Old Fashioned Woman Calls It Pin Money For Gifts
A columnist recalls an old fashioned view of money and notes a mother and children beginning to budget for Christmas gifts, mentioning pin money and cigarette money as contrasts.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
3
Memoir Offer Sparks Reflections On Propositions
Jimmy Walker says he has been offered £0,000 for his memoirs. The piece questions whether this is for publication or suppression and notes a curious aside about a long-legged man near a tub of pink roses as a metaphor for tempting propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Walker
War debt cancellation hinted in holiday letters
The report notes some Santa Claus letters hint at war debt cancellation rather than toys. A young maiden slept in a bathtub and was awakened by neighbors. Bibles are said to be bootlegged in Russia, with a testaments racketeer potentially facing Siberia for tax fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Russia
Siberia
Mr Ford Seeks Speedy Recovery After Operation
Hopes rise for Mr Ford's quick healing and hospital discharge. The article notes his habit of speaking on many topics and implies he will have news to report from his operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Docket Sparsity Sparks Guessing on Parties
Court dockets list parties as Mrs. Blank versus Mr. Blank leaving readers to wonder who the opposing spouse or partner is. Officials acknowledge the lack of identifying names fuels speculation and asks for clearer records.
Idaho Potato Baron Borah Faces Tax Free Castles
The piece satirically notes Senator Borah as a potato figure and mocks fanciful air castles as tax free, hinting at political or economic commentary without explicit events.
Politicians and Economists Clash Over Economic Roles
The remark highlights a persistent tension between political leaders who shape policy and economists who study markets. It underscores debates on economic policy, fiscal responsibility, and the role of expertise in governance.
Silent Cannon Claim Provokes Debate on War Voices
A German inventor reportedly perfects a silent cannon, prompting discourse on silencing war supporters. The remark questions the ethics and feasibility of removing vocal advocacy for conflict.
Magnus Johnson Return to Congress Prompted by German Election Tone
The piece notes the German election system disadvantages but states that the loser receives a rematch within sixty days. It mentions Minnesota bringing Magnus Johnson back to the new congress for supporters of the older loud speaker era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Magnus Johnson
Congress
Historic private talks feature Hoo ver and Roosevelt
In a ten minute private exchange, Hoo ver and President Roosevelt voiced historic words. The remarks of the two Carolina governors were also recorded in the same dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Roosevelt
Carolina
Director Rejects Blessed Event for Ten Grand Hotels
A film director said he would not provide a Blessed Event for ten Grand Hotels, quipping that hotels are less suitable venues these days. The remark circulated as a facetious remark about modern venues and event planning.
Radio politics ends as crooners return to airwaves
Citizens hope the end of political broadcasts on radio will bring back music and entertainment. The shift promises relief after weeks of partisan talk, with listeners anticipating a steadier slate of crooners and lighter programming.
Six Men Offer for Marrying Wealthy Women
The piece notes an unusual trend as six men recently declare willingness to wed women with ample fortunes, signaling rising anxiety about job prospects and economic security.
Mrs. Roosevelt's Borrowing Sparks GOP About Presidency
A brief line notes that Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt borrowed $10 from a Secret Service man during an emergency. The anecdote is portrayed as potentially rekindling presidential ambitions among men who had shown little interest in high office in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Franklin Roosevelt
Perpetual Peace and Civilizational Change
The Christian Science Monitor essay considers Benjamin Kidd and Edouard Herriot on whether perpetual peace is possible. It argues reason is increasingly dominant yet warns against expecting immediate, total peace while urging patient, continued effort and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Kidd
Edouard Herriot
Jericho
M. Herriot
Robert Louis Stevenson
Christian Science Monitor
Five Turkeys Sent to President Hoover for Thanksgiving
Five turkeys were sent to President Hoover for Thanksgiving. The note adds humor that such a gift would not matter to him but could cause turkey hash for others, reflecting lighthearted domestic whimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Christmas Surprises Claimed In Ordinary Packages
The article suggests many gifts may disappoint expectations this Christmas as receivers might find simple items like a handkerchief or an ordinary compact inside parcels instead of luxury presents. It cautions that prosperity is uneven and surprises are likely.
