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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
5
Local notices report visits and events across Cass County. Files note funerals, births, marriages, licenses, and business moves including the Postal Telegraph office plan, acorn harvester patent by Herman Streitweisser, and community visits by residents like C. D. Quinton and J. A. Walker.
Mellow rows of travel and health items appear with trips to Peoria and Denver. Families depart for holidays in Edina Burlington and Plattsmouth while marriage licenses are issued for Elmer Faines Genevive Sams Edward Weins Clara Saison Frank Elliott Maud M. Vance and the judge performs the ceremony for the last couple.
The Platte river bridge work near completion as county awards go to Mr. Sheeley with ten bidders. Roy McCoy visits from Cross Oklahoma for holidays. Marriage licenses issued in Union and Weeping Water. Chas W. Pierce nears 50 years as county surveyor at 76. Ell Eaton settles debts with Journal staff and plans Missouri return. The Munsons and Odd Fellows finalize co ownership of east half of a Main street brick building and seek repairs from the other half owner.
Fragmented notices describe gifts, shop ads, and social items. Promotions for Mel Rose cream, Rocky Mountain Tea, and household wares appear alongside marriage cards and travel notes. Local business listings include Gering & Co and John Bauer offerings.
Summer ton South Carolina resident T A Tisdale reports twenty years with piles cured by De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. The product combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients and claims to relieve and cure piles and skin diseases. Sold by F G Fricke & Co.
Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes a cough remedy that claims fast relief for coughs croup and la grippe. It allegedly treats the seat of the trouble by drawing out inflammation soothing the lungs and aiding oxygen delivery to blood and tissues. Sold by F G Fricke & Co.
Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia says he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and found it effective for stomach ailments. The ad claims the product cures dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles and strengthens blood and digestion. Sold by F G Fricke & Co.
The advertisement urges immediate use of Cham Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a child first shows hoarseness or a croupy cough. It claims the medicine never fails, is pleasant and safe, and is sold by all druggists.
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 the Burlington will sell tickets to points within 200 miles at greatly reduced rates Return limit January 4 1904 For particulars ask the agent.
An old Plattsmouth shopping notice urges buying at home as local merchants stock a bountiful Christmas array. It mentions friendly lines about Mumps in Plattsmouth and hints at a lighthearted quiz about Ann’s age and a barbed remark on limburger cheese.
In Yoakum a large dry goods firm led by Mr. D. M. Haller sends a palatable tip about De Witt's Little Early Risers. The pills are praised for the dark brown taste and morning wakefulness then sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Five Poland China pigs available from H. H. Ris at Gault Farm. Each pig weighs about 200 pounds and is offered for purchase.
The young gentlemen of the city will attend a dance at Coates hall Christmas night. For particulars consult Miss Hoppings regarding arrangements and details.
The article lauds osteopathy for treating gallstones backaches insomnia asthma and many ailments claiming it can cure or relieve diarrhea constipation dyspepsia colds and fevers. It states osteopathy covers acute and chronic diseases until surgery is needed and promotes Dr Meehan as the local osteopath in Plattsmouth inviting readers to consult him.
Local weaver announces arrival of a carpet loom direct from the factory and offers to take on all kinds of carpet weaving at reasonable prices and on short notice. He states willingness to exchange work for chickens. Im Mus C. Bani.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds by druggists if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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