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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

2

Farmers Manufacturers Conference to Discuss Rail and Transport Coordination

Cincinnati November 27. The third Farmers Manufacturers Conference at Omaha on December 17 and 18 will focus on coordinating rail and cheap transportation. Senator Frank B Willis of Ohio issued the call and proposed a joint export tariff board to publish joint rates overseen by the ICC. Delegates from 21 states and various farm bureaus and industrial groups are expected.

Cincinati Farmers Manufacturers Omaha United States Frank B. Willis Ohio Willis Middle West Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

Nebraska Mergers for Tax Resugtion Debate

Washington reports Nebraska's delegation studying Mellon tax plan and anti bonus proposals. Representative Edsar Howard of the Third district says he favors tax reduction but wants to know whose taxes would be cut. He notes Mellon reduced taxes under a Republican Congress and calls for relief for the common herd. Representative McLaughlin of the Fourth district is mentioned.

Washington Nebraska Edsar. Howard Mellon Harding McLaughlin

Politician Signals Tax Cuts In Mellon Plan Review

The district noted all measures aim at tax reduction but he has not yet studied Secretary Mellon’s plan enough to decide if eliminating the bonus is needed. Senator Howell’s view on tax cuts and the bonus remains unsettled amid other duties. Representative W G Sears of Omaha arrived in Washington and nominated Allen W Tillotson as principal to West Point.

Mellon Howell W. G. Sears Omaha Washington Allen W. Tillotson West Point

Fuller introduces new pension bill for veterans

Representative Fuller of Illinois says he will re introduce a general pension bill similar to the prior measure vetoed by President Harding. The plan raises civil war veterans monthly from 50 to 72 dollars and widows from 30 to 50 dollars with proportional boosts for Mexican and Spanish American war veterans and widows.

Washington Coolidge Representative Fuller Ilinois Harding Fuller

Hastings Wins State Championship by Beating M. E. S

Hastings college defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 9 to 7 in Hastings Nebrence to claim the state conference title before a large crowd at Hansen field. Stephens scored Hastings lone TD after an opening kick. Wesleyan led 3 0 at halftime and drove for two first downs in the first quarter, but Hastings strong defense held. Carl Schneider of Hastings, a right guard, contributed to the win as Hastings secured the championship.

Astings Neb Hastings College Nebraska Hansen Hastings Alabaster Gimbler Harrington Wesleyan Elzence Stephens Carl Schneider

New Cass County Maps Now On Sale At Local Stores

The latest Cass county maps, based on April land ownership lists, are available at the Journal offices Bates Book and Stationery store and for 50 cents. The large maps show each farm owner name highways schools and town locations making them useful for travelers and references for residents.

Cass County Journal Bates Book and Stationery Store

Christmas Shop at M. W. A. Hall by St Marys Guild

A Christmas shop event is set for December. The St Marys Guild invites shoppers to visit the M. W. A. hall for seasonal goods and fellowship.

M. W. A. Hall St. Mary’s Guild

Supper and Dance Planned by St Luke's Ladies

St Luke's church invites attendees to a December supper at M. W. A. hall with oysters served during the meal followed by a dance. Journal want ads pay.

St. Luke’s Church W. A. Hall

Fair trial urged for those believed to deserve due process

The group argues that anyone considered capable of wrongdoing should be afforded a fair trial, expressing belief in due process and justice for all involved.

Bneland

Plattsmouth Radio Plans Declared By Local Page

The Platts junior review notes a new announcer for Station ETAO and outlines upcoming broadcasts. It mentions a December 23 Presbyter ian church arts program and reflects on Radio Week compliance by distant stations including WLAG in Minneapolis.

Europe Braverick U. S Radio Week WLAG Twin City Minneapolis

New feature airs Fridays for Westchester towns

WRW radio in Down East Tarrytown announces a Friday evening program to spotlight community groups. The set is called Peakekit night or Yonkers night with participation from Rotary Lions clubs and area schools to promote local events.

