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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
3
A collage of aphorisms and snippets notes from 1920s culture. It mentions corn, cotton surpluses, water and weather, public figures, and jokes about propriety. Notable lines reference President Coolidge’s father, William Jennings Bryan, Jack Dempsey, and tax issues in Germany.
A collage of quips and one liners reflects 1920s humor on dating, borrowing, loyalties, and technology. Jests about skin, boats, trains, politics, crime, and industry mingle with observations on gender, immigration, and modern life in playful, period voice.
A movement claiming to be separate from the Ku Klux Klan expands in scope though avoiding violence. It garners attention as it frames itself as a religious intolerance drive under a banner of Christian citizenship.
A public discourse argues that American speed in production and distribution has created machine slavery and a bare civilization. It contends a refined, leisure-informed culture requires patience and deliberate attention to elevate mind and taste.
The article argues Coolidge seeks to delegate the Shipping Board duties to the Emergency Fleet Corporation under commerce. It questions the board’s ability to self constrain and suggests government should run business without bureaucrats, or remove political influence. It criticizes board members for wrecking public business.
Discussion notes no Coolidge myth in a threatened anthracite strike that could affect a bituminous industry. Peace actions and production continuity may occur before a break. Coal commission recommendations could prompt a special Congress session if needed. Strikes would help business, given booming bituminous expansion. Production largely from non union fields reduces risk.
Report notes several Denver Ku Klux Klan members are suspended including United States Senator Means. It does not specify the alleged misconduct and suggests they may have simply been seen reading the Constitution.
The passage notes the continuing habit of praising the dead whom the living disliked while they were alive, while acknowledging progress in many other areas. It reflects on social customs and lingering biases in memorial culture.
The text provides farm guidance on poultry lice control using sodium floride, disk behind the binder to improve soil moisture and seed bed packing, and salt feeding for livestock to maintain health. It also covers renewing an old strawberry bed after harvest with mowing, burning debris, thinning plants, and soil enrichment for next year.
A brief notice advertises farm loan assistance by John M. Leyda in the Gund Building Plattsmouth Nebraska. Contact numbers 42 and 91 provided for inquiries.
The State of Nebraska Cass County In the County Court the matter of the estate of Kenny Goodman deceased. George W Goodman petitions to be appointed Administrator. A hearing is set for July 28 1925 at 9:00 a m. All interested may appear and show cause. Notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated July 3 1925 A H Duxbury County Judge.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Meisinger spent last Wednesday in Plattsmouth for shopping and business. George Fornoff visited the county seat this week for business and to visit friends. Grace Duff shopped in Plattsmouth last Saturday. Minnie Metzger returned to Plattsmouth after visiting here. Mrs Franke visited with Mrs John True and family Saturday and Sunday. George Lohnes and Steve Arrant now drive new Ford sedans. Philip and Adam Fornoff attended to business in Omaha last Wednesday. Bernese Ault left for Greenwood last Monday. Mrs George Seyles is improving and hopes to be fully recovered soon. Harry Meisinger did shopping in Omaha last Saturday. Bill Wiles rented the Alice Meisinger farm for one to five years. Farmers cut wheat around the Fourth of July. Will Schneider and family spent the Fourth in Glenwood Iowa with daughter Mrs Will Stivers.
Cedar Creek defeated Louisville second team 8 to 3 last Sunday in a game noted for Cedar Creek errors. A return frame is scheduled next Sunday at Louisville with a large crowd hoped to attend again.
Word says Duff Grain company will close their elevator temporarily. Manager Heebner, longtime Cedar Creek official, is unsure how long the shutdown will last and plans to stay in Cedar Creek for the time being.
Inquiring minds seek the composer of the wartime tune Here Comes the Bride, commonly cited as a popular march or sentimental selection associated with wedding imagery during the era.
A pithy reflection on earned reward and cosmic balance. The line suggests that in life people reap what they sow, highlighting an ironic view of justice in the world.
In the matter of the estate of Barbara Klinger deceased creditors are notified that the County Court in Plattsmouth will sit on July 0 1925 and October 21 1925 at 10 a m to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate The time to present claims ends three months from July 20 1925 and the time to pay debts is one year from July 20 1925 Witness the seal of the County Court June 18 1925.
Bids sealed at the Nebraska State House Lincoln on July 29 1925 for Murray Murdock Project 153 D grading culverts gravel surfacing and incidental work. Work includes 5.7 miles earth and gravel roads with detailed excavation and culvert quantities. Plans available from Cass County Clerk Plattsmouth or State Public Works in Lincoln. Bids must include five percent certified check and project must start before August 15 1925 and finish by July 1 1926. State and County may waive technicalities and reject all bids.
A funeral for Ben Rainey drew relatives from Henderson Iowa Meadow Sidney La Glenwood and Omaha including William C Kinney Nora Mapes and Walter Mapes plus Dick Rainey Fledy Rainey and families. A later remark wondered if President Coolidge would enjoy a mountain summer or wake to a light burning in the White House attic.
A. H. Duxbury announces in Plattsmouth that claims against the Mary E. Thompson estate will be received and examined at the County Court on July 25 and November 25 1925. The claim period ends three months from July 25 1925 and debts must be paid within one year from that date.
The county court notifies that on August 3 and November 4, 1925 at 9 a m they will receive all claims against James Williams deceased and set deadlines. The notice is signed by A H Duxbury as clerk with official seal.
The sheriff of Cass County Nebraska will sell at public auction at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse the real estate described as Lots 10 11 and 12 in Block 1 of Stadelmans Addition Plattsmouth for cash to satisfy a court judgment in favor of David Z Mumert against Lucius J Buckley and wife and others. A. L. Tidd attorney. E P Stewart sheriff. Plattsmouth June 27 1925.
Auction style notice lists a 16 hp Reeves compound steam engine and 32x60 Avery separator with new water tank pump hose and a new 150 foot five ply belt. Includes EDW GUEHLSTORFF Murdock Netr. and other brand references.
In Cass county Nebraska the estate of William H. Mann deceased is named. Notice of hearings set for July 25 1925 and October 26 1925 at 9:00 a m in Plattsmouth County Court. Seal.
In the County Court of Cass Nebraska the estates of Peter J Hansen Ingeborg C Hansen and Christina Sophia Henrietta Hansen are opened. Creditors and heirs are notified that Peter C Hansen the heir has filed a petition to determine time of death kinship and descent in the described Plattsmouth real estate. A hearing is set for July 17 1925 at 10 oclock a m in Plattsmouth in the county court room.
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