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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
3
Bewildering Fragments Echo Autumn and Absurdities
A jumble of quirky lines questions summer envy timely travel and moral musings. It references a green katydid the pace of life a 39 year old 28 year old paradox and a string of odd anecdotes from prohibitions at the British embassy to diamonds concealed in a crippled leg, finishing with a pun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Clever Girl Remembers Fellow by His Correct Name
A short note describes a clever girl who ensures she calls her regular fellow by the correct name upon returning from vacation. The detail emphasizes attentiveness to social rituals and memory.
Dry Eyes and Speech in a Parched House
A compact note contrasts dry eyes and dry speech with dry books and land, while humorously calling for a dry Congressman amid arid weather and political heat. The comment frames a political jab about character and fiscal restraint in a dry season.
Parachute Drop At Los Angeles Airport Stirs Little Comment
A Los Angeles airport spectacle saw 24 dozen items parachuted down with no reported injuries or public uproar. The article notes a puzzling calm despite a dramatic display and highlights other varied topics such as stock market volatility and transatlantic speed racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Special Assessment Swindle Burden on Adjacent Property Owners
Editorial argues special assessments levy costs on abutting property for public improvements like sewers streets and sidewalks. It notes benefits to the whole community while adjacent owners bear the cost and claims injustices from taxes not reflected in official levies. The piece urges fair distribution when entire towns use the improvements.
Mary MacLane Remembered for Devil Adulation and Notoriety
The article reflects on Mary MacLane a figure of adolescent irony and literary fame who worshipped Satan and boasted of many loves. It notes her death in Chicago in obscurity and poverty with few mourners and questions long term remembrance of her controversial life. Dr. Morris Fishbein is quoted on vanity and frailty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacLane
Mary McLane
Bashkiretef
Ninon de l'Enclos
Satan
Father
Chicago
Pick the liar Mrs Willebrandt writes syndicate notes
Mrs Mable Willebrandt former Assistant Attorney General writes syndicate articles about her Hoover era experiences and a prior Catholic baiting speech in Ohio. She claims the Republican committee pressed and approved the speech drawing Republican denial. The piece hints at political lies and punishment for past actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Willebrandt
Mable
Ohio
Buckeye
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Republican
Parole Hearing Set for Auto Thief Linville in 1929
Notice states Lester Troy Linville convicted in Cass County on June 1928 for auto theft has applied for parole. Board of Pardons schedules hearing at 10 a.m. on September 10, 1929, at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Public may appear and show cause. Frank Marsh, Secretary. N T Harmon, Chief State Probation Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Troy Linville
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Frank Marsh
State Board of Pardons
N. T. Harmon
Warren Harmer
Parole Hearing for Cass County Convict 1928
Warren Harmer, convicted in Cass County on September 12, 1928 for breaking and entering, seeks parole. The Board of Pardons fixes 10 a.m. September 10, 1929, at the State Penitentiary in Lincoln to hear the application. Interested parties may appear and show cause.
Notice to Creditors in Mary J Sullivan Estate
The Cass County Nebraska County Court in Plattsmouth notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Mary J. Sullivan. A. H. Duxbury, County Judge, will convene on August 30 1929 and December 2 1929 at ten o clock to examine claims. Deadline for presenting claims is three months from August 30 1929 and debts payable within one year from August 30 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Mary J. Sullivan
Plattsmouth
Said
John C. Urban
A. D
Sheriff Sale in Cass County Elmwood Property Auction
A court ordered sale in Cass County Nebraska will occur on August 31 1929 at 10:00 a m at the south front door of the Plattsmouth Court House. The property includes the south one fourth of Lot 5 and the north half of Lot 6 in Block 21 Elmwood Cass County Nebraska. The property belongs to Hadsell L Hart a minor over fourteen years of age et al and is seized to satisfy Elmwood State Bank's judgment. The sale is cash to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cass
Golda Noble Beal
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Elmwood
Nebras
Hadsell L. Hart
Elmwood State Bank
District Court
Plattemouth
Cass Country
A. D
Mata Shafer
Clifford H. Shafer
B. Golding
Order of hearing on Petition for Administrator
The court sets September 6 1929 at 10 am for the hearing on Mary B. Wilsons petition to appoint Orval J. Hathaway as administrator of James F. Wilsons estate. Notice will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cass County
James F. Wilson
Mary B. Wilson
Orval J. Hathaway
Plattsmouth Journal
A. H. Duxbury
Notice of Hearing in Estate of George E Sullivan
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of George E Sullivan deceased is under court review Jen nie Porter filed a petition alleging death intestate in Fall River County South Dakota on or about August 7 1910. The petition seeks a probate determination of death time heirs degree of kinship and descent rights to the described real estate with a hearing scheduled September 6 1929 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The heirs named include Jennie Sullivan widow Kenneth Sullivan Herman Sullivan and Georgia Sullivan. The petitioner holds a one third interest in the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sullivan
Cass County
Nebraska
Jennie Porter
Fall River County
South Dakota
Jennie Sullivan
Ernest Porter
Kenneth Sullivan
Herman Sullivan
Georgia Sullivan
Plattsmouth
Sam G. Smith
Frank R. Gobelman
Plattsmouth Journal
Notice of Estate Hearings in Cass County Nebraska
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska James E Shields deceased. Paul Wohlfarth filed a petition August 9 1929 alleging intestacy and ownership of undivided one fourth in Lots 10 11 12 Block 60 Plattsmouth. Hearing set September 6 1929 at 10 a m for heirs at law kinship and descent rights and for an order barring claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
James E. Shields
Paul Wohlfarth
Plattsmouth
Catherine Spader
Shields
Catherine A. Shields
Francis H. Shields
John P. Shields
William J. Shields
Plattymouth
A. H. Duxbury
Petition for Final Settlement and Multiple Notices
Notice of final settlement in the estate of Sam G. Smith and an array of lawsuits and notices in Cass County Nebraska. County Court dates set for September 6 1929 for heirs and interested parties to appear. Court actions include quiet title and sale notices for Emeline M. Austin estate and a real estate sale under a decree in Plattsmouth.
Estate of John C Urban notices to creditors
Plattsmouth Nebraska County Court fixes three months from August 23 1929 for presenting claims and one year from that date for payment of debts in the matter of the estate of John C Urban deceased. The notices were issued July 25 1929.
Merchant advertises year round without slack business period
A merchant maintains nonstop advertising for his goods throughout the year, indicating continuous business activity and stable market presence. The statement underscores consistent commerce and steady consumer engagement across seasons.
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