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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
4
A collage of humorous and reflective snippets about politics, society, and daily life. Bits reference Christmas, holidays, aviation, postage, and public figures, with remarks on judges, congress, and cultural trends. Contains multiple vignettes and wry observations from various locales.
A quotation from James Martineau notes that the health of a community serves as an almost unfailing index of its morals, reflecting civic character and virtue.
After a man laboring to rearrange furniture, the woman reveals she only wanted to see the new layout and now prefers the old arrangement, suggesting a return to the previous setup.
A column discusses former Michigan Governor Osborn and his wife’s separation, arguing that true manhood is found anywhere people choose to live. The writer contends open spaces do not define men, citing civility, restraint, and the Golden Rule, while condemning jealousy and crime among both genders.
A Hopkins inquiry reports college men enter penal institutions as often as uneducated peers. Graduates show few repeat offenses, with age and profession influencing crime rates. Doctors and lawyers appear among imprisoned, tied to dope cases, forgery, and financial manipulation.
Washington reports final 1934 crop values show larger acreages and higher prices boosting total value of crops by roughly 91 million dollars from last year. Corn leads at 2.22 billion, cotton 1.77 billion, hay 1.99 billion, with gains in corn and winter wheat while some crops decline. Secretary Mellon also forwards tax reform proposals, urging reductions in earned income tax up to 44 percent for low to middle incomes.
Rep Garner of Texas denounces Mellon plan claiming only about 525,000 income surtax payers would see relief. He asserts many admin provisions are excluded and warns against false claims of broad tax cuts. Ways and Means Committee prepares to review revised revenue act provisions.
The Weeping Water Poultry School offered an instructive session led by Mr. Summers of Extension Poultry Husbandry. Attendees included owners of accredited flocks, with most of them expected to attend the meeting.
Christmas week reduces office hours with a short vacation. one staffer will remain to answer calls on Christmas day.
About twenty seven women gathered at Mrs. Guy Ward’s home on Monday December 10 for an all day session. They drafted thirty patterns for set-in sleeve dresses and cut and fitted as many waists. Decorative stitching was completed in the afternoon and a luncheon cafe teria dinner was served at noon.
The Eagle nog conmazun ity ladies study silk and wool fabrics exploring names weaves and uses. A burning test checks purity while a contest names the best end wool fabrics led by Mrs. A. Lone man Mrs. Anna Frohlick Mrs. La Rhea Umland and Mrs. Gussie Long. The next meeting will cover cutting and fitting set in sleeve dresses.
The Mynard Ladies' Club gathered at Mrs. R. C. Carey's home where members took measurements and drafted bungalow sleeve dresses. The hostess served delicious refreshments at the close of the meeting.
For sale or trade 348 acres on river bottom with no overflow two miles from Bloomington Nebraska 125 head of thoroughbred Hereford cattle included good improvements Send details to R E Doud Plaitamouunti Neb D
For sale pure bred Buff Orpington carke rels or chicks. Contact D R Tapiif by phone 2412 in Murray Nebraska. Property listing note indicates livestock availability locally. Potential buyers urged to inquire promptly.
Albert D Weston non resident defendant warned that on December 1 1923 Home Savings Loan Association filed in Cass county district court a petition to foreclose a mortgage dated May 24 1922 on Lots 276 and 277 in the Village of Greenwood Cass county Nebraska and to obtain deficiency judgment and general relief. If no answer by January 28 1924 the allegations will be true and judgment and decree will be entered. G E Hager attorney for plaintiff
Louis Horsack advertises Choice Luff Orpington roosters in Portsmouth. Contact by phone 676 for availability and pricing.
Mrs Juliaz Reinke of South Bend Nebraska offers Rhode Island Red cockerels at $1.50 each. The listing notes contact details and price for buyers in the area.
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