Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
More than 3,000 delegates from across the nation assemble in the capital for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress with Secretary Root opening remarks and speakers from France Germany and the U S steel and railroad leaders. The goal is a 50 million ongoing federal appropriation for inland waterway improvements and a national plan dividing the country into sections for navigation development. Plattsmouth and Cass County expect revived shipping activity on the Missouri and Mississippi river channels.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Root
M. Jusserand
France
United States
von Sternberg
Germany
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Congress
Kansas City
Missouri
The
Rivers Congress
National Congress
E. C. Ellis
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Inland Waterways Commission
Mississippi
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Our Old Friend Improving
Mrs. Wortman reports C. J. Wortman, father of the former county superintendent, injured in a lumber wagon mishap five weeks ago, is now able to sit up and hopes to soon be around as lively as ever at age 75.
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O. J. Wortman
South Bend
Was a Good Shot by Albert Schaefer
Albert Schaefer of the west side killed two Canadian geese with a single four shot while they flew overhead at some distance. The strike was noted as a fine aiming feat.
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Albert Schaefer
Measles led to bronchitis. remedy saved baby
Geo W Spence of Holly Springs North Carolina recounts his two doctors failed but Cham berlain's Cough Remedy saved his baby after severe measles settled on the lungs and caused bronchitis. For sale by F G Fricke & Co. Also an ad sells Hollister's Rockey Mountain Tea promising protection against winter illness.
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Chamberlain
Geo. W. Spence
Holly Springs
N.C
F. G. Fricke & Co
Hollister
Bryan gets ovation in House on December day
William Jennings Bryan unexpectedly appeared in the House chamber at 11 45 am as Democrats rose in cheers. He met with leading minority members and urged a party priority for a Government guaranteed deposits plan in national banks.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Cannon
Bryan
Murray Family Moves to City Property from Oklahoma
John Murray and his family, formerly of the southwest Murray area and six years in Oklahoma, have bought the Register property through Windham Investment Company and moved from the car into the residence yesterday. No plans for Mr. Murray have been learned yet.
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John Murray
Murray
Oklahoma
Windham Investment Company
Register
Mrs. J. W. Lowthers Improving
Wm Marks of Union visited his sister Mrs Lowthers and reported her improved after a period of illness. His mother Grandma Marks remains gravely ill at her Union area home citing advancing years and ill health.
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Wm. Marks
Union
Mynard
J. W. Lowthers
Mrs. Lowthers
Mr. Marks
Grandma Marks
Death of Prominent Nebraska City Lady Honored in Obituary
A Nebraska City obituary notes the death of Mrs Jennie S Hayward widow of Senator Monroe L Hayward after pneumonia following a cold. Born Jennie Pelton in Cold Springs New York she moved to Plattsmouth area with her husband and mothered three children. As longtime head of the Helping Hand society and president of the local Woman’s Club she aided the poor and helped erect a Baptist church building.
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Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Jennie S Hayward
Monroe L. Hayward
A. P. Stafford
Helping Hand Society
Jennie Pelton
Cold Springs
N. Y
M. L. Hayward
Edward P. Hayward
Mattie Lowe
Colorado Springs
Colo
William Hayward
Republican State Central Committee
Healing cure credited to Dr King’s New Discovery at Mound City
In Mound City Mrs E D Clapp reports her son, near death from lung and throat trouble, was saved and cured by Dr King’s New Discovery after exhausting coughing spells every five minutes. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung issues, is sold by F G Fricke & Co with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Dr. King
F. G. Fricke & Co
Couple Returns From Kirksville Rheumatism Treatment
J G Kendall and wife living near Union returned home from three weeks at Kirksville Missouri where they received hydra osteopathic rheumatism treatment. They report improvement in both, with Mr Kendall noting greater relief but planning to return for additional sessions if needed after tending the farm.
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J. G. Kendall
Union
Kirksville
Kendall
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promotes stimulation without irritation. It is marketed as the best laxative and guaranteed money back by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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Orino
F. G. Fricke & Co
Increases Subscription Price In Cass County Papers
All Cass county papers except Plattsmouth raise annual subscriptions to $1.50. The Weeping Water Republican is the latest to do so. The piece recalls earlier price cuts by two Missouri teachers and notes their later exit from the business after attempting to revert to $1.00.
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Cass County
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water Republican
Missouri
Dean's Ointment Ends Eczema Spread Quickly
Advertisement claims Dean's Ointment stops eczema spread daily and relieves itching instantly, promising permanent cure available at any drug store.
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Dean
Sunspots and Celestial Predictions Stir Public Thought
The Naples Observatory astronomer Signor Alfani predicts sunspot activity may foreshadow storms and disturbances on Earth. The piece cautions against alarmist responses and endorses scientific restraint, noting limited data on sunspot-earth connections and highlighting a practical national formula: to act now based on known facts rather than space rumors.
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Signor Alfani
Naples Observatory
United States
Siam
Italy
Former Plattsmouth Resident Revisits Wabash Farm Lands
Simon Obernalte, a former Plattsmouth resident and German farmer from near Wabash, visited the Journal and renewed his allegiance to the Old Reliable. He contractor built ward schoolhouses here years ago, now owns rich lands near Wabash, though he is badly crippled with advancing age.
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Simon Obernalte
Wabash
J. A. Bauer
Mr. Obernalte
Plattsmouth
For Sale at a Bargain Kimball Piano
A fine Kimball piano in a mahogany case is offered for sale in splendid condition. Enquiries accepted at the Journal office.
