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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
3
A mosaic of quotes and observations spans religion politics crime and daily life. References include Revelation 22 16 discussions about coal strikes thefts court cases and civic planning with mentions of Darrow John T Gr a ves and Hearst influence shaping public discourse.
A jumble of notes reflects a lively early 20th century column. It touches a dog catcher’s hard life and students heading to high school on hill. It mentions a Chicago scientist’s odd claim about women's craziness and a Colorado man bitten by a snake seeking distant help.
A rambling column notes a lightning strike on a radio listener in Kansas City, clarifies chili con carne origins, mocks bokied dinners, praises Miss Helen Herma’s Broadway attire, and questions the escape of Russell Scott. It cites a cable from Congressman McClintic defending sailors’ privileges in Australia.
The article revisits gossip about William Jennings Bryan and his 1915 resignation from Wilson's cabinet. It discusses rumored reasons for leaving during looming war, notes Wilson’s control of foreign policy, cites Lincoln and Seward as precedent, and mentions a self drafted note to Japan attributed to Wilson with Bryan’s involvement.
Federal tabulation shows over 4 million children enter first grade yearly but about half fail to advance to second grade. Repetition costs districts 72 to 80 dollars per pupil and points to physical and mental defects. Education officials urge parents to prepare children for school and join a national campaign seeking 140 percent readiness.
A pair of false alarms prompted police actions in Scranton Pennsylvania finding 2 000 gallons of real liquor. The authorities traced the ruse and recovered the huge liquor stash, illustrating the serious consequences of alarms.
The government seeks to cut currency costs by popularizing the two dollar note, claiming it can replace many ones. Despite efficiency, widespread superstition and luck beliefs deter the effort, with tellers reluctant to offer the note and the public resisting its use.
The article argues Babe Ruth no longer pursues a wild image and asks writers and readers to stop spreading tales about his behavior. It notes his past missteps fueled criticism, but asserts Ruth is now on a straight path and deserves privacy while still entertaining the public.
An ad notes you may stop at the Grove Park Inn Asheville for 3 hours daily, while contrasting with reports of almost no car accidents in Denmark where drivers obey traffic laws. The piece mocks parents who resist evolution beliefs.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the estate of Alice Cory deceased creditors are notified to present claims September 4 1925 and December 5 1925 at 10 oclock a m in the County Court to be examined for adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from September 4 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date Witness August 10 1925 Seal of County Court.
Public notice in Plattsmouth Nebraska states I will sit in the county court room on September 8 1925 and December 1925 at 10 00 a m to receive and examine all claims against the estate for adjustment and allowance. Three months from September 8 1925 is the limit to present claims and one year from September 4 1925 is the limit for payment of debts. Witness my hand and the seal of the county court this 4th day of September 1925.
In the matter of the estate of Ken ny Goodman deceased Plattsmouth in said county on August 29 1925 and November 30 1925 at 9 o clock a m of each day their adjustment and allowance The time limited for the presentation of claims against said estate is three months from the 29th day of August A D 1925 and the time limited for payment of debts is one year from said 29th day of August 1925 Witness my hand and the seal of said County Court this 29th day of July 1925 Seal 120-4w
Joseph F. Tubbs sues Union Trust Company of New York as Trustee and others in Cass County to quiet title to Lots 12 13 14 in Longs First Addition and Lot 9 in Ida A. Longs First Addition Mynard Nebraska. Action seeks mortgage release on a Union Trust deed dated December 18 1873 with registration in Book F page 241. Defendants must answer by September 21 1925 or pleadings will be taken as true and decree granted.
The Cass County district court decreed sale of land owned by multiple Applegates and related parties. Referee A. J. Beeson will sell on September 14 1925 at 10 am at the south front door Plattsmouth Court House, offering the W1 NW14 and SW34 of Sec 27 and SW34 of Sec 22, Township 10 Range 13 east of the 6th P M, for cash with options to pay 10 percent upfront and balance on confirmation or by March 1 1926, abstracts furnished.
A cloudburst in Detroit is cited as proof of divine rain on all. The report notes three government rum chasing boats wrecked and three smuggling vessels sunk. Also included is a notice of sale of real estate in Cass county Nebraska for the estate of William S Schwab, with a public sale set for August 25 1925 at 10 o clock a m at the Cass county courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska under W G Boedeker administrator.
Grace Deles Dernier former Grace Applegate serves notice to Joy Applegate in Cass county Nebraska of a 1925 petition to modify a previous decree to grant alimony or proceeds from land sale for support of Grace and minor children Vic Huth Newton Holmes Laurene Applegate. Respond by Sept 21 1925 or face default and decree as prayed.
Frank E. Vallery plaintiff seeks a court decree quieting title to Lot 6 in Block 56 in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska. He alleges a mortgage to Charles Hendrie dated June 25 1860 and tax sale liens against several heirs and parties with interest. Defendants must answer by September 21 1925 or a decree will be filed against them.
Joseph Dr. Cox sues unknown heirs and other claimants to quiet and confirm fee simple title to the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 10, Range 14, Cass County Nebraska. Respondents must answer by September 18, 1925 or the petition’s allegations will be taken as true and a decree entered.
In the District Court of Cass county Nebraska Samuel Gullion plaintiff vs Gertrude Chandler et al defendants an order of sale dated February 21 1925 sets a sale date September 5 1925 at 2 00 p m at the north front door of the First National Bank Greenwood Cass county Nebraska to the highest cash bidder ten percent down balance upon court confirmation description The west ninety acres of the northeast quarter section 34 township 12 north range 9 east of the 5th principal meridian Cass county Nebraska sale open one hour abstract of marketable title provided Dated July 24 1926 127 H
Celiccia Hiatt files a district court petition in Cass County Nebraska on August 4 1925 seeking to quiet title to parts of Section 29 Township 11 North Range 14 East and to correct a deed to Rebecca Kearnes and release a mortgage to John Carrell. The defendants include Ruben Kearns and others with interests or claims in the described parcels.
The report notes ongoing high levels of crime auto accidents and killings nationwide with no clear downward trend. Officials and communities continue grappling with violence traffic crashes and fatalities as the year progresses.
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