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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
6
Travelers are advised to consult the nearest ticket agent before travel to learn of any changes in train times or services in their area, ensuring they are not inconvenienced by unexpected alterations.
Captain Staten spoke at the public library about navy and marine service, stressing that victory hinges on sending troops to Europe and supplying them. He urged faster ship and aircraft production, criticized anti-efficiency bills, and urged citizens to contact Congress to speed up shipbuilding for troops and supplies.
Mr and Mrs R A Bates received notice of Louisville Nebraska commencement exercises. Miss Fern Grossman was salutatorian of the class. The ceremony took place Wednesday evening May 29 at the Louisville Opera house at 8 o clock. Fern was the oldest daughter of the late Ed Grassman and lived in the city for many years.
The listing names several cultivator brands and models including Tongueless Departure and Jenny Lind for walkers and Tongue Cultivator options like the New Century and Badger. It notes two row cultivators from John Deere and Rock Island with John F. Gord er referenced in the entry.
Mrs. Hingeman visited Omaha in the morning to attend business and planned to return home at noon.
The Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the annual declamatory contest at Parmele theatre. Winners include William Sprecher first in oration and Una Crook second. essay prizes went to Josephine Manners and Marie Nemetz. The program featured readings, humorous pieces, and a chorus performance.
A World-Herald cartoon portrays the Kaiser facing a rising force of American soldiers and loyal citizens. The piece warns against disloyalty and suggests Germans will soon see the hosts of free men coming in great strength.
The War Department expands the call for veterinarians and experienced horse handlers under 538 to include three classes and volunteers. It aims to recruit men with extensive horse experience, even if not in the current draft, who may inquire at the local board secretary for details.
The Mynard Red Cross chapter completed a community drive raising 1276.18 to support surgical dressings and hospital garment work. Five finance committee ladies divided the territory for soliciting with Mrs Grover Will as chairman and volunteers including Mrs A W Lennard Mrs Guy Kiser and Chas Barnard assisted by local couples and families. The drive honors the farmers support in wartime relief efforts.
The W C T U members plan their Annual Flower Mission gathering at Mrs. J E Wiles home on Chicago Avenue Monday afternoon. They will observe Jennie Cassidy founder’s birthday with a food program and luncheon for all attendees.
Word came last evening of Mrs Roy Mayfield in extreme danger from peritonitis. Her children and parents rushed to her Omaha bound Missouri Pacific train. She grew slightly easier overnight but remained near death as this edition went to press.
For sale a good eight room house with bars and sheds located on blocks 4 5 6 north Eighth Street in Townsends addition. A bargain if taken at once. IT. F. Goos. May 17.
Farmers attention. If you are in need of any farm implements in the line of cultivators, read what Mr. John F. Gorder says he has in the cultivator line.
The Eastern Star lodge will meet in regular session at their lodge room on Tuesday evening June 4 at 8 o'clock. There will be installation of officers and all members are urged to be present.
Mrs G F Meisinger and her daughter Mrs Albert Conner were in Omaha this afternoon visiting friends.
The note expresses gratitude to citizens for supporting the drive against the Kaiser. It thanks Thed Amick J H McMahen for truck use to gather hogs Charles Barnard for hog gathering Bert Satchel for truck costs W F Gillispie for shipping free to Omaha. It notes a Singer sewing machine purchased with a $20 donation from agent Stevenson and invites Junior Red Cross members to weekly meetings at Mynard church.
The record lists donations from numerous individuals including Cash Grant Wetenkamp and Wm Wetenkamp among others with amounts ranging from 5.00 to 35.00. Several entries are recorded with minor transcription quirks but clearly indicate community contributions.
A fragmented, garbled listing shows numerous names with monetary amounts ranging from 0.50 to 5.00. The illegible text includes personal names such as Chris Murray Elmer Wetenkamp Blanche Horning and Henry Kaufman among others, with small currency values attached. The OCR result lacks a clear article context or event.
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