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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
4
An Oregon fruit grower has perfected a seedless apple. The form resembles a banana and the discovery is noted amid a broad discussion on appearances and patriotism in politics.
The Carthage Democrat notes Fourth of July oration favors baseball umpires. It jokes about dancing moves like fox-trot and cake walk while warning that saying walk could bring police court fines.
The remarks lampoon Bill Bryan and the breath checks for delegates while mockingly urging debt payment as the dollar loses value. Amplifiers dominate convention venues and a joke about whisky drawing friends surfaces alongside Emma McChesney’s political coaching.
The text asserts Barnum’s wisdom on suckers, noting he moved constantly and never stayed long. It counters with the view that modern profiteers linger and dig deeper, uncovering the full hole in the market.
The platform emphasizes American ideals and humanitarian aims from 1912 onward. It champions peace, liberty, and democracy for all nations, contrasts with a timid Republican stance, and defends the Wilson era against scornful critics while urging unity among voters and delegates.
The piece notes strong Democratic support for Wilson shown in San Francisco with delegates from across the nation praising his leadership. It highlights his widespread appeal within the party and the president's influence over the convention agenda as evidence of loyalty despite partisan criticism.
Notice of a special meeting of the legal voters in Cass County Nebraska district 102 to vote Friday July 23 at 8 pm on a fifty mill levy for general school purposes. Dated June 29 1920 secretary R M Coatman. Also an advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court schedules claim hearings for the estate of Oliver James Gilson on July 26 1920 and October 28 1920 at 10 oclock a m to receive and examine claims. Claims must be presented within three months from July 26 1920 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness Allen J Rees on county judge. (Seal)
In the County Court the petition of John Kirker to be appointed administrator of Rachel A. Kirker deceased is set for hearing on July 10, 1920 at 10:00 a.m. All interested persons may appear and show cause. Notice to interested parties by publishing this order in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing. Dated June 15, 1920. Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
The State of Nebraska Cass county announces a county court session in Plattsmouth on July 12 1920 and October 13 1920 at 10 o clock to receive and examine all claims against the estate of Eulalie Long deceased with three months to file and one year to pay debts from July 12 1920 Witness Allen J Beeson clerk seal of county court June 12 1920
District Court of Cass County Nebraska lists William Nickles as plaintiff against Bernard G Wiley and Albert R Eikenbury. Southwest quarter of Section 36 Township 11 North Range 13 East Cass County Nebr. and all persons with any interest in the real estate or any part thereof and their unknown heirs devisees and personal representatives named in the notice.
William Nickles plaintiff sues to quiet title to the southwest quarter of Section 36 Town 11 Range 13 in Cass County Nebraska and to enjoin defendants Claibourne F Davis Claybourne F Davis Frank Ridgeway from any claim to the property. Defendants must answer by July 19 1920 or default and judgment as prayed. William Nickles, plaintiff. By D O Dwyer, attorney.
Nebraska district court in Cass County orders Benjamin F. Goodman administrator to show cause why he should not be granted a license to sell up to one half of Lots 9–12 in Block 110 Plattsmouth to raise 282.26 for debts and costs. Hearing set August 2, 1920, at 10 am. Publication to four weeks in Plattsmouth Journal. Judge James T. Begley. Attorney Chas. E. Martin. 121-4w
In the matter of the estate of Mary Johnson deceased a county court notice directs creditors to present all claims for examination and adjustment on August 9 1920 and November 9 1920 at 9 o clock a m. Four months from July 6 1920 is the limit for presenting claims and one year for payment of debts.
Mr farmer, 1920 twine offered at 17 cents per pound cash only. Sale by John F. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska.
For sale 80 acres of land one mile south of Eight Mile Grove cemetery in Cass County. Six lots on west Main street with a six room house, electric lights, a good well and cistern, plus fruit trees. Also 2 1/2 acres with a 4 room house and barn and a good well, located half a mile south of B and M shops. Contact Geo M Hild or Frank Vallery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Ltd lw tf
Liberty U B church at Mynard will skip Sunday worship for two weeks to allow necessary repairs. Officials hope work finishes in time for services on the last Sunday of the month.
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