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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

2

Christian Church Men Organize Club After Banquet

First Christian church hosts a banquet for about forty men forming the Men’s Club of the church. Rev. Walter R. Robb presides as officers are elected: President WH L Thomas, Vice President George Rogers, Secretary L F Terryberry, Treasurer B A McElwain. Meetings set for monthly first Tuesday and social third Tuesday.

First Christian Church Walter R. Robb Manford Trake Catherine Terryberry Wallace Terryberry Men's Club of the WH. L. Thomas George Rogers L. F. Terryberry B. A. McElwain BR. A. McElwain Luke Lee

Felectic Oil Promoted By Dr Thomas As Household Remedy

A revival style advertisement touts Felectic Oil by Dr. Thomas as a universal home remedy for toothache earache sore throat cuts and bruises Sold in drug stores in bottles priced 30e and 60e to attract shoppers seeking quick relief.

Thomas

Bates Book and Gift Shop Ink and Pencil Sale

A local notice promotes Bates Book and Gift Shop selling ink and pencils. The advertisement urges customers to visit the shop for writing supplies.

The Bates Book and Gift Shop

National health report shows diphtheria and measles down

Washington reports health service figures indicate diphtheria and measles declines this year from last year across thirty four states and 104 cities totaling about 29 million people. Scarlet fever deaths fall slightly while smallpox cases rise modestly and influenza and pneumonia deaths increase in some regions.

Washington United States Public Health Service Minneapolis

For Sale Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte Cockerels

For sale two poultry cockerels Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte. Price one fifty dollars each. Contact Julius Reinke in South Bend for details.

R. C Rhode Island Julius Reinke South Bend

City Set to Vote on Spring Improvement Bonds

Petitions circulated to place three municipal bond proposals on the April ballot. The plans cover graveling Elm Street to Oak Hill Cemetery, upgrading Louisville Road from Chicago Avenue to Maiden Lane, and extending the Chicago Avenue sewer from Tenth Street to the paving end. The city council will decide on submitting these measures to voters to fund vital improvements and address past flooding and street damage.

Elm Street Oak Hill Cemetery Louisville Road Chicago Avenue Maiden Lane Tenth Street

Missouri Pacific Superintendent Visits for Station Improvements

C. J. Brown division superintendent of the Missouri Pacific came from Falls City to discuss railroad improvements at the North Fifteenth street passenger station. A landscape engineer will plan beautification of the surroundings to match the Nebraska Masonic Home nearby, with improved approaches and terraces enhancing the station’s prominence on the main highway to Omaha.

C. J. Brown Missouri Pacific Falls City Inok North Fifteenth Street Nebraska Masonic Home Omaha

Will Try Case in the East

Nebraska City attorney D. W. Livingston met with Judge Begley and left for Indianapolis Indiana to defend a Knights of Pythias injunction in federal court. Livingston has handled fraternal insurance cases and won a notable U S Supreme Court victory on appeal from the Nebraska Supreme Court supporting his client.

D. W. Livingston Nebraska Judge Begley Indianapolis Indiana Knights of Pythias Livingston Otoe County K. of P United States Supreme Court Nebraska Supreme Court Nebraska City

Restaurants Opening Up In City This Month

The city will see several restaurant changes as two new establishments plan openings. T B Brown Cafe will pass to Breck as Brown retires to Nebraska City for Brown's Park preparations. Charles Lewis plans to reopen Wagener cafe in Coates block. Gid Archer lunch room shifts to William Galloway after A L Browny sale.

T. B. Brown Brown Nebraska City Brown's Park Breck Barclay Charles Lewis Brown Cafe Wagener Cafe Coates Block Gid Archer Soft Drink A. L. Browny William Galloway

Brown to Open Lunch Room in Main Hotel Building

The report notes plans to open a new lunch room in the Main hotel building. Details on opening date or operators are not provided in the available text.

