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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
2
Advertises a clearance of bedroom dining and living room sets with prices ranging from 4.50 to 225.00. Includes 4 piece walnut, 3 piece mahogany, oak dining suites, leather seat chairs, cedar chests, and combination library tables with phonographs. Some items listed with unclear exact details.
A lengthy advertisement lists used phonographs rockers chairs beds and desks with prices from 2.50 to 12.50 plus various tables and stoves. It notes a special Christmas goods section elsewhere in the issue and invites cash purchases.
Troy L. Davis representative elect from Cass County visits with Mrs. Devine this morning as preparations begin for the January 2 session. He aims to reduce operating costs and promote nonpolitical reform for a cooler government. Davis is also mentioned as a potential speaker of the house due to his policy record and influence in the region.
Cass County Farm Bureau outlines two gas engine schools with a Lincoln instructor. Sessions run December 12 14 and 15 at Cedar Creek and near Ashland. Also notes hog cholera reports, seed testing, dress construction club activity, and a Louisville School sewing club formed with 21 girls enrolled.
Farm Bureau board re employed Ida Wilkins and L R Snipes for 1923. Delegates S Davis and B Wolph elected for state meeting in January. Talks on area testing cattle and farm records. officers and committees named. Evening program at Liberty theatre followed by farm account school plans and dress construction class at Eight Mile Grove.
At a Nebraska meeting the topic Water Power in Nebraska was discussed by Dean O J Ferenson. An abstract notes seven regions and highlights Platte and Loup systems, with Columbus site valued around 20 000 horsepower and broader state potential near 60 000 horsepower. Interconnected transmission progress serves over 40 towns, with lines expanding to support future hydropower development.
About fourteen women attended the afternoon session where measures were taken and patterns drafted. Mrs Cook was chosen reader for the project and, at the close, the group served refreshments.
A warning about undertreating colds and weakening the body explains how repeated illnesses lower immunity. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cheap, effective option, noting its long-standing fame and availability through Weyrich & Hadraba.
Searl S. Davis of 201 Plattsmouth State Bank Bidg announces farm loans at five percent interest. The notice states standard terms and local availability for farmers seeking financing.
Teter Sel stos of 2372 North Twenty fourth Street was arrested and held for investigation at the request of Assistant State Fire Warden Kngduk. Officials believe he may have information about the recent Valley of Sweets fire. the theory is incendiary origin and another person left the building before the blaze.
A for sale or trade notice offers ten acre tracts near Pinttsmouth. Contact Frank Vallery at P O Box 677 or by phone 696 for details. Mail address shown as Matismouth with unclear street direction.
The Journal office promotes Dennison Christmas tags and seals as the best on the market, encouraging readers to visit for purchase.
All jewelry articles sold will be neatly engraved without extra charge. This note from John W. Crabill highlights a complimentary engraving policy for buyers.
Washington reports the house appropriations committee cut the annual prohibition enforcement budget from 2 250 000 to 9 000 600, reducing personnel. The treasury hearings showed Prohibition Commissioner Kynes admitted about 140 000 was spent on bootleg liquor prosecutions. Haynes denied claims of 20 000 000 water wagon converts and faced sharp criticism of his dry press agents.
Local brief from Friday's Daily details the Alvo tanker and AILorney stopping by to handle county court matters. Gilbert Storm and wife from Lincoln departed after visiting Mrs. Storm's parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Goos. Everett Noble and Joseph Sediak Jr. left for Omaha to see Mr. Noble's son at St. Catherine's hospital. Florence Lamphere of Council Bluffs returned home after visiting grandmother Mrs. W. L. Simphere.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste make Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a favorite with people everywhere. Mothers of young children value its quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough and it contains no opium or harmful drugs. Weyrich Hadraba.
In Omaha on December 7, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ser Fuller were held in contempt of court for taking their four year old daughter Dorothy out of Douglas County against District Judge James T Begley’s order. The child must stay within the court jurisdiction and the Fullers’ whereabouts are unknown. no action will be taken against them according to the judge.
The early Christmas tag and seal purchaser will find the usual big line at the Journal office.
The silver service presentation to the Nebraska National Guard encampment in Plattsmouth gains wide recognition as a top advertising feature. Pathe News films cover the event and a nationwide audience sees the cup and presentation. Ivy contributes an article noting the Legion post activities during the encampment and the spread of news through Legion members.
Twenty sprint boars of quality sired by Bellevue Pathtirder with desirable traits. Thirty open gilts of same breed and quality priced to sell. Also our herd boar Bellevue Kings Colonel a good boar and a good buy. Bellevue Duroc Ranch on Bellevue Boulevard contact telephone 25 Bellevue Nebraska.
John W. Craill offers Elgin Howard and Hamilton watches for men along with the Ingersoll line priced from $1.50 to $9.00. Hard to read listing notes brands and pricing in a small ad.
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