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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
7
Local residents traveled from Lincoln Berlin Syracuse Omaha and Auburn visiting kin and friends in Avoca. The district No. 4 school hosted a well attended box social raising 42.45 dollars with Col H A Straub as auctioneer. The holiday trade at merchants remained strong.
About one hundred fifty books were added, totaling 314 volumes. The seventh grade finishes history and will advance to the eighth grade, freeing time for special work next semester. The piece also notes a health ad praising Dr King s New Life Pills and a seasonal line.
The College Boy, starring Chas Riggs and sons, returns for a third season with a varied program of songs, dances, and comedy. The production blends a light love story with lively musical numbers and humor for all audiences. It plays at the Parmele on Saturday, December 26.
About 100 farmers gathered at John Fherman’s farm southeast of Louisville for the second wolf hunt of the season. Four sections surrounded the wolves who broke line but were killed. Charles Gaebel Sr. reportedly injured at his daughter's home. Platte river wagon bridge delayed by boiler explosion. replacement boiler secured and work resumed. Ralph Ellis of Crete accepted a helper position at the Missouri Pacific station.
Advertising copy promoting Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a tonic to improve appetite and digestion ahead of holiday meals. Claims to strengthen the body and ease digestive ailments, with no injurious ingredients. Mentions Jos Tuiner at 6161622 So Ashland Ave Chicago IL.
Dozens of residents depart for Omaha Lyons Lincoln Shenandoah and other towns to spend Christmas with relatives or friends. Travelers include Mies Hattle Hollis John Isbell Horiet Knapp and many more as trains carry people to holiday gatherings and shopping.
The Plattsmouth Daily Journal notes merchants use local papers for low cost promotion while others rely on mail order catalogs. Advertisers gain new customers and cross promote, with Weeping Water Republican observing the mutual benefit of local ads and regional commerce.
License clerk Miss Gertrude Beée issued two licenses to Alvo residents. Fred Manners aged 22 and Emma Rasp aged 18 take the first license, both well known and popular in the area. Orville D Quellhorst aged 23 and F Alfa Rouse aged 21 receive the second license, also highly regarded locally.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relieving a heavy dull after meal feeling. The product strengthens digestion and regulates liver and bowels, claiming superiority to pills at similar cost. Free samples available at T G Fricke Co. drug store.
Critics hail Ole Swanson as one of the season’s best Swedish comedy dramas. It opens at the Parmele Theater on Friday December 25 with a clever company and new songs and specialties promising pure enjoyment and popular success.
Dr E R Kaar dentist will make weekly trips to Avoca starting Wednesday August 19. He will share office space with Dr Brendel. Appointments can be made with him.
Mr Split near Rock Bluffs reports eleven hogs died suddenly within an hour after showing no illness. The herd appeared healthy as they suddenly collapsed and gasped. No local epidemic is evident. a veterinarian will investigate.
For rent a six room house in good repair. Inquire of John H. Becker for details and availability.
A small bead purse was located and secured at this office. The owner may claim it by identifying contents and paying for this notice.
It is a Wonder Chamberlain's Haiment is one of the most wonderful preparations yet produced for relief of rheumatic pains and for lame back sprains and bruises. The quick relief from pain which it affords in case of rheumatism is alone worth many times its cost. Price 25 cents large size 50 cents for sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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