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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
3
A mosaic of quips and observations spans politics economy and daily life. Notable lines touch Coolidge Poindexter Shylock and a 1928 license tag while offering wry comments on voters media and manners.
A floating news item claims Shakespeare authored thirty four Elizabethan plays. The tone mimics old fashioned press noting the figure ascribed to the famed author.
A collage of quips and reflections touches on politics media oil and culture. Notes mention Chiang Kai shek marriage an oil surplus and Greece loan while observers mock politicians pay and press ethics. A Kansas City reformer warns against misleading children about Santa.
The article argues that recent tariff disputes with France show diplomacy curbing potential conflict. It notes equal treatment among nations, the evolving use of peaceful settlements, and the need to balance protective tariffs with fair practice while protecting domestic interests.
The piece remarks that Senator Norris backing U S World League has little impact on La Follette Progressives. It notes the memory of the late senator fading like a dream and reflects on ongoing political sentiment.
Our Repair Garage stays busy as motorists seek a trusted shop for all car damages. Experienced mechanics perform thorough work without delay and at reasonable charges.
The message urges shoppers to spend locally to benefit every citizen, business, and organization. It claims local purchases support public improvements, education, safety services, recreation, culture, and prosperity, and notes quicker delivery and fair dealings at home. It concludes with a slogan There’s No Place Like iHome.
New York Governor Smith's Thanksgiving proclamation urges prayer for wisdom in using Providence gifts. The author notes the advice as among the best from state executives this year, contrasting prosperity with prudent giving and personal soul-saving.
The president denounces government involvement in business as a general rule and cites projects like the Shipping Board and Cape Cod Canal as costly failures. Yet the Mississippi barge line and Western irrigation schemes appear to be the real targets, blamed for sectional favoritism and tariff effects amid ongoing flood disaster fallout.
A reflective piece argues wealth breeds decay in virtue and marriage, warns against indulgence, and questions civilization’s resilience. It contrasts prudishness with prosperity and cites civic snow removal as a cost-effective public service.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau outlines its annual meeting at Weeping Water on December 20 at 1 30 p m in the Chris Rasmussen hall with discussions on vital agriculture questions. The Tri County Poultry Show closed amid poor weather but with 553 birds exhibited and strong county participation. Applications for tree seedlings are being filled properly with a 70 000 seedling supply planned for next spring, prioritizing those who missed last year. Organized Agriculture programs for Lincoln begin January 2 with multiple meetings and banquets across the week.
In Cass County Nebraska I in County Court sit in Plattsmouth on December 30 1927 and March 31 1928 at 10 a m to receive examine all claims against the estate of Watson Long deceased for adjustment and allowance Time to present claims three months from December 30 1927 and time to pay debts one year from December 20 1927 Witness hand and seal November 26 1927. n28-4w (Seal)
The County Court warns creditors to present claims against the estate of William H. Wynn by no more than three months from December 30, 1927. Debts must be paid within one year from that date. Notice dated November 25, 1927 with seal.
Secretary Kellogg approves a $20,000,000 loan from New York financiers to Soviet Russia. Red Russia will spend most funds on American machinery to build a steel industry in the Don region near coal and iron sources. It argues support for Soviet gov and cheaper steel abroad.
H. A. Reeve of Elmwood Nebraska offers a sale of yearling Lancred strain White Leghorn hens and pallets. Possible buyers may contact for pricing and pickup arrangements.
A concise promotional line notes that the Journal reaches about three quarters of the buying public, underscoring advertising value and broad readership for sellers and local merchants.
For sale single comb Rhode Island Reds young cockerels two dollars each. Accredited flock. Mrs Oren M Pollard Nehaw hawka Nebr.
A note contrasts modern progress with religion noting that in 1860 one could not stop a dry sermon by pressing a button. It highlights technological and behavioral changes shaping public discourse.
L Irene Snead filed November 30 1927 in Cass County District Court a foreclosure action against Theo A Walton Elizabeth Walton James E Walton Nita Walton James M Bower Grace Bower Dorothy Legge and Theo A Walton Administrator of the estate of P T Walton deceased The mortgage on Lot 24 Porter Place Plattsmouth Nebraska was for 1000 with record February 14 1918 The petition seeks foreclosure and requires answer by January 23 1928 The second notice covers a 1927 order of execution against George O Dovey property liens and auction sale January 14 1928 in Plattsmouth Nebraska for 1024 97 plus costs and accruing costs The sale will take place at Morse Garage Main Street Plattsmouth Nebraska
In the matter of the estate of Dary M Graves deceased the petitioners Alice Shipley Jack Graves and Clifford Graves seek appointment of Jack Graves as administrator Hearing set for January 6 1928 at 10 a m in the County Court all interested parties may appear and show cause why the prayer should not be granted Notice to interested parties by three weekly insertions in the Plattsmouth Journal. Dated December 6 1927 A H Duxbury County Judge di2-2w
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