Fragmented Quotations Reflecting Social Woes and Wit
A collage of satirical snippets touches on topics from coffee in China to politics in Chicago, outlining attitudes on prohibition, economy, education, etiquette, and public figures. The musings vary in tone from humorous to critical, with references to humorists, voters, and societal norms.
Soviet Wheat Exports Halted Amid Stock Shortage
The Soviet trade delegation in Hamburg announced that Russian wheat exports have ceased for the moment as domestic stocks are exhausted.
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Hamburg
Army perfects gas mask but faces civilian supply gap
The army claims to have developed the best gas mask yet but cannot deliver enough to all civilians. An estimated 120 million people may need protection in the next war, leaving a critical supply shortfall unresolved.
Maine Sings, Nation Follows in Stein Song Trend
The passage notes how Maine’s cultural moment echoes nationwide through the Stein song. It argues that Maine’s musical and political sentiment sets a broader pattern for the country.
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Maine
Stein
City to Welcome Federal Agents for Chicago Cleanup
Mayor Thompson plans a public welcome for federal agents chosen to clean up Chicago's crime-ridden areas. The statement also asserts that Plattsmouth will help the worthy poor and remove beggars, signaling community readiness to act.
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Thompson
Chicago
Plattsmouth
No Title Provided
A dated social observation asserts the masculine side of marriage is steady and manageable when a wife stays sympathetic and keeps her husband attracted. The tone reflects traditional gender roles and relationship advice.
Weaving Words and Warnings Across 1931 Letters
A collage of remarks on language politics religion and public affairs includes jokes about New York gags old sayings on sugar and sheepish reflections on libel laws unemployment charity and Wickersham’s liquor cures. It notes Nebraska Legion enrollment and critique of popular legislation.
Experiment in Copper Tackles Overproduction Prices
Copper producers have agreed to cut output by 20 000 tons a month to lift prices from about 12 cents a pound toward profitable levels. The pact covers 90 percent of world copper, but past attempts at price stabilization failed as supply rose and demand fell, warned analysts that this second effort may also fail.
Roosevelt plan to stabilize industry and curb unemployment
The Roosevelt committee on the stabilization of industry presents a comprehensive plan to prevent unemployment through stronger demand, diversified production, and government technical support. It urges plant budgeting, part time retention, wage guarantees, and employment insurance to reduce layoffs and spread work more evenly.
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Roosevelt
Gifford
Bell Telephone Co
Chambers of Commerce
State Department of Labor
First World Conference on Work for the Blind Planned
President Hoover invites fifty two nations to a World Conference on Work for the Blind in New York City in April. Twenty seven foreign delegations have already accepted. The meeting marks the first international conference for blind workers since World War I and aims to represent disabled war veterans and civilian blind populations.
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Hoover
New York City
Robert B. Irwin
American Foundation For the Blind
Be Calmed by Snow and Silent Trees
Bearded lines describe aging trees letting go as snow and wind reveal the quiet end of their life cycle. The poem contrasts loss with patient, dreamlike stillness while noting nature’s changes and the inevitability of decay. The piece moves from autumnal imagery to a meditative, somber tone.
Final Settlement Hearing in Gillispie Estate
The County Court of Cass Nebraska orders the final settlement of Myrtle L. Gillispie deceased. Administrator William F. Gillispie must appear December 12, 1930 at 9:00 a.m. to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Myrtle L. Gillispie
William F. Gillispie
Plattsmouth
State of Nebraska
John H. Wiles
J. E. Wiles
Plattsmouth Journal
A. D
State of
Elizabeth Katherine Hild
Michael Hild
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Robert R Nickles
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court at Plattsmouth will sit on December 19 1930 and March 20 1931 to receive and examine claims against the estate of Robert R Nickles deceased. Claims must be presented three months from December 19 1930 with debts payable within one year from that date. County Judge A H Duxbury signs.
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Francis V. Robinson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Owen Marshall
Jason W. Hollowy
Elizabeth Holloway
Mary E. Morgan
Charles R. Morgan
Minnie A. Marshall
Johan Guehlstorff
Barbara Guehlstorff
Peter Witthoeft
John Luetchens
August Bornemeyer
Christ Miller
Sixth Principal Meridian
Cass County
George Kreiner
Sarah M. Kreiner
Herman Neitzel
Plattsmouth
Chicago Avenue
George K. Petring
District Court
Amanda V. Wiley Dills
Said
A. D
A. H. Duxbury
John Quinton
State of
Robert R. Nickles
Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska 1930
The South 47 feet of Lots 5 and 6 in Block 43 Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska sold at public auction December 29 1930 at 10 a m to satisfy a judgment in favor of Paul H Gillan against John F Wolff Edna J Wolff and Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association. Bert Reed Cass County Sheriff announces the sale.
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State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Henry Rickabough
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Julius A. Pitz
W. T. Adams
G. W. Snyder
J. L. Stamp
W. L. Propst
Golda Noble Beal
Plattsmouth
John F., Wolff
Edna J. Wolff
Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association
Paul H. Gillan
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