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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
A collection of humorous comments and social notes mocking wartime figures and events. Jests touch on Santa, prohibition, Kaiser, McAdoo, and Latin American diplomacy as readers are urged to shop early and laugh at current affairs.
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio swears an oath that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document is sworn December 13 1836 before A W Gleason notary public.
A miscellany of notes comments and satirical quips on postwar life figures quotes and social topics from a 1920 era column. It references Chautauqua age jokes about McAdoo, Christmas charity clubs, marital lawsuits, reconstruction timelines and public sentiment toward labor capitalism and American music friends.
The former German crown prince tells a London correspondent that the punishment for Germany’s defeat is ample and that his family remains broken. He disputed his father’s views on entering the war and reflected on justice, with commentary from The New York Herald.
The Detroit Free Press argues Armistice Day should become a world holiday and suggests shifting Thanksgiving to November 11. The piece notes the change would be meaningful and would honor the war effort, while acknowledging the traditional harvest significance remains secondary.
Mrs. W. A. Taylor seeks the return of a lavender silk crochet bag lost between W. A. Taxlor and the Horning Place. Finder may claim a suitable reward by delivering the bag to the Journal office.
Ad touts Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema and other itching conditions. Claims provide relief and lists a 60 cent price at all drug stores.
A brief notice states box paper is available from 25 cents to 5 dollars at the Journal office. It notes ग्राहक could purchase varying sizes and quantities from the paper’s office counter.
A commentary on bluff as a flawed habit, using the Kaiser's collapse as a hard lesson for Americans. The piece argues that long cycles of bluster by leaders end in disaster, noting how financiers and others once believed the Kaiser could “get away with it.”
Mabie Speakman petitions for administration of the estate to John McNurlin as administrator. Hearing set for December 27 at 10 in the county court. notice via The Platte monthly Journal for three weeks. Also sealed bids invited for county books and stationery with bond and bid terms.
Public sale of the estate of William A Edmiston deceased in Cass County Nebraska. Admin Dan Guynn will offer at the Bank of Union Union Nebraska on December 7 1918 at 11 00 AM the E44 of the NE of Sec 29 Twp 10 Range 14 with 10 acres along the west side of the NW of the NW of Sec 28 and Lots 2 and 3 in Block 83 Union. Sale remains open one hour. Attorneys Chas L Graves A L Tidy.
By order of the District Court I will sell December 16 1918 at 1:30 AM at the courthouse door Plat tsmouth Cass County Nebraska. Property: Lots 2 3 and 3 in Block 1 Pleasant Hills Addition Plat tsmouth. Defendants George W Wittstruck and Anna D Gaster former wife to satisfy judgment by The Livingston Loan Building Association. Quinton Sheriff Cass County Nebraska A Th TIDD Attorney.
A household remedy in America for 26 years Dr Thomas' Eclectic Ointment for cuts sprains burns scalds and bruises available in 30c and 6c at all drug stores.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court will sit in Plattsmouth to examine all claims against the estate of John Micin Deceased. Claims must be presented within three months from December 21 1915 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness Allen J Beeson county judge. 25 4wks
The district court order dated November 4 1918 directs a sale of the east 35 acres of the NE quarter of the SE quarter of section 19 township 10 range 14 in Cass County Nebraska. The sale date is Sunday December 1918 at 1 p m at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth. A $500 down payment required with balance on confirmation. sale remains open one hour. Charles E Martin referee. A Rawls clerk.
A red sow and three pigs plus a 75 pound sow were missing from U. S. arnard, d&w. The owner reported the loss and asked for information.
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