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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

7

Contests for Congressmen Across Nebraska Districts

The Lincoln Star reports five of six Nebraska districts will hold competitive Republican primaries next September. Kinkaid faces no opposition in the First and Sixth districts, while the Second district targets Hitchcock and the Third sees progressive moves led by Wiltie amid anti-McCarthy tensions. Aldrich in the Fourth district campaigns amid Hammond controversy and labor splits. Fifth district prospects include Perry and others as Norris, Hinshaw, and McCook Hastings activity shapes the race.

Nebraska The Lincoln Star Kinkaid George E. Tobey Ned’’ Brown Pollard Jessen Hitchcock Boyd Wiltie Cedar County C. H. Aldrich Aldrich Senate Hinshaw Hammond Norris McCook Hastings House E. B. Perry Cambridge

Daily Personal News items from Malvern to Omaha

Numerous short notes detail visits and travel of individuals between Malvern, Omaha, Glenwood, Council Bluffs and surrounding towns. It lists residents, relatives, and business travelers, with a few marriage licenses and local delegations mentioned.

Thirty Five and Much Surprised by a Civic Celebration

J W Jookmeyer, a councilman, was surprised at home last evening by J J Svoboda Jr and James Skoumal Jr along with guests. The party featured music, games, and refreshments with several gifts given to the celebrant who turned thirty five. Attendees included Mat Joy, J J Svoboda, Chas Vitacek, Frank Janda Jr, George Owens, Joseph Hiber, Frank Slavecek, Jos Jiran, Mrs Bookmeyer, and Mrs Henry Donat.

J. W. Jookmeyer J. J. Svoboda, Jr James Skoumal, Jr Messrs. and Mesdames Mat Joy J. J. Svoboda Chas. Vitacek James Skoumal Frank Janda, Jr George Owens Joseph Hiber Frank Slavecek Jos. Jiran Bookmeyer Henry Donat

Journal Roll of Honor for Journal Subscribers

The Journal lists subscribers who have paid their twice weekly subscription since the last report. Names include W. S. Howland Plattsmouth Theo Miller Ord Adam Cook Nehawka PD Shrader Murray and many others across Plattsmouth Ord Nehawka Murray Murdock Weeping Water Temple Texas Havelock Elmwood Avoca Stuart Union Missouri.

W. S. Howland Plattsmouth Theo. Miller Ord Murray R. D. O’brien Manley Chas. Murphy Weeping Water August Pautsch Wabash G. Frickeler Thomas A. Ruby Oberlin Kas Peter Eveland Murdock F. J. Vetesnick Edemont Lee Applegate Union Geo. Brinklow Temple Texas Wm. Burke Wabas

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law

Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Memphis Times editor lauds it as a top remedy. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Foley Memphis F. G. Fricke & Co

Plattsmouth Telephone Directory Soon to Be Published

The Plattsmouth Telephone company will publish a new directory soon. Those planning to get a telephone are urged to install early so their number and name can be added to the list.

Plattsmouth Telephone Company

Injured Finger Mends After Scrape During Butchering

A. A. Wettencamp reports his hand improving after a minor scratch from butchering caused painful swelling. The finger was lanced for relief and is progressing well. Mr. Mason's similar case added to concern but Wettencamp expects full recovery soon.

A. A. Wetencamp Mason Wettencamp

German Specialists Offer Bloodless Cure for Rupture in America

The German Specialists of Council Bluffs Ta claim bloodless cures for rupture and other diseases without the knife. They diagnose without questioning patients and invite readers to write for an appointment card to test their claims. Their advertisement appears elsewhere in the paper.

Europe America Council Bluffs

Ideal Nebraska teachers shaped by high ideals and enduring pay

An editorial argues that Nebraska schools depend on ideal teachers who work as a mission beyond pay. It praises normal schools, urges fair salaries, and notes the lasting impact of teachers who educated generations and helped build the nation.

Nebraska

Fine Farms for Sale in Devel County Nebraska

All good farm land with 150 acres under cultivation and a large nine room two story house. Includes barn cattle sheds two wind mills two wells two cisterns and fencing. Priced at 16.50 per acre. 24 quarter sections also available at 10 to 15 per acre. Trade options with city property. Write Frank Stanley Plattsmouth Nebraska.

Devel County Frank Stanley Plattsmouth Neb

Mrs James Chalfant to Undergo Eye Operation

Mrs James Chalfant was a passenger to Omaha this afternoon where she will have an operation performed on her eye. The growth, called sarcoma, developed after an injury years ago and tends to absorb the eye tissues. An X ray treatment proved ineffective, making the operation the last resort.

J. G. Greebe Milford Father Hancik The Holy Rosary Catholic Church Lincoln Emanuel Klien Cedar Creek Perry Marsh South Omaha Ida Weidman Plainview Fred Ebinger George Mogensen Wabash Elna Mogensen Weeping Water Council Bluffs Iowa James Chalfant Omaha

Boy Who Fell Into the Well Narrative

Walter McNeilly recalls events after falling into a well while rabbit hunting. He had killed two rabbits and chased a third into a brush pile before leaping in with brush as he tried to scare the animal. Rescuers removed him and found three rabbits in the well, suggesting the third rabbit died in the fall or was crushed by Walter.

Walter McNeilly Walter

Will Martin Returns to Work After Hand Infection

Will Martin former night operator at Burlington station who moved to Waverly with a scratch on his hand now in city hospital treatment at Hotel Riley. Renshaw says the hand is about well and he will report back to work as soon as possible, likely in four days.

Louise Burns Louisville Omaha Eugene Brady J. W. Lowther Mynard Weeping Water J. H. van Winkle Auburn Missouri Pacific Pacific Junction Burlington Nehawka Farmers’ Elevator Company Adolph McCroskey Scotts Bluffs McCroskey Will Martin Waverly Riley W. P. Renshaw

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Daily Personal News Daily Journal W. W. Tunnison Malvern Henry Goos Metropolis Dc. F. Maitland Mary Karvonek W. L. Pickett Carl Zitka Wes. Kalacek W. T. Scotten Mary Janda Glenwood Robert Johnson Fairbury J. H. Cook D. C. Morgan Jenette Morgan J. S. Livingston J. B. Jack Frank Livey Englewood Chas. E. Arnold Adams Will Jennings Ralph Martin John Kerr Detroit Mich H. N. Dovey G. B. Lehnhoff Arthur Crissman George Gillain Des Moines Ed. Murphy Fremont Wheeler Norfolk Frank F. M. Kinnson Springfield Hugh Cecil Wm. Johnston Curtiss D. P. Jackson George Weaver Tabor I. B. Green S. H. Atwood T. H. Pollock John L. Webster Plattsmouth Water Company John Burns Kessler A. B. Dickson Elmwood Grant and Schuyler Hawkenburg J. F. Wolfe John MecNurlin J. H. Thrasher Frank Shopp C. H. Seidletz Tobias I. A. Allen I. S. White John Cory Otto P. Stege Louise F. Schick B. G. Wurl Co. FE Samuel Baldwin Hinton Station Sarah Baldwin Johann Nicholas Beck Johnanna Augusta Emile Tins George Holmes the Journal Roll of Honor Broadway West South Masons W. C. Ramsey A. L. Tidd Salsbury J. C. Petersen A. E. Gass Order Bro Ringo Masonic Home Chapale
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