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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
3
A collage of wry lines and aphorisms touches on politics, education, crime, fashion, and holiday cheer. Observations poke at presidents, elections, tax policy, and public figures while lampooning social foibles and modern life with a saloon of wit and irony.
In Kansas City a bank run forms as depositors gather at 9 with checks ready. Police escort a black truck delivering cash and valuables while W J Bailey of the Federal Reserve reassures the crowd that the bank is sound and able to meet demands. Afterward, attendees leave with red flowers, turning fear into a celebratory display of confidence in the federal reserve system.
A historical critique argues newspapers overemphasize the Hall Mills case in Somerville New Jersey. It likens the trial to a grand Elizabethan drama with illicit love murder and a dramatic courtroom climax, noting the town and world focus on the unfolding case.
The piece argues character stems from health, citing dental issues and bodily conditions that affect nerves and brain function. It links vigor of mind to overall wellness and notes famed figures as examples, then quips about a Denver group urging a law against rapping skirts to protect purity.
A Rhodes scholar groups Poe with southern poets at a U D C convention in Washington, prompting a debate on birthplace claims for famous Americans. The writer argues birthplace matters little to a person’s genius and urges preserving houses as humble tributes rather than regional boasts.
Queen Marie praised American women for their rich lives and notable civic contributions. She told St Louis hostesses that American men permit women to share equally in community and national activities during her visit to Romania.
A narrator critiques the shifting use of the word allow in gender relations, notes Marie as a European woman unfamiliar with this change, and praises women’s inherent worth. It contrasts a plain girl in gingham with a painted lady and expresses skepticism about outward appearances.
The County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska notifies creditors of Frances G Earls deceased to present claims by three months from December 27 1926 and for debts to be paid within one year. Hearings to receive and examine claims set for December 27 1926 and March 29 1927 at ten o'clock a m. Dated November 28 1926. H Duxbury County Judge.
A 1926 notice states Referee J. A. Capwell will sell Lots 272 273 274 and 284 285 286 287 in Greenwood at public auction at 2 PM December 24 at the south front door of Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska. Sale is to highest bidder for cash and open one hour. Bryant as attorney for plaintiffs Henry Cline et al.
The Daughters of the American Revolution distribute genealogical volumes at the public library. Fontenelle chapter members will staff the library each afternoon to help visitors trace descents from revolutionary families and explain the books.
In Cass County Nebraska a public sale of real estate will be conducted by a sole referee on December 17 1926 at 10:00 am at Plattsmouth Court House to settle a decree from August 14 1926 and an order of sale November 16 1926. The property includes parts of sections 24 and 13 township 12 range 12 with an exemption for a schoolhouse site. Ten percent cash required at bidding with balance on confirmation. one hour sale period. Attorneys: W A Robertson for Plaintiffs.
F A Schafer, once a noted local resident and brother of Adam Phillip and Otto Schafer of Mt. Pleasant precinct, stayed in town from Pocasset Oklahoma. He reports good crop conditions in Oklahoma and visited the Journal office renewing old times and advancing Frank Novatney's subscription for another year.
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