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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1924

Page

2

Death rate increases in the nation warns insurance chief

New York reports to the eighteenth annual convention of fire insurance presidents that death by own action rose from 11.6 to 12.0 per hundred thousand in 1923 to 1924. Dr Rogers calls for stricter automobile licensing and harsher penalties to curb careless driving and prevent needless deaths.

New York Association of Fire Insurance Presidents Gecar H. Kroger S. Chicf New York Life Insurance Company Rogers Grester

Longevity Talk From Detroit Maccabees Leader

A. W. Frye, supreme commander of the Maccabees, sketches future life spans in Detroit. He cites historical life expectancy gains from 21 in the seventh century to 55 in the nineteenth century and suggests a 1,015 year life by 2624, noting the 1,000 year man as a biological possibility.

Detroit A. W. Frye The Maccabees

Taken Up Notice at Cass County Farm

Taken up at a residence on a Cass County Nebraska farm about December 1 1924 a dark red polled steer weighing 600 pounds has lingered around the farm. Owner may prove ownership and pay upkeep and advertising costs to reclaim. If unclaimed within 30 days it will be advertised and sold to cover charges against hire. Taken up by ANTON C KING. d15-Jisw

Alva Cass County Nebraska Anton C. King

Advertisement Request for Journal Want Insertion

A notice invites individuals to place ads in the Jour nal for results. It outlines submission method, deadlines, and pricing as part of the classified-style appeal.

Journal

Relief funds eyed to pay salaries of relief workers

Attorney General Spillman conferred with the American Legion relief committee about using 106000 dollars a year in state funds to pay salaries for relief work and legal representation for claimants. A $2500 salary for Mr Fisher and possible attorney fees were discussed as the board of educational lands and funds weighs authority and future legislation.

Spillman J. A. C. Fisher Charles Brewster Neatrice American Legion Relief Board of Educational Lands and Funds Fisher State Board Board of Trustees of the Relief Funde

Re allocation Plan Obsolete in Radio Wavelength Shifts

Washington reports the Commerce Department abandoned the National Radio conference plan to re allocate radio wavelengths. Officials cite the surge in broadcasting stations and licensing demand making further revisions impractical until the situation stabilizes. The October conference proposed relocating wavelengths to expand commercial broadcasting capacity, but new licenses prompted the halt.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Commerce Department

Lincoln Voters Approve 3 Million School Bond Issue

Lincoln residents backed a three million dollar bond approval to fund additional school buildings. The action reflects community investment in education and will support new facilities for local schools.

Lincoln

Nebraska to Increase Feeding Costs for Inmates in 1925

The Nebraska state budget shows higher quarterly feeding costs for about 6 000 inmates and staff across state institutions in early 1925. Contract bids for staples higher than a year ago reflect wheat driven price spikes, with bacon flour and other items rising while some beans and rice ease. Codfish prices also up from September levels.

Nebraska Ihp Board of Centre Lincoln Bacon

Bates Book and Gift Shop Christmas Headquarters

Decorate your trees with artificial evergreens novelties tinsel bells and lights available at Bates Book and Gift Shop corner Fifth and Main streets. Shop now for gift goods toys books and fine novelties for the whole family making Bates your Christmas headquarters.

Plattsmouth, Nebr Bates Bock and Fifth Main Streets Bates Book and Gift Shop

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad

An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering a topical ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic to clear catarrh by acting through the blood. Sold by druggists for four years. F. J. Cheney & Co.

HALL F. J. Cheney & Co

Locating the cause and adjusting it for health

The phrase emphasizes identifying root causes as the most modern and lasting path to better health. It argues that addressing underlying factors yields durable improvements rather than short term fixes.

Season's Greetings Card Line Grows This Year

The line we have always carried grows larger than ever this year and you will say so too when you see them. Season's Greetings of all kinds.

Dennison

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