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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
4
A miscellaneous clipping blends quotes on virtue and wisdom with stock market notes and weather hints. It references wheat prices at 2.12 per bushel, forecasts warmer weather tomorrow, and comments on politics, prohibition era concerns, and public policy debates including child labor. The tone mixes aphorisms, jokes, and brief market data.
The piece notes Kerensky’s planned return to Russia to take a responsible post under the Soviet government, with a reflective view on politics worldwide. It also comments on Plattsmouth burglary problems, a strong night police force, and local opinions on golf among business leaders.
A collage of quotations and musings on truth, morality, politics, and society. It notes a Montreal moose, Confucius raised in Japan, and a sobering crime cost figure while tossing in jokes about hominy and a hot potato. Political parley hints at work mandates and debt.
The New York World argues Williamson county’s collapse stems from a breakdown of public authority. Strikes, bootlegging, and the Ku Klux Klan reflect deeper issues as private factions supplant government. The piece cites capital labor conflict and prohibition culture, showing government unable to harmonize interests or enforce laws.
A 1860 election fear story frames Lincoln as a rough frontier figure, while editor Edward P. Mitchell’s memoir recalls a childhood eyewitness account of Lincoln eating beans at breakfast. The anecdote deflates rumors of sword swallowing and culinary impropriety.
The Livingston Loan and Building Association obtains a county order to sell the North 70 feet of Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 4 White's Addition Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska at public auction March 14 1925 at 10 60 o clock a m at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse to satisfy a court judgment against Jacob P Falter Mary waiters wife Merchants National Bank Isabel Wiles Teresa Tempel Rosina Timmas and Ilip Fornuoff.
The note speaks of ongoing winter hardships and a large upcoming effort to endure, hoping this new dash will be less severe than previous ordeals. It mentions shared concern and communal resolve without detailing specific events or dates.
A fragment notes a large snow event impacting Cass County with potential financial implications and public interest. No full details available in the readable text.
The writer mocks ongoing fights and legal cases while noting the exposed red sled item, expected Forbes case end, rising crime with unpunished thieves, and the Senate’s nonaction on the world court, forecasting continued debates and delays.
Opinion notes that harsh penalties tempt but question enforcement of lashes and existing penal ties, arguing legal authorities may struggle to apply new punishment rules given current constraints.
State of Nebraska Cass county In the County Court creditors are notified to present claims March 2 1925 and June 2 1925 at 10 oclock for examination Three months from March 2 1925 for claims and one year from March 2 1925 to pay debts Duxbury County Judge seal dated January 26 1925.
D. O. Dwyer sues A. S. Will Barbara E. Will Fred S. Will and Nellie Will in Cass County Nebraska to cancel a 1922 deed from A. S. Will and Barbara E. Will to Fred S. Will and to satisfy a judgment of 3444 dollars with interest and costs by sale of the described lands in sections 1 6 and 7 townships 11 12 and 13. Plaintiffs ask the court to require an answer by March 16, 1925.
In Cass County Nebraska the court orders hearing on the petition to admit the January 20 1925 will of Peter M Nord to probate. Wal Fred A Nord seeks to have the will proved and administered by W A Robertson named as executor. The order directs all interested persons to appear and participate as required.
The County Court will hold a hearing on February 18 1925 at ten o'clock a m to show cause why the petition should not be granted. The pendency and hearing will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing. Witness is dated January 22 1926 with court seal.
In Cass county Nebraska a sale of real estate follows a 1925 order. The Southeast Quarter of Section Thirteen Township Eleven North Range Thirteen East is offered for cash at the south front door of the court house February 16 at 10 a.m. with a one hour bid window subject to an $8,000 mortgage. Also heard February 18 at 9 a.m. are heirs of George J Klingler Sophia McKinney Henry Klingler Barbara Klingler widow deceased and their right of descent in the deceased’s real property.
In the county court the petition of Frances H. Zuckweiler to grant administration to Frank Cloidt is set for February 7 1925 at 9:00 a m. All interested may appear to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Notice to interested parties by publishing in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing. Dated January 14 1925.
In the matter of the estate of William S Schwab, deceased. I will sit in Plattsmouth County Court on February 16 1925 and May 16 1925 at 10 a m to receive and examine all claims for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from February 16 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. (Seal) 119-4w.
Notice to heirs and creditors in Cass county Nebraska that George J. Klinger, an heir, petitions for determination of heirs and that Fannie R. Dickson sues to quiet title to fractional lots in Plattsmouth. Defendants include D Remick Co and many real-name unknown parties. Answer by February 23, 1925 or risk decree.
Legal notice announces petition by Philip F Harrison to appoint an administrator de bonis non for the estate of Mary B Harrison deceased. A hearing is set in Cass County Nebraska at the county court in Plattsmouth on Sunday February 1925 at 9:00 am. Objections must be filed by the hearing date. County judge signs with seal.
Clarence P. Busche owner will sell at public auction on February 10 at 10 a.m. on the old Walract place three and a half miles east of Louisville Nebraska and twelve miles west of Plattsmouth on the Louisville Plattsmouth road. Horses and cattle Plus farm implements include a varied herd with many specific animals and equipment such as John Deere gear, plows, rakes, cultivators, a dairy setup, hog equipment, and several gas engines. Terms: cash for under $10. eight months on bankable notes at 8 percent interest. Lunch served at noon. Bank of Commerce clerk.
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