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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
7
Avoca residents and visitors are noted in a long list of local movements. Names include Harry Nutzman George Cotton Arthur Ward Elsie Opp J. H. Busch and many others in Omaha Auburn Nebraska City and Nehawka with farm work and social visits.
I offer 20 000 acres of land between the North and South Platte rivers in Kerth Duel and Cheyenne counties for sale at fair prices. Rich soil, large crops, good climate, excellent railroad access, both improved and prairie lands, easy terms. J. P. Falter Plattsmouth Neb.
Woman’s skin care ad promotes Bucklin’s Arica Salve as a cure for pimples sores boils and skin eruptions. Claims to soften and smooth skin and even cure sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Available 25 cents at Gering & Co.
A Cass county excursion to Sunny Alberta on August 3 highlights booming crop prospects and rising land prices. Prospective buyers note wheat yields of 30 to 55 bushels per acre and oats 60 to 100, with land selling from 12 to 50 dollars per acre. George L. Farley, local agent, Coates Block, Plattsmouth, Neb.
A vintage health ad proclaims a remedy for weak nerves within the Heart Stomach and Kidneys. Dr Shoop introduced Restorative as the cure targeting underlying nerves not mere symptoms. Druggists note growing popularity with early testers convinced of its merit. Sold by all Dealers.
Good farms in Cass county offered with prices from $20 down to 20 acres. Improved and unimproved options available. Lands poised to rise in value. See J P Faster for prices and details.
A Macon Georgia orphanage notes nine years of use for Electric Bitters claiming strength for stomach liver and kidney troubles and overall vitality. The ad touts a 63 acre farm near town with a six room home barn fruit spring water and pasture priced at 5500 with 2500 cash and five years at 6 percent.
The Alvo area records a busy week with many residents traveling to Lincoln, Omaha, Plattsmouth, and Denver for visits and business. Died Sophronia Parsell near Alvo at 68 after a long life as wife and mother. funeral held at Alvo M E church with out-of-town relatives in attendance.
We extend heartfelt thanks to the many friends and relatives who kindly helped us through the illness by joining in prayers and sharing comforting messages and acts of kindness.
The notice honors the sick and deceased wife mother and sister with thanks for floral offerings. Names listed include Joseph V Parsell Andrew Parsell Edward Parsell Pay Parsell Guy Parsell and Thaddeus Anderson. The day is described as a Red Hot one with 96 degrees at noon and sultry conditions. Dr W D Jones notes many cases of overheated horses due to poor handling. Weather bureau forecasts showers today and fair weather tomorrow with little relief for days.
On Sunday August 1 Burlington train No. 1 will run via Omaha delaying Lincoln to Denver by fifty minutes. Train No. 44 on the Billings line leaves Billings one hour later but reaches Lincoln at the same time. An express on the Spearfish Englewood line will be withdrawn August 1. Burlington mall service between Alliance and Denver on trains 303 and 304 not yet inaugurated awaiting clerk appointments. Once appointed, service will start promptly.
Frank ONeill travels with his daughters Mintow Blanche and Pearl and son Raymond on an early morning train to Omaha for a day spent visiting friends.
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