Tarrytown N. Y WRW Westchester County Rotary Lions Clubs Yonkers Portchester Hight

Radio lore and tests stir Midwest airwaves

A friendly log notes confusion over a European broadcast misheard in Omaha. It mentions KYW Chicago and Zion City tests, then praises the National Association of Broadcasters music releases and Davenport Central’s Midwest push. It highlights WOC and WOAW limits and upcoming ABLE U TEE numbers and dances.

Assn. Af Davenport Middle West Pey Tall Corn Rochie Geece WOC Sanbird Omaha WOAW

Indiana Governor Accused of Crimes in Indictments

Indianapolis reports Governor War ren T. McCray named in eight Marion County indictments totaling 192 counts alleging embezzlement and related charges amounting to $225,000. Bond set at $25,000 on embezzlement. others await bond. Governor to surrender when sheriffs serve capias.

Indianapolis Ind Warren T. McCray Indiana Marion County Grand Jury George Snyder Capias James W. Noel George M. Barnard

Fort Worth Community Programs Highlight Varied Music Week

Fort Worth radios offer an evenly balanced schedule with concerts from Palo Pinto to Abilene and Denton orchestras. Events run Monday through Saturday including Epworth League concerts and University talent. WBAP notes stronger home programming this year and praise for local talent across small towns.

Fort Weorth Palo Pinto Connare Abilene Texas Denton Algardo Wennesiy Sooner WOAW WBAP Fort Worth Lnst

Yeoman Members Seek Injunction Over Home Plan

Six holders of fraternal Yeomen policies filed in Des Moines district court for an injunction to stop officers from forcing higher assessments and to halt moves to convert Yeomen insurance from fraternal to a new form. The petition accuses leaders of courting 100 cities for a children’s home and inflating fund size to deter members. cites cities including Fort Dodge Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Iowa City Chippewa Falls St Louis Peoria as contest sites.

Des Moines Brotherhood of American Yeomen Yeomen Defendent Fort Dodge Les Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Iowa City Iowa Chippewa Palls Wis St. Louis Peoria

Visit at North Bend by Robb Family

Rev W R Robb and wife and children Evelyn Francis Eugene and Virginia of this city returned home today after visiting over Thanksgiving at the home of Rev W R F Robb and wife, the parents of our pastor, at the family home at North Bend Nebraska.

W. R. Robb Evelyn Francis Eugene Virginia W. R. F. Robb North Bend Nebraska

Portrait photographs at Olson Electric Studio sale

Limited quantity of folders offered for 2.50 per dozen, original values six to ten dollars. Olson Electric Studio on Lower Main Street advertises the sale with a December 5 deadline and gift idea at St Marys Gift Shop for the month.

Olson Electric Studio Lower Main Street

Omaha guest to attend Catholic Daughters initiation

Miss Josephine Webber of Omaha will visit Sunday as guest of Mrs. T F Murphy and attend the Catholic Daughters of America initiation at the K of C hall tomorrow.

Josephine Webber Omaha T. F. Murphy Catholic Daughters of America K. of Chail

County Medical Society Elects Officers at Weeping Water

Cass County Medical Society met in Weeping Water on Thursday November 27 electing officers for the year. New president is Dr. J W Thomas Ne Hawke. vice president Dr J W Brendel Avoca. secretary treasurer Dr C H Longacre Eagle. delegates to the state meeting Dr C E Liston and C H Longacre. Dr Clyde Moore of Omaha spoke on Problems of the New Born and Dr L B Moon on Rectal Diseases. Attendees praised the talks and extended thanks to Moore and Moon.

