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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
8
County farm superintendent George Hi Tams plans a Christmas celebration for fourteen elderly residents at the west city farm. A big dinner and a goodwill gesture will honor the aged inmates who otherwise may feel forgotten. residents may be remembered by a girl visitor, and locals are invited to send items to be taken to the farm.
Mrs Adela Polak of Laibach praises Tunner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a permanent household remedy that improves appetite and eases stomach troubles. The advertisement notes Triner’s Elixir as pleasant tasting and useful for loss of appetite and weakness and promotes Triner’s Liniment for backache rheumatic and neuralgic pains.
An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and poor health. It urges simple eating, exercise, cleanliness and claims better health will follow. The copy mentions a price of £41.00 per bottle.
The Journal Stationery Department offers a full assortment of Christmas presents and a new initial line in fancy stationery. Also featured are empty Christmas boxes, suitable for home prepared gifts, plus Christmas seals tags and cards.
Old Glory replaced at the postoffice with a new flag due to wear and disfigurement. Postmaster Schneider said the worn flag could hardly be identified and warranted replacement for the dignity of the government. The new flag is large and presents a pleasant sight waving in the breeze.
Christmas crepe paper decor brightens the Journal office with the finest lines found in town.
A familiar old gag delighted two saloon operators yesterday when a man asked for whisky and a washer of water for a washer. He paid and drank then revealed an iron washer from his pocket, causing laughter among the bar staff and onlookers at the scene.
Warm weather last week aided work on the North Sixth street project for the Elks lodge. Builders push the house toward completion with a new top floor addition revealing a large lodge and ballroom space. Members show keen interest and await moving into the new home.
A couple from west of La Platte, Colbert and his wife, traveled toward Union after learning their son, who had run away from home weeks earlier, was located nearby. The elderly parents showed strong desire to bring him home and were overjoyed at the prospect of reunion.
From Tuesday's Daily a tourist named Frank Miller was arraigned for intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs, suspended on condition he leave the city. The piece urges establishing a rock pile work program to force fines and reduce street vagrancy while generating revenue for the city.
St Marys Guild of the Episcopal church met at the home of Mrs E W Gook for their regular business meeting. The group reviewed the year’s work as a successful year and discussed business matters while preparing dainty items for the Christmas tree at the Sunday school. Light refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Nettie Hawksworth.
The Richard and Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, a large colored troupe, will perform at the Parmele theater on Christmas night. The ensemble emphasizes an all-star cast with varied talents and modern, up-to-date material replacing the old star system.
Preparations for the Cosmopolitan club’s second annual mask ball on Wednesday evening December 31 are rushed to make it a memorable, pleasant, and successful city event. Cash prizes will go to the best costumes and a costume rental from an Omaha costume dealer will be available at the hall on the day of the dance. Costume wearers only may be on the floor until masks are removed.
A product claim describes regular tablets that ease bowel discomfort and may reduce constipation. The item is advertised as easy to use and available for 25 cents at all stores.
An advertisement promotes Christmas seating options from the journal promising the best models on the market. It touts availability and likely festive seating choices for holiday events.
The Journal job department announces a wide line of high grade Christmas cards printed on correspondence stock with matching envelopes. Many styles and greetings are available and custom greetings can be printed at a reasonable price as a seasonal specialty. Visit the Journal office to view the collection.
Mrs Charles A Johnson died yesterday morning at her Eight Mile Grove home after a long illness. The Johnson family longtime residents of the city lived here during Mr Johnsons hotel and barber shop years. Funeral arrangements had not been settled when the news reached the city. The family moved eight years ago to a farm near Louisville where they have since resided.
A. Young of near Murray was in the city handling business. Mrs. Charles Troop visited the metropolis for a few hours returning on No. 24 this afternoon.
Polk, an attorney from Lincoln, arrived at the court house this morning to attend to matters of business.
George Reitler of Eagle, cashier of the local bank, was in town for a few hours today handling matters at the court house.
Mrs. W. OH, Venner and Danegh traversed from their Mynard home to Omaha aboard the early Burlington train.
L H W Puls, Fred Lotz and Al fred Gansemer of Murray vicinity rode the early train to Omaha and will spend the day there as passengers.
Attorney D. O. Tenever departed this noon for Union to attend to matters of business for a few hours.
W. G. Leisinger traveled to his farm residence near the city, arriving by car to tend morning chores and check on crops.
W T Puls and son arrived from Murray this morning and were passengers on train 29 bound for Omaha where they planned to spend the day.
Tom Martin of Pacific Janction arrived for Western Day and spent a few hours handling business with ministers, then returned home.
Mrs M BR Buckingham and her son Ralph traveled this morning on the early Burlington train bound for Omaha where they will stay for a while. The brief notes their travel plans and indicates an Omaha visit.
Albert Wheeler arrived yesterday from his farm home south of the city and spent several hours here tending to business with local merchants.
Charles Malley and his wife and their young daughter from Galesburg Illinois are visiting the home of Mrs. Malley’s parents Mr and Mrs William Shea for a short stay.
Philip Nidol and his wife from Maple Grove were passengers this morning bound for Omaha to attend to business matters. They were among several travelers seeking the city trip for official or financial duties.
Plymouth rocks for sale described with details on fine poultry stock. Listing mentions various producers and locations and notes availability and pricing in a period ad style.
The notice advertises white Wren derby cockrels for sale with contact by telephone for Jutirm A. Pits. It provides a short price note and a terse inquiry line.
A garbled historical text fragment describes an infant being horned or hurt and a director applying a treatment. It notes pain ceased and the child entering a restful state, with scattered names such as Nancy M. Haweten and Harentre.
Ebner Hartman visited the town yesterday for several hours with his friends and to handle business. Mr Nartasan runs a bakery in the lows city and previously trained at C. L. Hermer’s bakery.
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