Quennighoend Piano Contest Opens for Certificates
H M Soennichsen offers a Segerstrom piano worth 350 at the Big Daylight Store in a certificate contest running through October 4 1944. Shoppers earn certificates with cash purchases or after 30 day accounts. the highest value wins the piano free. The plan draws local interest as experts praise the instrument and the store advertises its quality and appeal.
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H. M. Soenntnichsen
Segerstrom
Soennichsen
Called to His Sister's Side
Frank Kauble traveled to Sidney Town to be with his sister Mrs. Martha Hiatt who, at 84, is gravely ill at her home. Mrs. Frank Gobelman, granddaughter of Mrs. Hiatt, also went to the Iowa city to visit the grandmother. This marks Mr. Kandle's first visit to his sister in seventeen years.
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Frank Kauble
Sidney
Town
Martha Hiatt
Frank Gobelman
Hiatt
Iowa City
Mr. Kandle
Insane Case Reported From Weeping Water
A Weeping Water telegraph line repairer Charles Crew, 50s, has become violent and unbalanced after his wife Mrs Crew died about a week ago. Authorities plan to have him examined at his home by the county board of insanity and a physician tomorrow to determine his sanity.
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Charles Crew
County Board of Insanity
First dirt turned for Cass County jail project
Workers pried loose earth on the site for the Cass County jail as snow lay thick. Joseph McMaken's firm will clear the way and contractor Larsen will begin building once weather allows, aiming to finish by July 15 with heating wiring and plumbing by John Bauer installed.
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Dailer
Cass County
Joseph McMaken
Larson
John Bauer
Moore Sisters Entertain Friends Most Charmingly
The Moore sisters Neltie Jessie and Della hosted a pleasant gathering at their home. Friends enjoyed artistic costumes, various games and musical numbers followed by a luncheon. The evening ended late with guests grateful to the hostesses.
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Neltie
Jessie
Della Moore
Card of Thanks for Help After Explosion
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindly assisting during the fatal line engine explosion at our home. May God reward you. George J. Meisinger and wife.
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George J. Meisinger
Tract of 13 Acres for Sale Near Plattsmouth
Small 13 acre tract listed for sale located 21344 miles southeast of Plattsmouth. For particulars inquire Nancy J. Richardson.
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Plattsmouth
Nancy J. Richardson
Seed Seed Seed
The article warns farmers about weak seed corn in Iowa? No, it discusses seed corn conditions across Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and northern Texas, urging local sourcing. It notes tested results from Rock Island Railroad showing home grown seed yields higher than imported seed, advising Cass county farmers to secure reliable seed corn for the crop year.
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Middle West
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Rock Island Railroad
Cass County
St Marys Guild Entertained At Donnelly Home
The ladies of St Marys Guild were hosted by Mrs James H Donnelly with Mrs Jd H Kuhns assisting. They spent the afternoon sewing and socializing, followed by a dainty luncheon. The group will omit social features during Lent in respect to the Episcopal church year.
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St. Mary’s Guild
James H. Donnelly
Jd. H. Kuhns
Guild
Episcopal Church
Strayed Sow Report in Plattsmouth Notice
Strayed black Poland China sow about 250 pounds missing from area. Notify J. M. Meisinger of Plattsmouth Nebraska Route 2 or call 2514. Contact within weekly notice posted February 19.
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Poland
J. M. Meisinger
Plattsmouth
Neb
Ice Harvest Resumes As Missouri River Freezes Solid
The ice harvest is resumed after warm weather paused operations. Three days of intense cold formed excellent ice, the Missouri River at this point is completely frozen, allowing safe crossing. Ice thickness reaches about eleven inches with clear, strong appearance for summer use.
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Missouri
Rosencrans Family Moves Into New Vine Street Home
W F E F Rosencrans and family moved into their handsome new bungalow on Vine Street just completed. The home is praised as neat and pretty with comfortable layout and hardwood floors to be added in the remodeling of the adjacent residence. R M Shines will occupy the vacated house after remodeling. Both homes lie in the heart of the city on valuable building lots.
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W. Fef. Rosencrans
Vine Street
City to hold spring election for all city officials
Officials reaffirm plan to elect mayor treasurer clerk and council members this spring under city law for populations under 5000. Residents show little excitement, though census status could lift city out of the smaller class if completed.