Cass County Medical Society Weeping Water J. W. Thomas Ne- Hawke J. W. Brendel Avoca C. H. Longacre Eagle State Medical Society C. E. Liston Clyde Moore Omaha L. B. Moon

Hastings Wesleyan clash crowns airplay for state title

Hastings college defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 9 to 7 in a hard fought state championship game broadcast from Hastings by KIKZ. Guard Carl Schneider of Plattsmouth played for Hastings as fans packed the largest crowd yet seen at this event.

Hastings College Nebraska Worleven Hastings Westinghouses KIKZ Particuucst Carl Schneider Plattsmouth Hestines Mwn Waeesteran

National Geographic Plans Expedition to Lost Tribes in China

The National Geographic Society in Washington announces an ethnological expedition to Kweichow in central China to study non-Chinese tribes. Researchers expect findings could reveal unrecorded history and possible links to ancient populations, including groups resembling the American Indian and other ancestries.

National Geographic Society Kweichow Canina Washington China National Museum Turkestan

New Pineapple Varieties and Yellow Potato Brought Home

Francis MacBride, botanist, returns to Chicago with new pineapple varieties and a yellow potato for the Field Museum of Natural History after two years in central Peru aboard the Santa Teresa. He has sent about 6,000 plant varieties to the museum including Peruvian coffee, corn, beans and other economically valuable vegetables.

Francis MacBride Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Santa Teresa Peru

Fall tax status and lease inquiry prompt Senate invite

Washington reports that after editor Carl Magee testified about Albert Fall's finances the Senate Public Lands Committee invited Fall to appear at its Teapot Dome leasing inquiry. Magee said Fall was broke in 1920, with details of the ranch showing improvements and paid back taxes through 1922, plus testimony on property purchases and political conflicts.

Washington Carl C. Magee New Mexico Walsh Albert B. Fall Interior Department Senate Public Lands Committee Fall Teapot Dome Naval Reserve Sinclair Smoot Magee Fall Ranch Three Rivers N. M Senate Maxsee Senator Walsh G. W. Clayton Otero County Willard Harris Clayton Norris Nebraska Lemoot Wisconsin Tle

Olson Electric Studio Postcard Photos Offer

Postcard photos offered at $1 per dozen with free folders while stock lasts. Olson Electric Studio announces location on Lower Main Street and provides stock on hand details.

Lower Main Street

Mrs Laura M Hoyt Praises Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport W writes she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for three years and finds them splendid for headaches and bilious attacks, and is pleased to speak a word in praise of them.

Laura M. Hoyt Chamberlain Rockport

Home For Sale In Weeping Water With Lot And Buildings

Miss Genevieve Goodman from Spencer Nebraska visited over Thanksgiving with relatives. Goodman, who heads the primary department in Spencer schools, has been successful in her work there.

A. F. Ploetz Whitewood Genevieve Goodman Spencer Nebraska Miss Goodman George

Public Auction at Plattsmouth Nebraska

Eight miles west of Plattsmouth on Cedar Creek road hosts a public sale on December 6. Items include 10 head of horses and mules with various ages and weights, seven milk cows, four milkers, calves, and ten pigs, plus a large assortment of farm implements and equipment. Terms: cash under 10, six month credit with bankable notes at 8 percent interest. items to remain on premises until settled. Auctioneer W R Young. Clerk Plattsmouth State Bank.

Plattsmouth Cedar Creek Serres McCormick John Deere Anker-Holt Zoo John Meisinger, Jr

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Midwest Judge Sears Carty N. 4Th St Union M. E.S Vallery Brothers Uth Platts Junior Review Platts ETAO Haw Sundday Presbyterian Church Mike Plattesmouth England Caleary Canada KYW Westinghouse Zion Zion City Hhalf Order St. Mary's Ahall Senate Public Lands Com Prar Peeres Join Lutz Fred Lutz Near Murray Paul Roesner Lincoln W. R. Young Plattsmouth State Bank Rex Young State Farmers’ Insurance Co A. E. Agee J. F. McArdle, Lec'y L. L. Diesntbier Harney Street Omaha, Nebrasi
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