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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1928

Page

5

Local Notes Reflect Illness Travel and Events

Dr. L. D. Lee travels to Lincoln for professional business. John Eppings shows improvement after two weeks illness. Miss Mary Deickmann visits sister Mrs. Fred Towle near Wabash. S. P. Lies covers A. H. Ward station during Ward’s absence last week. Martha Lau visits Mrs. Henny Heinemann and enjoys a pleasant lay. Charles Buell returns from Plattsmouth to succumb the film and rests briefly. Fred Lendstedt of Grand Island visits Mrs. Deickmann over the weekend. Mrs. Roy Gortney recovers from flu and resumes home duties. Henry Brandt bedridden with flu last week. Wm. Riki family down with grippe, all recover. BE. W. Thingam ill with stomach trouble and rheumatism, trying to work. Reichmann family homebound with influenza. hope to recover. Homer H. Lawton assists Otto Inter with corn, weather hampers progress. Mrs. H. E. Lawton visits daughter Mrs. M. R. Weile south of Lincoln. enjoyed the trip. Harold Luetchens visits Ord over the weekend to see a friend. corn in Ord similar to here. Mrs. M. J. Crawford and son Robert have flu but show improvement. Christmas program planning meeting held at Henry Manns. roads unsafe for travel. Henry Henne overhauls auto for winter service. Mildred Foster learns of father-in-law’s death. funeral to Milford. Edith Miller, student at state university, ill with flu in Lincoln. care given and improvement hoped.

L. D. Lee Lincoln John Eppings Mary Deickmann Fred Towle Wabash S. P. Lies A. H. Ward Mr. Ward Martha Lau Henny Heinemann Charles Buell Roy Gortney Henry Brandt Herman Schweppe Wm. Riki BE. W. Thingam Fredinald Reichmann Homer H. Lawton Otto Inter H. E. Lawton M. R. Weileing Henry Mann Henry Hennebi Mildred Foster

Stocking Shop Again In Omaha Visit By U S Oil Co’s Gillespie

W O Gillespie representative of the U S Oil Co. visited Omaha on Wednesday for a tank of high grade gas for use at the Murdock field and to prepare for storage. He was accompanied by A H Ward who recently took over his garage and bought parts and a battery charger for the shop.

W. O. Gillespie U. S. Oil Co Omaha Murdock A. H. Ward

Nursing student Elsie Deickmann to graduate in June

Miss Elsie Deickmann completing a three year trained nursing course at Adventist Hospital and Sanitarium Battle Creek Michigan with high honors and to receive her diploma in June.

Elsie Deickmann Adventist Hospital and Sanitarium Battle Creek Michigan

Mrs Hempke Severely Ill After Neck Growth Removal

Mrs Edward Hempke suffered a large neck growth that was removed and caused serious illness. Mrs Rev A G Zach attends her during the illness.

Hempke Edward Hempke Rev A. G. Zach

Four Square Club Candy Making Meeting

The Four Square Club met December 10 at Mrs. E. W. Thimegan’s after a singing lesson. Eight to nine groups worked on candy and decorations with varied success. Visitors included Mrs. J. Buck Mrs. H. W. Tool Mrs. Shupe of Greenwood and Miss Mary J. Tool. The next meeting is January 21 1929 at 7 30 pm at the school house.

Four Square Club E. W. Thimegan J. Buck H. W. Tool Shupe Greenwood L. D. Lee Mary J. Tool

Two Kings Enter Mur Dock in Checkeredome Duel

In Mur dock chess arena two kings, John Gacke meier and Roy Gortney, have defeated Bill Smith the longtime champ, who seeks a new location to begin alfalfa patches afterward.

Checkerdome Murdock John Gackemeier Roy Gortney Bill Smith Invincible

Wedding Expected for Popular Local Couple Next Week

Rumor says a well regarded pair from near Murdock will wed on December 20. Officials refrain from naming the couple but extend congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life.

Murdock

War tensions rise as ParaguayBolivia dispute escalates

The Pan American conference seeks arbitration as Paraguay accuses Bolivia of frontier mobilization. Kellogg prepares strong notes urging border troop withdrawal and a peaceful settlement. Bolivian and Paraguayan delegates did not attend, while Argentina shows mixed signals amid regional mobilizations.

Washington Paraguay Bolivia Kellogg Republic Juan V. Ramirez Victor Mauriua Peru Legation Latin America South America Don Eduardo Diez de Medina Chaco Omaha Bee-News

Finest stock of personalized Christmas and New Year cards

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Job Opening Seeks Applicants In Oslo Journal Ad

Local notice invites applicants for a position advertised in the Oslo Journal. Details include how to apply and deadlines for submission.

Oslo Journal

Farm-Factory Growth Prompts Debate in Agriculture

The American Society of Agricultural Engineers discussed large scale farming led by Thomas D. Campbell’s 100000 acre Montana operation. Experts urged efficiency through factory like organization while warning family farming may vanish without better methods and cost studies.

