Nebraskan Leads Fight on Tax Bill
A Nebraskan crafts a bold challenge to a tax plan, aiming to rally support and press for changes. The item highlights political strategy and local reaction to fiscal policy.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
3
A Nebraskan crafts a bold challenge to a tax plan, aiming to rally support and press for changes. The item highlights political strategy and local reaction to fiscal policy.
The piece argues that outdated building codes cause massive fire losses costing over a billion dollars annually. It urges updates to codes to eliminate firetraps in schools theaters and hotels and to extend fire safety standards nationwide for communal protection. It notes personal cost and insurance losses and calls for modern codes to prevent fires.
The piece argues that real estate expansion is nationwide from Florida to other states. It notes abundant building lots and new allotments, sees the boom as a sign of growth and faith in towns and civilization, and asserts land provides tangible, lasting value even amid speculation.
A satirical column mocks Red Grange for licensing his name to countless products at $40,000. It predicts a flood of Red Grange branded goods and jokes about a Red Grange psychosis and a political plank. The piece ends with a Christmas shopping admonition to buy early.
South Bend residents and visitors travel to Lincoln Syracuse and Omaha with families and friends. A river fishing tale centers on Carl Hoffmeister finding an 85½ pound Mississippi catfish near South Bend. Community members also visit relatives, shop in Omaha, and share local happenings across Ashland and Gretna areas.
A seller lists current and upcoming sales with many pure bred entries. Some dates pending and will be added when set. Advertised on expense basis with satisfaction guaranteed and a telephone contact at 314 for inquiries.
Lincoln C Andrews explains his stance before becoming Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and enforcer of the dry laws. He notes his past habits and suggests prohibition raises price and lowers quality, arguing most would defy the law without official duties. The piece mocks his shift to dry chief and questions respect for his views.
Advertisement states heavy impure blood causes illness and suggests Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure. Claims thin blood weakens the body and praises the product for sound digestion. Priced at $1.25 and available at all stores.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders the hearing on the final settlement of Administrator George W. Goodman’s accounts for the estate of Kenny Goodman deceased. The hearing is set for December 29 1925 at 9:00 a.m. and notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.
The District Court of Cass County Nebraska lists Fred H. Vincent as plaintiff in a suit identified by App. Dock. 2 Page 302. The filing indicates a legal action initiated with formal court designation and case tracking details.
August G. Bach files suit in District Court of Cass County Nebraska against Michael Preis and Louisa Preis for $184.16 plus 7 percent interest since 1922. Plaintiff has levied on defendants real estate in Plattsmouth to collect the debt. Defendants must answer by January 18, 1926 or face default judgment and sale of real estate.
For a mild easy action of the bowels try Deans Regulats a modern laxative 30c at all stores.
In Cass county Nebraska the guardian of John Varga mentally incompetent will sell the described real estate at public auction January 4 1926 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Cass county courthouse Plattsmouth. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash and the property description includes Lot 1 in the SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Section 13 Township 12 Range 13 with right of way of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company excepted. The sale remains open for one hour. James Warga guardian. A Rawls attorney.
In Cass county Nebraska county court weighs claims against the estate of Thomas Walling deceased. Creditors must present claims January 11 1926 and April 12 1926 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth county court room. Deadline for filing is three months from January 11 1926 and debts due within one year from January 11 1925.
The petition by Earl V Barr Mary Etta Long and George M Barr asks for John Long to be appointed administrator for Christina Barr. A hearing is scheduled for Monday January 4 1926 at 10 am at the County Court. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Also an old ad for Dr Thomas eclectic oil appears in the notice.
The Plattemouth county court announces the hearings on claims against the estate of Frits Heinrich deceased. Creditors must present claims within three months from December 21 1925 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. Court date November 19 1925. A H Duxbury.
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