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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
5
Local items note visits by Miss Verra Helio and Mrs Carrie Wilson, a line of Hiaie writing tablets at Gerling Co, and piano offers from Streight & Streight. Individuals from Omaha Lincoln Union and nearby towns are listed visiting, subscribing, or spending holidays with Cass county families and friends.
A Chicago disaster in a grand opera house yesterday led to a horrific blaze. About 100 spectators, mostly women and children, fled toward exits as the interior burned. Reports estimate hundreds perished in the panic during the opening performance.
Gering & Co offers window glass in all sizes and kettles at John Bauer's. Dr J A Meehan and H E Pankonin visit Omaha and Louisville for business. J C Peterson visits Lincoln. A continuance in the Marston case is set for Monday January 4. Misses Agnew depart for Phoenix to visit brother Percy, who is reported improving.
A note from Masa C Garr declares readiness to weave carpets at reasonable prices and short notice. The offer includes bartering work for chickens.
In Yoakum Texas J M Haller, head of a large dry goods house, recommends De Witts Little Early Risers to a companion on a palace car trip for morning alertness and mood. The pills, claimed to ease headaches and provide a pleasant feeling, are sold by F G Fricke & Co.
Calendar of ads includes Mel Rose Cream for chapped hands by Gering & Co and a dentist office listing for Dr Frank L Cummins with Dr E D Cummins. Also offers lease of fine acreage tracts near the city and a health claim for osteopathic treatment. An item promotes Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents for rejuvenation.
The Burlington will sell round trip tickets to Portland Oregon for $50 with return by January 31 for the National Wool Growers and Live Stock Association convention. Optional San Francisco return at $13.50. For sleeping car seats and train service contact Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion stomach troubles and digestive health. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses the product and recommends it to friends. Sold by F G Fricke & Co.
The ad lists Jewel Base Burners sausage grinders and stuffers, enamel ware, Melrose Cream, wall papers, galvanized iron heat ers and tank heaters at John Bauers. Local notes mention Mrs J F Wadick visiting Plattsmouth and Buck Houk on vacation visiting Omaha and Nebraska City. A testimonial for Rocky Mountain Tea and health paragraphs follow along with a note on laxatives from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
The notice urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs of hoarseness or croupy cough. It claims the remedy prevents attacks, stating it never fails and is pleasant and safe. Available from all druggists.
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 the Burlington will sell tickets to points within 200 miles at greatly reduced rates. Return limit January 4 1904. For particulars ask the agent.
H. A. Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina testifies after twenty years of piles that DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him. He claims the salve combines witch hazel antiseptics and emollients to relieve and cure piles and skin conditions. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes the One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup and la grippe. Claimed to act at the source of the trouble without upsetting the stomach and to heal soothe and permanently cure by aiding lungs to oxygenate blood. Sold by F G Fricke Co.
J J Palter visited the capitol city on business. Miss Louise Guthman visits friends in Walt Iowa. John Schiappacasse traveled to Missouri Valley on business. Cass County Bank corner sale bills urged. Miss Clara Coleman visits sister in Kansas City. Mrs C Z Richards and Bernice visit relatives in Asti land. George Tlorn Cedar Creek grain dealer visited Plattsmouth. Otto Bookmeyer improving. Mrs J S Becker returned from Knox county Missouri. Charles and Olive Long visit Silas Long family. Henny Tartsch and wife return to McCook Nebraska. Mrs John Young returns to Have locks after visiting Plattsmouth relatives. J B Meisinger renews Journal for himself and son John B Lincoln. W L Hull renews Journal for another year. Hull and family holidaying here. Mr and Mrs Hull former Cass residents now in Furnas county. Mr and Mrs J A Walker of Murray in the city. Mrs Walker returns from Tennessee Christmas visit. reports enjoyable southern trip.
Beall, Miss resident T. R. Beall relates his wife’s fall symptoms of consumption. After trying other remedies, Dr King’s New Discovery improved at once and four bottles cured her. Guaranteed by Fricke druggists with trial bottles free.
Seventy-two years ago last Christmas morning Conrad Schlater was born between midnight and daylight. The Journal notes his reduced health in recent months and wishes him renewed strength with spring and many more birthdays.
Cass county pursues delinquent taxes by engaging tax ferrets who will review courthouse records for unpaid monies and mortgages. The collectors claim a percentage of recovered sums while promising to question various parties, including lenders and borrowers, and to assess taxes plus interest and costs.
Take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of illness and ward off the attack. Hundreds of people use the remedy this way with perfect success. For sale by all druggists.
Advertising copy promising a same day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims a full refund if not effective and includes E. Rove’s signature on each box with price 210.
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