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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Edward Jochim and daughter Miss Malind and Mrs Frank Hiester and daughter Irene were in Louisville on Tuesday driving from their home to handle business matters in the city.
The Cass County board adjourned a regular session after approving various items. A $4700 state public works payment was received for highway costs. The board deferred opening a road in East Rock Bluffs pending site review. They granted a cemetery grave marker project under bill 499 for Elmwood. A $500 transfer was made to the mothers pension fund. Otto Lau applied for citizenship. assessors continued reporting. A marriage license was issued to Daniel Muenchau and Jessie Bucknell.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for digestion, weight balance, and blood purification. It notes availability at all drug stores with a price of $1.25.
Journal office advertises a large selection of books available for purchase, inviting readers to explore various genres and titles.
A Plattsmouth man weds Bernice Williams at 4 PM in Omaha at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams. Rev. Fred Ross Shirk officiates. The couple plan to reside with Mrs. J. W. Johnson on North 7th street while establishing their home.
Mrs Emmons Ptak attended the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees meeting held at the Fontenelle Hotel presided by Mrs Boyer state commander and Miss Patridge of Port Huron Michigan. The session featured instruction for commanders and record keepers followed by initiatory drill work.
James Stander discussed a future trip while in the city on Saturday. He plans travel to the orient and southern seas visiting the Hawaiian islands, the Philippines, China and India and then a voyage back to the Atlantic. He has previously toured Europe and the Holy Land and visited many major cities.
Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yonker welcomed a fine little son and heir. The family sent news to Grandpa and Grandma E. M. Buttery, formerly Mrs. Yonker, Essie Buttery, in this city.
The Rambler baseball team of Omaha is signed by manager John F. Wolff for next Sunday and will meet the Red Sox. The club has a history as a fast, well-organized squad and is described as a quick, aggressive team this season.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats as a remedy for bilious attacks and heavy after dinner feelings. The product highlights a bitter taste and sallow complexion as signs it may be time to wake the liver, priced at 30 cents and sold in all stores.
Readable note hints at a selection of gift stationery available at the Journal office. Items likely include cards, paper, and envelopes suitable for holiday or special occasions.
Builder John Fleischman nears completion on a bungalow for owner C. E. Mockenhaupt. A new Ford Sedan is bought by Joe Walport and may involve instruction for a potential female driver. The article lists visits, school changes, hospital progress, and local business activity in Manley including a pool hall opening and railroad work plans.
Dr. L H Dillon and Dr P H Bartholomew returned from Washington where state and national health authorities met. Nebraska asked to join the birth and death certificate registry, with government help to collect statistics and verify records. Admission depends on 90 percent record availability and potential postage savings of 50 to 60 dollars monthly. Rural sanitation and county health funding were discussed, with plans for a full time health officer per county, though not yet ready to finalize.
The State Journal notes a small appropriation to test a plan for railway sanitation and water examination for interstate carriers. Nebraska participates in examining railroad water supplies, and Sanitary Engineer Spalding who served the state resigned May 1 with efforts to fill his position underway.
United States Judge T. C. Munger sustains plea in bar for Elmer Munson John Munson James Lewis and Alexander J. Mattes. Indictment alleges unlawful transportation of intoxicating liquor from wet to dry state for beverage use. Previous indictment charged sale. first case ended without a verdict.
Farmers mechanics railroaders and laborers rely on Dr Thomas Electric Oil for injuries. It is promoted as essential at home and priced 30 cents and 60 cents.
John Holtman of St Paul Minnesota is in the city visiting the home of Mr and Mrs H H Rush for a short stay.
Frank L. Jean and wife of Peru were among visitors to relatives and friends in the vicinity on Sunday and Decoration Day.
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