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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
2
Mrs Etna D Mohler of Lincoln Nebraska reports dramatic recovery after using Sargon and Sargon Soft Mass Pills. She describes improved strength energy appetite and sleep within two weeks after prior medicines failed. Weyrich Hadraba served as agents.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Troop. Officers were re-elected and department heads retained. A program followed with piano by Lois Troop Donald Conner Louise Rishel readings by Lois Troop and Lavina Troop songs and home readings by Mrs. Troop. The secretary Mrs. Arn is hospitalized. flowers were sent and messages written. Refreshments closing. Hostesses included Mrs. W Q Troop Nehawka and Mrs. Woodry.
70 acre farm six miles from Imperial Nebraska on AH level black loam soil all in cultivation. Rents paid at 8 percent on investment at current asking price. An opportunity for a safe investment instead of keeping money in banks. Address A L Fidd Plattsmouth Nebraska. alT itd 2tw.
Statewide cattle valued at 39.44 per head for tax purposes, about 75 percent of market value. Stanton county appeals, with 25 counties above its rate. eastern counties generally higher due to dairy and breeding stock. Cherry County leads in herd count, while per head averages hover around mid thirties.
The Happy Hustlers held their last business meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. They planned visits to each member to see their pigs and map a trip to Omaha to tour local factories. Sheldon Smith closed the meeting with several accordion selections.
North Eleventh street grading to Elm and beyond has advanced enough to allow paving soon. Modern Construction Co. of this city holds the contract and will also pave Pershing avenue and the Elm street block from Fifth to Sixth. Ray McMaken has supervised the grading while J H McMaken has been ill. The exact paving start date is not yet announced, but the projects are small and should not take long.
Otto Puls of Uray Nebraska advertises gold timothy seed for sale. Contact 220-2te 2td for details.
A man injured in a Nebraska City hospital car crank incident was seen passing through Plattsmouth. The car lurched, coughing, and stalled in front of a barber shop owned by O. F. Smalley. Smalley and his nephew Russell Payne had the vehicle running again, and the traveler continued toward Davenport Iowa for a stay with his brother then Illinois.
Fire of unknown origin swept the second floor of a large Alliance block owned by W. D. Rumer causing over 35000 in damage. The blaze spread rapidly. occupants escaped down a back stair as firemen fought the flames for three hours. Rulers Inc store suffered the heaviest loss with women’s wear stock. Leiter department store also damaged by smoke and water.
Miss Amelia Heisel and Miss Clara Mae Morgan join their mothers at Camp Brewster for Old Timers week. Camps celebrate Mother's Day with cottage performances including a Woman's club stunt and musical acts by Miss Bailey of Elmwood and Miss Hines known as Hiney of Omaha on the saw with a violin bow.
From Leigh Nebraska, Lee Nickles and his sister Miss Etta Nickles visited Mr. and Mrs. J D Wardeman. Nickles closed the deal to accept the Studebaker auto agency for the city and vicinity and will open the business soon with a new car for his use.
The Peru embassy notified Washington that President Leguia awarded the grand cross in diamonds of the Order of the Sun to Herbert Hoover and the grand cross to Secretary Stimson. Because the constitution bars acceptance, the decorations will remain in the department's custody until Hoover and Stimson elect to receive them.
Harold William Bauer and Dale Albert Bauer, sons of J. T. Bauer of North Platte, arrived from Annapolis to visit for two weeks. They are the first brothers to both make the Navy eleven in the same year, with Joe Bauer having played fullback last year.
The family of J. C. Ellington thank friends for kindness after his death and funeral. They appreciate flowers, singing, expressions of sympathy, and all acts of service at the time of death and funeral from Mrs. J. C. Ellington and children.
Plattsmouth golfers lead in qualifying rounds at Nebraska City with three lowest scores. Dr. R. P. Westover and Franig ne among top players. match play begins Wednesday with Plattsmouth locals favored to reach the championship flight amid large attendance and strong field.
James W. Holmes is described as a firm believer in the American Automation Association. The fragment notes his drive and car trouble near McCook where he interacted with association officers, implying support and involvement with the group.
The Wiles family reunion gathers at Garfield Park to honor descendants of Isaac Wiles and the mid 1800s settlers. The event notes a farm near the city owned by the West family and plans for a more elaborate 1930 quarter century gathering.
The Cass county Harvest festival showcased the tallest corn entry from Murray reaching fourteen feet seven inches. Lee F. delivered the heaviest ear among competitors.
The death of a former resident occurred in Cass County Iowa at 2 45pm Tuesday The deceased was a sister of Mrs George of this city and sister of Mrs Mary Wiley past residents of Cass County The message was received in the evening of the death
Yesterday afternoon Henry Nolting and Elmer Tritsch left for the Black Hills area of South Dakota as guests of friends. They will drive and visit in the region, staying with Mr and Mrs Warren. The group plans a local outing before returning.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Amanda and a family connection with a Shen near an old site. Details are unreadable.
An eight inch quartzite stone found near Union may show glyph like marks indicating Nebraskan man lived in Nebraska 150000 years ago. Archaeologist Blackman notes the marks likely predate the drift period and could date to 100000 years before present. He plans to consult paleontologist Barbour for confirmation while considering the find remarkable.
St Paul Aug 198? L L Drill federal district attorney announced he would issue warrants for Sutve Minneapolis real estate men involved in a California fruit land swindle. Drill cited the mails and connections with Albert F di wis attorney in the alleged scheme.
A noon fire in Lloydminster Saskatchewan threatened the main business district with water shortages and limited fire equipment. The blaze destroyed a meat market store barber shop pool room drugstore cafe and damaged the Royal George hotel Royal cafe Royal bank and other structures. Mail in the post office was lost.
A fragment notes Mrs. Arn showing signs of improvement after a period of illness. The report mentions Mrs. V. T. learning of this progress and expresses cautious optimism for recovery.
The United States holds 59 percent of global telephones with steady growth. American engineering and leadership push worldwide telephone communication, opening doors to better foreign relations and understanding among peoples as foreign telephones increase and bind the civilized world.
Communities push wider roads to handle growing traffic. Experts say major highways should carry two lanes each way. Rural areas gain low cost, durable oil and asphalt surfaces to improve mobility and development potential.
Short notice invites readers to place want ads for quick results in the local column. Advertisers can post items wanted or services sought, with simple contact details and prompt publication.
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