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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
8
John P. Sattler mayor defends city efforts to maintain streets and crossings. He argues the matter of bridges and culverts falls under county commissioners rather than city control and urges residents to direct complaints to the county authorities.
Eight farmers from north and east of Lown traveled to Lincoln to weigh cattle and announce results comparing different feed rations. The participants were Bil Canesinier, Adam Schaffer, Jake Hild, Lous Fredrick, Fred Hild, George Wild, Albert Schaffer and Gus Hansen.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the universal skin remedy for burns bruises and boils. It claims rapid inflammation reduction and healing with a testimonial from J I Sossaiian publisher of News of Cornelia Iowa. Ed Rynoll Co. recommends the product.
Advertisement urging use of Chamberlain's Liniment with generous massaging applied to rheumatic areas. Mentions sale by FLG Fricke & Co. and encourages readers to act now for relief.
Ten governors from Massachusetts to New Mexico rally behind the Boy Scout movement. They praise its principles and its ability to provide fun and character-building activities for boys, stressing their support and aid. The governors named include Eugene Foss, John Tener, Ben W Hooper, O A Eberhart, Lock Graig, Luther R B Hall, Woodbridge N Ferris, Tasker L Oddie, Wm Horace Mann, and Wm C G McDonald.
Plattsmouth Commercial club chairman Henry A. Schneider and attorney A. J. Tidd filed a complaint with the railway commission seeking improved Missouri Pacific service. Residents from Cass County towns urge a morning southbound connection to Plattsmouth and a midafternoon return to link with Lincoln branch trains, aiding communities from Wabash to Mynard. The complaint notes current options hinder same day trips, with trains from Mynard limited to a 9:25 p.m. Union departure. Also, Mrs. William Gooledge of Rosalie, Neb., visited Plattsmouth with Mrs. J. T. Baird’s family. Mrs. Washington Smith remained for a longer visit.
Property owners can reach buyers by placing a classified advertisement in The Journal. Quick, affordable exposure targets local shoppers and investors seeking outdoor equipment, real estate, and household goods. Contact the office to reserve space and review ad options.
Dr J J Jones used the high school commencement to urge parents to teach self restraint and modesty. He criticized fashion driven dress and spoiled tendencies, warning that leniency teaches children to yield to wrong urges and endangers future generations.
The Journal reports a communication from a taxpayer and says the issue was referred to the streets alleys and bridges committee for a conference with the county commissioners. The note states resolution on who must repair bridges and approaches will come after the meeting, and no further communication will be published until action is taken.
A Los Angeles Herald May 24 account of the Long Beach pier collapse includes a disputed report that Arthur Helps died after his wife. Local notes say no confirmation reached here and the story may be mistaken amid disaster excitement. Mrs Helps was active in Long Beach woman’s clubs. Mr Helps with Helps & Gundy real estate.
The government will entertain Gettysburg battle survivors on the battlefield July 4. Nebraska legislature set aside 4000 dollars to cover rail fare for participating veterans. With fares about 45 dollars and some 260 eligible, citizens are urged to donate at Memorial Day events to meet the required funds. Contributions go to Captain A. M. Trimble in the Capitol Building Lincoln Neb.
Mrs. Frank Ohm, recently recovering from an operation in an Omaha hospital, was able to return home yesterday and appeared greatly improved. Friends were pleased to see her back among the community after her absence.
Decoration Day in the city was observed without a large turnout or programs. The Oak Hill cemetery displayed profuse flowers as citizens traveled by carriage and auto to lay tributes on graves. The Grand Army and Relief Corps members were driven to the cemetery to decorate veteran graves, noting thinning ranks among old soldiers.
Readers are urged to try Forest Rose flour now widely sold by dealers across the market. The piece touts its quality and popularity among customers, noting strong distribution and favorable reception.
Saturday afternoon Mrs William Hassler hosted the Kensington club at her North Fifth street home. Guests enjoyed a charming gathering with seasonal flowers, decorative table settings, fancy work, social conversation, and refreshments served by the hostess.
While at the Burlington blacksmith shop Thursday August Havk injured his right hand as the air hammer descended. He will wear a bandage for some time. Doctors say the force was not full. otherwise the hand could have been mashed to jelly.
The public schools host an art and penmanship exhibit in the Riley block showing student work aged 4 to 13. Miss Marie Kaufmann leads penmanship with new muscular system methods, while Miss Ellen Windham directs art displays. The exhibit stays through the week with prizes awarded Friday after judges review the samples.
Anyone wishing to purchase farmland is advised to consult W. R. Bryan, the county assessor, for guidance on value and property details.
A concise want ad note from the Journal urges readers that placing an ad can yield the items or services they seek. It highlights the Journal as a channel to connect buyers with sellers quickly.
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