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Kimball
Journal
Suitor's Triumph in Sidney Iowa Marriage Fray
Warren Booten faced counter opposition from the bride's father at the Hickey home in Sidney. A scuffle left the father with a black eye while Booten stayed unharmed. The couple proceeded to Plattsmouth and married. both are of age and of good character. No permit to wed was filed in the county judge's office.
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Sidney
Warren Booten
Lucy Hickey
Plattsmouth
Booten
Glenwood
Clerk of Lodge Abandons Post in Nebraska City
Charles Mack clerk of Elmcamp No 20 Woodmen of the World fled town amid a suspected cash shortage of 500 dollars. He served at Marshall Bradley Drug Co and sent word to his mother to receive any due salary. Bonding company and head camp examiner to review accounts. local managers pressed for accounting.
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Nebraska City
Charles Mack
Elmcamp No. 20
Mack
Marshall Bradley Drug Company
One Hundred At Tend Reception At Weeping Water
At the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Spangler in Weeping Water a two part reception was held for about fifty elderly guests and fifty younger guests. Music games and social conversation filled both parts with refreshments served. Relatives and Spangler families from the county attended. Mrs Spangler formerly Miss Wiles daughter of Mrs Stephen Wiles. The event mirrored a similar gathering held a year prior and was enjoyed by all.
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Wm. Spangler
Weeping Water
Spangler
Miss Wiles
Stephen Wiles
Doctor Secures Promising Plymouth Rock Cockerel
Dr. J. H. Hall received a high quality Plymouth Rock cockerel from a breeder. The bird, sired by Maitland, reportedly scored 947 points, with its dam a noted breeder and dam of two prize cockerels at the St. Joseph poultry show scoring 934 and 93. The buyer expects strong general utility production from the lineage.
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J. H. Hall
Plymouth Rock
Maitland
Plymouth Rocks
Rhodes
St. Joseph, Mo
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Piles Cure at LeRaysville Store
LeRaysville merchant O. S. Woolever endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cured his piles twenty years ago. The advert notes it heals every sore, wound, burn or abrasion and sells for 25 cents at F. G. Fricke & Co.'s drug store.
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O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
F.G. Fricke & Co
Thanksgiving Evening at Fairview Womans Club
The Fairview Womans Club held a Thanksgiving evening at the Livingston home with about 75 attendees. A program of songs solos duets and readings entertained the guests followed by a bounteous supper prepared by food mothers and sisters. The event featured performances by the Livingston Glee Club and several young ladies.
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Womans Club
Fairview
Livingston Glee Club
Grover Livingston
Lela Livingston
Cyrus Livingston
Dora McNurlin
Matie Urish
J. W. Treitsch
Louise
Halena Hennings
Manley Elevator Company Case Before Railway Commission
The Manley Elevator Company seeks a sidetrack access to stockyards and free passage to the rival yard across another elevator’s property. J. H. Orr for the railroad argues the case belongs in state courts under Cone law, while the commission allowed further hearing after objections on interstate business concerns.
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Manley
Lincoln
Manley Elevator Company
Co-Operative Farmers” Concern
Railway Commission
J. H. Orr
Interstate Commerce Commission
Read
Roosevelt
Missouri Pacific
Supreme Court
Rawls
Orr
M W A Lodge Plans Large Initiation Drive at Weeping Water
The M W A lodge seeks 150 candidates for initiation across Weeping Water and nearby towns including Wabash Elmwood Eagle Manley Louisville Avoca Berlin and Nehawka. The grand rally is set for Friday December 20 with Mayor Gorder welcoming and E E Kester and J M Leidy speaking. The event promotes Woodcraft insurance and family protection in case of death, noting two to three thousand dollars aid.
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M. W. A. Lodge
Weeping Water
Wabash
Elmwood
Eagle
Manley
Louisville
Avoca
Berlin
Nehawka
Gorder
E. E. Kester
J. M. Leidy
County Officials Meet in South Omaha for December Session
The state association of county commissioners and supervisors will meet in South Omaha for a three day session starting Tuesday December 10. Commissioner L D Switzer is slated to address the group on The County Official. South Omaha officials plan to host visiting guests.
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State Association of County Commissioners and Supervisors
South Omaha
L. D. Switzer
Mills County Farmers Offer 25 Dollar Reward for Poultry Thieves
Iowa farmers form a protective association in Mills County offering 25 dollars for the conviction of any member’s poultry thief. The measure seeks to deter theft with multiple convictions seen as sufficient proof to stop the pilfering.
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Mills County
Iowa
Trustees Meet In Omaha For Masonic Home Board
George H. Griffin superintendent of the Masonic Home, with W. J. White and W. L. Pickett, went to Omaha this morning to attend the Masonic Home board of trustees meeting. Discussions will address home management matters.
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George H. Griffin
Masonic Home
W. J. White
W. L. Pickett
Omaha
Grand Lodge Session In Omaha Attended By George Becker
The Grand Lodge of the Woodmen of the World meets in Omaha today with George Becker of the local lodge present. Gus Rhode remains ill, causing no meeting or delegate election. Becker will report back on Lodge matters when sessions resume. Hollister's Rockey Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents.
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Grand Lodge of the Woodmen of the World
Omaha
George Becker
Missouri Pacific
Gus Rhode
George
Hollister
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Boom
National Capitol
Jim Hill
Lawrence M. Jones
Hayward
Castoria
Fairview Woman's Club
Helen Horn
Viola Becker
Woolford
Gering & Co
Board of Trustees
Grand Lodge
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