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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
4
A collage of humorous quips, forecasts and notes on Christmas commerce and manners. References to Easter, Coolidge, New England thrift, and local shops such as Bates Book and Gift Shop and Thierolf clothing. Mentions of gifts, fashion, and social observations with scattered verses and opinions.
Report notes men drilling deep wells for oil in the east and cites Latrobe Pennsylvania where the world’s deepest well reaches 7,428 feet. The bore costs about 200000 dollars and success hinges on finding large amounts of oil. The piece suggests nature may hide deposits at deeper levels for future use.
Reformers grow impatient for quick results yet slow change remains common. A century of steady campaigning yielded Prohibition progress after four decades of rising Elfizon voter turnout. Reversing the tide could take another generation. Economic and social reforms move slowly, likened to turning an ocean liner with a canoe paddle.
Secretary Weeks and General Pershing urge strict adherence to the national defense act to keep mobilization simple and efficient. They warn against inactive units and depleted strengths while calling for economy and improved training for reserves and National Guard. The Daily Journal notes Plattsmouth’s home newspaper role for local advertising.
A dramatic report complains of indictments and a looming grand jury citation as crime figures move through a crime ridden landscape. The piece hints at hijackers trafficking liquor and jewel theft, with a mysterious mastermind allegedly steering a large empire before authorities close in.
A bail subject charged with criminal carelessness in causing a pedestrian’s death is discussed alongside warnings about driving speeds. The piece notes 45 mph equals about 73 feet per second and argues that high speeds are dangerous on ordinary roads and streets, urging safety education in schools and public awareness of speed effects.
The cost of living has risen since 1914 with estimates showing £1.62 now buys what £1 bought ten years ago. The piece argues that advertisers reach thrifty readers who value papers for savings and efficient shopping, guiding them to merchants they read about last night.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders the heirs and interested parties to appear on December 22, 1924 at 10 a.m. for final settlement of the administrator R B Windham's account and to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice to be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing. Local official Allen J Beeson signs and seals the order.
J M Leyda the sole referee in Cass county Nebraska will sell at 10 o clock a m on January 12 1925 at the south front door of Plattsmouth courthouse the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 13 township 12 north range 13 east except Missouri Pacific Railway right of way bid to be highest cash offer sale open one hour Describes parcel location and boundaries based on 1924 court order with default details in the notice.
Notice is given to heirs and creditors in the estate of William A Gullion in Cass County Nebraska that Martha A Gullion has filed a petition for determination of heirs. The petition states Gullion died intestate at La Junta Colorado around June 12 1919 owning a one fifth interest in 90 acres of NE 34 12N 9E in Cass County and that no administration has been started. The named heirs include Martha Gullion Myrtle Wade Robert Gullion Jay Gullion Minnie Melvin John Gullion Eugene Gullion and Lilly Gullion.
Notice records a hearing set for January 15, 1925 at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth Nebraska to determine degree of kinship and right of descent in the real property of the deceased. Dated December 10, 1924, Allen J. Beeson County Judge.
In Cass County Nebraska on January 6 1925 at 10 o clock in the forenoon Judge James T Begley will hear an application by the plaintiff for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the mortgaged premises and to collect rents and profits to be applied under court orders.
The Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association sues John W. Falter and others for foreclosure on mortgages totaling 7000 dollars tied to Lot 51 in Block 35 Platttsmouth Cass County Nebraska. Defendants must answer by January 5 1925 or default judgment will be entered. A receiver may be appointed to collect rents to satisfy the debt and taxes. Real names of several parties are unknown.
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