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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

5

Schemers Target Retailers Warn Of Dope Promises

A Omaha Trade Exhibit note warns retailers about widespread schemes promising increasing business by 50 to 100 percent. Promoters target hardware, druggist, furniture and general stores, offering recipes for quick riches to retailers manufacturers and newspapers. Author Fred Diers urges unity through the Nebraska Retailers federation to guard profits.

Omaha Madson, Neb Federation of Nebraska Fred Diers

Hazel Menthol Plasters No More Back Pain

Hazel Menthol Plasters offer quick relief for lumbago backache sciatica neuralgia and many pains. They claim to drive away pain until forgotten with yard rolls priced at 1.00 and smaller sizes at 25c. Dealers stocked or direct from Davie Lawrence Co New York samples mailed for 5 cents.

Davie & Lawrence Co New York

Cass County Residents Head to Louisiana for Land Inspection

A Cass County group travels to southern Louisiana to view land managed by A. H. Bowdish with plans to relocate. Passengers include W. W. Burnett John Siyden Sam Schwab Sam Cline and T. S. Davis. Bowdish joins to Union to meet Lincoln party. they proceed to Kentwood and then visit New Orleans about 80 miles away.

Cass County Louisiana A. H. Bowdish W. W. Burnett John Siyden Sam Schwab Sam Cline T. S. Davis Mr. Bowdish Union Linecoln Charles Bowdish Lincoln Kentwood New Orleans

We Will Buy Chickens December 29th and 30th

Zuckweiler and Lutz announce a chicken purchase event on December 29 and 30 with price watch. listings note weekly price, contact details not provided.

Zuckweiler & Lutz

Defacing the Government Building Sparks Federal Action

Local youths and adults have vandalized the city government building with names on walls and misused revolving doors. The Treasury Department in Washington notified Postmaster Schneider that defacing public buildings violates federal law and offenders will be prosecuted. The issue has persisted since opening, but federal involvement is imminent to halt the activity.

Treasury Department Washington Schneider United States

McConshie Post 6 ART Elects Officers for Year

McConnhie Post 6 AR of the Grand Army of the Republic held its annual election at the courthouse. Commander W H Freese led the list with Senior Vice Commander William McCauley and Junior Vice Commander Ashbury Jacks among the officers chosen. Other posts include Chaplain George Poisall Quartermaster T M Carter Guard G W Rennie Day Officer William Porter Trustee Thomas Wiles and Delegate R F Windham to the State Encampment at Grand Island in May.

McConnihie Post Grand Army of the Republic Court House W. H. Freese William McCauley Thomas Wiles Grand Island Mayo R. FB. Windham

Methodist Aid Society Bazaar Nets Beautiful Results

The ladies of the Methodist Aid society held a very successful bazaar and market in the Hutler Riley block. Their store room was prettily decorated with a large and assorted stock of fancy work, drawing a large number of well pleased customers for Christmas purchases.

Methodist Aid Society Hutler Riley

Christmas Choppers line up for holiday shopping on Main Street

Local merchants on Main Street prepare for Yuletide trade. Peter Claus offers extensive furniture and hardware stock, August Bach supplies groceries and fruits, Herman Spies cigar store entices with cigars, and L. B. Egerberger features groceries and dinner essentials for the holiday feast.

Main Street Peter Claus Claus August Bach Lower Main Street Bach Herman Spies

Complete Eastman’s Photo Outfit for Sale

Eastman 4x5 camera complete outfit offered for sale at a bargain price. Seller listed as J. Asch in Murray Nebraska. Includes all essential items for large format photography. Suitable for amateur or professional use seeking affordable gear.

Eastman’s J. Asch Murray Neb

Stock Sale At Swath Omaha Draws Local Visitors

George M. Hild of near Mynard joined the morning trip to Swath Omaha for the large stock sale. John Pearstey of Union was in the city briefly to handle business matters.

George M. Hild Near Mynard Omaha

Local Officials and Visitors Stop by Court House

J Funke of Louisville interviewed the county commissioners at the court house while J M Meisinger was in the city yesterday for a few hours attending to business with the merchants.

J. Funke Louisville J. M. Meisinger

County Commissioner C R Jordan Attends County Board Meeting

County Commissioner C. R. Jordan arrived from his visit at Alvo to participate in the county board meeting held today.

C. R. Jordan Alvo

John Kaffenberger attends South Cma stock show

John Kaffenberger travels to South Cma this morning to view the business stock exhibition underway in the city.

John Kaffenberger Anne South Cmaha

Mrs. Fred Spansler Spotted Traveling Through Omaha

Mrs. Fred Spansler was aboard this morning en route to Omaha where she planned to spend the day, attending to matters of business.

Fred Spansler Omaha

Attorney El Tet of Weeping WaterVisits Court

Attorney EL Tet of Weeping Water spent the afternoon handling court matters at the courthouse as he visited No. 24.

Editeur C. L. Graves Visits Court House

C. L. Graves editor of the Union Ledger visited the court house this morning to attend to some matters and spent a few hours on site.

Editeur C. L. Graves The Union Ledger Court House

Joseph Tubbs Heads to Omaha for Stock Show

Joseph Tubbs of the vicinity of Mypard arrives this morning and boards Nov 15 for Omaha to attend the big stock show in the city.

