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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1928

Page

5

Road Bonds to be Tested in Supreme Court fight

Des Moines reports plans for a fast Supreme Court test of the 100 million road bond proposition from the recent election. Col Glenn Haynes and Attorney General John Fletcher prepare the challenge while districts await total bond valuations and first installments. Officials stress early action as several county bonds mature April 1. Canvassing of presidential electors and state officers proceeds, with legislative joint session to validate governor and lieutenant governor results.

Des Moines State Supreme Court Glenn Haynes Iowa Good Roads Association John Fletcher Executive Council W. C. Merckennon Reg Ecouncil Supreme Court Omaha Bee-News

Card of Thanks for John Cory

We express gratitude for sympathy and kindness during our father John Corys illness and death. Thanks to friends neighbors flowers and especially the LO O F Judge for their assistance. The Children.

John Cory LO. O. F

New Romanian Premier Decrees Constitutional Reform

In Bucharest Romania the Juliu Manu government issued a manifest declaring independence of public servants courts and the army from political powers. It outlines local elections and measures to depoliticize agriculture and reduce export taxes to boost farming profitability.

Burcharest Rumania

Nebraska Wins Big Six Title With 8–0 Flag over Kansas Aggies

Nebraska clinched the Big Six football championship by routing Kansas Aggies 8 to 0. Oklahoma beat Missouri 14 to 0, Iowa State lost to Marquette 6 to 0, Missouri and Oklahoma tied for second. Sloan of Nebraska led conference scoring with 35 points, Howell second, Mebrie third.

Nebraska Misaeserl Oklahoma Iowa State Kansas Aggies Haneaa Aggies Missouri Marquette Lowe State Cornhuskers Tigera Aggies Huskers Kansas Sloan Clair Sloan Howell Melhirle Haskins Oki Milla BO Trauger Burton Rosenheim McBride Brown Waldorf Lisdbloom State. Tower

Jardine Sees Farm Aid Still Needed Despite Gains

Secretary Jardine in his annual report to President Coolidge says 1928 will go down as a year of achievement for U S agriculture but insists farm grievances require practical governmental help. He cites higher gross farm income, strong livestock gains, record crop acreage, and wheat output above 900 million bushels while noting lower wheat prices and mixed regional yields.

Washington Jardine Coolidge American Agricultural United States Iowa Ilinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas World-Herald

Dewey Denies Communist Propaganda Role

New York news reports Prof. Dewey of Columbia University denying he is a propagandist for communism as charged at the AFL convention in New Orleans. The federation voted to strike references to Dewey, praising him as a leading educational authority while Matthew Woll contested his presumed advocacy for communist interests.

New York Dewey Columbia University American Federation of Labor New Orleans Ans America Matthew Woll Federation

Expression of Gratitude From the Weber Family

The Weber family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the last illness and services of their loved one. They recall the words of sympathy and the beautiful offerings, noting these kindnesses will stay as a tender memory.

William Weber

Robbins Says Nation Lacks Defense Plan

Assistant Secretary Robbins tells War and Navy Departments to jointly prepare a specific defense project for presidential approval and congressional submission. He outlines factors including army size, navy strength, training time, production, and war reserves to enable mobilization and avoid excessive cost.

Washington United States Ward Robbins War and Navy Departments Coolidge Congress Commerce Robbins Omaha Bee-News

Notice to Tax Payers and Auto Owners in Casey County

Real estate taxes become due December 1 and delinquent May list. Personal tax due November and delinquent December. Distress warrants issued in February. All truck owners must furnish a weight certificate when applying for license. Ford truck owners owing more than 15 dollars must pay if weight is 2100 pounds or more. Farm truck licenses require 8.00 fee and weight certificate. affidavits available at County Treasurer office or banks. 1929 renewals begin December 1, 1928. Cars bought Oct 1 to December 1 must be registered for last quarter 1928 to receive 1929 license. John E. Turner, Casey County Treasurer.

Teams and Wagon Plunge Into Ditch Near Farm

At the Albert Selker farm north of town last Monday a wagon and team fell into a ten foot ditch while Kenneth Copperwaite and Albert Kunz shucked corn. Kenneth suffered a torn shoulder ligaments. one horse died after injuries, the other is badly hurt but to recover. Kunz received a painful head bump. The team had been purchased from Ed Ernest.

