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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

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Lost River Play Delights with Indiana Tale and Scenic Marvels

Joseph Arthurs Lost River centers on contractor Bob Blessing who loves Ora Jones amid wealth and jealousy as Miss Middleton schemes revenge. The drama blends local legend of a mysterious river in Southern Indiana with vivid scenery including West Baden Springs and tollgate panoramas, promising a first class, machine enhanced production once seen in New York and Chicago.

Joseph Arthurs Indiana Lost River Mammoth Cave Kentucky Keights Golden Circle Renos Archer Gang New Albany French Lick West Baden Ponce de Leon United States Europe Robert Blessing Ora Jones Blessing Ora Miss Middleton Bob Blessing Bob Arthur West Baden Springs West Baden Toll Road New York Boston Chicago

Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Ad

An advertisement touts Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a blood purifier and builder. It claims to purify thick or weak blood, improve digestion, boost energy, and restore ability to work, with sales at drug stores and Jos. P. at 799 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago.

Tunner Jos Ashland Av Chicago

Witty Fragments From A Local Column

A collection of humorous aphorisms and light social observations ranging from marriage ritual to political comment, hazy hometown vignettes and a joking aside about weather and industry. Notable bits include remarks on optimism, prejudice, fashion, and everyday quirks from small town life.

What Carriers May Carry On Rural Routes

Postmaster Filson of Cameron Missouri asked the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General about items rural carriers may transport besides mail. The reply allows carriers to carry fourth class merchandise for patrons for a fee, as long as it does not hinder carrier duties. Liquor cannot be carried at all. First to third class mail may not be handled unless postage is paid, except county newspapers to bona fide subscribers may travel free across the county.

Filson Cameron

The Business of Life and Love in Plattsmouth

A nostalgic reflection on love and marriage contrasts with a sales pitch for home furnishings. Sattler & Fassbender advertise as Plattsmouth’s premier one-stop house furnishers offering parlor and bedroom suites and kitchen furniture to equip a life’s home.

Sattler & Fassbender Plattsmouth

Dwyer Family Leaves for San Jose Farm in California

Attorney J O Dwyer wife and daughter depart Monday morning for San Jose California near their fruit farm. Before leaving he ordered the Journal sent to San Jose and will be absent until sometime in March. C A Rawls will manage his office during the absence. The Journal wishes them a pleasant sojourn in the golden state.

J O. Dwyer San Jose California

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Doctor in Delia Texas

The One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate relief for coughs croup and laryngitis by acting at the source of trouble rather than in the stomach. It allegedly reduces inflammation heals and soothes and enables lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas recommends it daily stating no better cough remedy exists. Sold by Fricke & Co.

Armstrong Delia Tex F. G. Fricke & Uo

Wise Promises Gilt-Edge Insurance at Living Rates

Businessmen and homeowners are urged to contact J. N. Wise before placing insurance risks to secure gilt-edge coverage at favorable living rates.

Im J. N. Wise

Miss Bob White Sets Atlantic City Theatre Record

The touring show Miss Bob White opened at Young's Pier in Atlantic City and surpassed The Chinese Honeymoon and The Silver Slipper for attendance and revenue during a two week run. John Young, longtime pier proprietor, credits the play with drawing more crowds than any previous engagement. Miss Bob White is booked to return January 21.

Bob White Atlantic City Young’s Pier Silver Slipper John Young Jersey

Five Poland China pigs for sale at Gault Farm

H. H. Rist offers five Poland China pigs weighing about 200 pounds each for sale at Gault Farm.

Poland China H. H. Rist Gault Farm

Thanksgiving Dance at Coates Hall Delights Attendees

Bright faces and festive costumes filled Coates Hall last Saturday for a grand Thanksgiving march led by Mr. Kirk Bates and Miss Margaret Dovey. The reception committee, floor manager, and bowl attendants received praise for hospitality and grace as older guests joined in, celebrating wholesome, courteous entertainment for the youth of the city.

