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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
3
A string of satirical lines and short notes touch on Decoration Day, weather, home life, and public figures. The items reference storms, safety, and cultural bits, with mentions of Civil War veterans, a loud speaker from a Roman oracle, and global politics. The tone echoes a scattered column of lighter observations and quotes.
A jumble of observations covers Decoration Day prospects Coolidge third term talk and public interest. Mentions of the Woman's Relief Corps, Lindbergh's June return, railroads’ efficiency, river planning, and aviation advice appear amid musings on weather taxes and film showings at Parmele theater.
A humorous note on inheritance and urge to enjoy money while alive. Old Jim’s kin quip that he left “every darn cent he had” and a reporter’s question prompts reflections on spending and comfort. The piece playfully nudges readers to act on desires rather than hoard wealth.
James A. Henry notes in six years federal tax per person fell from 42.86 to 27.36 while state and local taxes rose from 28.24 to 45.18 per capita, totaling 72.54 annual tax burden. He questions production, saving and self denial as government costs rise and suggests taxpayers may demand limits on public spending.
Plaintiffs Ola Minota Spacht John B. Kaffenberger Mina E. Cort right Gladys E. Kaffenberger filed May 14 1927 in Cass County District Court seeking to quiet title to the NW quarter of section 24 and the SW quarter of section 12 township 12 north range 12 east of the 6th P M with one acre excluded as school site. Defendants include T E Haycock variously named and the Pittman & Brothers partnership. defendants must answer by July 4 1927 or risk decree by default.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court schedules June 1 1927 at 10:00 am to hear the petition of John H Albert and Margaretha Albert for administration of John Albert deceased estate. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Dated May 10 1927. A H Duxbury County Judge. Chas E Martin attorney.
County Court of Cass County Nebraska sets hearing date for probate of Michael A Shine will. Margaret Hallahan seeks executrix appointment and administration of estate with notice to interested parties by publication. Hearing scheduled June 17, 1927 at 10 a.m. witnesses and seal of court.
In Cass County District Court Oliver C. Dovey sues Henry Amison Henry Anderson Thomas Hanna and others to quiet title to LTE described real estate in 1927 actions. Defendants must answer by July 11 1927 or risk decree. Also notice to John E. Hazzard and Alice Hazzard re alleged deed void for lack of consideration.
Public notice to creditors of Maggie Stoehr formerly Maggie Born deceased. The County Court in Plattsmouth will hear claims on June 6 1927 and September 7 1927 at 10 a m. Three month claims period from June 6 1927 and one year for debt payment. Witnesses seal May 3 1927.
Notice of hearing in Cass County Nebraska for Ellen Fitzpatrick estate to determine heirs John Fitzpatrick Jr and Nellie Fitzpatrick. Describes Lot 11 Block 49 Plattsmouth and that no admin has been filed. Hearing set for June 14 1927 at 9 00 am with Allen J Beeson seal.
Charles Charpiot petitions to quiet title against Alvin B Daniels et al in Cass county Nebraska. Target property includes W2 of section 14 and part of section 15 in township 12N range 11E, south of Platte river with described tax lots and accretions. Defendants are spouses of listed persons with unknown real names. action seeks removal of all claims and adverse interests by June 27, 1927.
Boston strong man Jack Sharkey faces Judge Thayer in a publicized event noted as a contest of strength. Details describe both figures as prominent local strong men with related media attention.
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