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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1923

Page

4

From Every Evil Work Bible Verse

A devotional quotation from II Timothy 4 15 declares that the Lord will deliver from every evil work and preserve unto heavenly wisdom, praising God for ever and ever.

Timothy

Quips and quotes from a quirky gossip page

A collection of pithy lines and short anecdotes on love laziness politics and humor from various locales. Jests about Berlin monkeys golf ball theft Paris traffic and a Chicago bride shooting at her husband appear alongside light moralized maxims and New Year resolution nods.

Political chatter and rail consolidation notes from era

The text surveys political figures and policy themes of the time. Hoover promotes railroad consolidation while criticizing blanket shortages. Greece contemplates King George’s departure status after his exit. California backs Coolidge for president with McAdoo and Johnson as possible views. Bryan hints at a southern Democrat as a keynote at the next convention, suggesting Daniels as a favored press-friendly option.

William J. Bryan Senator Underwood Bill Josephus Daniels Navy

New Building Outlay Exceeds Past Year by Quarter

The piece notes a five billion dollar national building outlay, up one fourth from the previous year. It ponders whether the rise reflects actual construction or price inflation. It also mentions Union attorney Charley Graves visiting the city after Christmas and giving a box of Sweet Burley finecut to a newspaper editor as a New Year gesture.

Charley Graves Union Journal Rip van Winkle

Santa satire and social jabs ripple through a light note

A collage of quips on Christmas costs marriage and lawmaking, with jokes about professors, cave women, and Santa. It highlights public figures and cultural images, noting Europe’s view of Santa and Nebraska calves in a playful, observational tone.

Ford and folly in politics and prose

A collection of quips about prohibition, social mores, religion, and Henry Ford. The items poke fun at public figures and manners while noting Ford as “the richest man in the world” and pondering his influence on politics and the 1920s era.

New Heaver International Henry Ford America The Mr. Ford Detroit

Russian Prince Draws Mixed Reactions in New York Society

A Russian prince, relic of the Ro manoffs, arrives in New York and is welcomed by debutantes and society. Immigrations authorities later challenge his status as an ambassador from Ref Russia. The piece cites American democratic ideals, Canadian investments, and a Red Cross relief total for Japan.

New York Ellis Island Ref Russia

Cal Coolidge Endorses Muscle Shoals Sale for Four-Year Presidency

Calvin Coolidge aims for a four year term and backs Muscle Shoals sale. Henry Ford backs Coolidge and the Muscles Shoals deal, signaling quick action ahead.

Calvin Coolidge Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Hery Ford

TUTORED STATESMEN

Newly elected congressmen with no prior legislative experience are invited to a day of instruction led by William Tyler Page to learn pay drawing bill introduction and routine duties. The piece argues early practical training may save government money and curb disintegration while opposing tax-cutting agendas.

Washington William Tyler Page House Lincoln Chicago Avenue Washinton

Leap Year Warnings Prompt Sprightly Proposals

Leap Year nears and social rules shift with jokes of proposals and flirting. The piece urges caution for single men and notes women may propose during Leap Year while cautioning about grass widows and the practical costs of living.

Straw hats rise in price as season approaches

With five months to go, shoppers brace for higher straw hat costs as summer demand climbs and suppliers anticipate tighter margins. Local retailers warn prices may surge further if weather patterns prolong harvest cycles.

For Sale Purebred Pail Orpingtons from Murray Neb

Mrs Ivan Deles Dernier advertises pure bred Pail Orpington cockerels for sale in Murray Nebraska. Prices listed as 1 50 and 32 each. Auction or sale details not specified.

Hearing Set on Petition for Administratrix in Stotl Estate

In Cass County Nebraska County Court a hearing is ordered for January 26 1924 at 10 am on the petition of Clara M Stotler to be appointed Administratrix of Carey L Stotl deceased. Notice will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing informing interested parties to appear and show cause. Dated December 26 1925 Allen J Bebson County Judge Seal.

Nebraska Cass County Carey L. Stotl Clara M. Stotler Plattsmouth Journal Allen J. Bebson

Notice to non resident defendant Weston in foreclosure suit

Home Savings & Loan Association files in Cass county District Court on December 15 1923 a foreclosure petition against Albert D Weston and others including Bessie Birdsall and A R Birdsall. It seeks to foreclose mortgage dated May 24 1922 on Lots 276 and 277 in Greenwood village Cass county Nebraska and a deficiency judgment and general relief. Respond by January 28 1924 or allegations stand true. Attorney G E Hager represents plaintiff.

Albert D. Weston Home Savings & Loan Association District Court of Cass County Charles Chaffee Ella Chaffee A. R. Birdsall Bessie Birdsall Greenwood Nebraska

Cass County Farm Bureau Meeting Schedule and Club News

The Cass county farm bureau publicizes a January meeting series with 1:30 afternoon and 7:30 evening sessions across precincts Plattsmouth Rockbluff Tipton Stove Creek Nehawka Liberty Greenwood Elmwood and Clover Club notes cover festive meetings at Murdock Nehawka Maple Grove clubs and demonstrations on table service salads dressings and oyster supper planning. A closing note discusses smuggling along an eighteenth amendment era boundary and a growing European military burden.

Cass County Farm Bureau W. B. Banning Plattsmouth Court House Rockbluff Murray Hall Tipton Eagle School House Stove Creek Elmwood Nehawka Liberty Precinct Uniom Hall Greenwood Alve School Murdock Hall Clover Club Murdock Chas. Haertel Liberty Woman's Club L. R. Upton Thousand Island Ivan al Four Liberty Woman’s Club Maple Grove Club Manse Grove Martin Ross

Rhode Island Reds for sale by Mrs. Julius Reinke

A classified notice lists Rhode Island Red cockerels priced at $1.50 each. Mrs. Julius Reinke of South Bend Nebraska advertises the sale and provides contact details.

R. C Rhode Island Julius Reinke South Bend Neb

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