Coates’ Hall Kirk Bates Margaret Dovey Misses Pearlman Iane Dovey George Faber Will Hassler Misses Faber Scotten Catherine Dovey

Tax bachelors in Nebraska to fund Home for the Friendless

The Hastings Tribune advocates a bill taxing bachelors at 50 dollars annually for charity, excluding day laborers. The Journal proposes adding all old maids unless they show reason or declare they never had the chance. The paper notes names would likely be withheld.

the Tribune Nebraska Hastings Tribune Journal The

Continuance Granted in State v Brantner Murder Case

On motion of the defendant attorney last Monday morning a continuance was granted in the case State v William Brantner charged with shooting his wife and a domestic in a Murray hotel. Two counts exist with bond fixed at 1500 on each count signed by H. N. Dovey F. G. Fricke Philip Theirolf Hi M. Soennichsen and Fred Ramge. Brantner released from custody and case set for the spring term of court.

William Brantner Murray Brantner H. N. Dovey F. G. Fricke Philip Theirolf Hi. M. Soennichsen Fred Ramge Mr. Brantner

Woman's Club Meeting Next Saturday at 2 30 P M

The Woman's Club will meet next Saturday at 2 30 P M with Mrs Pearl Man as leader Miss Trilety will lead. The lesson is two chapters in history beginning with the 24th Roll call will feature quotations pertaining to education A paper titled The Dutch in the New World will be read by Mrs W H Newell

Diogenes Woman’s Club Pearlman Trilety New World W. H. Newell

Time Card Changes on Burlington Fire Route

A new Burlington time card took effect last Sunday with minor edits. The afternoon west bound passenger service No 3 now runs solid via Council Bluffs into Omaha over the U P bridge, instead of splitting at Pacific Junction. Conductor Johnson’s stub train departs at 3 p.m. to link with No 3 at the Junction, and returns to Omaha via Oreapolis to connect with the Schuyler but not on Sundays.

Burlington Pacific Junction Omaha Plattsmouth Council Bluffs U. P. Bridge Johnson Oreapolis Schuyler

Editor’s Irony: Missouri Writer Warns of Troubled Press

A Missouri editor jokes about editorial money woes and state charters turning editors into community doormats. He quips the paper will survive and defend citizens in politics while lampooning personal scandals and family misdeeds, ending with faith the editor will get there somehow.

Missouri

A Costly Mistake and New Life Pills Ad

An old advertisement highlights dangers of mistakes and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles priced at 25 cents at F G Fricke Co s drug store.

Dr. King F. G. Fricke & Co

Carpet weaving services offered on short notice

An advertisement promises various plain carpet weaving done quickly with satisfaction guaranteed. It invites callers to contact Mrs. Gregg at 114 Granite Street for work and estimates.

Parmele duo acquire Albert Pappe farm in Cass county

C C and T E Parmele have closed a deal to buy the 300 acre Albert Pappe farm in Eight Mile Grove precinct Cass county for 831000 total, about 870 per acre. The property is described as one of the best farms in the area.

C.C T. E. Parmele Albert Pappe Eight Mile Grove Cass County

Carpet Weaving Services Offered At Short Notice

The author advertises carpet weaving using a new loom direct from the factory. Services include all kinds of carpet weaving at reasonable prices and on short notice. The advertiser states willingness to exchange work for chickens. Mas C Barr.

Lm Mas. C. Barr

For Sale Eight Acres Near M P Depot

A land and property listing offers eight acres one block west of the M P Depot with a five room house, barn, wells and various improvements. Ample fruit available. For further details contact H. G. Stoll in Plattsmouth.

M. P. Depot H. G. Stoll Plattsmouth

Missing mare from Pitcher farm near Plattsmouth

描述三月里在Plattsmouth西三英里Pitcher农场的两岁灰母骊被困。它盲右眼、身材消瘦。愿给予丰厚赏金。提供任何线索以帮助其找回,联系人 Joan EK. Memmingen.

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