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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
4
A collage of quips on prohibition, politics, crime, and daily life with references to Coolidge, Borah, Lenin, and classical figures. The piece riffs on taxes, crosswords, gas, shortages, and social norms, ending with a cue about enforcing laws and watching evaders.
Statistics show fewer pedestrian deaths relative to cars, with the explanation that pedestrians are livelier, aligning with the survival of the fittest theory.
France continued selling goods to other nations while buying less from them, yielding a trade surplus of about 1.397 million francs in 1924. In 1923 Imports exceeded exports by 1.463 million francs. The trend points to France gaining capacity to make substantial payments on war debts.
The piece argues that focus on doing the current task well fuels future success. It cites Newton and Columbus as examples of work leading to discovery. It warns against federal overreach and urges Nebraska lawmakers to resist centralization and preserve state regulation.
The piece argues against federal control of child labor regulation and cites a New York World survey showing Arkansas, not Georgia North Carolina or Massachusetts, has ratified while 13 states oppose. Governors split. many doubt outcome. Supporters fear centralization while opponents stress state rights.
Telegraph news reports a coal company hires a famed evangelist to lead revivals in mining camps to elevate workers’ conduct by appealing to righteousness rather than fear. The piece urges Christian principles in business from the top and notes the legislature's upcoming session.
In Cass county Nebraska county court the estate of Peter M. Nord deceased. Petition by Walfred A. Nord seeks administration to Marie H. Nord as Administratrix. Hearing set for January 26 1925 at 10 a m with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court hears the petition of Philip F. Harrison to appoint an administrator de bonis pro. the hearing is set for February 9, 1925 at 9:00 a.m. in Plattsmouth. Objections must be filed by then. A. H. Duxbury, County Judge.
State notices a district court in Cass County Nebraska issues a sale by referee to the highest bidder for cash of the southeast quarter of Section 13 Township 11 North Range 13 East under an 8000 dollar mortgage. The sale is set for February 16 1925 at 10 a.m. at the south front door of the courthouse in Plattsmouth.
Fannie R. Dickson files suit in Cass County District Court to quiet title to fractional Lots 1 2 9 10 and Lots 3 4 5 in Block 57 and N half of Lots 7 8 9 in Block 89 Plattsmouth Nebraska against numerous defendants including D Remick Co John Worley and Mary Elizabeth Burke with hearing set for February 23 1925 and publication of notice required in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
The court grants Monte A. Streight as Administrator of the estate of Fannie C Streight deceased and sets January 26 1925 at 10 am for hearing the petition in County Court. Interested persons may appear and show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
Creditors are notified that the County Court in Plattsmouth will sit on January 24, 1925 and April 25, 1925 at 10 a.m. to examine all claims against the estate. Claims must be presented within three months from January 24, 1925, and debts paid within one year from that date. County Judge Beeson Allen J. seals.
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