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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
The piece argues for shopping early to avoid crowds and stockouts, praising selectable goods, helpful clerks, and reasonable hours. It notes merchants benefit from steady demand, workers endure longer shifts, and late buyers face less satisfaction. Local notices mention neighbors and town happenings alongside the main editorial.
The Alvo area lists social visits, 学 Thanksgiving travels, and local events. Notables include visits by Miss Anna Amewert of Lincoln, Miss Lyda Sorick and Miss Kate Amewert shopping in Omaha, and Miss Marie Gieseker in Lincoln. High school basketball beat Alvo 42 to 15 on Thanksgiving night. Several marriages and visits to Lincoln and Omaha are noted, along with home improvements and a new local home bakery by Mrs Thimgan.
Special correspondence notes visitors from Lincoln and Glenwood including Mr and Mrs Kerlin and baby. Elien Mefford wins the local mental arithmetic contest and heads to the county contest in Weeping Water on December 6. Ridward Kelly breaks his arm on Thanksgiving. Dr Hoenshell of Sioux City visits family.
The Louisville Courier reports a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spangler on Monday November 27 1944 and a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heim on November 22 who lived three days. It notes August Panska buying a 10412 model Yndallac touring car and Thanksgiving visits by Miss Hazelwood Nellie Williams of Omaha and others including Mrs. Lulu Miller and the Mockenhaupts traveling to Greenwood to see relatives.
Lincoln area residents gathered for Thanksgiving visits and shipped large quantities of poultry. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs C Price shipping 1855 pounds of fowl, Mrs Hi BE Smith visiting Emerald, and a 16-relative gathering at G B Petersen’s home.
Local notices recount family visits and travels for Thanksgiving. Worley family shared at Grandpa Worley’s home in Lincoln while Orn Cox moved from Arkansas seeking a Nebraska location. Various relatives planned trips to Hamburg Iowa and Elmwood Nebraska, with note of a death in Hamburg and a visit from Orlando Brittain of Oklahoma.
Nehawka residents reflect on a tough harvest as farmers rush corn gathering after hard winters. Mr and Mrs Campbell return to Stockton California from Wyoming. John Whitman Jr and Ruth Shanklin suffer a buggy accident on Eldora avenue with injuries and damaged reins and carriage gear.
Uncle Philander Williams remains quite ill after a period of poor health. Leader Echo notes ongoing health concerns in Elmwood. L. F. Langherst and family visited Christ Rootteer and family at Berlin on Sunday. James White and Attorney Deles Dornier returned Saturday from a trip to Portland Oregon.
An advertisement claims a constipation remedy trial at the Rexall Store with promise to pay for all medicine if relief is not complete. It touts an odorless tasteless active ingredient, claims no side effects, and targets children and the elderly. Available in Plattsmouth at PF. G. Frieke & Co with pricing for 12, 36, and 80 tablets.
William Philpot of Weeping Walter stayed overnight at the William Hunter home after going to Orahn yesterday to see Mr. Rock off for his home at Newcastle Wyoming.
Woeyrich and Hladraba showcase a holiday themed window with a chimney effect and green foliage. The display features Lovlet articles arranged with artistic care, presented as charming Christmas gifts for friends.
J W Johnson, long time head of motive power at Burlington, becomes trainmaster for Merlock division replacing Frank Mullen who moves up to superintendent of Sterling division. Plattsmouth native Johnson is celebrated in Lincoln Journal.
Anton Hula is improving at St Josephs hospital after surgery to remove a shot wound from a hunting accident. Dr Allison performed the operation to extract the bullet and dress the wound. His mother Mrs Frances Hula and brothers Michael and Charles visited him at the hospital this afternoon.
A Saturday evening gathering entertained several young people at a birthday party for Miss Bertha Tate. The group enjoyed games and music, followed by a two course luncheon. They thanked Miss Tate for a splendid time and conveyed good wishes.
Mrs P J Vallery and daughter Misa Lottie visited Omaha and spent the day with Charles Noyes Roy and G Mayfield. WK Jordan commissioner Third district attended county board sessions. John McNurlin returned from Cedar Creek to tend farming interests. Mrs P A Hild and Mrs W H Puls rode to the city for an early train to Hubbard after visiting J J Mayfield and wife. Louis Dose, recently ill, renewed his Journal subscription. Ira Bates bought a Rock Bluffs farm and ordered the Journal sent there, also purchasing the 80 acre crop.
The text lists attendees of a birthday event including Misses Mary Hobsachiedt Jennie Reynolds Thressa Kelly Afleei Rennie Anna Tats Myrtle Hall and Messrs Cyril Kalina William Tams William Heinrich Edward Kelly Charles Theynolds Wentw Biritik man Harry White and Mr and Mrs Frank Ohm.
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