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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
4
Plattsmouth residents report kidney relief from Doan's Pills with Mrs. Ballance of 406 Granite Street citing reduced back pain after using the product. Ad promotes Doan's as a trusted kidney remedy, priced 60 cents at all dealers, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
F H McCarty of Union attended a few hours today to handle several business matters and left this afternoon.
The Port Orchard Independent notes the death of Rev. D A Youtsey pastor of the Port Orchard Christian church since 1921 after several weeks of illness. Born September 6 1854 in Blair County Pennsylvania he built a large local congregation and influenced community life. Surviving are his wife a son Elmer E Youtsey and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the Christian church led by multiple pastors.
The article notes late winter scores from W Plattsmouth golfers showing surprising progress and potential for world beating records as bracing mornings motivate players and bring readers to the course.
Okmulgee newspaper reports Rudy Dusek known as the Boy Wonder defeated Jake Reed of Fulton Missouri two falls to one at the Hippodrome February 13. Dusek used short arm scissors and a flying mare hold to secure the victory. Reed showed endurance and skill but could not pin Dusek. Next bout expected against George Vassell around February 23 per Frank Lamarque.
A Nevada bill introduced in the state legislature would replace lethal gas with firing squad for executions. Warden D B Dickerson endorses the change calling gas execution atrocious and says shooting or hanging is more humane, noting his background as former U S prison superintendent.
For sale a team of draft horses and a good wagon. See Claude Hubbard at 918 Gold Street. Price £19 2s two pence.
An old advertisement describes Halls Catarrh Medicine as a two part treatment with a local ointment and a tonite that works through the blood to strengthen the system against frequent colds. It claims the product helps prevent enjoin and has been sold by druggists for over 49 years by J Cheney Co Toledo.
Manley business leaders unite for community betterment. The local Commercial club hosted a Wednesday banquet with a depot lunch counter, R N A ladies, readings by Mrs. Keckler and Mrs. Carper, songs by Misses Vogler Leota and Luella, and music by Mrs. Heebner, Miss Alice Harms, and a quartet. Adolph Steinkamp played accordion as Lloyd Walcott, seven, sang to a large crowd. Officers elected: A H Humble president, Herman Dall vice president, Theo Harrs secretary treasurer, with many new members joining the effort to make Manley Cass county’s largest town in coming years.
Local notes list residents visiting Omaha for business and social reasons, including Oswald Viesin moving homes, John Crane attending a lumbermen meeting, and several Stander, Murphy, Keckler, and Bergman family activities. Community updates mention street repairs, a new Elmer Pearson home gathering, and hospital stays for Frank Earhardt’s son.
The article recalls a farewell reception for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rubee by Royal Neighbors of America and Modern Woodmen of America in Omaha and notes neighbors moving from Manney. It praises secretary Mrs. Hugh OBrien for five years of faithful service and mentions a reception hosted by Rauth and son Herman with guests including A H Humbble Wm Heebner Frank Bergman and others.
Members celebrated the 16th anniversary of the order in Manley with a 2 PM dinner at their hall last Saturday. The program included a lively playlet titled The Depot Lunch Counter, which entertained attendees and showcased a well prepared event.
This classified notice lists numerous used furnishings and appliances with prices, including a copper tube laundry washer, dining room set, dressers, beds, ranges, rugs, chairs, cribs, stoves, lamps, and more. It advertises a real clean up sale with repair and upholstery services and free delivery, contact Phone 645 a Pee.
Good gentle milker and a dandy butter cow. Contact H. E. Warden Union Nebraska at 123-2sw for details.
Plea sant Hill school district 26 invites the community to a program and box supper Friday night February 27 at 8 o'clock. CREDA FLEISCHMAN, 123-sw,25-26 d. Teacher.
Local retailer Bates Book and Gift Shop promotes ink and pencils for students and writers. The ad highlights affordable supplies and convenient shopping.
The youth group of the Union Baptist church presents the play Safety First at the M. W. A. hall in Union on Friday evening February 27. Admission is 35 and 20 cents.
Wanted vacancy offered to manage Ward's Reliable Products in a county. Gentlemanly steady hust desired. Previous experience not necessary. Particulars forwarded on request. Dr Ward's Medical Co Winona Minn Established 1856.
Dor o thy Brink of Plattsmouth Nebraska advertises baby chick agency for Elkhorn Valley Hatchery. 100 percent safe arrival guarantee and prompt filling of orders of any quantity and breed. Includes phone contact 130 1.
A brief notice urges readers to place wants in the Journal to reach a broad audience. It highlights quick results and broad distribution for classified inquiries and personal ads.
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