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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1925

Page

2

Alvo News Roundup Highlights Local Life and Farm Activity

Alvo notes show Bert Kitzel selling three cows to Reed of Palmyra last Thursday. Threshing was light with Coutman’s machine at 3 773 bushels. Oats yield 34 inches per acre, above average. Local visitors, farm work, and community outings fill the week as teams played, barber Eddie Craige left for Johnson, and town events included a Lincoln visit scoring ten innings.

Bert Kitzel Reed Palmyra Coutman L. D. Multen Phillip Coatman S. C. Boyles Willard Clapp Fimwood Cach Alvo Axle Eddie Craige Johnson Ackler M. Stone Arthur Dinges Alvo Town Lincoln C. B. Kirkpatrick Walter California A. T. Stromer Areitie Neallor Roy Poll G. P. Kahler Kahler John Rose Graneer Brothers Wholesale House of George Maseman Irene Smith May Anderson Rosa Johnson Ina Anderson Carl Anderson Harver Wall Tyler Vicent Rehmeyer Newkirk Greenweed A. E. Pailing Mr. Newkirk Gmahe

Barn Fire Destroys Lee Snagely’s Barn

Last Thursday morning a fire destroyed the barn of Lee Snagely southeast of Alve about three miles. Neighbors and Alve fire department fought the blaze but the structure burned completely. A cow perished inside and several hogs were killed. origin of the fire remains undetermined.

Lee Snagely Walter Sunderland Trives Alve

Harvest Season Ends Amid Cautious Market Grain Sale

Harvest is over and threshing in Alyn ends with most grain sold yet market activity remains quiet. The report notes little remaining stock ready for sale and farmers surveying prices as the season closes.

Twenty Cent Gasoline at Alvo Coatman Station

Gasoline in Alvo drops to twenty cents at the Coatman station, with the supplier keeping the price and implying others could match it if they chose. The offer is noted as a standout among local pricing.

Alvo Coatman Station

Hard coal miners deny report of general strike

In Atlantic City New Jersey July 22 anthracite miners assured mine owners that hard coal fields would not be part of any general strike akin to the threatened action in the bituminous fields. Philip Murray said anthracite miners agree with operators to keep hard coal and soft coal negotiations separate and hoped this stance continues. The miners warned of a wage checkoff while operators said they remain opposed though open to proposals.

Athaetic City N. J van A. Bittner Secretary of Commerce Hoover Labor Davis Philip Murray International Bittner West Virginia Murray W. W. Larlis

Employer Liable for Fireman's Death in Nebraska Case

Judge Dilworth sustains award against Pattison firm and surety Integr ity Mutual plus City of Minden for $5,250 to widow Gloda Jensen and $159 burial funds. Jensen died after tripping while responding to a fire alarm as a volunteer firefighter employed as a store clerk. The case, State Journal notes, will be appealed to Nebraska's Supreme Court.

W. A. Dilworth Kearney Qolza Jensen Frank A. Kennedy Integrity Mutual of Chicago City of Minden Dilworth Mr. Pattison Jensen Supreme Court of Nebraska State Journal

Southern California Quips on Earthquake Fury Overclaim

The passage notes that earthquakes are shaking Italy, Japan and elsewhere and warns Southern California cannot claim to be the world’s leading temple center.

Italy Japan California

Germany Hopes for Positive Outcome in Security Note

Berlin and Paris discuss Germany’s security note amid disputes over arbitration treaties and league of nations roles. Stresemann cites unresolved points while noting goodwill in evacuating the Ruhr by August 16. French leaders expect a two to three week reply window and debate obligatory arbitration with Poland and eastern neighbors.

Berlin France Belgium Ruhr Altho Lokal Anzeiger Krues Zeitung Sweuische Tages Zeitung Tagzeblatt Voseische Zeitung Paris Germany Poland

The Drama of the Colorado River and Its Sway on Civilizations

The Colorado River is a dramatic American force shaping culture and landscape from its high alpine origins to the Imperial Valley delta. It offers a wild cadence of color and humor, threatens vast irrigated land with floods and shifting silt, and fuels congressional talk of comprehensive development for the lower basin.

