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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
3
A collection of wry notes on prices, luxury versus necessity, scientific pursuit of the atom, Mussolini's disarmament proposal, film writers, and a waterless diet paradox. A centenarian ends a sixty-nine year water drought, underscoring absurdities in modern economics and politics.
Japan proposes to guarantee the independence of the Philippines and suggests the move will aid its survival unless Filipinos choose to declare a boycott against Japan.
Ogden Mills claims capital held by a few is far more productive than that of the masses. He asserts the current situation is practically perfect.
An opinion outlines that divine providence grants women a special privilege to hold lengthy conversations with nothing to say, a prerogative men should not invade. The remark frames this as a gifted restraint and a social custom worth preserving.
In a terse report the mob figures Al Capone in Atlanta Ralph Capone on McNeil's Island and Jack Guzik Sam Gizik Terry Druggan and Frankie Lake in Leavenworth are linked to a broader pattern of the old gang breaking apart under pressure.
The paper notes a ready flow of casual chatter about the Hindenburg line and its notoriety. It suggests the topic appears frequently in public conversation.
The piece notes crowds at air races suggest the nation remains financially sound despite pessimism. It hints the thirteen month year idea faces opposition due to fears of bad luck for debtors and creditors.
The piece notes congressional struggle to cut costs while reducing overall spending. It highlights tension between fiscal restraint and the need for government funding to meet priorities.
A count weds an unnamed heiress in a union described by local press as unprecedented. The ceremony drew attention from regional society pages and sparked discussion about titles and propriety.
Heavy rainfall recently boosts vegetation growth in Cass County with optimism for a strong crop, contingent on grasshoppers not entering by mid season. Farmers monitor pests as prospects remain favorable.
Promised upkeep for the unpaved stretch of Highway 75 at LaPlatte is in doubt as new bad spots appear along the trial macadam.
An economist urges dropping the habit of monthly letters as a way to ignore the low mood, noting it would be easy if others stopped writing at the start of each month.
London peers outline hat rules for MPs. Members must remove hats when entering leaving or addressing the chamber but may keep hats on while seated. The guidance emphasizes hats come off on the move or when speaking and on their feet.
Work progresses rapidly at the canning factory as a pork and bern pack precedes the regular corn season. Leaders expect wheels turning soon and peak production to follow once everything is in shape.
A 40 year old magazine salesman anxious to finish college visits a door. When he asks for a minute of your time the resident agrees and checks the watch. The man becomes confused says thank you and departs.
The Senate Banking and Currency Committee exposed a Radio stock pool led by major industrialists and financiers who boosted Radio prices, profiting millions by manipulating the market. Leaders like Schwab, Raskob, Chrysler, Durant, Brady, and Rockefeller faced public scorn for turning from legitimate business to speculative gain.
In the County Court Cass county the estate of William D Coleman deceased is addressed to creditors. A hearing will occur in Plattsmouth on June 24 1922 and September 26 1822 at ten oclock to examine claims. Claims must be presented within three months from June 24 1932. Debts must be paid within one year from that date. Witness date May 27 1932.
An essay notes the origin of water as early rains formed from boiling gases on a molten earth. Heat and vapor cooled to rain, creating bedrock seas that covered the globe, with oceans remaining today as three fourths of Earth's surface. W. EP. Courtney references Callers.
A public auction will take place on July 2 1932 at 30 o’clock a m at the south front door of the Cass County Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska. Property is the south half of Lots 5 and 6 in Lieck 20 in Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska held to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Standard Savings and Loan Association against B A Rosencrans et al.
Married man with family offers to work in any field. Experienced with farming duties and handy at repairs. Call 206 and ask for Roy Eledze.
In Cass County Nebraska the administratrix Christine Chovanec seeks final settlement of Frank Prince estate. The hearing is set for June 10 1952 at 10 am in County Court. Notice requires publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing.
State of Nebraska Cass County by execution issued by C E L Ledeway clerk of the district court will on June 25 1832 at 106 oclock A M expose for sale the NE quarter of the NW quarter Section 32 Township 11 North Range 13 East of the 6th P M Cass county as property of Frederick Omer Schlichtemeier to satisfy a judgment of Federal Trust Company a Corporation Plattsmouth Nebraska dated May 18 1932 now pending in court at Plattsmouth Nebraska
Citizens urge state support to finance most of the cost for removing Sixth Street from Vine to Fears. They note Pistismouth has provided over two miles of paving along Highway 75 from city limits north of Mesonic home grounds to Chicas Avenue, and kept it maintained through years of heavy traffic.
Orin A. Davis, executor, seeks final settlement and discharge in the Latta estate in Cass County Nebraska. Court sets hearing for June 1, 1922 at 2:00 PM, requiring notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Judges and clerks attest to the order dated March 14, 1932.
The article notes a ransom case where a suspect offered an unquestional alibi. Police call it an unquestionable alibi, and present ongoing implications about whether the suspect’s defense may influence potential jail time.
The article notes an estimated cost of 400 billion dollars for the Shanghai attack, with 180000 families affected and 80080 civilians killed. It cites widespread destruction including 70 percent of property in the Japanese zone lost, and substantial losses in buildings, factories, and employment. Educational institutions and cotton mills face heavy closures, with large-scale damage to schools, railways, roads, and port facilities.
An elderly man said he trusted motor car drivers more than heavy women skaters on the sidewalk, as the roller skate custom widens its clientele to include women seeking to reduce. The remark captures street safety tensions amid changing skating trends.
State of Nebraska Cass County heirs and interested parties in the estate of Gertrude E Morgan deceased are ordered to show cause why the administrator Paul C Morgan may have the residue of the estate distributed and the administrator discharged The hearing is set for June 23 1932 at ten oclock a m in the county court A D 1932 The seal of County Judge A H Duxbury confirms the notice
Public auction of real estate in Cass county Neb for Anna Gorder Ploetz estate For cash highest bid at the south door of the plattenmouth courthouse 10 AM June 20 1952 Property includes E1 2 NE1 4 of Sec 18 178 Township 12N Range 12E and undivided half of Lots 2 3 and 4 in Block 25 Weeping Water Sale open one hour and bid to court for confirmation Frank A Cloidt Trustee A L Tidd Attorney May 14 1902
Judge James T. Begley orders H A Schneider as administrator to sell all real estate of Robert Troop and Thomas Troop to pay claims and costs. Notice to interested parties by four weekly placards in Plattsmouth Journal. hearing set July 9, 1952 at 4 PM.
Plattsmouth readers are urged to compare local store offers with top radio and mail order bargains. The notice declares there is no better trading point than Plattsmouth for value, inviting shoppers to watch Journal ads for up to date values.
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