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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
3
A mosaic of jokes and brief political items notes the Volstead Act battles, tax publicity debates, holiday reminders, and sharp quips about Santa Claus, Christmas consuming, and public figures. It mixes light satire with references to Prohibition era politics and current events.
An editorial draws a Parable of the Pharisee to critique American claims of credit for the Locarno treaty. It argues Europe earned the peace and the United States should acknowledge that and avoid self praise while aiding relief for Europeans. It calls for humility and proper attribution.
A humorous piece contrasts the impractical lure of statistics with real-world concerns. It jokes about measuring the human chest in delinquents and the seductive edge of numbers, then flips to a notorious criminal queen who uses a tape measure as a rebuke to law and order.
A New York World item notes a To wa poultry breeder unveiling the turken a fowl blending chicken and turkey. The inventor claims the bird will dominate smart menus and price comparisons show turkeys at 47 cents a pound chickens at 33 cents while turken aims for 80 cents.
Christmas seals are being sold to benefit the tuberculosis fund. The campaign urges every letter and package to carry a seal, described as a bullet in the war against the great white plague, with Cass county noting limited funds and a need for broader sales to boost next year’s effort.
The piece lampoons long range winter forecasts for 1925 26 noting repeated unproven predictions and urging caution. It cites Engineer Bronson of the New York Central who warns vigilance rather than large prepayments and recalls past misfires from 1816 style rhetoric.
Bulletin notes the upcoming Christmas holiday in seven days with a reminder about the date. Readers are urged to mark calendars and prepare for the observance.
August G. Bach files suit in Cass county Nebraska on November 25 1925 against Michael Preis and Louisa Preis for 184 10 plus 7 percent interest from November 1902. A attachment levied on defendants real estate in Plattsmouth to recover the debt. Defendants must answer by January 18 1926 or default judgment and sale of real estate will follow.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court orders all interested parties to appear December 29 1925 at 9 am to show cause why final settlement and discharge should not be granted. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week before the hearing. The petition is by George W Goodman administrator of Kenny Goodmen deceased. Notice of Suit follows in the Cass County District Court App Dock Page 303.
Public sale of real estate in Cass County Nebraska under order of Judge James T Begley to advance the guardianship of John Varga. The property at Lot 1 in SE NW 14 of Section 13 Township 12 North Range 13 will be offered at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse on January 4 1926 at 10 o clock in the forenoon for cash to the highest bidder. The sale runs one hour and excludes Missouri Pacific Railway Company right of way. James Warga is guardian. A Rawls is attorney.
The piece highlights governments striving to balance budget gaps as they face mounting pressures from deficits. It notes varying approaches by nations to manage spending and revenue, aiming to avoid fiscal crises while funding essential programs.
A Florida gathering is announced for the group of Percy Hopkins Joyce's former husbands. The event is described as a convention to discuss past marriages and related memories in the Sunshine State.
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