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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

3

Farmers Plan Co operative Grain Company at Nehawka

About forty farmers at Nehawka with delegates from Murray Avoca and Manley discussed forming a Farmers Co operative Grain Company. Frank Cox was named chair and Ernest Young secretary as stock to be set at 25 each, aiming for 4000 subscribed before starting operations.

Nehawka Murray Avoca Manley Farmers’ Co-operative Grain Company Frank Cox Ernest Young Cedar Creek

Irrigated Land Excursions Boost Basin Settlement

The note promotes renting irrigated Basin farms for a year or two to learn profits and climate. It offers homesteading help and land purchases at favorable prices as millions are invested in Basin irrigation. Homeseekers’ excursions run the first and third Tuesdays of 1908, with routes to Colorado Wyoming Big Horn Basin Northwest Southwest and South. Winter tourist rates to Florida Gulf Country South California are offered.

D. Clem Deaver Landseekers’ Information Bureau Omaha Colorado Wyoming Big Horn Basin Florida Gulf Country California

Leist divorce action in Cass County Nebraska

Nannie Leist files for divorce from Herman Leist in Cass County District Court Nebraska claiming habitual drunkenness failure to support and willful absence for over two years. Respond by February 17 1905 according to attorney M Archer.

Herman Leist Nannie Leist District Court of Cass County Nebraska M. Archer

Leap year proposal for Vidette editor wife swap

The Sac City Vidette editor, a woman, complains of losing county printing and seeks a husband who can fight and swear for her. G A Craig of the Lytton Star replies and offers to fill the vacancy, listing comic conditions about credentials and housekeeping before a possible swap.

Sac City Iowa Vidette G. A. Craig Lytton Star Sohm Missouri Lizzie

Married in Chicago: Paul R Grendt Weds Clara M Hailey

Paul R Grendt aged 37 of Chicago obtained a marriage license and was married today to Clara M Hailey aged 19 formerly of Omaha at the county judge's office with Rev. A A Randall officiating. The couple left for Chicago for their future home this afternoon.

Paul R. Grendt Chicago Rev A.A. Randall Clara M. Hailey Omaha

Surprise Linen Shower for Miss Jessie Duffy

A crowd of young ladies visited the home of John Hiber last evening to surprise Miss Jessie Duffy with a linen shower planned by Misses Alice Ofe and Frances Hiber. The event featured music, games, and social chatter with leap year proposals discussed and a playful Teddy Bear and soap doll prizes. Guests included Mesdames Will Smith, John Hart Jr, Leona Brady, Edna Peterson, Mary Sharp, Rebecca Haines, May Larson, Julia Herman, Josephine Yelinek, Agnes Ward, Lettie Smith, Lucile Randall, Mary Wehrbein, Anna Frye, Katie McHugh, Mildred Balser of Farnham Nebraska.

John Hiber Jessie Duffy Alice Ofe Frances Hiber Ofe Hiber Miss Duffy Mesdames Will Smith John Hart, Jr Missss Leona Brady Edna Peterson Mary Sharp Rebecca Haines May Larson Julia Herman Josephine Yelinek Agnes Ward Let

Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsement From Maine Customer

Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports improved health after using Dr Kings New Life Pills stating they regulate stomach liver and bowels. The ad promises a refund at F C Fricke and Co drugstore if the pills disappoint on trial and notes a 25 cent price.

Dr. King Jacob Springer West Franklin Maine F. C. Fricke & Co

When the votes are counted in Denver or Chicago

The notice claims Denver will deliver all votes while Chicago crowds face police batons in a hungry era. It paints a stark contrast between political results and civil unrest with a regional focus on Chicago. The text implies fear of riot and supply shortages amid labor hardship.

Kearney Democrat Denver Bryan Chicago

Taft Picture Dominates Editorial Pages Across Editors

The Journal notes a cold epidemic among its staff delaying issues. Editors nationwide display a double column Willie Taft portrait on their pages to signal support for the administration candidate and the appeal of federal office as a public snap.

Willie Taft

Republicans Push For Active Federal Officeholder Policy

The piece notes Republican critics of Grover Cleveland urging a return to his stance that federal officeholders must abstain from political activity. It contrasts with Roosevelt era practice, where officials are urged to engage in politics and fund Republican campaigns.

Grover Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Roosevelt

Insidious Danger Warns of Kidney Trouble

An advertisement urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure to treat kidney trouble and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. The note mentions Jacob Parr visiting R. D. Moore of Glenwood as a business guest in the city today.

Foley Bright Jacob Parr R. D. Moore Glenwood

Bryan says no opposition to renomination exists

A Washington dated January 28 statement asserts Mr. Bryan did not authorize a campaign committee to push him from the Democratic nomination. He will not relinquish the prize and expects to be nominated if the party rank and file decide. He aims to discuss legislation with lawmakers while denying any real opposition.

Washington Bryan Joe Cannon Denver

Little Child Badly Burned In Kitchen Accident

Four year old Florence Murray fell into boiling water while her mother, Mrs. Leonard Murray, was away from the room. Dr. Hall arrived promptly, treated the burns, and the child’s condition, though painful, improved with relief begun soon after the incident.

Leonard Murray Florence Hall

Anniversary Greeting for Local Couple in Omaha Celebration

This sixth wedding anniversary notes John Nemetz and his wife traveling to Omaha to celebrate with style and a festive reception. They left this morning with gifts to ensure plenty of presents when the celebration arrives.

John Nemetz Omaha Metropolis John

Zitka Hopes To Ward Off Pneumonia After Illness

A. Zitka of Wintersteen Hill has been bedridden about a week with a serious illness and a threatened pneumonia. Doctors have labored to avert the disease and report some improvement, raising hopes he can avoid the threatened attack.

A. Zitka Wintersteen Hill Mr. Zitka

Reception Honoring Mrs. P. F. Brown Before Departure

A reception at R. B. Windham’s home celebrated Mrs. P. F. Brown’s upcoming move to San Bernardino California. Performances by Mrs. W. C. Tippins and Mrs. George L. Farley, Bennie Windham readings, and a humorous hypnotism act led by Judge Beeson and Judge Douglass. A fine lunch concluded the pleasant evening.

R. B. Windham P. F. Brown San Bernardino California W. C. Tippins George L. Farley Bennie Windham

Death of C. S. Polk Reported in Idaho Work

Report from this morning confirms the death of C S Polk formerly of this place. Ill for some time with rheumatism and Brights disease after moving to Idaho. He was at Hot Lake Oregon for treatment and later returned to Boise where letters indicate his serious condition. Also note: For sale to highest bidder the brick residence on the Government Post Office site at Vine and Fifth streets Windham Investment Company.

C.5s. Polk Idaho Bright Hot Lake Oregon Boise Government Post Vine and Fifth Street Windham Investment Company

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