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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
4
A quirky collection notes holiday buying, labor unrest, alcohol seizures, and price reflections. It parries with jokes about coats and photos, mentions Omaha police confiscating homemade beer, and comments on the coal strike, English bragging, and Kingsley’s line about work and tears.
A collage of thoughts on prohibition, war, and politics with sharp remarks on prices, railroads, and daily life. Mentions Mount Sagnay eruptions, Lenine and Trotzky, New Jersey prohibition, Michigan highway bonds, and Christmas timelines amid speculative satire.
A Wichita Eagle editorial argues that current hard times are overstated and blame shifting. It cites U S leadership in world affairs, sacrifice in war, and the shrinking dollar's purchasing power as signs of national resilience. It notes women in Missouri teaching voting as a social advance.
A patriotic essay extols America as exalted by righteousness while acknowledging faults. It lauds other nations for their contributions and notes the U S hold on military, financial, and moral power. It asserts leadership in advancing ethical ideals and a new civilization, then ends with a remark about railroads.
Public sale of farm assets including a Percheron stallion a black mare two yearlings cattle hogs and farm equipment to be held Saturday December 6 at 10 a.m. Sold items include tractors a separator plows drills mowers a binder wagons and miscellaneous machinery with terms cash or eight months on larger sums. Auctioneers Rex Young and J M Patterson conduct the sale on site at the Chalfant ownership location.
A speculative remark suggests the moon may be uninhabited and could house an army if snowbound. The text then shifts to discuss Mexico facing U S warnings to take sole responsibility for acts affecting their relations. It concludes with a cautious expectation that Mexico will act properly.
A Fort Scott student defines a friend as someone who walks with you. The teacher issues a challenge to beat the definition within a year. Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen mobilizes volunteers to mine coal with strong support for the plan. Villa vows revenge for General Angeles’ death as Mexican reports note. Senator Borah laments a rut and inaction amid national crisis. Lloyd George asks U.S. involvement in postwar settlement, especially Austria.
Notice of hearing in Cass county Nebraska on Agnes Moot estate. Jesse A. Koott seeks appointment for admin and declares Agnes Moot died intestate around September 2 1914 in Murray. Heirs named include Vincent A. Kennedy and Laura Kennedy. Hearing set for December 30 1919 at 10 o’clock a m in Plattsmouth. Allen J Beeson county judge. Florence Witte clerk.
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