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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1927
Page
3
A collection of satirical and observational snippets touches on uplifters, political spectacles, relationships, science and prayer, race, foreign affairs, cinema, kissing, crime, cuisine, and Americanism. The disjointed prose offers dated social commentary with varied topics and tone.
A jumble of clipped lines covers winter crime waves and social quips. References include a burglar and reporters' stories, debates on morals, and warnings about anti freeze for cold weather. The piece hints at global events and media satire in a ragged, reflective style.
Two key witnesses in the Teapot Dome case fled to Europe after indictments. Harry M. Blackmer, Midwest Refining chair, refuses to speak or return. Congress authorized seizure of up to 1000000 in property. Blackmer offers bank securities to avoid search. Supreme Court will decide if American law applies beyond U.S. borders.
In Matthuck New York a young public school teacher faced scrutiny after addressing a female colleague as Mary in front of students. He allegedly gave pupils rides in a car and aided a pupil with a eye injury. The town debates proper punishment.
A fragmented 1927 newspaper page shows a satirical note on a Republican convention in Chicago and a dense legal notice in Cass County Nebraska. It includes a foreclosure petition against Theo A Welton and heirs, plus a sheriff sale listing for extensive shop equipment in Plattsmouth.
A reflection on American financial literacy showing many lack saving habits and thrift, with links drawn between income levels, religion, social pressure, and economic resilience. The piece notes praise for prudence and warns of credit dependence, also mentioning Germany and postwar arbitral ideas. It ends with a tangent about a companionate remarriage for Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman Julius.
The Cass County Nebraska County Court notifies creditors to present claims by three months from December 20 1927 and to file debts within one year from December 30 1927. Hearing dates are December 20 1927 and March 31 1928 at 10 a.m. in Portsmouth Court. A. H. Duxbury is the County Judge.
A wartime column calls the British government unmitigated noodles while noting the Kaiser and his circle entangled in troubles. It mentions St. Catherine’s Day gossip in Paris and asserts St. Catherine is not America’s patron saint.
In the matter of the estate of Wat lon Long deceased at Plattsmouth in the county notes a public claim and debt schedule. The court set claim reception dates from December 30 1927 to March 1 1928 with daily examination hours at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Time for presenting claims ends three months from December 30 1927 and debt payment must occur within one year from that date. County Court judge signs with seal.
The picturesque city of New Orleans will host the American Federation of Labor convention. The surroundings promise a peaceful atmosphere with much to see and interest for attendees.
The court proceeds with a sheriff sale in Cass County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment for The Standard Savings & Loan Association of Omaha. The property includes South 48 feet of Lots 1 and 2 Block 36 and parts of Lots 6 7 8 in Block 29 Young and Hayes addition Plattsmouth. Auction at 10 pm at the south front door of the courthouse. Carrie E Christ et al are defendants.
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