resume banking after a period of rest with family and friends.
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Union Ledger
Chas. S. Stone
Nehawka
Kansas
Yampa
Colo
Stone
Dean's Ointment for Eczema and Skin Trouble
When babies suffer with eczema or flaky skin use Dean's Ointment. A little goes a long way and it is safe for children priced 50c per box at all stores.
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Dean
Marriage of August W Bradway and Lydia Hunger
In Plattsmouth Tuesday, August W Bradway and Lydia B Hunger wed at Rev W L Austins residence of the Methodist church. The ceremony was quiet with mothers Mrs Bertha Hungers and Mrs Anna B Geiser present, and the couple will reside in Plattsmouth. Bradway works in the Burlington shop and Hunger is a local girl known for her genial temperament.
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W. L. Austin
Methodist Church
Platsmouth
August W., Bradway
Lydiab. Hunger
Bertha Hungers
Anna B. Geiser
Plattsmouth
Albert Hunger
Lin
Burlington
New Dust Proof Display Fixtures For Wescotts Sons
C G Wescotts Sons Clothing House plans modern dust proof fixtures in Chicago contract. C C Wescott arranged revolving cabinets with sliding glass doors. Each cabinet holds 180 suits and keeps garments dust free. Fixtures, made of Amburg vak, will arrive within thirty days and be installed promptly.
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Wescott's Sons
C. C. Wescott
Chicago
Amburg
Entertained in Colorado at Spies Home
Mrs E L Spies hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering honoring her father J J Peterson and his wife. Guests included W S Persing John Morris Charles E Winey and their spouses. The rooms featured cut flowers and music followed by cakes and ice cream at 5 50 p m.
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Sterling
Colorado
Journal
E. L. Spies
J. J. Peterson
Messrs
W. 5
Persing
John Morris
Charles FE. Winey
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
Regular Meeting of the City Council Adopts Occupation Tax Discussion
The council debated a new occupation tax ordinance with emphasis on fairness for merchants and collection terms for the clerk. The judiciary committee and City Attorney will refine the measure for the next meeting while allowances for clerk commissions were discussed. Police and finance reports were presented, sewer improvements ordered, and a large street program authorized before adjournment.
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Hallstrom
Streight
Judiciary Committee
Mayer Sattler
Richey
Standard Oil Company
Lushinsky
Old Company
Johnson
Tidd
Rainey
Police Committee
Archer
Harry Gouchenour
Lorenz
Harry Krueger
M. Archer
Olive Jones
Public Library
James Donnelly
Tom Walling, Jr
Plattsmouth Water Co
John Pitzpatrick
Alvin Jones
Chris Gobelman
Same
al O'Neil
Chas. McBride
W. Haynie
Frank Kalasek
John Swanson
Mike Lutz
William Hassler
Gass County
Nebraska Lighting Co
Library
City Hall
Ben Rainey
August Sitzman
N. Cummings
W. B. Rishel
Frank Neumann
H. M. Soenniehsen
R. W. Clement
Smith & Son
John Bauer
Fine New Bar Fixtures at Edward Donat Saloon
The Edward Donat saloon, maker of the celebrated John Gund beer, unveils a new massive bar with mahogany back bar work and a full-length mirror, creating a striking interior enhancement.
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Edward Donat
John Gund
Harvest Help Note References Ed Donat for Materials
A short notice urges readers to contact Ed Donat for harvest supplies and assistance. It emphasizes reliable treatment and responsive service for farming needs.
Major placed under peace bond in Nebraska case
The State of Nebraska sought a peace bond against John Major after a Friday quarrel with his wife at their daughter’s home near Mynard. Major denied the assault, while the daughter testified to a severe fall and bleeding from injuries. The judge set a $100 bond to keep the peace.
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Court of Justice
M. Archer
State of
Nebraska
John Major
Frank Sheldon
Mynard
Major
Sheldon
Vacant Sixth and Pearl Lot Needs City Attention
From Wednesday's Daily a neglected vacant lot at Sixth and Pearl streets risks safety and harms the city's appearance. Weeds dense as small trees impede passage and could mislead visiting crowds. an ordinance bans such nuisances and owners should prune promptly. Authorities should act to remove the growth now.
