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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
4
A collage of quips and notes spans politics, culture, and society as 1925 almanacs loom. Jests about Prohibition, radio, literature, and public figures mingle with observations on mortality and modern life.
A state license tag does not grant freedom to harm others. Officials urge drivers to exercise caution and courtesy on public roads, citing 1929 auto deaths and injuries as proof that reckless driving persists. They call for tag recalls to curb murder or manslaughter risk and advocate safer travel habits.
A humorous column discusses how bills irritate households and the postman as collectors. It notes men fear paying bills, while households run up charges and the burden falls on fathers, mothers, and daughters. The piece likens bills to corns and highlights the relief when bills are paid.
A New York toy maker uses 2,000,000 feet of lumber annually and the national industry is worth about 35 million dollars. The report aims to comfort the breadwinner who feels alone with an empty pocketbook this Christmas.
C A Cathey owner appears in the sale notice with Rex Young as auctioneer and W W Boedeker as clerk. The readable fragment establishes the responsible parties for the forthcoming auction.
A public sale four miles west of Murray on Tuesday January 13 at 10:00 a.m. offers four horses, several milk cows, shoats, and a large list of hay, machinery, tools, and farm equipment including Moline and Mitchell wagons, cultivators, plows, separators, a hay rake, corn planter, and more with lunch provided by Oscar Nailor.
The article summarizes Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s New York World opinion piece warning of degeneration unless diets improve. It notes skepticism from others, jokes about an endless future, and dismisses his claims about height loss and longevity while maintaining a light, skeptical tone.
Senator Norris denounces a proposed administration measure as a treasury rape and a gold brick to farmers. He accuses Doheny and Sinclair of corruption and questions President Coolidge's use of power following broad public support.
November library activity shows 2302 books exchanged and 38 new borrowers. Adult fiction led with 1286 checkouts, Juvenile fiction 628, with a daily average of 83 and a high of 162. The push includes a book shower from P. E. O and plans for a January 14 story hour led by Miss Mildred Walker.
Carl Teftt of Avoca will address the Farm Equipment Association during organized agriculture week January 6 to 9. He will review a paper by Professor McCean and share his own engineering experience, leading a discussion on farm power and electric generation from creek power. Other talks cover rural electricity impact with speakers John Schmidt and Sam Martin, followed by tractor troubleshooting, women’s nail driving, and blacksmithing contests.
Miss Violetta Wollen and Mr Victor Collister were married December 24 1924 at First Christian Church in Council Bluffs Iowa. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Wollen of Weeping Water and a former teacher. The groom youngest son of Mrs Emma Callister of Weeping Water and a Western Union worker. They will reside in Omaha.
Sears, Roebuck & Co plans a nationwide retail store chain to complement its mail order business. The firm, serving nine million customers, expects to attract three million more. County Judge Duxbury will begin work next week, praised by the Journal as a bright future in the state judiciary.
The remark notes the heir to Grand Duke Cyril is educated to be an emperor but suggests the training could also prepare him to become a janitor, highlighting skepticism about his ultimate role.
Henry Born, a prominent resident, was seriously injured when his wagon horses bolted near his home yesterday. He landed on his shoulder, dislocating the left one, and Dr. Flynn treated him as he remained in considerable pain but hoped for a quick recovery.
In Toledo Ohio a bear attacked four prohibition agents prompting a police response. Authorities reported one incident details remain limited and no further information is available at this time.
Plattsmouth residents report relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Pills. Mrs. P. A. McCray of 515 South 6th Street says one box from Weyrich & Hadraba's drug store cured her pain and dizziness. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills and notes a 60 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
Alienists declare the German wholesale murderer sane suggesting the suspect is likely without money.
County Court of Cass County Nebraska sets January 26, 1925 at 10 a.m. for hearing Monte A. Streight's petition to be named Administrator of Fannie C. Streight estate. Notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated December 29, 1924. Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
The county court in Plattsmouth will hear claims against the William Nickles estate on January 24 1925 and April 25 1925 at 10 o clock a m to examine and adjust claims. Creditors must file within three months from January 24 1925. debts paid within one year from that date. Witnessed on December 20 1924.
Beeson orders hearing for January 12 1924 at 10 am to grant William J Streight as administrator. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. County Court in Cass County to hear petition and show cause.
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