Delightful Dancing Party at Coates Hall
A Cos mopolitan club party last evening at Coates Hall entertained twenty two attendees with music by Emma Cummins and Anton Bajeck on piano and drums. Refreshments enhanced the event as the late hour signaled the Lent season and festivities ended.
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Coates’ Hall
Cosmopolitan Club
Emma Cummins
Anton Bajeck
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Dora Oldham Moore
The sixty fifth birthday of Mrs. Dora Oldham Moore was celebrated at her home with friends presenting overflowing baskets of food. Guests enjoyed an 8 clock dinner, music by Miss Fannye Will, and gifts from relatives including a letter of well wishes from her niece in Fairfield Town. Several neighbors could not attend due to illness but joined in spirit.
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Dora Oldham Moore
Cuest
Bas
Fannye Will
Charles Troep
Will
Fannyne
Dora
Henry Spangler
Elizabeth
Beginning of Lent Observances Mark Local Ash Wednesday Services
Today marks the start of Lent with fasting and prayer observed by Catholic Episcopal and German Lutheran churches. Bishop Williams of Omaha attended Episcopal services while Father Shine and Father Vicek led St. John's and Holy Rosary. Large morning attendance with bigger crowds expected for evening services.
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Williams
Omaha
Episcopal Church
St. John’s
Holy Rosary
Father Shine
Father Vicek
Clover Seed for Sale at Gorder's Store
Red Clover Seed offered at $10.50 per bushel by Robert Wohl farth. Inquiries welcome at Gorder's store.
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Clover Seed
Robert Wohlfarth
Gorder
Meat Market Proprietor Suffers Palm Cut Accident
George Thomas of the Main Street meat market sustained a deep cut to the palm Monday when a knife slipped while he was cutting meat. The wound required dressing and stitching, and he cannot use the hand for several days.
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Ganeee Thomas
Father of Edward Donat Dies in Weston Nebraska
Joseph Donat, 63, father of Edward Donat, died at his daughter Mrs Herbert Janda’s home in Weston after a long illness. Born in Bohemia, he came to America 24 years ago and lived in this city before moving to Weston. Funeral plans not finalized due to locating Henry Pronal. Interment will be beside his wife in the local cemetery.
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Edward Donal
Joseph Donat
Herbert Janda
Weston
Nebraska
Girandpa
Donal
Bert
Mr. Donat
Bohemia
America
Henry Pronal
Wisconsin
Hotel Riley Barber Shop Sold to Omaha Investors
The Hotel Riley barber shop in Omaha has been sold to Paul E. Friend and W. B. Lemonds who will take charge Friday morning and continue to offer top quality services. The new owners are frendly and capable, promising their best effort to maintain an up to date, neatly presented shop after recent cleaning and repainting.
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Riley
Paul EF. Friend
W. Br, Lemonds
Omaha
Carpenter Ed Mason Kills Wolf After Roundup
Ed Mason, a young carpenter, stirred public interest in a wolf hunt all winter. He joined local hunters in a recent successful round-up near Joe Campbell’s home south of the city, where a worn wolf was killed with an axe by Joe and Ed.
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Ed Mason
Joe
Mr. Wolf
Harness Oiling Offer At John Gorder's
Readable note advertises harness oiling for one dollar at John Gorder's shop inviting horse handlers and farmers to save on must oil maintenance.
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John Gorder’s
Strange boy in town finds a good home
A distressed young boy arrives in Omaha from an unsettled background. He is taken in by hotel staff then placed with the Speck family, who provide care and a stable home. The boy, named William Marshall, states his father remarried and his mother’s whereabouts are unknown.
Anti-Suffragettes Organize in Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth anti suffrage group met at Mrs. M. F. Patterson's home to discuss the question and plan defense against the suffrage movement. They argue men should be guided by their wives and that women can influence their husbands through public opinion.
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M. F. Patterson
Hugh
Creme
May Sale Notice in Box 99 Offer
A brief sale notice announces a price based offer and Box 99 contact details with a phone call option. The note mentions a 2.33 lekse figure in a casual tone.
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Quennighoend
Away
H. M. Soennichsen
Moore Sisters
ST. Mary's Guild
Donnelly
Rosencrans
Friends
Mirs
George Thomas
Edward Donat
Weston, Nebraska
Martenstou
Brokett Newell
Etpress
Robb
Ketel Rider
Dept
Dibevy
William Marshell
Speck
Robby
Walter Speck
Rebb
Platismouth
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