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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
3
Union residents and visitorsJoined by many families celebrated Christmas with travel to Nebraska City and Omaha. Notable occurrences include charity gifts to poor children, farm sales near Nehawka, and multiple visits between Union, Dunbar, and Weeping Water residents.
A group gathered last Sunday at D. H. K. Porter’s Union home for a shooting event despite crisp weather. Participants tested their skill with blue rocks and hoped for better conditions for a future shoot.
Last Monday morning Miss Marvy Foster arrived in Union with her parents Mr and Mrs D W Foster. They will relocate to Omaha where Miss Foster has been living recently. The move aims to improve the family’s living situation and satisfaction.
J. D. Cross sent a radio to the western farm near Arriba Colorado for Carl and Ray. They installed the instrument and, upon first tuning in, heard Henry Fields of Shenandoah Iowa, a signal from their former Union home, marking a joyful connection.
In possession to sell for an Omaha firm are fine items including an 8x12 Axminster rug a round oak dining table a combination walnut library and dining table and two golden oak rockers. All goods are as new and offered at less than half price. E Mecowan Union Nebraska.
Warden W T Fenton proposes machine gun protection on state penitentiary walls unless the legislature relieves congestion. He asks for a new cell house and a power plant overhaul costing about 200000 dollars to supply light for the state capital and allied buildings.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover will discuss with Owen D. Young a plan to inaugurate a mercantile census to supplement the census of manufactures. Young will head a committee to prepare and carry forward the work as traders are educated on the census value. The census aims to boost production by linking distribution to consumption.
Taken up at the residence on farm one and three quarters miles north and two miles east of Alvo in Cass county Nebraska about December 1 1924 a dark red polled steer weighing about 600 pounds. Owner may claim by proving ownership paying upkeep and advertising costs. If unclaimed within thirty days it will be advertised and sold to cover charges. Taken up by ANTON C KING.
Remedy touted for emergencies including earache toothache burns scalds sore throat. Physicians and households urged to keep Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil on hand as a versatile aid.
A brief notice inviting readers to use the publication as a place to advertise losses with affordable rates. Mentions reasonable pricing for postings of items, pets, or documents that may be found or recovered.
Frank Hawksworth of Denver visits his mother Mrs. David Hawksworth at her home. Everett Spangler travels from Murray to Omaha for matters of business. Mrs. Nora Egenberger and Mrs. Harley Wiles, Kansas City, also head for Omaha for business. Mrs. Eva Reese of Bovina Colorado leaves after visiting relatives, planning to return soon for another visit. The board of rectors cites earnings of fourteen percent on its output after restoring surplus.
Reports from Florida state that 87 year old Cass county pioneer W H Newell spends winter in Lauderdale and enjoys fishing nearly every day. He catches the funny tribe in southern waters with daily outings assisted by David Combes, uncle of P D West of Nehawka. Newell has purchased real estate in Lauderdale and praises the thriving southern city.
Miss Lucille Powell and Mr George Leo Stones wed yesterday in Council Bluffs with the mothers present. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Powell, and groom, son of Mr and Mrs George Stones, are well known in Cass county. Friends extend wishes for happiness.
Deputy Sheriff Rex Young and his wife, in charge of the Cass County jail, plan a Christmas feast for inmates. The celebration will include a fine chicken dinner, fruit cake, and all the trimmings to share in the holiday spirit.
The Federal Bank of New York, a labor institution with seven million dollars in capital founded eighteen months ago, declares its first dividend. The stock is set at an 8 per cent annual basic yield, with a 2 per cent dividend for the quarter ending December 21 payable to stockholders of record.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming over four decades of use. It describes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood to reduce mucous inflammation. Sold locally in Toledo Ohio by various sellers.
Public sale slated for Friday January 2 at 10 am with lunch at noon. Items include six horses two teams two bulls cattle farm equipment and tools with payment terms under 10 cash and over 10 six month credit and eight percent interest. Glen Valley owner Rex Young auctioneer W G Boedeker clerk.
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