Brown

Fleming Boy Is In Omaha Hospital For Care

Sterling Fleming son of Mr and Mrs M P Fleming of this city is at Wise Memorial hospital in Omaha under treatment and examination to determine the best cure for his illness. He was taken to Omaha Monday night after several days of poor health and his condition has caused worry to family and friends awaiting the exam results.

Sterling Fleming M. P. Fleming Wise Memorial Hospital Omaha Sterling

King of Trails Bridge Plans Attract Bidders Statewide

Bids for the King of Trails bridge over the Platte north of the city are set for March 2 at the Omaha chamber of commerce. Plans by State Engineer Cochran call for a twenty foot wide roadway, concrete piers, 50 foot pile depth, and high water approaches, with redwood or concrete flooring and steel sides extending five feet each way.

King of Trails Platte River Cochran King of Trails Bridge Co Omaha Chamber of Commerce Cass Sarpy

Farewell Party For Snyder Couples At Spangler Farm

In a Saturday gathering at the Spangler home Mesdams Spangler Pitt and Nolt hosted about fifty friends to bid goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Snyder who depart for Plattsmouth. Music games and refreshments filled the evening as guests wished them success in their new home and lamented their departure from the farm.

Fred Spangler Mesdames Spangler Julius Pitt Fred Nolting Andy Snyder Plattsmouth

Pancake Supper at St Marys Guild Draws Large Crowd

The St Marys guild of the Episcopal church hosted a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the former Wagner cafe in Coates block. A wide selection of cakes and country sausage was served to a packed room from 5 pm to closing, enjoyed by all attendees.

St. Mary's Guild of the Episcopal Church Wagner Cafe Coates Block

Quiet Title Suit Filed Over City Real Estate

The district court hears William A. Oliver versus Paul Nuckolls and others seeking quiet title to city real estate. Attorney W. A. Robertson appears for the plaintiff.

William A. Oliver Paul Nuckolls W. A. Robertson

Studebaker Standard Six Sedan at new reduced price

Car ad touts the Studebaker Standard Six Sedan with a new price of 1545 dollars and claims superior beauty, luxury, and performance for the value. It lists various Standard and Special Six models with prices ranging from 1125 to 1600 dollars.

Studebaker Duplex-Platton Brougham

Description of features in a full sized balloon tire car

Full sized balloon tires feature steering system integrated design with body lines and fenders. Automatic spark control lights are operated from a steering wheel switch. Mohair upholstery, natural wood wheels, rear corner lights and a one piece windshield with automatic cleaner. Rear view mirror heater and a grouped instrument cluster including clock and gasoline gauge.

Battleground of Prehistoric Monsters Found

Buenos Aires reports Professor Elmer S. Riggs of the Field Museum in Chicago has located a Tarija Bolivia fossil site with remains from North American and Patagonian mammal clashes. The valley yields mastodons saber tooth tigers giant sloths and other species, evidencing an ancient war that shaped the continent. Local natives fear disturbing the bones, believing giants’ remains bring death and that the bones come alive at night to drink from creeks.

Buenos Aires Patagonia North American Elmer S. Riggs Field Museum of Chicago Riges Tarija Bolivia North South America North America

Municipal Employees Tax Ruling Impacts Detroit Transit Workers

Judge C C Simons in Detroit holds Detroit Municipal Railway workers are federal instrumentalities as municipal operation of street railways is a governmental function. The IRS is ordered to refund $38.17 to one employee for 1923 taxes. The issue arises as the IRS recently opined that incomes of publicly owned utilities are taxable. Water Commissioner Wall notes wage tax exemption and reimbursement should follow.

C. C. Simons U. S Detroit Michigan Simons Detroit Municipal Railways Internal Revenue Collector U. S. Department of Internal Revenue Wall of St. Louis

After a hearty meal take Regulets to aid digestion

A consumer health notice promotes Dean's Regulets a mild laxative. The product promises to help stomach liver and bowels after meals and is advertised as 30c at all stores.

Dean

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