Colorado Mississippi Danube Rhine Hudson Potomac Radio Popular The Colorado #8 Grand Canyon Gila Imperial Coachella Palo Verde Imperial Valley Saiton Sea Congress New Republic

Water Fight Advertised to Draw Crowd on Main Street

An appeal promises a water fight with the fire department to attract a large Main Street gathering. Organizers frame the event as a community spectacle with the fire boys participating.

Main Street Fire Boys

Pershing Party Reaches Balboa Panama Heading to Panama

General John J. Pershing, head of the Tacena Arica plebiscitary commission, and his party arrived at Cristobal Balboa in the Panama Canal Zone. He was met by Col M L Walker and Maj Gen William Lassiter and proceeded to Panama. He then paid an informal call on President Caifari at Tanuma.

Balboa Panama Canal Zone John J. Pershing Tacena-Arica Cristobal M. L. Walker William Lassiter Canal Department Pershing Panama Caifari Tanuma

Alfalfa Prospects Pale in Nebraska Amid Heat and Drought

State crop statistician A. B. Anderson reports unfavorable conditions for the third alfalfa crop in Nebraska. Heat and drought injure corn in eastern areas, with variable yields and pasture shortages. Spring grains are light in the south, better in the north, and wheat yields are uneven as farmers delay selling.

A. B. Anderson Nebraska

Tourist Praises Nebraska Roads

Secretary Cochran receives a letter from Denver attorney John Hipps praising Nebraska highways while noting missing or obliterated road markings in towns. He compliments the state’s progress in providing good roads for tourists and recalls maps with highway numbers now in common use.

Cochran Nebraska Department of Public Works John Hipps Denver Nebraska Hipp Colorado

Common Staff To Lead Little Entente Armies

Berlin reports a single general staff will direct the armies of Poland Czech Slovakia Yugoslavia and Romania in case of war. Details to be finalized at a Bucharest conference of army commanders planned for month end. The arrangement aims to unify Entente forces creating a larger Central European military power.

Berlin Poland Czech-Slovakia Jugo-Slavia Rumania Bucharest Europe

British Admiralty Wins Ship Program

London reports the crisis over the cruiser question ended in a victory for the admiralty at Wednesday's cabinet meeting. The cabinet agreed to build four vessels this year and three next year as demanded by the admiralty.

London Admiralty

Young People Steal March on Friends in Quiet Iowa Wedding

In Cass county near Nehawka Nebraska, Miss Grace Linville and Herbert Biel wed in Glenwood at Rev. Goodrich church. The couple’s friends and relatives learned of the marriage after the ceremony. Miss Biel teaches in Cass county schools and plans a western wedding trip before settling on a family farm south of town.

Coss County Greeley Biel Grace Linville Nehawka Glenwood Goodrich Methodist Church Herbert Campbell Ruth Biel Iowa City Cass County Abs Fred Shoemaker Nelvinka Fred Riel Biel

Jardine Sees Good Farming Year Ahead for Agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Jardine says control by little brokers and scalpers has slowed needed reforms at the Chicago board of trade. He expects changes soon, notes progress after an investigation into grain price swings, and anticipates a fairly good farming year despite prior distress. He also backs a clearing house at the board and aims to resolve the Armour-Morris merger case within six weeks.

Washington Chicago Board of Trade Jardine Armour-Morris West

Local notes show wide city visits and travel mentions

Nehawka resident Z W Shrader and Elmwood attorney William Deles Dernier visited the city for business and social calls. Mrs Grauf and Mrs Stone headed to Omaha for medical reasons. The piece lists numerous locals traveling, weathering health issues, and planning to secure bonds and funds for gravel work and other projects.

Thursdas Z. W. Shrader Near Nehawka Frank Grauf Cron Stone Grauf William Deles Dernier Elmwood

Masons Dedicate New $500000 Madison Temple

Madison will formally dedicate its new Masonic temple on September 30 with Fred J. Marion of Milwaukee directing ceremonies. The $500,000 classical structure houses two lodge rooms with opera chairs and organs, clubs, banquet hall, ballroom, dining room, kitchen, and spaces for Eastern Star, White Shrine, and De Molay activities.

