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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
3
In a regular session discussion the article notes urged support for domestic merchants to save money on Christmas gifts. It critiques political and economic themes including government ownership in Russia and mentions public interest in tariffs and current stock market activity.
A collage of dated quips on Christmas, humor about marriage and manners, a note on the new bridge with street access, and a report that a Nebraska federal judge backs easy enforcement of the national liquor law while a prosecutor protests.
The piece surveys social change from marriage norms to labor, romance, and consumer life. It notes 200000 bankers in 1875 365000060000 resources and mentions debates over tariffs naval arms and economic policy. It argues for revised ideas and continued purchasing power amid planned productive activity.
The piece jokes that Sunday roasts anchor the American home life letting wives gain the upper hand. It portrays Monday and Tuesday meals as leftovers while noting the ritual of gravy and linen care as a test of masculine prowess and control in the household.
A symposium in the Congressional Digest weighs the jury system amid calls for reform to reduce federal court congestion. Critics call it inefficient and biased while supporters argue it safeguards liberty. judges Caldwell and Kavanaugh defend juries against shifting away from trial by jury. The piece cites Jefferson and Choate and warns against eroding constitutional rights through unilateral changes.
A Washington dispatch applies Marxian theory to fashion noting that women’s dresses lengthened to the ankle reflect economic motives. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts credits French pattern makers following a government suggestion to use more cloth to relieve textile unemployment.
The Cass County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the Congregational church in Weeping Water on Saturday December 14 starting at 10 am with the Louisville Farmers Union band. W B Banning will lead, with Miss Mary Eien Brown and H G Gould from the state office participating. Francis Flood will share his world trip stories and photos including Sahara Desert travel by motorcycle and jungle scenes. Lunch is served with a no charge program. attendees should bring their own plates and utensils.
The article describes making gelatin based salads using lemon flavored prepared gelatin, water or juice, and sugar as needed. It lists several combinations including Tomato Jelly Salad, Carrot and Raisin, Perfection, and Carrot and Pineapple, with instructions to mold and serve on lettuce with optional dressing.
The Tri County Poultry Show covering Cass Saunders and Sarpy counties will run December 10 to 13 at the American Legion building in Plattsmouth. About 800 premium lists have been mailed. more are available from the Farm Bureau at Weeping Water or Mr. T. H. Pollock in Plattsmouth. R N Houser of Wahoo, secretary, reports growing entries and a big show. The Scratch Feed banquet is scheduled with the Happy Hundred banquet on December 10, followed by the regular meeting after the banquet.
The extension agents will be at the annual conference in Lincoln the week of December 16 to 21. For any specific assistance, please notify prior to those dates. D. D. Wainscott and J. H. Baldwin sign as Co. Ext. Agent and Asst. Co. Ext. Agent.
Evelyn B. Stamp files a civil action against Charles E. Taylor and additional defendants in a suit identified by n25 iw, seeking legal remedy. Case outlines parties and jurisdiction details for court proceedings.
In Cass County Nebraska the petition of Ruben E Donnelly asks that the instrument filed November 18 1929 be proved and allowed as Malvina Coffin deceaseds last will and testament. The court would appoint Watson Howard administrator with the will annexed and set December 13 1929 for hearing with notice by Plattsmouth Journal three weeks prior.
Notice of hearing on petition for determination of heirship in the estate of Lois Kiger, deceased, Cass County Nebraska. T. A. Kiger seeks fee simple title as sole heir and requests time of death and degree of kinship. Hearing set for December 27, 1929, Plattsmouth County Court at 10 a.m.
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