Joseph Tubbs Viciity of Mypard Omaha

County Officials Hear EK Heebner Arrival at Session

EK Heebner arrived from Nehawka to attend the Nehawka County Commissioners session. Local officials prepared for the evening meeting as part of the regular board proceedings.

EK. Heebner Nehawka Board of County Commissioners

Weeping Water Cashier Visits Court House for Morning Matters

T C Murtey cashier of the First National bank of Weeping Water came over this morning from his home to spend a few hours here attending to some matters at the court house.

T. C. Murtey First National Bank of Weeping Water

Cass county delegates visit South Honda stock market

Ben Henning joined Cass county favourers touring the South Honda stock market this morning to review business matters.

Ben Henning Cass County Honda

Kaifenberzer Taken From Farm For Omaha Trip

George Kaifenberzer traveled from his farm near the city to catch the early Berling ton train to Omaha. He was summoned there on business matters related to stock wards.

George Kaifenberzer Omaha

Murray Doctor Dr. J Pitman Visits City for Business

Dr. J Pitman of Murray was in the city this morning attending to some business matters.

Wedneday J. Pitman Murray

George A. Kaffenberger Involved In Morning Incident

George A. Kaffenberger served as a four passenger in a morning incident on Onma ha street where he was called to assist. No further details available.

George A. Kaffenberger Onmaha

Pepperbere Visit With Friends Near Linesha

Rey V. Pepperbere and his wife will stay a few days with friends after arriving from Linesha for an evening visit.

Rey V. Pepperbere Linesha

Adam Kaffenberger Visits City for Merchant Matters

Adam Kaffenberger of near Cedar Creek spent a few hours in the city handling business with local merchants.

Adam Kaffenberger Cedar Creek

Harve Manners Returns From City Visit

Harve Manners came back to the metropolis this morning after a brief stay with friends and handling business matters.

Harve Manners Metropolis

Rev Hunter Visits City to conduct church business

Reverend Hunter of Rich Mile Grove church traveled to the city for a few hours to handle matters with local merchants and engage in routine church affairs.

Hunter Rich Mile Grove Church

Welirbein Couple Travel to Omaha for Day Visit and Business

W. H. Welirbein and his wife were passengers this morning bound for Omaha where they will spend the day visiting and attending to business matters.

W. H. Welirbein Omaha

County Commissioner F Jordan Leaves for Home

County Commissioner F Jordan departed this afternoon for his home at Alve after attending the county board meeting.

F. Jordan Alve

Dr Gilmore of Murray Resumes County Court Work

Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Murray arrived this morning from his home and returned to county court duties after handling personal business matters.

G. H. Gilmore of Murray

Kansas City Man To Seek Treatment At Local Hospital

A Kansas City resident will undergo medical treatment at Thornton and Miner hospital for a few weeks, according to local notices. The plan includes remaining in the city during the course of care.

Ing Kansas City Thornton & Miner Hospital

Mrs Kate MecHeeh Visits Daughter In Town

Mrs Kate MecHeeh of Fails City arrived on No. 2 and will visit there for a short time at the home of her daughter Mrs Thomas Walling.

Kate MecHeeh Fails City Thomas Walling

Carrie Scott Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Carrie Scott came back to Coraha last evening after a brief stay with relatives. Her sister Mrs. Eva Reeve accompanied her on the return voyage and they plan a short visit at home.

Carrie Scott Haha Eva Reeve Coraha

Murray cattle dealer travels to Omaha market by car

H. G. Long of Murray arrived in the city for a brief visit and to ship a car of cattle to South Omaha. He planned to ride the Mexicani Pacific but the train did not stop at Murray, forcing him to drive into town.

H. G. Long Murray South Omaha

Palmer and guests enter Elks Lodge membership

Frank PF Sheldon and James M Palmer traveled from Nehbawha to join the Elks. Palmer was accompanied by his little son Quinton Palmer who stayed at the home of his uncle, Sheriff Quinton, and family overnight.

Frank PF Sheldon James M. Palmer Nehbawha

Notice to Patrons of Aumiet Qherder Estate

Debt settlement requested from all parties owed by the estate of Aumiet Qherder deceased. Contact and settle at once. account listed at Gormiers Duplement Store.

Aumiet Qherder Gormiers Duplement

Contagiously Odd Ad Encourages Laxative Claim

A fragmented advertisement urges readers to try Dr Mites Laxative Tablets promising quick relief. The misspelled copy reads Conctipate d Try Dr Mites' Laxative Tablets they Will seon put you right again.

Governor Matthew Gerine Enjoyed Eastern Trip Visit

Mr. Gerine of the city recently returned from a eastern tour visiting legal centers and memorial events. He met with Franklin officials and James Wilem, a colleague of the president, and shared impressions of youth travel and postwar era interests in Fraotim, Pennsylvania.

Tuewlar Matthew Gering Ely Potabies Ghent Franklin Alee James Wilem

Forest Rose four sale offered with refund if unsafe

A brief notice advertises a sack of Forest Rose four with a promise of money back if the product proves unsafe. It urges trying the Journal for related stationery purchases and implies a consumer reassurance.

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