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Commissioner’s Department
Sixth
Pearl Streets
South Sixth Street
Pleasant Visit Ends as Beeson Family Heads Home
Judge Allen J. Beeson and family who spent two weeks on vacation at Edison Nebraska are due to return this evening by the judge’s new Ford. Letters from the travelers to friends reveal they had a very enjoyable time visiting the Edison area.
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Allen J. Beeson
Edison
Neb
Has Accident to Foot A Young Girl Hurt by Rake
An eight year old girl Helen Knotlicek daughter of Gus Knotlicek stepped on a rake in the northwest part of the city yard. Two tines pierced her left foot with one going through the foot. She was brought to the city for treatment and the injury dressed.
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Helen
Gus Knotlicek
Buggy and Automobile Collision On Sixth Street
Last night a rain struck crash at Sixth and Pear streets involved a mobile driven by Guy McMahon and a horse and carriage driven by Oliver Osborn. The automobile lights were broken, the horse injured severely, and the driver was bruised. The incident prompts call for stricter enforcement of driving rules and safety measures.
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Sixth
Pear Streets
Guy McMahen
Sixth Street
Bauer Garage
Pearl Street
Oliver Osborn
Window display at W E Rosencrans & Son features miniature Texas town
A titled window display at the real estate firm shows a lit railroad model powered by electricity, an artificial duck pond, and Texas themes. Scenes of Jordanton and San Antonio frame the display to illustrate land interests and growth in the Lone Star state. The window aims to attract attention with night lighting and green alfalfa panels.
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W. E. Rosencrans & Son
Texas
Lone Star
Jordanton
Jordanson
San Antonio
Dabb Celebrates Seventy-Seventh Birthday
Thomas C Dabb marks his seventy seventh birthday with wishes for many more. Born in England he moved to Canada before 1851 then to New Jersey before settling in Plattsmouth. He and wife have lived on West Main street for thirty three years.
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Thomas C
Dabb
Mr. Dabb
England
Prince Edward Island
N. B
New Jersey
Plattsmouth
Native Alfalfa Seed and Forage Prices From Johnson Seed Co
Native Alfalfa Seed at 9.00 bn with 99 percent purity and weed free. New Fall Rye 1.00 bn. Recleaned Timothy 3.00. Clover 12.50. Blue Grass 2.25. Seamless 0.20. Samples and Alfalfa Book mailed free from Johnson Seed Co Nebraska City. Weekly price list shows multiple forage seeds and related offerings.
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Johnson Seed Co
Nebraska City
Serious Illness of Miss Claire Book Meyer in Omaha
W J Bookmeyer rushed to Omaha after his sister Miss Claire Bookmeyer fell ill Monday evening and underwent an operation the next day. Miss Lillian Bookmeyer accompanied her to the city, and the family awaits more details on the illness believed to be appendicitis.
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Miss Claire
Meyer
Omaha
W. J. Bookmerger
Claire
Miss Bookmeyer
Lillian
Metropolis
Mrs Murray Leaves for Omaha Hospital for Treatment
This afternoon Mrs. J. A. Murray departed for Omaha with her son George to enter a hospital in that city for treatment. She has been in very poor health for the past year and hopes to find relief in the hospital. Many friends in this city wish her restoration to health.
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J. A. Murray
Omaha
George
Be Prepared for Accidents with Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil
A cautions jingle urges readers to be ready for cuts burns and other injuries. It promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil sold by druggists at 25 and 50 cents as a ready remedy.
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Thomas
Eclectic Oil
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Plattsmouth Auto Club
Saturn
Cass County
August W. Bradway
Lydia B. Hunger
C. G. Wescott's Sons Clothing House
Ant
Ed Donat
The
Real
W. E. Rosen
Crans & Son
T. C
Omaha Hospital
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