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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1924
Page
2
Alvo residents and nearby towns exchanged greetings and holiday calls from Christmas through New Year. Families including Coatman, Richardson, and Appleman hosted relatives while others traveled to Lincoln and Weeping Water for gatherings and dinners.
C F Rosenow and wife hosted Christmas dinner with a family reunion. Present were Elmer Rosenow, Carl Rosenow, Ray Clarke and family. They enjoyed a roast goose prepared to a turn.
Oscar Kitzel, residing south of Alvyo, has been very ill and confined to sitting to rest. Recent reports say he is somewhat improved but still far from well, as doctors treat a heart condition described as very difficult to manage.
J M Manners faced a rough setback when muskrats dug and released most of the pond water, ruining his ice harvest this fall and winter. He expects to regain some of it as spring nears, hoping for a January thaw to revive production.
The Al o school scholars recently presented a worthwhile program at the school house and repeated the performance at the church on Christmas Ave. Mrs Godbey and Mrs Stromer supervised the candy and peanuts while the two boy classes handled decorations.
A fragment notes boys who had gone hunting and, finding no game, continued searching for something to chase, described in cautious, headline style. The passage reflects a scene of idle pursuit and rural activity without further detail.
A stray target was found in the tanks at C. M. Boyles Farm near Alvo and damaged tanks. Residents warned offenders will reconsider before targeting such objects again. A separate item notes a joint party by the Methodist Bible school classes at Nickels, with an enjoyable program, games, and meals.
A train left Alvo at 12 30 with hunters on board while a wolf hunt ran about an hour. No shots were heard as the train pulled away though some hunters were said to be very frightened. The hunting area stretched two miles west, two miles north, two miles east, and back to Alvo. Many took part and enjoyed the cold day.
Vern Nickel dressed as Santa Claus suffered a severe burn when his cotton buttoned suit fettered by candle flames. His father Peter Nickel Jr aided in extinguishing the fire and sustained minor burns. The writer cautions against tree decorations hazards citing a Hobart Oklahoma disaster that claimed 33 lives and mentioning Miss Rosemary John teaching near Elmwood.
President Coolidge expresses confidence that allied nations and Germany will reach a satisfactory Cologne bridgehead evacuation arrangement. He cites recent European cooperation on reparations and the Dawes plan as signs of progress, while noting the United States has no official stake or action to take. Washington will monitor the ambassador council meeting and the military control commission report on German disarmament in an unofficial capacity.
Paris reports inter allied control officers found a Berlin depot with about 40 000 rifle and machine gun barrels and expect totals to reach 100 000. The discovery prompts Foerign matter as Cologne evacaution planned for Jan 14 is debated. Premier Herriot submits cabinet memorandum on Cologne bridgehead evacuation.
New York officials of the U S Department of Agriculture said no information was received about a British embargo on American potatoes reported from London. Restrictions on imports into Great Britain have been in effect since 1922 and apply to shipments lacking a certificate from a state or government official that the potatoes are free from disease and insects such as the Colorado beetle.
Chicago reports a white Christmas with two deaths from freezing and several cases of frostbite. Robberies and kidnappings marked the day as envelopes of crime contrast with holiday cheer. A neighbor revived Mrs. Lena Herrmeier after she collapsed near a coal stove. a youth froze to death en route to church.
In Elko eastern Nevada the thermometer fell to 46 degrees below zero crippling the air mail radio station. Reno also faced subzero conditions freezing floodwater from Peavin creek which surged through streets toward the Southern Pacific yard while the Truckee river remained choked with ice as water levels dropped.
The official thermometer showed 4 degrees below zero as Rock Island and nearby areas marked the coldest Christmas since 1914. The river froze to about nine inches at the shore and people used the ice to walk across.
The snow covered southwest woke to its coldest Christmas in years with bright sun but frigid temperatures from 2 below at Dodge City to 12 above zero in Oklahoma City.
State Treasurer W. J. Burbank sues surety companies in district court to recover about 284000 dollars of state funds on deposit with the defunct United Bank of Des Moines. Attorney General George Cosson to represent the treasurer as swift action is planned to free the full amount for the next treasurer Ray E. Johnson. The insurance commissioner says settlement should be promptly made and no defense exists, applying to city, school, and Polk county funds as well.
The statement emphasizes addressing root causes as the most modern and lasting method to improve health. It contrasts quick fixes with targeted corrections that reduce recurrence and foster durable well being.
Four people perished in a blaze at the Stamford Inn in Stanford Texas last night. Six others were injured including a man who died after waking guests on the third floor. Property loss was around 100000 dollars and some guests remained unaccounted for.
An early Croydon crash killed eight aboard a London to Paris passenger plane that burst into flames after takeoff. Among the victims was Dr. Barbosa Lima Brazil en route to Switzerland. Rescue efforts failed as passengers burned before help arrived. The plane nosed into frozen ground after a hard sideways dive in strong winds.
Christiania Norway will revert to the ancient name Oslo on January 1 marking a historic restoration. Oslo was the original name used for the city for six centuries before Christiania, and the two towns grew together into a single city now returning to Oslo.
A Plattsmouth blacksmith, Wm Hassler, endorses Doan’s Pills after back strain and kidney pain. He recalls using the remedy since 1920 and notes extended relief with occasional use. The ad cites local endorsement and urges readers to ask for Doan’s Pills at 60 cents.
Mike Vetersnik offers two registered vaccinated Poland China pigs a spotted sow and a spotted male for sale. Sow expected to farrow by April 4. Telephone contact and price listed as 112 dollars.
John Beeson spent yesterday afternoon in Omaha visiting his mother Mrs Alien Beeson who observed her eighty ninth birthday anniversary. The occasion brought John's utmost enjoyment as he shared time with his aged mother.
Taken up at a Cass county Nebraska residence near Alvo about December 1 1924 a dark red polled steer weighing about 600 pounds. Owner may recover by proving ownership paying upkeep and advertising costs. If unclaimed within 30 days it will be advertised and sold to cover charges. Taken up by ANTON C KING. Dr Carver of Tuskegee can make 65 peanut products but not peanut politicians.
Public sale at the old Meisinger home place near Plattsmouth on Cedar Creek road on Thursday Jan 8 at 10 am. Eight head of horses and fourteen head of cattle described along with farm implements and equipment listed in detail. Terms: sums under 16 dollars cash over 16 dollars six months credit with bankable note at 8 percent interest. Carl C Meisinger Rex Young auctioneer Plattsmouth Bank clerk.
Public sale announced by G. F. Souhin of a farm near Louisville offers a registered Duroc Jersey herd with brood sows and gilts, 3 mares and 1 stallion, five milch cows, yearling Red Poll bull, heifers, extensive implements, wagons, tractors, fencing, hay, and household goods. Terms: under 310 cash. over 10 credit six months with bankable note at 6% interest. Sale begins 10 a.m. with lunch provided.
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