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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
3
A compilation of humorous observations and social commentary touching on happiness, politics, maternity death rates, unemployment, moonshine, parking, hospital access, Santa Claus, music, Persian carpet value, and daily life. It notes long life in bed, baby naming, golf, crises, and supply laws, with a final fact: Texas state highway patrol members logged 830 507 miles in six months.
The tale references the Supreme Court, Mussolini, and a talky era, noting temperate language and political critique. It mocks leaders who think everyone is wrong, and lampoons profiteering and oddball modern motifs. An aviatrix gains notice for a Havana to Miami detour, while regional chatter jokes about Christmas strawberry shortcake.
Quebec's Liquor Commission reports a nine point five six million dollar profit. U S Brewers Association cites a potential sixty million dollar annual loss from beer tax. Clarksburg West Virginia cuts streetcar fare from seven to five cents as a prosperity measure. Kansas City traction firm raises weekly tickets by five cents. An 11 year old is caught delivering brandy for bootleggers in Washington. Milwaukee agents trap a liquor vendor by sending a 9 year old to buy whisky. Cleveland oversubscribes a five point four million dollar community fund by eighteen and a half thousand. St Louis falls short of a two point two million goal by seventy thousand. Denver man, eighty six, ducks hunt. A five year old American girl swims the Bosporus. Standard Oil declares two hundred eighty six million six hundred sixty six thousand dollars in dividends for 1930, largest ever. Charleston opens a soup and bread line for underfed children. A tombstone weighing hundreds of pounds is stolen from a Pratt Kansas cemetery. A Maryland man reports a theft of his miniature self course.
In Houston a surprising private friendship between Clarence Darrow and Dr. Clarence True Wilson is described. Despite public conflict, they share a hopeful vision of a more just, happier world and acknowledge many paths to salvation. The piece urges readers to see shared aims over method and reduce national bitterness.
An essay traces how gold supply influences prices and prosperity, arguing money is a medium of exchange not business. It contends that abundant gold lowers prices while scarce gold raises them, and notes barriers to trade hinder recovery and global demand for American grain. A stray quip about China and Russia closes the piece.
The W. C. T. U. appeals to merchants this year not to promote hip flasks as Christmas gifts. The writer questions how a buyer would know where to obtain a flask for daily buttermilk.
A humorous note suggests even when unemployment seems high, finding a cook remains a challenge. The quip contrasts joblessness with the difficulty of filling a kitchen position.
Court orders a hearing in Cass county Nebraska on December 26 1920 at 9 am for final settlement and discharge of executrix Sybil Brantner regarding the estate of John Cory. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Seal and date show November 28 1930.
By Francis V. Robinson Their Attorney n27 4w In the District Court of the County of Cass Nebraska La Petans Notice
President Hoover extends the Federal classified service to all Executive District of Columbia employees, removing 6000+ positions from spoilsmen and promising merit-based appointments. Supporters see this as a step toward broader civil service reform and a test of future expansions beyond the District.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Mary L. Fitch deceased. Robert H. Fitch petitions final settlement and discharge as administrator. Hearing set for January 2, 1931 at 9 oclock a.m. in Cass County Court. Publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. (Seal) December 2, 1930.
Editorial calls for immediate action at Geneva to remove escalation triggers and end hostilities. Advocates bold diplomacy, firm commitments, and international cooperation to prevent further fighting and secure lasting peace.
Public auction Dec 29 1930 at 10 am for cash of south 47 feet of Lots 5 and 6 Block 43 Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska levy on behalf of Paul H Gillan vs John F Wolff Edna J Wolff and Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association sale venue Plattsmouth Court House south front door end of notice.
In Cass county Nebraska Elizabeth Katherine Hild Estate notices require heirs and interested parties to appear December 19, 1930 at 9:00 AM for final settlement and administrator Michael Hild's discharge. Petition filed November 22 seeks distribution of residue and determination of heirship. notice published in Plattsmouth Journal.
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