Madison Wis Fred J. Marion Milwaukee Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Eastern Star White Shrine Order of de Molay

Caillaux Likely to Lead Debt Settlement Mission

Paris reports Finance Minister Caillaux wishes to travel to the United States briefly with the mission to settle France's war debt. It is probable that former minister M. Franklin Bouillon will join as a member of the delegation expected to depart for Washington in September.

Paris Caitllaux Mafin United States France M. Franklin-Bouillion Washington

Return from Southwest visit by Maurer family

Mr and Mrs Edward Maurer and their son Lonnie return home after a two week trip to New Mexico. They traveled about eighteen hundred miles through Denver and McCook where they met Judge A L Zink and family. They report crops in New Mexico especially corn ahead of their home area and plan another trip to the southwest next season.

L. B. Sheffer E. M. Jardine Greenwood Luther Meade Union Nat C. Huston Burt Washington Thurston J. E. Wheeler Burlington Mr. Wheeler Journal James K. Pollock Farmers State Bank John E. Kirkham Willer Nebraska Henry Jess Leonard Walling Falls City Missouri Pacific Bayard F. E. Leh J. R. Jahrig Northwest William Jahrie Glendive Montana Augusta Weber Forsythe Julius Beck Newcastle Wyoming Jahriz George F. Dovey Chicago W. E. Rosencrans Blythe Rosencrans Edward Maurer Lonnie New Mexico Denver McCook A. L. Zink

Germany Cancels World's Fair Exhibit Participation

Berlin reports German industry and commerce decline to participate in Philadelphia's 1926 world fair due to inability to fund proper presentation. A resolution was adopted by the Association of German Industry the Central League of German Wholesalers and the League of the German Retail Trade.

Berlin Philadelphia Association of German Industry Central League of German Wholesalers League of the German Retail Trade

Bankrupt Farmers Grain & Stock Company Chapter Case

In the District Court of Nebraska Farmers Grain & Stock Company is adjudicated bankrupt in case 1127. The first meeting of creditors is August 6 1925 at 10 00 am in Lincoln Nebraska Federal Court Room to prove claims examine the bankrupt appoint a trustee and conduct other business. Referee Daniel H McClenahan notes date July 23 1925.

District Court of the United States District of Nebraska Lincoln Farmers Grain & Stock Company Greenwood Cass Federal Court Room Nebraska Daniel H. McClenahan

Guardianship Hearing Order in Cass County Neb

In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the Guardian N D Talcott seeks approval of his report on Mariah L Amick incompetent and discharge. A hearing is set for August 3 1925 at 10 am for all interested to show cause. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior.

Cass County Nebraska Mariah L. Amick N. D. Talcott Plattsmouth

Mrs Streight Sinks Further at Clarkson Hospital

Reports on Mrs. William Streight at Clarkson hospital in Omaha indicate renewed stomach trouble and inability to retain nourishment. She grows gradually weaker, despite hopes for improvement earlier in the week.

William Streight Clarkson Hospital Omaha

Journal Want Ad: Sell or Buy Items Through Today

Readers can place buy and sell notices in the Journal Want Ad column. Submit concise descriptions with contact details and prices where applicable. Ads run for a specified period and reach a broad local audience seeking goods, services, and opportunities.

Journal

Referees Sale Ordered In Cass County Neb 1925

Notice of sale in Cass county Nebras ka District Court under a 1925 decree. Referee will auction the west 90 acres of NE quarter section 34 township 12 range 9 east of the 6th P M at 2:00 pm September ith 1925 at the north front door of First National Bank Greenwood. Sale for cash with ten percent day of sale and balance on court confirmation. Abstract of title provided. Open one hour.

District Court of Cass County Nebraska Samuel Guilion Gertrude Chandler Reid Court First National Bank Greenwood A. D

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