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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
6
Local notes report visitors at the Stokes and Stover homes, corn show attendance in Omaha, and church events. Bishop Parr visits Murray relatives while praising his church-building work across the West. Several residents face illnesses, accidents, and travel, with social calls, repairs, and upcoming lectures shaping the week.
The bazaar at the Christian church last Saturday ran to great success with fourteen young ladies in charge. Sunshine band served refreshments, bingo and an auction raised $81.00. Charley Spangler survived a close call from paralysis and heart failure at the Murray elevator, recovering after care.
Santa Clara will feature the Roliomd in fine shape next week as Holmes & Smith showcase a wide holiday stock. The shop promises gifts for infants to grandparents and lovers seeking Christmas presents, urging all to visit before buying supplies.
Windom reporters recount Dr. Edwin W. Lanham's talk on The Birthright Sold. He argues liquor sales lack moral right and cites advertising contrasts, economic and ethical impacts, and patriotic themes. Lanham warns liquor traffic threatens national decline and stresses abstinence.
Looking One's Best. It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples and skin eruptions rob joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands. Infallible for piles. 25 cents at F. G. Fricke & Co.
Citizens in Mt. Pleasant and Rock Puffs precincts are notified they may pay their taxes at Murray State Bank. Tax payments will be officially receipted by the bank.
The Bestor school district plans an entertainment and box social at the schoolhouse Saturday evening December 18. All area residents are invited to attend. funds support school activities. William Hamilton’s baby, previously ill, is improving.
James Miller once employed by Alex Rhoden near Murray fled home bare headed after an excited episode. He was taken to the hotel for rest but disappeared the next morning. Suffered typhoid in Omaha and may have permanent illness. He has kin in Gentry county Missouri and funds sent by his father. Neighbors hope he is found and cared for.
If you lack time to exercise, Dean's Regulats prevent constipation with a mild healthful action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them, 25c.
A box supper and entertainment will be held at the Rock Creek school house District 6 on December 17.
An ad blurb claims a sprained ankle heals in three to four days with Chamberlains Liniment and notes its quality. It also pushes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for lingering influenza coughs. Local events include a December 23 box social at Lewiston school and nearby sales of Duroc Jersey boars and Murray property for sale.
Itching piles provoke profanity but profanity won't cure them. Dean's Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. Available at any drug store.
Ferdinand Hennizes, a leading Eight Mile Grove resident, reports roads statewide are in good condition with notable roughness only near the city. He notes improvements overall while the urban approach remains taxing to travelers.
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