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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1921

Page

2

Alvo D D Ganz autoed to Weeping Water Friday

Alvo D. Ganz and Mrs Ganz autoed to Weeping Water Friday. Mr and Mrs D Ganz returned to Lincoln Tuesday afternoon after Thanksgiving. Miss Mary Taylor returned to Lincoln after Thanksgiving vacation. Bord Edwards returned Monday from Lincoln where he spent the weekend. Mr and Mrs Chas Godley and Miss Irene Friend autoed to Lincoln Wednesday.

Co. D Lincoln Farley Young H. Appleman Wm. Rosenow Grandma Rosenow Elmwood C. F. Rosenow Little Earl Toland Harley Toland R. Clark Fred Weaver Judd Weaver South Bend J. A. Sheffer August Speth Alvo Neb Wilma Cook Clara Dickerson Carmen Muir Mire Maver Maver Fred Prouty Clyde Lancaster Alex Jones John Sutton Fremont James Reed F. Cozine Illinois Denver Colorado Woman's Reading Club Chas. Godbey Wiliam Coatman Coatmen Speth Alva Hemple University Place Mary Taylor Lancasters Elbert Taylor Elia Vincent

Death of Ruth Berenice Fairfield at age 1

Ruth Berenice Fairfield, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Fairfield, died Sunday morning November 27 1921 after bronchial pneumonia following a brief illness. She leaves parents a sister Alice and brothers Clayton and Albert. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.

Ruth Berenice W. E. Fairfield Alice Clayton Albert

Coatman Hardware Manager Sees Higher Trade Tone at Alvo

Speaking with Mr. R. M. Coatman of Coatman Hardware in Alvo he notes a better tone of business and larger volume while acknowledging not all are satisfied yet. He predicts conditions should improve further for both purchasers and sellers.

R. M. Coatman Coatman Hardware Company Alvo

Walking Club in Alvo Forms For Health Drive

A new club in Alvo named The Walking Club has about a dozen charter members. Its aim is improving health by regular walks along a designated route. Members plan brisk, shared strolls to enjoy fresh air and steady exercise.

Alvo Walking Club

For Sale Pure Bred Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels

Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale. Price one dollar each. Address WM. Mickle Alvo Nebraska.

Plymouth Rock Cockerels Plymouth Rock Cockrells Mickle Alvo Neb

Direct primary should be improved and kept, says Prof

Prof P Orman Ray of Northwestern told the National League of Women Voters in Chicago that the direct primary should not be abandoned but improved. He proposed elevating existing party committeemen to nominating roles while giving rank and file members power to replace nominees if the process fails. He argued the system could be cost reduced and leadership made open and responsible without new complications.

Chicago P. Orman Ray Northwestern University National League of Women Voters’ Institute Ray Hughes-Saxe New York

Taniac Sets Global Sales Record For Beetle Brand

The demand for Taniac has broken all world records with over twenty million beetles sold since its market debut six years ago. F. G. Fricke & Co. leads distribution and sales in this surge.

F. G. Fricke & Co

For Sale Rhode Island Red Cockrells in Murray Neb

A few extra well marked Rhode Island Red cockrells for sale. Priced at $1.50 and $2 each. Contact Mrs. H. 8 Gayer at phone 2704 in Murray Nebraska.

Rhode Island Gayer Murray, Neb

Omaha Woman Tells of Misery in Europe

Mrs. Bertha Getzschman of Omaha recounts five months in Austria and Czecho Slovakia with vivid claims of squalor and famine. She notes relief aid misuses, quotes low Austrian exchange rates, and says Emperor Charles coup jokes dominate Vienna press while Americans see only limited help.

Washington Austria Czecho Slovakia Italy Bertha Getzschman Omaha Getzschman Bohemia New Republic Czecho-Slovakia Charles Hitchcock Hoover Vienna

Ranchman acquitted in manslaughter trial at Holcomb ranch

Walter Holcomb was acquitted by a jury in O Neill Nebraska on August 7 after killing Thomas Een at the Holcomb ranch claiming self defense. District Judge Robert R Dickson criticized the county attorney for not pursuing a proper inquest.

Holcomb

Grand jury may probe small case bribery

Springfield Illinois December 1 new political sensation alleged attempts to corrupt the grand jury that indicted Governor Small last July may be said before a Sangamon county grand jury for investigation State's Attorney Mortimer said Buck Evans a member of the July grand jury was accused in a public letter by C H Jenkins director of public welfare of offering to trade damaging information against the prosecution for a job under the Small administration Mortimer said he told the governor's attorneys of his information and would delay action to avoid prejudicing the Governor's position

Springfield Til Ilinois Smail Sangamon County Mortimer W. BD Buck) Evans Emall C. H. Jenkins Jennings Small

Addresses State Meet Highlights Miss Kirkpatrick Lecture

The Time Economics conference of state high schools is held today and Saturday at Lincoln. Miss Mary Kirkpatrick of Plattsmouth High School will lecture on Home Economics and Their Relation to Other Departments of the High School.

Lincoln Mary Kirkpatrick Plattsmouth High School

Shipping Board May Operate Army Transport Service

The Shipping Board may take over the U S Army Transport Service in the Pacific for experimental purposes. Chairman Lasker asked Secretary Weeks to allow the board to assume control to run a weekly sailing service from the west coast to the Philippines and the east.

Washington Navy Army Transport Service Pacific The Shipping Board Lasker Weeks West Coast Philippine Islands East

Manley Hews Items Note Local Visits and Changes

Local notes show F. H. Johnson visiting Plattsmouth in a new sedan. Several residents travel between Manley, Omaha, Weeping Water, and Nebraska City for family visits, business, or health treatment.