Albert Selker Kenneth Copperwaite Albert Kunz Kenneth

Nebraska judging team places fifth at international exposition

The Nebraska team from Cass county finished fifth at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, ranking among the top mid western teams. Members William Brandt Jr Nehawka Irwin Nolte Eagle and Harold H Wall Elmwood also won Nebraska state fair honors and earned the right to represent the state at the international show.

Nebraska Chicago Kansas Cass County William Brandt, Jr Nehawka Irwin Nolte Eagle Harold H. Wall Elmwood

Numerous Influenza Cases Plague Nebraska and Omaha

Omaha reports hundreds with the flu as Health Commissioner Pinto notes no epidemic but warns of unusually high illness. Schools show teacher shortages, street car workers miss work, and injuries include joint pain and coughs. No deaths yet. similar outbreaks noted in Cheyenne and other western counties with attendance falling below half in some schools.

Omaha Pinto Nebraska Sidney Neb Cheyenne Health Bureau

Glendale Woman's Club Enjoys Meeting and Sandwich Lesson

The Glendale Woman's Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Meisinger's home near Ouisville with seven members and two visitors. Extension leaders discussed balanced meals and school lunches, followed by a presentation of ten sandwich combinations. The next meeting on December 11, hosted by Mrs. Hans Staben, will cover candy varieties, an all day event with a covered dish dinner and the club Christmas tree.

Glendale Woman's Club Lawrence Meisinger Ouisville Metsinger Philip Hennings Hans Staben Extension Department The State University

Journal office advertises business stationery services

A brief notice invites readers to phone their news and have it printed at the Journal office, highlighting the journal’s capability to handle various business stationery needs.

The Journal

Testing of Cattle Accreditation Update

This is the third year since our county was accredited. Dr Meyers with the U S department of animal husbandry will oversee the testing. Each cattle owner will receive a letter with the veterinary’s visit date and we hope for the same cooperation as three years ago. Thanking you in advance for your assistance.

Meyers U. S. Department of Annual Husbandry

Poultry Show Slated by Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce

The Agricultural committee of Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce sponsors a poultry show on January 3 4 and 5 with cash and merchandise prizes. Public invited to attend and exhibit. Watch the papers for further announcements.

Plattsmouth Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce Plattamouth

Tri-County Poultry Show Premium Books Available

Premium books for the Tri County Poultry Show have arrived at the Farm Bureau office and can be picked up or mailed to interested parties.

Tri-County Poultry Show Farm Bureau

County Agents and 4-H Club Enrollment in Nebraska 1928

Nebraska counties with extension agents averaged 165 4-H club members in 1928 while counties without agents averaged 37. Organized counties earned 84 603.14 in premium money at the state fair versus 724.49 from other counties. Only two state all around championships went to counties without agents in more than a decade.

Nebraska

4 H Club Reporters Enter Weeping Water Contest

News writers from local 4-H clubs entry into the contest sponsored by Chas Seely editor of the Weeping Water Republican. Each contestant submits a brief news piece reflecting club activities and community interests.

Chas. Seely The Weeping Water Republican

County Club Winners Earn Trip to Lincoln Week

Three county entrants sent four stories each judged by three disinterested judges. Louise Foster of Merry Mixera club Union takes first place, Beatricea Gwilliama of Maple Grove Clothing club Nehawka second, and Margaret Heebner of Go Get Em Poultry club Weeping Water third. Foster earns a trip to Boys' and Girls' club week in Lincoln.

Louize Foster Merry Mixera Club Union Beatricea Gwilliama Maple Grove Clothing Club Nehawka Margaret Heebner Go Get Em Poultry Club Weeping Water Louise Foster St Lincoln

Christmas Cards Arrive at Bates Book and Stationery

Bates Book and Stationery Store offers the largest Christmas card line this season with many engravable names available. Shoppers are urged to visit early for engraving or printing, and to call during the coming week to view the selection before it sells out.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

Gratitude for kindness at loss of loved one

The Grate family expresses deep appreciation for acts of kindness, sympathy words, and floral offerings during the illness and at the last services for their loved one. Carl and Harold Renner, Walter Herger, and sisters extend thanks for the tender memory left by friends.

Carl Harold Renner Walter Herger

Miss Louise Rummel Ill with Diphtheria in Omaha

Miss Louise Rummel of this city, nursing at Clarkson hospital in Omaha, has had several days of diphtheria illness. The case is not dangerous but requires isolation and special care for her recovery.

Louise Rummel Clarkson Hospital Omaha

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