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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
2
Severe cold dangers described with chaotic spelling but claims Dr Kings New Discovery soothes inflamed membranes loosens mucus and brings sleep. It adds Dr Kings New Life Pills to improve digestion and complexion and promote a cheerful system.
A Nebraska reader, Wagoner Leon L. Stenner of Company RB 108th American Expeditionary Forces, writes from France Nov 22 1915 detailing ocean voyage to Liverpool, rest camps, front billets, and exposure to French villages, trucks, shell fire, and cooties. He praises doughboys, cites Argonne Meuse scenes, and sends holiday wishes.
A Christmas Day message from E. O. Mayfield of the Nebraska State Board of Control to superintendents, employees, and institutions. He thanks them for cooperation during the year and expresses hope for mutual aid in the New Year.
Roy recounts his voyage from New York to Europe aboard the Baltic, campaigns across France and Belgium, marching through La Havre to LeFol La Grande, then the Argonne and the St Mihiel drive. He details shelling, mud, ration lines, and the armistice, ending with plans to advance toward Germany and a hopeful homecoming.
Earnest Buttery and Will Newman seamen in training at the Naval Training Station San Francisco arrived for a ten day Christmas leave. They traveled by train, found snow across the country, and plan to visit relatives before returning to training in a week.
Joseph A Rotter of the U S S Texas reports from the North Sea and Rosyth Bay on the German fleet surrender. He describes enemy ships including battleships and destroyers, the British Grand Fleet with Queens and Kings as observers, and frequent submarine sightings. He notes returning to the Firth of Forth and awaits further news from home.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort praises Chamberlains Cough remedy for quick relief of croup attacks. She notes it contains no opium and may be given to children as safely as adults. Now is the time to join the local stamp club. seek Chase Parmele for details.
In the Nemaha County district court a sale of the estate of Henry Likenbary is announced. The property, Lot Four in the Southwest Quarter, Township Twelve, Range Thirteen, Cass County, Nebraska, is to be sold at public auction at the south front door of the court house in Wattsmouth on January 2, 17. A bidder must meet conditions set by Allen Freon, county judge, with other parties named in the petition.
The Cass County Nebraska County Court notifies creditors and heirs that on December 6 a petition was filed to admit the will of Burton Kerr and to determine heirs and distribute the estate of Charles Kerr and Burton Kerr, both deceased intestate. The hearing will fix the place for the hear ing and appoint representatives to settle claims and assets.
The passage extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds during winter. It claims many families have used it for years with the best results and asserts directing with each bottle leads to favorable outcomes.
The Journal lists a broad assortment of stationery supplies available for readers. It highlights paper, envelopes, writing instruments, and office accessories. Customers are invited to visit the store to browse the full selection.
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