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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
5
The feature notes universal appeal of chickens and eggs across social classes. It promotes raising them as a reliable investment and offers assistance to set up farming, insinuating ethical or practical fixes for for anyone wanting to get involved.
Pull and Mrasek sold to Herman Weiss a new corn shelter to be readied for use. Jeff Brendel was a passenger in his own car bound for Auburn where he is employed this week. Donald Crawford of Union, living with his grandparents, is reported seriously ill with pneumonia.
Saturday plans for church dinner and Christmas bazaar at the Presbyterian church are noted. Local health reports mention Dorothy Gregre ill with pneumonia in Murray and Henry Leng’s ongoing illness. Business and social updates cover area visitors, new scales for Natier and Lancaster, a Gasoline engine sale to Fred A. Hild, and several residents in Omaha or Lincoln for work, travel, or medical matters. A carload of mixed stock was shipped by Murray farmers to South Omaha with owners A. G. Lane, G. M. Minford, John Farris, and Henry Timm traveling to Omaha to check on sales.
Missouri Pacific railroad company has installed electric lights at Murray station to aid passengers and staff. The upgrade makes the facility more convenient and up to date, improving visibility for waiting passengers and office work.
Mrs E L Steiner arrived to aid in the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs J W Berger held on Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Deles Dernier. A large crowd gathered for a joyful event with best wishes for their remaining years. Steiner then departed for Oklahoma City after a pleasant visit and celebration.
Murray residents prepare a street Christmas program with a tree and citywide participation by two churches and the community. Christmas carols will be sung in the days leading to Christmas Eve under the direction of Murray school teachers, inviting all to join in fostering peace on earth and good will.
Green Piggrott returned home Sunday from a week or more in northern Nebraska including O Neill and Ewing. He reports snowfall from 11 inches to over a foot in depth across the region and says road hauling will be delayed for some time.
The Presbyterian Church will hold a bazaar at their church this coming Saturday December 13. The event is described as a worth while celebration and all are urged to attend as it will be well worth the effort.
Joseph Staska buys a four tube Crosley radio from Curley Reeves and can now reach any place in the good old T. S.A. Curley Reeves is praised for expert installation work.
Herman Richter has bought and installed a seven tube super heterodyne radio receiver famed for long range reception. Curley Reeves installed the set, ensuring a proper installation and promising access to far distant stations and possibly nearer planets.
Last Saturday at 0. T Lerda’s residence an excellent sale occurred with a food stall for sale and an outstanding auctioneer. The __best of Clerk__ helped move the items despite weather conditions.
The Leyda family of Co. T and Kingster GL Kniss bid farewell to their church after long service and contributions. A final dinner was held with many members attending despite bad roads. Mr Lerda moves to Bethany this Sunday. Mr Kniss heads to Los Angeles soon as the Murray rural route carrier departs.
Senator Underwood introduces amendments to the government ownership bill to address the Muscle Shoals issue. He says he will accept the amendments if wise and notes administration and party leaders see a path to an early vote. Senator Norris hints at a plan to modify his own bill as an amendment to Underwood, focusing on separate development of fertilizer and power units.
Police brace for royal procession with King George Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales to travel from the palace to Parliament via the Mall and Whitehall. Troops line the route amid warnings of potential Egyptian, Irish, or communist attacks during the opening of Parliament.
About 200 Nebraska county officials gathered in Omaha for a convention. A 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax was seen as the fairest plan to fund state highways with federal matching funds. Delegates discussed changes in election procedures and county clerk duties, including extending ballot preparation time and aligning county judge terms with the state constitution.
A seven year silence was broken before the state pardon board as Martin McKay Appleby gang members testified Earl Kirk had no role in the Omaha jewelry store robbery or the later killings of Officer Rooney and four others. They claimed five men were involved, named Myers and Appleby, and said Kirk was not at the home during the crime.
The Post Office urges citizens to shop and mail early with proper addressing and secure wrapping. Place the return address in the upper left corner to avoid dead letter losses and ensure postmen and clerks can enjoy Christmas dinners at home.
A note states presents were delivered to friends with the plan that they be opened on Christmas morning. The message emphasizes the timing and intention of sharing holiday joy.
Washington D C Dec C Theft of a ballot box occurred during the 1922 Texas primary election. Eight armed men were involved in the theft prompting a legal inquiry and calls for investigation. Authorities pursued leads and implemented security measures in subsequent ballots.
Texan election supervisor W. S. Lewis told the Senate Elections Committee that the ballot box was taken on election night in Burleson County. The testimony related to the contest against Senator Mayfield, a Democrat.
A brief note invites readers to advertise and contact for a phone conversation. It emphasizes reasonable rates and accessibility for potential advertisers seeking a call to discuss options.
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