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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1924
Page
4
A miscellany of quotations and anecdotes from social and political life. Reflects on charity hunger and obligation, public virtue and hypocrisy, and sharp humor about industry, law, and personal conduct. Includes references to Dickens and Daugherty, plus a Chicago domestic incident.
A reflective column notes soft drink decline and a quiet Thanksgiving with no Christmas turkey yet. It teases Wheeler and March 4 outcomes, cites a St. Louis man alarmed by his drunk wife, and muses on crime, Kaiser thoughts, John W. Davis, Coolidge satire, and weather-aware conduct.
A playful reflection notes faith persists despite disappointments in the weather man and politics. It jokes that belief endures in fairies Santa Claus and the democratic party, comparing simple aims for a successful wife to famous personas and traits.
A collage of quips and witticisms covers politics, taxes, art purchases by George M. Cohan, a long lived razor claim from a South Dakota man, and jokes about elections, Russia, and marriage by a one armed man.
South Africa produces over two million carats of diamonds annually. The country argues that coal mining exceeds this figure, highlighting coal as a larger contributor to national mineral output.
A sober forecast warns that the stock market surge will collapse and cause losses for investors. The author notes the imminent risk of harm as prices soar and then fall. The piece emphasizes caution and potential adverse outcomes for those concentrated in overvalued equities.
Biblical figure Joseph is described as wearing many colors, drawing a comparison to contemporary politicians for duplicity and shifting loyalties. The remark equates Joseph's coat with political performance, highlighting claims of insincerity.
A analysis of party rifts and regional divides within the Democratic Party as it wrestles with intra party conflicts, alleged klan influence, and policy battles over taxes, farmers, and progressivism. The piece contrasts western and eastern interpretations of progressivism and questions the party's direction after 1924.
The discussion centers on leadership direction for the Democratic Party, noting it may align with one faction but not adequately represent both. Analysts warn that the party’s future hinges on choosing a clear path and unified message.
The Illinois Central president warns against stock booms after elections noting no one controls a boom and stressing risk for inexperienced investors. The Milwaukee Journal echoes that elections cannot inflate securities beyond real business value and warns insiders will sell while others rush in.
The clothier should advertise in the evening newspaper to reach all family members. Women influence purchases and will inspect evening ads to identify needs for clothing. The Daily Journal, Plattsmouth Home newspaper, serves as the family read.
Portrait of romantic belief in last moments marriages as a Boston girl wed her fiancé in Albany four hours before he died after a railroad accident. The piece cites other deathbed unions and ponders love beyond life, noting enduring faith in eternal companionship.
Philosophers and mystics discuss why unhappy marriages arise. Socrates posits souls split into male and female seeking reunion, while mystics call it an affliction. Some seek the “best of a bad bargain” and see death as release.
Better Homes in America reports wide scope for Better Homes Week May 11 to 18 1924. Over 260 communities submitted detailed results and 1500 observed demonstrations. Kalamazoo Atlanta Greenville top prizes in dollar awards. Albemarle Co Coxton Conway earn rural honors. Ft Lauderdale St Helena Island among others cited.
Miss Helen Pfoutz visiting from Jennings Seminary Aurora joined Mason and Miss Alice Louise Wescott from Northwestern University for a festive Thanksgiving gathering in Chicago. The young trio enjoyed the holiday to the utmost away from home.
Thanksgiving day ceremony at the bride's home in Pierce united Florence Marjorie Parminter and O. S. Spillman. The bride, a DAR descendant and educator, and the groom, a Nebraska law graduate and world war veteran, wed with close relatives present.
Mrs. Thomas Svoboda, at the western edge of the city, is confined to her home with a severe cold and influenza. Medical help was summoned Saturday after she grew worse while caring for a sick friend, and she has remained homebound since.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court schedules a hearing on the estate of William Nickles deceased. George E. Nickles petitions for administration to Etta M. Nickles Ad ministratrix with notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to December 6, 1924.
Notice outlines a foreclosure case against John W Falter and others over Lot 5 in Block 33 Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska for 7000 dollars with a request for a receiver and sale. It also covers an order to show cause for Henry M Soennichsen to obtain a license to sell described real estate to pay deceased Harriet L Hunter estate debts. The proceedings require appearance by December 29 1924 and January 5 1925 deadlines with publication in Plattsmouth Journal.
In Cass County Nebraska the Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association asks Judge James T Begley to appoint a receiver for the mortgaged premises to collect rents and profits under court order. James K Pollock proposed as receiver with E P Lutz and T H Pollock as sureties. Date November 22 1924.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court schedules a hearing on December 15 1924 at 10 a m to determine heirs of Alice Meisinger deceased intestate and dispense with formal administration prior notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. County Judge signs the order.
State of Nebraska Cass County sheriff sale by order of sale directed by James Robertson clerk. On December 20 1924 at 10 am at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska property to be sold to satisfy a judgment in favor of A G Bach against Andrew Rabb Jr and Anna Rabb. Lots 7 8 and 67 in the NE of NW of Section 13 Township 12 North Range 13 in Plattsmouth.
By order of James Robertson Clerk of the District Court Cass county Nebraska a public auction will be held December 20 1924 at 10 oclock a m at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska to sell Lot 52 in Wise s Out Lots Addition to Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska the property of Fred C Stewart Charles J Slangal and Mrs Charles J Slangal to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Livingston Loan and Building Association against the defendants.
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