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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
2
A quip about Mussolini's marriage plans hints at social upheaval and the impact on Italian families. The piece humorously notes the idea of plowing under every third baby if plans continue and recalls past fashion as a memory cue.
A puzzled reader asks why clocks universally strike on the half hour at night but often miss or delay the top of the hour, wondering about design or mechanism that causes the hour strike to be irregular or delayed.
The editor reflects on a change from drums to traveling salesmen, noting that he understood there were drum merchants and now recognizes traveling salesmen. The switch occurred without his knowledge and prompts a retrospective view of the newsroom and trade shifts.
The Cincinnati tournament saw local players win three of five championships in the Hall of Mirrors. The result suggests strong finessing or peeking by Cincinnatians in that room.
A Soviet newspaper operating in New York pays its editor the same salary as its office boy. The NRA plans to acquire the paper if it takes no action, but the issue underscored the demand that office boys receive fair, decent pay.
First Officer Richards and Captain Prengel on the Santa Lucia reported a seven-humped sea monster with a cowlike face and red green eyes seen off British Columbia as the liner neared New York. The tale, dismissed by some yet beloved by others, evokes ongoing wonder at ocean mysteries amid modern travel.
The remark recalls a longing for a final continuation before ending, suggesting a belief that a last round could restore the mood of celebration and a sense of closure.
The quote notes that after age 35 babyishness loses its charm. It also defines a famed New York wit as someone who has a good voice and repeats Dorothy Parker’s sayings.
A humorous history of Prohibition era debates questions whether gin was ever made in bathtubs. It references Professor Berle and lingering myths about a brain trust while noting the long national ban and various opinions.
A street scene notes a man stacks cigar butts on the sidewalk to signal concern for the less fortunate, implying a playful act to conserve the energy of looking around for debris. The quirky gesture reflects local humor and civic cheek in the neighborhood.
Philadelphians recall 1914 when Connie Mack sold eleven star players for just over 100000 dollars. The dehorned Athletics then endured about 1540 straight losses over the next ten seasons, aside from a few wins pitched by Eddie Rommel.
Milwaukee Journal reports General Johnson defends the NRA and argues radical plans to shift from fiat to gold or coin may provoke congress to push a fiat money policy. The piece warns against reversing Depression-era policies and predicts congressional experiments could threaten the economy.
The Sioux City Journal notes President Roosevelt praised early farm relief gains in a Farm Bureau address. It cites higher prices, corn loans at 45 cents a bushel, and slower than hoped progress, insisting patience is needed as plans unfold across agriculture’s large, slow-moving economy.
A New York World Telegram editorial argues that the US treasury bond issue oversubscribed threefold on opening day, noting bankers push fear campaigns while President Roosevelt upholds moderate monetary policy. It suggests inflation could come only if bankers and NRA supporters undermine the recovery program and Roosevelt’s approach.
Residents of the District of Columbia are unable to vote citing constitutional or congressional restrictions. After observing Congress in session, the sentiment appears indifference or resigned acceptance of the voting barrier.
A brief notice states Samuel Insyll Soon is to be ordered to depart Greete, shifting him from the locale due to unspecified cause.
Orval Cornell convicted in Cass county on December 27 1932 of forgery seeks parole. The Nebraska Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 10 a m on January 10 1934 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln. Interested parties may appear and show cause for or against the application.
District Court Cass County Nebraska hearings involve Wilhelmine Notting plaintiff and many defendants in a suit to quiet title to described real estate in Sections 29 and 25 Township 12 North Range 14 East 6th P M including Lots 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 and fractional lots in Egenberger Troop Add in Cass county. Case filed November 22 1922 seeks injunction against claims and to establish plaintiff's title and possession. Defendants must answer by January 7 1934. attorneys listed.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court set a hearing for January 1933 on the petition of Frank J Libershal administrator for final settlement and allowance of his account and for assignment of the estate determination of heirship and discharge as administrator. Notice will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing date at ten oclock a m to all interested parties.
By order of the U S District Court Lincoln Division Cass County Nebraska will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the east half of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 22 Township 12 North Range 10 East of the 4th P M Cass County Nebraska to satisfy a decree and costs Special Master Daniel H McClenaman sets January 15 1234 at 1 PM at the Cass County courthouse entrance for the sale Dated December 11 1975 di14-21-25 ji-11
In the County Court of Ozsa county Nebraska a petition to administer the estate of Emma J Aimerley deceased has been filed. The hearing is set for January 5 1924 at 10 a m to contest the petition and possibly grant administration to Lyman C Marvin or another suitable person. Witness the county court seal this December 4 1933.
In Cass county Nebraska the county court orders that administrator C A Rawls must appear December 29 1933 at ten o clock in the morning to show cause why his petition for assignment of the estate determination of heirship and discharge should not be granted Notice of the petition and hearing will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
Public auction notices issued in Cass county Nebraska list multiple properties. Luke L Wiles et al faces a 1923 sale with a 13000 mortgage and Nebraska court orders. A second sale by William Robertson as referee covers several parcels in townships 11 and 12 with staged payments and court confirmation.
Defendants including Samuel Blodgett and Wardman Metcher are notified of a November 4 1933 filing by John L Klein and Pearl E Klein seeking a deed in fee simple and quiet title to parts of Section 7 Township 10 North Range 14 East Cass County Nebraska. They must answer by January 22 1934. The petition requests removal of clouds on title and permanent injunctions.
Under an Order of Sale issued by Clerk C E Sedgway of the Cass County Nebraska District Court the 26th day of December 1933 at 10 00 o clock in the forenoon the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse is the sale location The property is the East 24 feet of Lot 12 in Block 25 in the City of Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska It is levied upon as the property of Edward defendants to satisfy a judgment in favor of Fred T Ramee Trustee plaintiff Plattsmouth Nebraska November 23 1933 n27 bw
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