Prominent Sparks of Wit in a Dizzy Patchwork Calendar
A mosaic of short items and quips from a 1920s era page, mixing biblical quotes, Fourth of July promotion prompts, cultural jabs, and humorous asides. It touches on summer forecasts, wedding vibes, politics, fashion, and odd anecdotes, reflecting a fragmentary newspaper feature.
Enigmatic Quotations and Quips From Past Debates and Jests
A collage of maxims and witticisms touching politics, morality, and society. It references the Declaration of Independence, Ford, New Yorkers, fashion, and celebrations, with passing notes on reparations, immigration, and public events. The tone resembles a newspaper opinion snippet collection.
Long Wait in Chicago Divorce Court Ends in 7 Year Stretch
The husband recalls wedding plans to find a home and a landlord’s rent paid in advance. The wife left to fetch groceries and never returned for seven years, leaving the husband to question her trip to the store. He now demands closure and hints at a new relationship.
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Chicago
Cass County Sheriff's Co D Quinton Named
Co D Quinton identified as sheriff of Cass County and A L Tidd listed as Nebraska attorney for plaintiff in court filing.
Annual School District Meeting in Cass County Nebraska
The annual meeting of legal voters in school district No. 102 Cass county Nebraska will be held at the school house on Monday June 11 1923 at 8 o clock p m to transact lawful business and to vote 16000 for general school purposes which is in excess of thirty five mills on last assessed valuation of the district
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Cass County
Nebraska
Government borrowing to meet near term maturities discussed
The article notes over three quarters of a billion in government obligations mature soon. It explains treasury refinancing, shifting funds from Liberty bonds due to higher returns, and a hardening money market. Gurley urged on Decoration Day with a “Back to the Constitution” message amid revival and reform debates.
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Treasury
Mellon
William F. Gurley
Omaha
Voters Decide On Eightteen Thousand Dollar District Levy
Voters of school district No. 103 meet on a Lithday in June 1923 at 8 o'clock to approve an $18,000 levy for the district's assessed valuation.
Voters to vote on school tax increase in Greenwood district
Voters of school district No 36 meet at Greenwood High School on Monday June 11 1923 at 8 pm to decide a proposition to raise the general school tax to 55 million per dollar of assessed valuation based on one fifth of actual value. The proposal would raise about $4 000 for district needs. John E Schull ing secretary directs the meeting.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Greenwood High School
John E. Schulling
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will
Nebraska Cass County court schedules probate hearing for Eli Manspeaker will. Margaret Manspeaker seeks executrix role and seeks admission of the May 7 1923 will to probate. Hearing set for June 5 1923 at 10:00 am with public notice in the periodical.
Four Leaf Clover Club Delays Dress Workshop to June 15
The Four Leaf Clover Club postponed its May 22 dress construction meeting due to a farm bureau board gathering. The group now plans to finish dresses at the June 15 session and discusses fruit and vegetable budgets. The Dress Construction Meeting will be held at the Murdock Schoolhouse on May 23 with further plans set for July 16. Eagle Clothing Club reports about eighteen members meeting May 21 to learn pattern fitting, with next gathering July 10 featuring a soap making demonstration and canning plans.
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Four Leaf Clover Club
Farm Bureau Board
Murdock
Eagle Clothing Club
Eagle
Jesse Westlake
All the late popular copyrights at the Journal office
A brief item notes the Journal office holds late popular copyrights. Officials promise continued access for readers while managing archiving and licensing. The notice outlines rights, pending clearances, and upcoming display plans.
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Journal
Special election on bonds for Consolidated School District C-7
The Cass County Nebraska district calls a special election for June 26 1925 at the district school house to authorize issuing 235000 negotiable bonds at up to 5 percent for building and furnishing a school and for a tax to pay interest and principal. Polling hours are 3 to 9 pm and only district qualified voters may vote. By order August Ruge director June 1 1925.
Wizard Silent on Klans Meet at Capital
Washington June 1 secrecy surrounded today’s gathering of the imperial klon dlitum of the Ku Klux Klan. Imperial Wizard H W Evans refused to discuss plans while signaling high national officers were present or en route. He said Atlanta receivership actions would not affect Klan plans and that no move to relocate headquarters was projected.
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
H. W. Evans
Altho
Atlanta
Klancilium
Forest L. Whedon Dies Veteran Nebraska Editor
Forest L. Whedon, owner of the Democrat in Kearney, Nebrick, died suddenly at his home from heart failure. A veteran editor who founded the Democrat thirty years ago, he leaves a widow and daughter Mrs A W Stephens of Kearney and two brothers, William of Los Angeles. Funeral planned for Sunday.
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Kearney
Neb
Forrest L. Whedon
the Democrat
Whedon
A. W. Stephens
William
Los Angeles
Taken to Hospital After Leg Injury Infection
Frank Woods from east of Manley was taken to a Lincoln hospital for treatment after several weeks of leg injury infection.
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Frank Woods
Manley
Lincoln
Order of Hearing for Appointment of Administratrix
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court sets June 25 1923 at 10:00 am for hearing Mary G Whelan petitioning to be administratrix of Michael Whelan deceased. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. County Judge seals the order.
Chamberlain's Tablets Prove Helpful Says Mrs. Vreeland
Mrs Newton Vreeland of Misiana N R praises Chamberlain's Tablets for ease after heavy meals and general vitality. She and her husband carry them when traveling and report they help constipation indigestion and dullness. Weyrich Hadraba.
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Chamberlain
Cass County News Roundup: Phone as the News Source
Local Cass County items reveal notable events and notices gathered through phone reports. Readers can expect concise updates on public notices, community happenings, and evolving local stories as they unfold.
Order to Show Cause in Nellie I Frans Estate
In Cass County Nebraska the District Court orders that the next of kin and interested parties appear on July 9 1923 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth to show cause why Harry M Frans executor and guardian of minors estates should be granted license to execute a note and mortgage for 10000 to cover debts and administration expenses. Notice to be served or published for four weeks in The Plattsmouth Journal.
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State of
Nebraska
Cass
James Robertson
Cass County
Court House
Plattsmouth
Said
Plattamouth
William K. Fox, Jr
Marie Fox
Frankie Fox
Thomas B. Salmon
Thomas B. Salmon, Jr
George O. Dovey
John McNurlin
William K. Fox
Livingston Loan and Building Association
County of
Eli Manspeaker
Margaret Manspeaker
Margaret Elizabeth Manspeaker
Mellie I. Frans
Harry M. Frans
Nellie I. Frans
Marie Frans
Alma Frans
Harold Frans
Zola Pollard
Playsmouth Journal
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O.G
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Sarah Bernhardt
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Commercial Club
France
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United States
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Long
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Sheriff's Sale
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Troop
William T. Craig
Ida May Craig
Samuel Parker
John W. Parker
Aretas Reynolds
Hattie Reynolds
Allen J. Beeson
Red Crown
Standard Oil Company OF
Cass CO. Farm Bureau Notes
Capital
Forest L. Wheden
F. G. Egenberger
Vine Street
Michael Whelan
Mary G. Whelan
Plattsmouth Journal
Seal
Ed Schulhof
James T. Begley