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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR presents a biblical verse narrative about Joseph being sold by his brothers to Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver in Egypt. The text also includes scattered aphorisms and dated quips about politics, society, and humor.
A brief devotional note highlights that correction helps but encouragement heals more, comparing it to sunshine after rain and attributing the line to a referenced source. The fragment emphasizes positive guidance and uplift in daily life.
A humorous meditation on worry noting people seek concerns to occupy themselves. It contrasts habitual worriers with those who lack worries and jokes about overthinking family, pets, and distant problems. The piece suggests worry does little good and may benefit doctors through needless anxiety.
Politicians debate a Mellon plan to cut income taxes while preserving or raising taxes on the wealthy. Senators and representatives maneuver to appear pro poor yet protect big incomes, with some calling for higher surtaxes and restoring excess profits tax. The column condemns demagogery and bone-dealing in the tax fight.
Opinion urging Congress to preserve the current railroad act, arguing central federal rate control protects railroads and the shipping public. Warns against returning rate setting to states and slow economic adjustment. Also notes upcoming local farm courses and club meetings in Eight Mile Grove and Salt Creek precincts with plans for home hat remodeling and table setting instruction.
The passage argues that taxes on big incomes are passed to consumers, harming the poor and middle class. It asserts that tax-free securities deprive active business of funds, reducing employment and raising living costs for all. It contends politicians mislead about who pays taxes and calls for a plan to make the rich truly pay.
Rhode Island Red single combed cockerels from a new 1¢ strain offered at $2 and $3. Seller Mrs Harrison L Gayer based in Plattsmouth contact Murray 2704. d10-2tw.
For sale in South Bend Nebraska Mrs Julius Reinke offers Rhode Island Red cockerels at 1.50 dollars each. Aged about two months.
Choice Buff Orpington roouters in Plattsmouth sought by Louis Horsack with phone contact 676. This small classified item notes availability and seller details from a local notice.
Farmers urged to send 25 cents for a booklet on a field crop that will improve soil and pay good interest on $300 land. Message from M. A. Larson of Central City Nebraska invites readers to write today for the publication.
City council votes to vacate Walnut Street from Twelfth to Thirteenth and adjacent streets to aid Nebraska Masonic Home grounds beautification. Mayor Johnson warns on expenditures while finance reports show November receipts of 327.86 and a treasury balance of 12,136.04 amid school fund overdrafts. hearing on damages set for January 14, 1924.
Albert N. Mathers announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Nebraska. He notes filing on December 5 and gratitude for petitions and letters from farm church civic and women’s groups. He pledges to oppose professional politics and the spoils system and to serve with the same energy as when he was speaker of the Nebraska House of Representatives.
Hermar Brunkow of Elmwood Nebraska offers a six hole sandwich seller in good condition for sale at 100 dollars. Listing notes the unit is in Elmwood and priced at one hundred dollars.
Barred Rock cockerels from an accredited flock offered at two dollars each for pickup before January 1. Contact Mrs W L Copple in Alvo Nebraska for details.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated July 6 1923 and filed in Cass County Nebraska the debt of 72.25 is now 74.59 due to default. The Majestic Smokeater range No 25 123 will be sold at public auction at Wagner Cafe in Cass County Nebraska on December 18 1923 at 2 o clock pm. Mortgagee S S Chase and attorney Martin certify the notice.
In Cass county Nebraska the District Court orders an appearance to show why executors may sell parts of the George Hanson estate to raise 8350 for debts and costs. The hearing is set for December 31 1923 at ten in the morning in Plattsmouth.
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