Chicago Corn Belt American Society of Agricultural Engineers Thomas D. Campbell Montana Organization of Agriculture E. G. Nourse Institute of Economics At Washington Campbell Southwest Wheat Belt

Expansion of Serptrktion farming and science in agriculture

A historical note argues that without applying scientific principles to production the family farm is doomed. J Ward Nelson predicts large farming enterprises will arise in the corn belt, with management farming growing then yielding to family farming as real science is adopted.

J. Ward Nelson West Canning Varteleepee Farm Bureau Organization Corn Belt

Senate approves quarter of a billion for enforcement

Congress without debate approves a $270 million enforcement boost for prohibition, proposed by Senator Bruce to fund stricter enforcement and more courts. House opposition looms, as leaders worry the rise will wreck fiscal plans. Bruce insists it's needed to enforce the dry act. World-Herald reports the episode amid Treasury salary debates and post office funding.

Washington Senate House Bruce Dem Congress Treasury Post Office Doran Prohibition Bureau Maryland Treasury Warren Appropriations Committee Kink Utah Moses Rep N. H Mills Lord Postoffice World-Herald

Nebraska expansion hinges on matching growth with resources

Dr George E Condra of the University of Nebraska told Omaha Rotary Club that state and city business leaders must align expansion plans with available resources. He described a state survey providing data on water, oil prospects, and markets to forecast future demand and guide trade territory evaluation. He noted that oil prospects are possible, with Riverton among areas of interest.

Omaha Nebraska Azure Omaha ‘Rotary Club George Ei Condta University of Nebome Nate Ae Tepartines New Th Tegar Condra Riverton

Sale at Journal office sparks large crowd

A large sale was held at the Journal office attracting many customers. The advertisement highlights items priced at 50 cents each and signals a dynamic, cash friendly event for local readers.

J Journal

Campaign to Fight the Flu Grows Across Agencies

Washington reports surge in flu cases as Surgeon General Cumming outlines precautionary measures with isolation and home care. Congress debates a 25 million dollar emergency appropriation to bolster the effort, while Marine Hospital in New Orleans expands staff and wards amid outbreaks.

Washington Cumming Board of Strategy Tennessee Surgery General Congress Edwards Georgia G. W. McCoy W. H. Frost J. P. Leake Marine W. C. Rucker Marine Hospital New Orleans

Nation loses two billion yearly to soil erosion

Washington reports that more than 2 billion dollars in plant food is lost annually as over 1.5 billion tons of soil wash away from fields and pastures. H H Bennett says erosion removes far more plant food than crops return, with 30 million acres abandoned in a decade. The issue links to national defense, flood control and farm relief.

Washington H. H Nett Bureau of Chemistry and Soils Bennett

Christmas Gift Hint Turns Into Style Tip

A playful note advises turning a simple Christmas gift into a fashion statement. The suggestion emphasizes dressing up the gift’s contents with stylish wrapping and accessories to enhance its appeal.

Yosemite Named Most Popular National Park in 1928

Washington reports Yosemite in California led national parks in 1928 with nearly twice the visitors of Oklahoma’s Platt, and total park attendance rose by about 206,600 from the prior year. Yellowstone drew 230,984 visitors and other parks attracted 199,099.

Washington Yosemite California National Platt Oklahoma National Parks Yellowstone Het Spribes

Prison men escape Nashville inmates defy high voltage

Scale walls of a prison in Nashville Tennessee as three inmates John Ruffo eighteen Homer Smith twenty two and Alfred Baldwin twenty six escape. A prison siren sounds and a posse pursues them. Ruffo serves ten years for attempted robbery Smith a ninety nine year term for murder.

Nashville Tenn Dee John Ruffo Homer Smith Tipton County Alarer Alfred Baldwin Hamilton County State Penitentia Buffo Smith

Senate antileague group pushes Moses resolution on Kellogg pact

A powerful Senate bloc moves to block ratification of the Kellogg-Briand treaty. Senator Moses leads a measure redefining the US position, with Reed Shipstead and Borah backing it. President Coolidge warns the pact does not bind the US. Borah schedules daily meetings to push a vote.

Washington Senate America League of Nations Moses New Hampshire Reed cMimouri Shipstead F.L Anesota Coolidge White House United States Borah Idaho Ific Committee Reed-Moses- Shipstead Senate of the

Lincoln era line echoes in a call for liberty and opportunity

The excerpt invokes Lincoln and the nation's founding ideals of liberty and equal opportunity. It asserts that democracy must remain open to all, opposing collective ownership slogans and warning against extremism while affirming a government of the people.

Gaceritage Wise Manship

Bequests Noted In Will Containing Names Miss Longfellow

An archaic text item lists bequests including a 30 000 amount to BelI college and mentions Miss Longfellow and Henry vanwois Tankworm in a will. The fragment hints at 15 000 bequests and references a poet figure.

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