Building Enclosed at Dall Shop Progress

Has the building enclosed point of hard work, Messrs. John Falischman and Herman Dall, who have been working on the new shop of Mr. Dall, they have the building enclosed and the work of getting the interior ready for work is rapidly going forward. Mr. Dall will not be ready for general work before about the first of the year.

F. H. Johnson Plattsmouth Roscoe Owens Manley Thomas Wiles Martin Johnson Herman Rauth Ed Seitker Elmwood A. H. Humble Weeping Water Masonic Club August Krecklow Louis Greenwood Alice Harms Nebraska City Edward Kelly Nellie Kelly Mr. Kelly Mesdames J. C. Rauth Herman Routh Emma Gibbon Ed Ruby Albert Glaublitz Murdock J. C. Rauth Rudolph Gergman Wm. Heebner Omaha Joseph Wolpert Charles Murphey Cass County Theo Harms Alma Herman Aaron Rauth John W. H. Gamlin Theo Harms Mr. Gamlin Paul Murphey St. Marys Kansas August Stander St. Catherine Hospital John Falischman Herman Dall Mr. Dall

Missouri Pacific Cuts Track Crew at Manley Station

The Missouri Pacific reduced Manley track crew to the section foreman and one helper. Foreman Neihart retained George Schafer while Merion Thacker and Frank Wannamaker gain the now open positions.

Missouri Pacific Manley Neihart George Schafer Merion Thacker Frank Wannamaker

Building an Excellent Granary Near Town

August Stender near town is enclosing a granary and crib for housing grain. The structure uses power from any bin to load across the building, with a concrete dump system and spouts to a wagon stand. J C Rauth and Mr Stander and sons oversee the enclosure so weather won’t halt the remainder.

August Stender J. C. Rauth Mr. Stander and Sons

Tanlac Ad Warns of Indigestion Night Misery

An advertisement blames readers for night misery caused by indigestion and urges taking Tanlac from F. G. Fricke & Co. to relieve symptoms. It frames the product as a remedy and stresses personal responsibility for relief.

Anyboy Tanlac F. G. Fricke & Co

Want Ad Note Encourages Readers to Sell or Buy

If you have anything to sell or want to buy, don't overlook a want ad in the Daily Journal. The brief notice promotes using the newspaper’s classified section for commerce and personal ads.

The Daily Journal

Local residents visit Omaha and court today

William Starkjohn attended to matters in Omaha for a few hours. Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water handled legal matters at the courthouse. E. S. Tutt and wife of Murray visited the county seat for business and friends. Various locals including Frank Beeson and Col. W. R. Young were seen in town for duties, auctions, and social calls.

William Starkjohn Omaha C. E. Tefft Court House E. S. Tutt Murray Frank Beeson Alliance A. J. Beeson John Beeson H. H. Cotton Col. W. R. Young Burlington Joe Bell Union Ray Campbell Paul H. Roberts Cedar Creek Con Grebe Portland Ore George W. Snyder William Atchison John Gerry Stark Elmwood Henry Hinemann Murdock

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident

Plattsmouth resident Louis Kroehler of 521 Main Street reports back pain and kidney weakness improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Rynott Co. drug store. He praises the remedy and says he would use it again if needed. The endorsement notes the statement dated April 10 1912 and an 1920 follow up. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.

Plattsmouth Dean Louis Kroehler Main Street Rynott & Co Kroehler Doan Mr. Kroehler Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Horse Outruns Auto in Fractured Village Tale

Miss Louise Newhall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Newhall, rode home from town with the family horse when the animal dashed past an automobile. The buggy overturned, leaving Louise briefly unconscious but recovering with bruises. The horse reached home. the buggy and harness were badly damaged.

Louise Newhall al Newhall Pat L Louise Dan Fentiman Elmwood Echo

Estrayed Milk Cow Found Southwest of Mynard

Taken up at my place southwest of Mynard a dark red cow giving milk. Owner can have the cow by proving property paying for care feed and this ad. Phone 3614 W F Nolte Mynard Neb.

Mynard W. F. Nolte Neb

Reavis May Not Seek Reelection or City Move

Republican insiders say Congressman C. F. Reavis of Nebraska’s first district will not run again and may resign before March 4 1923 to join a New York law firm. Friends note Washington salary limits and family needs as motives. Possible successors in Lancaster County include Walter K. Anderson and Ed Fernau amid confirmed chatter.

C. F. Reavis New York Lincoln State Journal Falls City Auburn Nebraska City Reavis Omaha Congress Washington Congressman Good Iowa Pratt Ee Cael Lan Caster Walter K. Anderson

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Encourages Stocking Up

A local advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy now for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims the product is pleasant to take and widely favored and notes Weyrich and Hadraba as sellers.

Weyrich & Hadraba

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Alvo Department Methodist Church E. A. Knight Gladys Kellar Violet Jordan Marie Eichman Marguerite Muir C. L. Fairfield Thackmorton Charles Liboldt Henry Laboldt Henry Riker Papillion Wm. Schobert Ben Schobert Coatman Alvo Walking Club Women’s League Jesse Smith N. J Bestor & Swetek Weyrich & Hadraba John Murtey Nebraska Mrs. Getzschman Europe Acquitte Walter Holcomb Thomas Olsen O'Neill Grand Jury Rere John Zvonecek Wilber Wilber Mills Little Hatchet Golden Bell Soom Buddy Lee U. K. Wescott’s Sons van Heusen Acer
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