New Security of Simple Needs in a Vermont Home
In a Vermont hill town the Kent family adopts a lean budget claiming daily costs shrink to about a dollar per person. Hetty Green, famed for frugality, is cited as a model of escaping “the bogey of hard times” by living on minimal means in a New England setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Joel Kent
Wall Street
Hetty Green
Kent
John
Vermont
New Home Chronicle
New England
Plateosaurus Diet Dilemma Poses Harvard Puzzle
Harvard paleontologists debate how much a Plateosaurus might eat after a day in the Triassic era. They compare a 40 000 pound adult to an 8 000 pound Indian elephant and estimate a meal could stretch to two tons of pie or similar fare, though the beast remains unfed in the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
United States Treasury
Harvard Museum of Comparative Geology
Italian Lingua Shifts Travelers From French to Jazz
A playful note observes how Italian terms replace English or French words like chauffeur flirt taxi and jazz, while the term panino imbottito for sandwich proves clumsy and unwieldy in daily speech. It hints at evolving language use and cultural translation quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Autista
Conteggiari
Flirt
Tassi
Mussolini
Giazzo
Panino Inbottito
Farm income decline cited as core problem for recovery
The New York Times notes 1932 farm gross income at 5.24 billion, down from 11.95 billion in 1929, a 66 percent drop in three years. It argues protectionist tariffs and stabilization programs failed, urging foreign outlets for surplus and a policy rethink on tariffs and intergovernmental debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Economic Intelligence Service
League of Nations
Federal Farm Board
New York Times
There Is Momentum Toward a New Mood in Recovery
The text notes a developing psychological tone in the country focused on growing confidence as a sign of recovery rather than rapid business growth. It says recovery is more indicative than actual and acknowledges remaining difficulties while highlighting belief in people’s ability to overcome them.
Depression Talk Hints At New Economic Relief Measures
In a midwest editorial the Sioux City Tribune notes upcoming farm relief, monetary reform, and prohibition repeal as forming a basis for new credits to stir money in eastern banks. It says the nation has endured six depressions before bursts of prosperity and holds a renewed hope amid a long road to recovery. The Indianapolis News quips about rowing machines, then asks for more examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sioux City Tribune
Christmas Card Orders Now Open at the Journal Office
The Journal office invites orders for printed Christmas cards. Call to secure a spot while the supply line remains unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Order of Hearing and Notice on Petition for Settlement
In Cass County Nebraska the county court orders a final settlement of the account of Administrator W G Kieck in the estate of C N Barrows. Hearing set for December 23 1932 at 10 a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
State of
C. N. Barrows
W. G. Kieck
Plattsmouth Journal
John B Stuart Livingston
Maud M. Livingston
Plattsmouth
Jonas Johnson
Joseph E. Johnson
Fredolph N. Johnson
C. A. Johnson
A. D
Public Notice of Legal Proceedings in Cass County Nebraska
State of Nebraska Cass County seal docket reads A. K. Duxbury county judge presiding over the matter with case details and official seal. Final file references n21-3w and indicates judicial action forthcoming under county court authority.
Foreclosure Action Involving Cass County Property
Bankers Life Insurance Company of Nebraska files to foreclose a mortgage on the W half of Section 22, Township 10 North, Range 12 East, Cass County Nebraska. Defendants include James T. O’Hara Roy Stewart George L. Kerr and others with interests in the property, seeking sale and relief. The petition notes defaults on a $22,000 note with interest and unpaid taxes 1930 1931, and requests a decree of foreclosure. Respond by January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. O'Hara
Roy Stewart
George L. Kerr
Cass
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Jerome G. St. John
Cora St. John
James W. Elwood
Ellet B. Drake
Ruth H. Drake
Office of the Register of Deeds
Jerome G. Bt. John
Towit
Bankers Life Insurance Company OF
Plaintiff
Journal Wants Cost Cut to Deliver Real Results
A publication urges readers to seek affordable care and practical outcomes. It argues limited budgets can still yield meaningful improvements and emphasizes accessible options, steady progress, and measurable gains for readers seeking value.
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