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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
3
A collection of disjointed quotes covers Hoover opposing a special session, fuel and oil topics, Argentina water power survey, Mount Athos ban, Jamaica building permits rising, a proposed Firth of Forth bridge, and asides on Capone and Prohibition politics.
A collage of aphorisms and notes on global topics. It references Paris steel buildings, Bombay bus additions, a world wheat conference, Swiss watch exports, Soviet tanks, and various social quips. The text mixes commentary on culture, industry, and politics with humorous asides.
Col. M. A. Bates editor of the Plattsmouth Journal for twenty nine years and a Civil War veteran dies at nearly four score. A lifelong Democrat and fearless newspaperman, he served through hard times, remained devoted to his ideals, and will be greatly missed by friends and the community. Green be the turf above thee. None knew thee but to love thee. None named thee but to praise.
The piece explains a federal law making it illegal to issue checks under one dollar with intent to circulate as currency. It notes Uncle Sam guards money power, cites Civil War fractional currency as possible reason, but concludes banks may still honor such checks without risk to the balance.
The Free State Dail passes a bill to divide large landed estates into small farms, moving ownership from landlords to tenants. About 70,000 tenants are expected to become landed citizens funded by $50 million in land bonds. The act aims to end absentee landlordism and transfer payment to land agents, with full operation anticipated by November.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court sets June 12 1931 at 10 a m to hear petitions to admit the proposed last will of Margaret Wehrbein to probate and grant admin to John F Wehrbein as executor. Notice will run in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
A critical examination of silver's role in global economic mood argues India's 1926 reform and silver sales have limited impact. India has been a net silver buyer, not a dumpers, and China’s purchasing power hinges on export prices, not silver value alone. The piece cautions against villainizing silver and supports closer East trade ties.
County Court of Cass Nebraska schedules hearing for Alexander Altschafl petition to determine heirs and time of death of Jacob Coffman who died testate in Plattsmouth on or about September 12 1885. Heirs named Eliza Coffman widow and children Phillip Coffman Green Coffman Jacob Coffman Martha Crofford Perry Coffman. Hearing set June 19 1931 at 10 a.m. Plattsmouth courthouse.
District Court of Cass County Nebraska orders Searl S. Davis as administrator to sell all real estate of John Karvanek to pay debts costs and administration. Hearing set June 27 1921 at 10:00 AM at Plattsmouth Court House with notices to interested parties through Plattsmouth Journal four weeks. Henry F. Rausch sues to quiet title on described NE NE SE NE sections in Cass County with answer due June 22 1931.
Legal voters of School District No. 102 Cass County Nebraska convene at the high school auditorium on June 8 at pm to transact business and appropriate 17500 for general school purposes beyond the levy. H L Bornemeier secretary m21 3tw
Olive Baxter files for divorce from Elva L. Baxter in Cass county district court docket 5 page 95 on December 10 1930. She requests custody of Lela M Baxter and Leonard E Baxter and cites failure to support. Respond by June 29 1931.
In the matter of the estate of Emma C Miller deceased a petition seeks administration after alleging no will and requesting final settlement. A hearing is set for June 12 1931 at 10 am before the County Court Judge A H Duxbury with Frank A J Miller named as potential administrator.
In the matter of the estate of Gertrude E Morgan deceased praying for administration to the end that said estate and all pertaining thereto may be settled. A. H. Duxbury County Judge to contest the same and grant administration to Paul C Morgan or another suitable person and proceed to settlement.
A brief notice from the Journal office highlights deeds and mortgages along with contract entries. It notes archival or filing actions without listing specific names or dates. The item serves as a record-keeping reference for property and contract activity.
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