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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
3
A collection of quips notes pessimists still hope for later triumphs and jokes about speed at the office. It references a criminal who demands mercy only after law enforcement acts, reflecting light local humor and social observations.
The excerpt notes a rough race among Missourians and locals, plus a satirical line about a driver honking to solve onstage confusion. It mentions saving during rain years, social labels, language Bible work, and a National League idea for China as a rallying point in a quip-filled, opinionated column.
A reflective observation contrasts how the world appears as comedy to thinkers and tragedy to feelers. The author urges studying a people away from its cities to truly know them.
A collage of sharp asides and social observations. References range from Floyd Gibbons on Japan to welfare shoes in Milwaukee and a Miller County Autogram jab about work. The piece weaves humor about war, games, car models, jazz, and art with playful critiques of contemporary trends.
A pair of quirky notes pop up from a bygone era. First, a debate on whether mayonnaise should replace butter in sandwiches, with critics arguing butter could regain favor. Then historians question King John signing Magna Carta, claiming he could not write. A social host laments guests overstaying after gin runs out, noting no guest stays past forty five minutes.
Observers attribute Wakatsuki's fall less to the Manchurian dispute and more to domestic economic woes, though the two crises are interrelated. The Minseito supports cooperation and milder China policy, while Seiyukai leans imperialist. boycott in China worsens Japan's trade downturn.
An experiment with six apple varieties shows tasters ranked by flavor when tasting and by appearance when buying. Delicious tops flavor but ranks fifth in appearance, while Rome Beauty looks best yet ranks second to last in flavor. The lesson: buyers should align purchases with intended use and appearances influence choices. sellers should match presentation to product nature.
Burton G. Cowles cites the Post Office dead letter division showing 1931 losses of 325000 dollars due to obsolete mailing lists and lack of return envelopes. He notes 6450164 letters with advertising matter, about a third of dead letters, plus larger third class mail discarded for insufficient addresses. He argues for newspaper ads as a direct, widely read alternative. The piece ends with a quip about an American actress marrying an Englishman.
The Detroit News reports a vintage college era car seen at the accident site was being towed away in a lawful manner, not driven away illegally.
The John Morton Memorial museum in League Island Park hosted a ceremony recalling Swedish contributions to the Lower Delaware valley and their descendants role in the revolution. Historians credit the Swedes with early Delaware settlement and fair dealings with Indigenous peoples aiding Pennsylvanian policy. John Hanson, descendant of Swedish pioneers and president of the first Continental Congress, cast the deciding vote for Pennsylvania’s support of the Declaration of Independence.
A man notes his child is at an age where he thinks his parents want to get rid of him. He estimates the child as between nine and twelve while placing the parents around forty.
The Interstate Commerce Commission backs a railroad loan pool to support weaker lines as unions threaten a wage cut. Chicago delegates, about 1.5 million railroad workers, push for arbitration while a strike vote looms. The Railway Labor Act outlines steps to settle disputes, including mediation, arbitration boards, and emergency inquiries to avoid strikes.
Governor-elect A. Harry Moore declares spending cuts and a sweeping pruning of commissions and boards to save taxpayers money. He aims for restraint on appointments, noting the state is overrun with officials and political hangers on. The nation watches for promised reforms and disciplined governance.
The text argues that captur e conviction and punishment of a homicidal motorist deliver greater safety gains than threats or appeals by authorities. It frames legal action as the most effective deterrent in preventing dangerous driving and protecting the public.
A 25 year old frame Congregational church in Avoca Cass County burned last night after 10 pm. Residents fought flames but the structure became a smoldering ruin though some seats were removed to ease heat. Loss valued around 5000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Miss Ruth Tidball visited Lincoln for a day with friends while on a school break. W B Banning of Union sought the Democratic nomination for state senator and attended to business in the city. Ward Whalen traveled to Clarinda Iowa for his niece Virginia James illness, returning home last night. Tony Klimm of south of the city spent a few hours on business and visiting friends. August Pautsch and William Elmer Schaefert from near Louisville joined Mr and Mrs. August Pautsch for Monday business remarks. E T Hughes and Mrs Gretna visited the city for a brief family gathering yesterday.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders that Ruben B. Saxon may prove the last will of Floyd M. Saxon. A hearing is set for December 26 1931 at 2 PM to show cause. Notice to interested parties will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
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