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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

6

Acorns Cigars Promise Best Smoke at Five Cents

An advertisement touts Acorns cigars as the best in the world and claims a satisfying smoke for five cents. Call for Acorns to secure smoke satisfaction.

Stationery Sale At Journal Office In Stock

1,000 boxes of paper available for selection at the Journal office. Call to inspect and buy.

Journal

Would Try Case in Cass County

Plaintiffs in a 95000 damage suit against Rock Island railroad seek remand from federal court to Cass county district court for trial. The action stems from the January 16 Alvo crossing crash that killed Alma Godbey and Edith and Belle Foreman.

Rock Island Railroad Alvo Crossing District Court of Cass County United States Court Jacob Dickinson Rock Island Henry A. Bailey Lincoln News

Causes of the grain car shortage and proposed remedies

John Murtey argues the grain car shortage harms Nebraska and Kansas as trunk-line consolidation reduces available box cars. He cites higher freight costs, terminal market operations, and suggests railroads keep more grain box cars in state for loading to Omaha and back.

Burlington Rock Island Union Pacific St. Paul Chicago Oklahoma Colorado Gulf Pacific Coast Nebraska Kansas Gulf Port East Gulf Ports New York Far West West Omaha St. Joe Grand Island Stromsburg Alma Neb St. Joseph John Murtey

Journal Office Stationery Designs Impress Visitors

We present several styles of initial stationary at the Journal office this season. The finest we have shown and suitable for gift goods. Prices are right and ready for purchase.

Journal

Sheriff Responds to Domestic Disturbance

Sheriff Quinton was alerted by a telephone message to Murray about a man causing trouble with his wife and family. He traveled by car but found only a small family quarrel that was resolved without police intervention.

Quinton Murray

A Want Ad Will Bring You A Buyer

A brief classified notice promises sellers a swift sale through a well-placed want ad. The ad emphasizes concise copy, clear price, and contact details to attract potential buyers quickly.

Methodist church mishap leaves Grace Paxton bruised

Miss Grace Paxton fell while descending church steps, bruising herself and feeling briefly stunned. She recovered quickly and was described as generally well after the incident at the Methodist church.

Grace Paxton

Tragic Deaths of J. P. Becker and Wife Reported Near Mason City

News from Mason County Illinois states John S. Becker age 85 and his wife 83 were found shot in their rural Mason City farm home. Robbery is suspected. wealth and hidden cash are mentioned as possible motives. Relatives in Peoria and nearby await full details.

Rem Peoria John S. Becker Mason City Becker Mason County Mr. Becker John H. Becker Ilinois

Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Promoted for Christmas Use

Why wish and wait for the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet when it can be yours now for Christmas. A well organized kitchen is essential and a Hoosier would bring handy storage for tools and implements. Stop at our store to view these cabinets and choose the right one.

Improvements at the Plattsmouth Laundry

The Plattsmouth Steam Laundry installed an additional mangle to handle growing business. Manager Mr Harris previously faced ironing delays on large items but the new equipment eases this strain and enhances efficiency. The laundry now compares favorably with regional facilities and citizen support is rising.

Plattsmouth Harris

Stationery gift idea from the Journal office line

A suggestion to visit the Journal office to view a line of stationery suitable as a gift. The note emphasizes a handsome presentation and invites readers to inspect the selection.

Peck's Bad Boy Musical Farce at Parmelo Theater

A new and up to date musical farce Peck's Bad Boy is at Parmelo Theater Wednesday night December 20. The show features catchy music, pretty singing and dancing girls, clever comedians and lavish costumes. Irving Berlin has rewritten the score for this season and sixteen musical numbers are included.

Peck Parmelo Theater Irving Berlin

View the Fine Line of Fancy Stationery at the Journal

A brief note highlights stylish stationery at the Journal shop. The item line promises quality and a neat display to attract customers.

the Journal

Lost Ten Dollar Bill Reward Notice

Lost ten dollar bill. Reward will be paid for its return to the Journal office. December 15. News staff notice for local readers to aid in locating the missing bill.

Journal

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