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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
3
A collage of quips on education costs, efficiency, the earth's age, prohibition, and politics. The writer notes the bottoming of the depression, jokes about detectives becoming pharmacists, and laments winter’s hold with a wish for uniform warmth.
A satirical column mocks British tact, preachers with no texts, and a Maine high school girls football note. It notes American debates on good coffee, gender equality, and social manners as it muses on news of scientists, sports, and a court case dismissing Judge Lindsey for lack of prosecution.
A peauly queen was selected in a contest among Eskimo girls in the Arctic Circle. The event was described by contestants as all on ice with the competition proceeding in cold humor.
A reflective Christmas appeal invites readers to ease loneliness by helping children in poverty experience joy. It recalls childhood memories of Christmas warmth and urges acts of giving to bring lasting happiness to little boys and girls, linking charity with personal fulfillment.
The note cites Federal Reserve figures showing 740 bank failures up to November with deposits totaling 312 million. It recalls 642 failures in 1929 with 235 million in deposits and 501 in 1921 with 196 million. It mentions largest failure Bank of United States in New York City with 205 million deposits and notes sentiment against spelling Christmas with Xs. It also comments on US diplomacy and Chinese legislation in a satirical tone.
The Senate pressed for appropriations to loan drought troubled farmers food, prompting sharp criticism of the Administration. Proponents argue precedents exist and that aid to individuals is better handled by Red Cross and charities, while the Agriculture Secretary warns against a dole.
After three weeks in session Congress adjourns for holidays and approves Mr Hoover emergency relief measures totaling 116 million for construction 45 million for drought relief and 150 million from a revolving fund for farm relief. The Wagner bill remains unpassed and critics doubt broader reform will follow.
The piece contrasts Brazil's new government platform with familiar US reforms. It notes eight planks including financial reform and honest elections, comparing them to American aims like sound money lower taxes speedy justice and taking politics out of the courts. It frames diplomacy as shared interests across the Americas.
The piece argues that legislative relief cannot fix economic ills, citing farming price distress and the Farm Board's actions under a Relief Act. It notes fear in businesses over socialistic encroachment, warns that government tinkering with markets harms the poor, and urges helping the needy amid political experimentation.
A column mocks changing female fashions and manners, noting worries over stockings and nonsense, bridge night expenses, and the evolving roles of wives. It jokes about gifts, husband expectations, and the allure of luxurious hosiery in a dated social context.
A New York dispatch notes widespread belief in witchcraft and superstitions across the city. The piece contrasts it with Pennsylvania rural cases and suggests urban critics should reexamine their views on civilization and belief.
A health survey notes witchcraft workers and evil eye healers still flourish in New York City exploiting the ignorant, especially the foreign born. It warns ignorance exists in the city as well as the country and cites shocking conditions near local offices.
December 29 is the date for meetings with Farm Record Book Co-operators to collect books in the county. Three men from the College of Agriculture will be in the county seven days to assist. About 132 books were placed this year and about 20 will be collected daily. Last year 110 books were completed and 109 summaries covered. A summary can be obtained by contacting the Farm Bureau office. Time will be provided at meetings to acquaint new cooperators with accounting. To keep a record book for 1931 contact the Farm Bureau to set an appointment at the nearest meeting.
A series of all day sewing machine clinics will be held at Weeping Water Elmwood Louisville Alvo and Murray halls on January 13 14 15 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m under Paul R Hoff of the Agricultural College Extension Service Enrollment requires a guaranteed fifteen machines with a maximum of twenty attendees and enrollment closes January 3 1931 at the Farm Bureau office.
Farm Bureau handles applications for windbreak and woodlot seedlings in Cass County. Bundles of 100 trees cost 1.90, with max 400 for windbreak and 100 for woodlot, shipments prepaid in April 1931. Species include Elm, Mulberry, Cottonwood, Green Ash, Catalpa, Maple, Boxelder, Pine, and others. Limited stock restricts Russian Olive and Chinese Elm to 100 each per order. D. D. Weinscott and Jessie H. Baldwin sign the notice.
A birthday party on December 20 at Mrs. Sarah McNatt’s country home honored Miss Geneva McNatt of Plattsmouth and C J McNatt of Butte Montana. Graves orchestra provided music as a large gathering of friends and relatives attended including S W Beil J I Fitch A T Campbell Joe Campbell John Hendricks Harold Hull J E Lancaster Oscar Campbell Bill Baker Joe Shera Pat Campbell Norville Hawthorne Ray Campbell Sherd Graves Matt Wooster Mrs Wm Shera Mrs James Conn Miss Ruth Bell Georgia Hopkins Thelma Hutchison Irene Simons Dorothy Campbell Ruth Hull Alice and Alda Campbell Harlan Conn Bobbie Shera George Hull Alfred and Frank Conn Harold Lancaster Jimmy Graves Paul Shera Elmer Fitchhorn Albert Scudder David Lancaster Artemer Barkhurst Glenn Hutchinson Hershel Furlong Fred and Ben Hull Perry Graves Mrs Sarah McNatt and the McNatt sisters Geneva Emma.
The Journal announces in house printing service for law briefs at affordable rates. Clients are invited to contact for turnkey copying binding and delivery to home or office.
Washington speaker Longworth's office reportedly breached by souvenir hunters or thieves. A stop watch and several items vanished, delaying timing of speeches. Secretary Mildred Reeves said members may speak long until a new watch is found, with the speaker using his Ingersoll in the interim. A search was ordered after the loss on Saturday and Tuesday.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court will hear claims against the estate of Ransom M. Cole on January 16 1931 and April 17 1931. Creditors must present claims within three months from January 10 1931 and debts must be paid within one year from January 16 1931. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.
In the County Court of Cass Nebraska State of Nebraska County of Cass to all persons interested in the estate of Robert Troop deceased On reading Lois R Troop petition praying the will filed December 18 1930 may be proved allowed and recorded as the last will and testament and administration granted to H A Schneider as Administrator with will annexed It is ordered you appear January 16 1931 at 10 a m to show cause why petition should not be granted Notice of pendency and hearing to all interested by publishing in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. (Seal) 422-37
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