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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

3

Louisville Citizens To Rebuild Bridge Over Platte

Louisville businessmen take the lead to replace the battered Platte River wagon bridge after years of political delay. They form a company, hire D. Dundas & Son, and expect to begin work soon with a 15,000 project to restore crossing near the Missouri Pacific bridge, boosting trade for Cass and Sarpy counties.

Louisville Journal Loulaville Phute River Sarpy Caas Lincoln State Journal Missouri Pacific Railroad Platte Jas. Stander Nebraska Siz Omaha Louisville and Vicinity Cass County Aida D. Dundas & Son Lincoln Louiseville Sarev Sarpy County Rindow Louleile Loulwillow Cane County Cans County Louis- Ville Ax Nu James P. Alle Louiisville Leonard D. Switzer Supreme Court Windon Mr. Sciteer Tullota Thone Cam Sbeybert Cheseoumly Toudldl Conaiite W. F. Diers C. A. Richey F. W. Nichols H. B. Pankonia J. W. Waldron T. B. Parmele James Brander Lincoln Automobile

Rioting on Kansas City streets ends in tragedy

A family row ended in gunfire after probation officer George Hall confronted the parents of two girls and a boy on the riverfront. Adam God and Louis Pratt led a volley that wounded the officer and a boatful of pursuing police. Lola Pratt, 15, died after being shot on the船. The mother surrendered after police fired on the boat.

Mahy Oor Citiaene Nee Dave Hirlington Bridge Adam God Kansas City George Hall Kansis Clive Wan Uftmeniedl Jamesin John Sharp Igwhteddatghs Pollee Sharp Wren Adam Gow Louis Pratt Charke Mikkour Lola Pratt Pat J

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for Children Endorsed

A 1900s reader note praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children, noting early treatment reduces risk of diphtheria and scarlet fever. Mrs. F. F. Stareher of Ripley declares it the only remedy used and always satisfactory. For sale by FG. Pricke & Co.

F. F. Stareher Ripley W. Va FG. Pricke & Co

Winter Journeys Exposition Promises Corn Products Display

December 9 to 19 features an exposition of corn products with moving pictures and prizes. The notice invites readers to visit on the first and third Tuesdays for government land guidance in the Big Horn Basin and Yellowstone Valley, with one tenth down and no service charges, via Landseekers' Information Bureau and agents Pickett and Deaver in Omaha and Plattsmouth.

Big Horn Basin Yellowstone Valley

Mystery Figures Tangle in Fatal Police Shootout

In a grim city incident the woman Mera Pratt claimed to be the wife of a companion to Adam God while Albert Dalhar a policeman and Louis Pratt's daughter were killed. Four officers were wounded with two likely to die. By contrast the city’s general population appeared quiet and harmless. A woman with children asserted Pratt was her husband and the mother denied foul play. The affair ends with regret over the officers shooting an innocent child.

Mera Adam God Loury Pratt Pratt

Bridge Whist and Lottery Prizes Stir City Debate

A Chicago society woman defends bridge whist amid postal and lottery law questions raised by a Plattsmouth note. The article cites federal lottery concerns and possible enforcement, debating government limits on card parties and prize events in cities and towns.

Chicago Society Thor Plattamouth

Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Health Beliefs

Mrs A C Williams of Bas Ky credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after a graveyard cough and failed medical help. After three doses she gained 58 pounds and fully recovered, with the medicine touted to prevent pneumonia and cure cold, lung and throat diseases. Trial bottles are said to be free at PF G Frick Co drug store.

Will Oliver Jr Heads To Omaha For Corn Show

Will Oliver Jr rode from the farm in the morning as a passenger on the early rainbound trip to Omaha where he will attend the corn show.

Will Oliver, Jr Omaha

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