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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
8
The owners admit possessing an unborn calf after butchering a cow near town. They say no sale of the calf for meat occurred and that they were fined, paid, and learned a hard lesson. They accuse others of wanting to ruin their business and promise not to pay fines again.
Charles E. Hartford advertises Pratt's Lice Killer as a product to protect chickens from mites, highlighting portable poultry care.
Mrs. Ben Hankinson is among travelers bound for Omaha this afternoon to visit the wholesale houses for a few hours.
The class of 1916 held their final social gathering at the Davey home with Charles Davey hosting. Superintendent Brooks and Mrs. Brooks, faculty, and Floyd Stone attended as classmates enjoyed games and refreshments in lavender and white decor.
The Journal reports a box of very fine strawberries from Alexander nurseries in this city. Mr Alexander and his son cultivate five distinct varieties and plan to have fifty bushes of the fruit for sale. A display box sits in the Journal office show windows for customers to view.
The Knights and Ladies of Security met Tuesday night at the Woodman building rooms with a large turnout. Seven new members were initiated by the degree team, and fifteen applications were passed for initiation at the next regular meeting. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Two Woodman Circle monuments will be unveiled at Oak Hill cemetery on Sunday June 4 at 3 p m. Miss Dora Alexander supreme clerk will be the orator. All officers and members are asked to assemble at the hall at 2 p m. sharp Guardian Mrs Maude Bunch.
C. E. Hartford reports a fresh shipment of meat meal or tankage suitable for hog feed. Meat meal is available now for purchase and use in hog rations.
Clay Tyler, operated on a few days ago for an abscess in his side, is reported on the way to complete recovery. In a week or ten days he should be up and around, pleasing news to friends and supporters who look forward to his return.
The Omaha World Herald yesterday published a handsome photo of Doris Vallery and Philip T. Campbell, the lead characters in the class of 1916 play shown last Monday night. Vallery impressed with charm and stage presence, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Vallery, from a prominent county family.
John Riley, arrested in Eagle last week for speeding and resisting an officer, was arraigned before Judge Bee son. After evidence, he was fined and costs totaling 100 dollars and released. Marshal Fred Spahnle was injured when the arrested driver fell from the car as authorities pursued him.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a universal cure for catarrh with constitutional treatment via the bloodstream. The makers guarantee a $100 reward if any case fails to cure, inviting readers to request a testimonials list from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio, with druggists selling the product nationwide.
The debate over price maintenance resurfaces as Chamber of Commerce referendum results favor advocates. Proponents argue uniform resale prices help producers and consumers, while opponents warn it could crush small retailers. Bills by Stephens and senators Ashurst Borah aim to require price schedules for identified goods.
The ladies of St Marys guild express gratitude to friends and patrons for car use on Decoration Day aiding cemetery transports and church work. They especially thank those who donated cars for the occasion.
The Journal advertises its premium stationery assortment promising satisfaction for every buyer. The note emphasizes quality, variety, and reliable service for customers seeking refined writing supplies.
On Tuesday June 6 from 7 to 8 p m children of St Luke's church school perform games folk songs dances a Mother Goose dialogue and May pole winding on the church lawn No tickets are charged the public invited A silver offering supports the church repair fund If weather is poor the event moves to the first pleasant day
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